Episode 3: Lucy Shepherd

Lucy Shepherd goes where maps run out. A pioneering explorer, filmmaker, and writer, Lucy is driven by a commitment to reaching the truly uncharted - and to bringing those places back to life through film and the written word. Her work does more than document adventure; it inspires the next generation of scientists, explorers, and adventurers to look beyond the horizon and consider what might still be discovered. Lucy is also a passionate advocate for women in exploration, helping to open doors in a field that has for too long had too few of them. She is a much-valued member of the SES Council and was awarded the Society’s 2025 Plum Turner Pioneer with Purpose honorary award.

 

In this episode, Lucy joins SES Chair Peter Felix to talk about the places she's been, the stories she feels compelled to tell, and what drives her to keep seeking out the unknown.