29. It’s time for action - Yvette Curtis
from Board Women Hosted by Board Women
Yvette Curtis is founder of Wave Wahines, a club she initially set up for her eldest child to have a safe space to surf. Since its inception eight years ago, it has broadened out to include both girls and women from all communities, as well from the LGBTQIA+ community, and it’s become known for fighting for diversity and inclusion in surfing. Episode highlights: how Yvette became an accidental founder how Wave Wahines included mums over time, not just girls time for action - why there’s still so much to do for diversity in surfing feeling like an imposter + why it’s an advantage the WSL decision to be in Abu Dhabi More about Yvette: @yvette_cave @wave_wahines wavewahines.co.uk Other guests mentioned in this episode: Creating a safe space - Merida Miller Join the Board Women movement: boardwomen.co @boardwomen Host: Caroline Keylock Producer: Selma Chalabi Photography - Clare Keylock Artwork - Rozi Wan Rimli Music - Brother Brother by Benjamin Caleb Johnson, performed by BENSON Get full access to Board Women at www.boardwomen.co/subscribe
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