Several years ago she attempted to swim from Cuba to Florida, despite being in her 60’s. Just like the attempt in August of 2011, she didn’t make it, but she did manage to spend a fair amount of money attempting! The first trip cost over $500,000, but it did manage to get her back in the news so she could continue to make speaking engagements around the world. She charges from $10,000 to $15,000 to give her motivational speeches. She has also written several motivation books and been part of many other people’s books on sports and athleticism.