The Salted Spirit Podcast

For this episode of the Salted Spirit Podcast, I invited my friend and fellow surfer, Sara Price to take the mic and host! Sara is a writer for the American Crime TV series, Mayans M.C., she's a close surf friend, comedian and one of my favorite people to roadtrip with!  She interviews Vanessa Joy Smith, the Director of Photography for Mayans, and Vanessa opens up about her unique perspective as a female in a male dominated industry in Hollywood. She also shares her journey with 16+ years of sobriety, traveling through Thailand and finding Buddhism. 

Giselle Carrillo is a first generation daughter of immigrants from Mexico, born and raised in East LA. She recounts how sports were non-existent growing up, and she was pre-diabetic by age 24. Giselle shares her quarter life crisis at 25, when it all began to change, starting with her first surf lesson. We dive into what creating a new journey of health and wellness looks like when someone doesn't have the tools at their disposal from a young age. She also shares how she stepped into the role of caretaker, the joys and challenges she has navigated, and how there's no onboarding manual to caregiving. Giselle's latest passion project is El Barrio Athletic Club, a space she created in her garage for her local community to learn physical health and nutrition, because health is a human right, and everyone deserves the chance to understand how to take care of their bodies.  

Zee van Gils is a 30-year old Dutch artist who unearthed her devotion for resin when she worked alongside surfboard shapers in Indonesia. In this episode we go deep into mental health, specifically Zee's journey with an eating disorder. She shares her lowest lows, and how she emerged on the other side after finding surfing and making a deep connection with the ocean as her muse. Zee's story is one of self discovery, perseverance and leaning into her own power as a woman to take control of her life again. Please share this story with anyone who may be struggling too. 

Becky is first generation Cuban living in Encinitas, California. She is an action sports attorney, and also the Executive Director of a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women around the world. Becky shares her story of backpacking through Europe, and how her desire for an education through travel and adventure was born. The first 30 minutes is a deep dive into Becky and the foundation, and the latter half we talk more deeply about mental health, eco anxiety and how you can get involved and walk alongside inspiring women who are changing communities. 

Soraya Simi is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and writer. Her work focuses primarily on themes surrounding human resilience and the ocean. Soraya just returned from four months in Nazaré, Portugal, home to one of the biggest waves on the planet, a geomorphologic phenomenon, where she shared she was "deconstructing, and putting the pieces back together." Soraya recently suffered a tragic loss, that of her friend Angela Madsen, who was a 3x Paralympian, 14x Guinness Book of World Records holder, Marine Veteran, World Renowned ocean rower, and she was aiming to be the oldest and openly gay woman to successfully row from Los Angeles to Hawaii, with no motor, unassisted. Solo. Tune in to hear more about Soraya and Angela's story here.  

Linzi Hawkin is an expert brand strategist & environmental educator living in a tiny house on a tiny island. She's obsessed with all things ocean, and happiest when she's in, on or under water. Linzi is the founder of Protect Blue, an ocean focused creative agency as well as SUPKids, an environmental education program for kids on SUP's. She's also the co-founder of Wavemaker Collective, where social innovation & creativity meet the sea.

Laura Day joins us from Pasadena, California in between salty surf sessions, hosting her own podcast, and designing her latest wearable surf collection for an all inclusive community of women. Laura shares some really personal details regarding her recent breakout, how she has navigated the new single life and the move to a new city, and how surfing has helped support and heal her through these significant life changes. You can hear more of Laura by tuning into her podcast, Confessions of a Surf Lady. 

Finn Ni Fhaolain from Ireland and the creator of saltwalterstories.me gives us a crash course in finances for our weekly 'wellness for waterwomen' tea talk. She talks about the deep stigma and hush hush mentality of talking about money in Ireland, and how she broke free and took a stand and created her own voice for this critical topic of wellness. As a female entrepreneur, she shares tangible tips such as her favorite youtube channel for learning, must have books to read in 2021 and how she created a private Whatsapp community for women investors. 

I'm thrilled to kick off 2021 with my personal friend and an inspiring waterwoman, Katie Falkenberg. Katie joins us from Jacksonville, Oregon in between her journalism projects, capturing beautiful photography and fly fishing with her female crew on the river. Katie previously worked for the Los Angeles Times as a photographer and journalist, and is now an independent photographer and filmmaker with a passion for telling stories at the intersection of environmental conservation and outdoor adventures. Her mission is to bring awareness, spark interest and create change where needed. Katie can often be found fly fishing the rivers of Oregon or surfing in the Pacific Ocean, and talks about the importance of finding community later in life, aka the breakfast club.

Today's episode is a live recording with my friend Ame Flournoy. Ame talks about finding an unexpected yet fulfilling community. Each week she works with a team of people to refill their local community fridge for people in need. She talks about having to step away from her beloved fitness community due to COVID, but how serving her neighborhood community has brought her a renewed sense of purpose and joy.

Tanasia Swift, Community Reef Manager with Billion Oyster Project joins us to talk about a very vibrant and active water community in the heart of New York City. With a lofty goal to restore the shore with a billion oysters and rebuild this ecosystem, Tanasia is connecting with kids and local communities to educate and inspire beyond words. We often don't associate NYC with being a water community, especially a clean one, but the City and advocates like Tanasia are working tirelessly to share their love for water and change that.  This is a recording from our weekly virtual 'wild swim' chats, where we connect with waterwomen every single Thursday from all over the world creating and activating for our waterways! 

In this 12 minute "breadcrumb" video, I share my views on politics, specifically not growing up in a political family, how I found my voice, and my personal challenge to you in 2021 and beyond.

I decided to bite the bullet and be totally transparent about my day to day finances. In this breadcrumb episode, I share an intimate look into my personal finances, the top 8 categories for spending the past 6+ months, allocated dollars for each category, and where I've fallen short.  This episode was created to inspire you to become more intimate with your own personal finances, get courageous and set the judgement aside. Today is a great day for a fresh start!

When was the last time you chatted up a stranger? We already live in a society where we barely acknowledge one another on the street, and we selectively choose our friends online. In Joe Keohane's new book 'The Power of Strangers,' he talks about our fear of strangers, our quick decisions to judge them, and as a result, why we may be missing out on the social and psychological benefits.  In my quick 'breadcrumb' podcast, I share a quick story of meeting Helen, and talk about my 5 reasons for chatting it up with strangers! 

Raised on the banks of the Campbell River, a coastal community on Vancouver Island, April is passionate about keeping an eye on the wild faces and places in her expansive backyard (the BC coast). She spends her time exploring the relationship between humans and wilderness via wildlife photography, conservation storytelling, and through writing and poetry. April's love of diving (scuba, rebreather, freediving) led her to pick up a camera and take it 80ft underwater where her passion for photography was first sparked.

As a surfer and lover of the ocean, ironically I'm rarely off my surfboard. I was recently introduced to something called 'Wild Swimming' from Sophie in the U.K., and I haven't looked back since. This is an entirely different way to get connected with water, and reap the mental and physical benefits for your mind and body. From increasing circulation to lowering inflammation, not to mention all of the mental health benefits. You just FEEL better, and it can be as little as 10 minutes a day. Water has been a form of therapy for as long as history has been documented. Listen to this quick 'short wave' podcast and learn what wild swimming is, and how you can join me from wherever you are in the world! Find me on Instagram to join my Wild Swims every Friday morning!

COVID has shortened our attention spans by an insurmountable amount, not to mention we're no longer commuting or listening to lengthy podcasts. This is why I'm excited to introduce you to my 'short swell' podcast episodes, or wellness breadcrumbs! Tune into this quick 5 minute video from me to learn what this means for you going forward, and how you can stay engaged with our podcast community from afar! 

Courtney Condy is the quintessential young, vibrant 20-something embracing adventure around the world. On any given day you can find her surfing, hiking a 14er, or shooting exotic photography around the world. She started her own adventure travel brand called Occupation Wild in 2018, and is a successful podcast host. The idea for this episode started with a simple Instagram DM where I asked for mocktail recipes, and Courtney energetically responded. She shared she has been "sober-curious" for a year, and this sparked a few key questions. "What's it like to be sober at 29? How do your friendships and pastimes change? What can we learn about alcohol earlier in life? Should I be sober?" So Courtney and I recorded a podcast and had a very intimate chat about something that touches all of our lives in some way, shape or form. Courtney shares her very personal mental health journey with anxiety and PTSD, the benefits of being sober, establishing boundaries with alcohol and a place to start today. We talk about sober dating and no longer leaning into liquid courage, how friendships change and how overall health and vitality improves.

Jordan is what I would describe as an "introverted extrovert." She's a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe), and a passionate advocate for Indian Country and all people. You may recognize her for the red handprint on her face, a symbol that she's running and speaking up for MMIW, an epidemic being ignored involving missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW). She leverages her running platform to help raise awareness and bring justice to MMIW and their families. The result of this courageous act comes with consequences; unexpected grief and anxiety. Imagine learning violent stories of hundreds of your relatives, and carrying that burden on you mentally and physically. We go deep into how Jordan has worked through this mentally, and how she's had to refine her strategy to keep going. Jordan says the natural element she connects with most is mní, water. "It's our first medicine. It's powerful. It's healing. It's rejuvenating and nourishing."

Zandile Ndhlovu is known as the Black Mermaid, and is South Africa's first black PADI Freediving Instructor. Her mission is to diversify watersports for people of color. 

This conversation with Rhonda Harper and Dr. Cassie Comley is by far the most critical conversation I've had to date on the Salted Spirit Podcast. Rhonda and Cassie share firsthand stories of  racism, threats of violence and even threats of death solely based on the way they look. They call out examples of microagression and their experiences with white supremacy, and also shine a critical spotlight on the sport of surfing and the racism and injustices that exists in a sport so many of us love and mindlessly enjoy without conflict every day. Rhonda is the founder of Black Girls Surf and is currently in Africa pouring her heart and energy into a team of girls learning to surf, attend school for the first time, and so much more. Cassie works with incarcerated youth, is a published author, academic and active with non-profits like LatinX and Courage Camps. Their day to day work is very different, yet they are fighting for the same issues and their lives and stories have so many beautiful parallels. 

Kanoa Greene describes herself as a plus-size surfer, adventurer and fitness coach. She believes plus-size women can do hard things at any weight, shape or size, and she walks her talk by living her mantra daily - "Fitness is about seeing what this body can DO - not to see what it can look like." Prior to 2015, Kanoa says she hadn't even taken a nature walk, and certainly only day dreamed about surfing because she never saw women like her in the water. She took the leap after a major medical set-back that she now looks at as a gift!  Kanoa helps women of all colors, shapes and sizes gain the strength, agility and endurance they need to live their best and wildest adventures. Breaking down barriers and stereotypes, she has created the world's first Surf & Yoga Retreat for plus-size women and is continuously advocating for size inclusivity and representation within the fitness, fashion and active outdoor industries.

Recap of the Salted Spirit live virtual "Wellness for Waterwomen" session incorporating all things nutrition and mindfulness with special guest speakers! Tune in to hear the replay, and join us every Sunday morning for a new live virtual session addressing different topics to tackle while we are all home, all inspired by mother ocean. 

"You never really arrive..." was one of the most impactful statements from my podcast interview with Em & Olly, the co-founders of swimwear brand Raw x Salt. They join me from Coffs Harbour, Australia to talk about sustainability, motherhood and their definition of a beautiful mess. We dig into the complexities and joys of female partnerships, how they finally made the leap to entrepreneurship and their inspiration to do better for the ocean through their slow fashion philosophy. Olly is originally from Russia but saw the devastating effects of waste while working in the airline industry, while Em worked directly in fashion and physically had allergic reactions to chemicals while unpacking boxes of merchandise. As a result of their experiences they are collectively taking a stand for the environment and going against the grain of what we're accustomed to with throwaway swimwear and fast fashion.

Nix Joubert invites us onto her boathouse in Cornwall, UK. It's high tide there, the hammock is swinging and Nix is surrounded by watery goodness in her meditation studio. She's about to take us through her exquisite metamorphosis. It all started with a calling to the Nicaraguan jungle for meditation training, followed by a cancer diagnosis, stories of motherhood, a broken marriage and through it all, leading with smiles, light & grit. If you've attended one of my Wellness for Waterwomen events, Nix is the mastermind behind the besoke meditations I close with at the end of each workshop, and she'll have your whole body purring. Her meditations include a treasure chest of secrets; sunshine, breathing, feeling and moving with joy, water, smiling and more. If you're a beginner or you've fallen off the meditation wagon, Nix walks us through a place to start today. After all, you can't stay clean from yesterday's shower, and you can't stay clean from yesterday's meditation.

The topic of water wars and climate change is heavy, but somehow Trace Lane has a very tactful way of discussing the issues and navigating this complex topic. From her research on the Bagua Massacre in Peru to restricted water resources in India, she's seen a little bit of everything from traveling to some of the most remote jungles around the world. Her observation? It seems most water wars are actually about oil, and how oil contaminates cherished water resources. Trace is the founder of Surf Sisters for Science, a sisterhood of surfers, scientists and adventurers who seek to defend water, waves and the communities that are defined by them against contamination and erasure. "We will resist the erasure of the human experience of climate change by reporting stories of climate impact that would otherwise be unheard, and by increasing open access climate data."

Get comfy and settle in with your favorite cup of tea, because Jessie Kendall-Bar is about to take you on a magical tour of the sea. If you've never been scuba diving or seen an enchanted kelp forest, allow Jessie to enlighten your senses with her storytelling, and teach you about some of the most fascinating species on this earth. One of the most multi-faceted young women I know, Jessie is a PhD student at UC Santa Cruz in the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology department studying marine mammals. She's also an underwater photographer, illustrator and overall passionate waterwoman, to name a few. She leverages her creativity and art to communicate scientific results, a refreshing way to learn an often complex topic. I hope you enjoy geeking out on marine mammals, biology and art as much as I did in this episode with Jessie!

Rene Tonalli brings earthy vibes and joins me from her cozy bungalow in the Redwoods. Admittedly, I reached out to Rene as a result of seeing Australia entirely on fire, and experiencing feelings of absolute devastation and hopelessness. I was selfishly craving stories of people who are still deeply connected to earth; indigenous stories from unseen places around the world, and I wanted some sort of reassurance that we can collectively get back to a place where the planet and our oceans are thriving. No pressure Rene! She shares stories about her time in the Amazon, how it helped heal some deeply rooted trauma, and also gives us tangible ideas of how we can reconnect with the earth today to help heal the land, and ultimately start healing ourselves.

Jordyn Romero and I enjoy a salty surf in Venice before recording her episode, hence the ponchos and salty dog look. Jordyn is one of the most inspiring 22 year old women I've met. She recently finished her first documentary, Of The Sea, a female-driven surf film that follows a mother and her entrepreneurial efforts to raise awareness of the world's plastic consumption. Jordyn is already onto her next film adventure in Sri Lanka with the organization Sea Sisters. Jordyn bravely opens up regarding the tragic death of her father a year ago, and how she has pushed through her grief with daily ocean therapy. She's a brave and radiant light for anyone who has lost someone so dear to them, and also shares how international travel shaped her at a young age.

Carla Zamora and I have a candid chat near the iconic Malibu wall, a place where the emotional ties run deep. While the rest of us around the world grew up seeing the iconic surf photos of nose-riding in Malibu, Carla shares the reality of what it was really like to grow up in this intimate and competitive community. Carla is a teacher at heart, and discovered she has more joy teaching others to catch their first wave than winning trophies or competitions. We dive deep into personal women's topics like miscarriage, the stressors of social media as adults, coming to terms with forgiveness, and more. You can meet Carla in living color for her upcoming longboarding workshop at Traveler Surf Club throughout the month of February!

Kat Benzova is the lead tour photographer for Guns N' Roses, and has also captured rare moments with iconic bands like Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Kiss, Skid Row, ZZ Top, to name a few. While her career certainly appears sexy, there is no shortage of demanding hours, including world travel and losing sight of time zones across continents. She talks about the challenges of working in a male dominated industry, and her strategies to achieve balance while she's away weeks or months at a time. Kat was born near healing mountain streams in Slovakia and has vivid memories foraging herbs and mushrooms with her grandmother. She left home at 14 to pursue a modeling career, a path that exposed her to world travel and independence at a young age. She fell in love with scuba diving in Bali, and is a waterwoman on a mission to save animals and use her photography and platform for good.

Bianca Mitchell from Ocean Goddess Surf joins me in the mobile van studio to let me in on her childhood influences, from all things art to ocean between South Carolina and Kentucky. She admits in hindsight she had a charmed life, and is grateful for the tough experiences that encouraged her to become financially and emotionally independent. In between hosting community surf events, private clinics and introducing women to the ocean, she and her husband also run a successful AirbnB in Big Bear as a result of her years hustling real estate. Like many women on the podcast, Bianca is brave enough to divulge her relationship with therapy, how she's used it as a proactive tool over the years, and how creating a life plan can be the guiding light in a sometimes very dark place.

Laura Rubin joins me in the Salted Carmela mobile studio during one of the few rains in LA to talk about the birth of AllSwell. A beautiful example of brand evolution, Laura's business started with a simple notebook and quickly evolved into her leading successful journaling workshops for individuals and companies around the country. Laura rounds out her brand with her most recent addition, the AllSwell deck which allows you to draw a card and write/draw at your leisure to get inspired. Write and rip, write and burn, journaling is a form of therapy and has physical and emotional benefits backed by research. Guys - this includes you too! If you've never bro-journaled but are intrigued or think it's just for women or teenagers, tune into this episode as Laura shares a great place to start with the 4x4x4 exercise. We also draw a card from her new AllSwell deck so we can do our first journaling exercise of 2020 together!

Giselle Carrillo greets me with a big beautiful smile as she skateboards over to Salted Carmela, my mobile studio in Venice. Before she divulges the details behind her personal transformation and the significance of surfing and Jiu Jitsu, she digs deep into her Mexican roots and the expectations set for women. Diabetes, obesity and other silent killers are common in her family, and at 25 Giselle said it became apparent she was heading in that direction. She appropriately quotes Benjamin Franklin, "Some people die at 25 and aren't buried until 75." From here she talks about her quarter life crisis, or more like her saving grace, and how she decided to take a stand for her health and her life. She moves into her 4:30am morning routine which consists of a quiver of books like "Start with Why," then onto Jiu Jitsu practice by 6am before heading into the office at 9am, where she has secured her dream job working as a Lead Educator for Quest Nutrition. Giselle is the co-founder of Courage Camps, a trio of three friends who volunteer their time to underserved communities and introduce kids to the ocean and the idea of leading with courage.

As I was traveling through Sri Lanka and flipping through a local surf publication, I stumbled across a graceful photo of waterwoman Jessica Fernando. My most exotic and spontaneous episode yet, Jessica graciously hosted me in her home and we had an intimate chat in the Sri Lankan jungle over chamomile tea. Co-owner of Mond, a contemporary cafe, hotel and artist residency, Mond is the German word for Moon, and the essence of Jessica and her husband Renato combined. Jessica's dad is Sri Lankan, mom is Austrian and she grew up in Switzerland with a diverse story that eventually brought her back to Sri Lanka. She lives and surfs full time on the southern coast in Hiriketiya, is extremely passionate about women's health, and has determination and vision running through her blood that keep her inspired and executing new creative ideas each day. 

Rising up together: Recap of #formation, hosted by Redbull Turning pro at 14, and what it really takes to master everything along the way Tools for coping when you're feeling antisocial  Jill's earthy rituals before big competitions  Why you should never skimp on your goals; The secret to winning 22 National Championships, a bronze Olympic medal and so much more The power of a sports psychologist for athletes, release your mind Identifying the ugly facets of your personality, giving them a name and then wrapping your arms around them How to practice being scared  Pivoting to diversify your passions beyond your sport Links:  Jill's Website: Link  Jill's Instagram: Link Jill's Art: Link

Meg Haywood Sullivan, a photographer and environmental storyteller cozies up next to me in Salted Carmela for a sunrise interview in Venice Beach. She sets the stage by gifting me Copal incense from South America; legend has it Copal was offered to the Gods in the Aztec and Mayan Pyramids, and I'm giddy as I know an interview full of imaginative stories and inspiration is ahead. With mom as an artist and dad a photographer, she carries the torch forward by using photography as a lens to inspire others to care about the planet. As a Surfrider Ambassador she's always using her voice and platform for good, and has done countless creative projects for companies like KEEN, Patagonia, prAna, and Clif Bar. Meg talks about letting go of the idea of perfection, tools for combating climate change and her personal strategy for eating meat, and the secret behind the 37 minute nap.

Amanda Prifti joins us from Boston as she's preparing for her next season with Sea Sisters in Weligama, Sri Lanka. She and her co-pilot Martina founded this non-profit to provide swim and surf programs for Sri Lankan girls as a tool to shift the collective mindset around gender roles in this country, and press for equal opportunities. In a country where women traditionally stay home to raise children, cook and clean, the tide is slowly changing for the women of Sri Lanka, and the look on their faces say they're stoked!

Tara joins me in the Salted Carmela studio as she's passing through LA to Costa Rica. I met Tara a year ago bobbing on her board in the middle of the Indian Ocean; she was beautiful and more importantly I saw she had guts as she charged overhead waves. Tara describes herself as an activist, writer, surfergirl, yogini, PhD student, and an unapologetic feminist with a habit for self-expression. She shares her daily self-help rituals and go-to herb to combat stress and anxiety, and talks about her personal financial strategy that allows for her long term residence in Costa Rica.

Julie Cox brings humble and relaxed vibes as she joins me in my 1985 mobile recording studio across from the iconic Malibu Pier. She and her wife Rel recently opened their second brick and mortar called Traveler Surf Club and Coastal Outpost, and she has cleverly infused a historical surf perspective with a very modern and cool community shared space. Julie competed as a professional longboarder and surfed on the Roxy team for eight years, was the Director at the California Surf Museum and sure knows how to execute a creative vision. She looks at each day as a new opportunity, has a gratitude attitude and her warmth simply radiates. Links / Resources  Traveler Surf Club Website: Link Traveler Surf Club Instagram: Link Jule Collection Surfboard Collection: Link Rel's Fashion Label Silver Lining:  Link California Surf Museum:  Link

Paige Alms joins us from her cozy bungalow in Maui, one of the few women in the world charging 50 foot waves between Jaws in Hawaii and Mavericks in California. Paige has won two Big Wave Tour World Titles, and it's hard to miss this 5'11" female force of awesomeness. And while her titles are certainly impressive, what sticks with me most in talking with Paige is her mindset, including her legacy and what she wants to humbly leave behind. Paige and I dig deep into defeating fear, and we even talk a little philosophy. She's sponsored by one of my favorite companies, Patagonia, which ties directly into her playful Trashy Selfie Project, which I highly recommend you check out and more importantly, take part in. Paige has us asking ourselves...what's our legacy going to be? 

Bryanna Bradley is a cold water surf photographer with a contagious laugh joining us from Tofino Canada. She's part of my 'Women of Tofino' series that celebrates this unique community of thriving females up in BC. Imagine more women than men in the line-up on any given day, epic right? Bryanna recognized a gap to capture women's surf, and never looked back. She shares stories of solo travel, how it shaped who she is today, and the number one safety trip every woman should know. Layers of fear, and the process for peeling them back The surf culture in Tofino, and beating to your own drum Pivoting from your college degree, and never looking back The realities of female entrepreneurship, and critical steps to expand your network  The number one safety tip every woman should know solo traveling Being present with your craft Why family support is critical to success

Kristen is celebrating her 7th year as a Costa Rican resident after having left her cushy banking job and cozy apartment in NYC. It seems all my friends are dropping like flies and moving to CR, so what's all the hype? Is the grass actually greener in this international surf haven, and how do you make a sustainable living abroad? Kristen talks about finding her niche, the power of a positive mindset and keeping her 'banks,' balanced; From her financial bank, to her sunset, wave and spiritual banks. Lastly, she shares how learning the power of money at a young age translates into financial success as an adult.

Krissy Montgomery joins us from brisk Tofino Canada as she's immersed in her 9th year of the Queen of the Peak competition, an all female surf competition. Krissy shares how her heart has always tugged at the west coast, strategies for empowering women and children in an intimate community, and why Canadian women are overall badass. 

Born in Monterey Bay and living the salty life in Sayulita Mexico, surfer and illustrator Robin Lanei shares how she finds humor in challenging or otherwise embarrassing moments. Learn how to create the life you've always wanted by elevating the gifts that come naturally to you. All of our individual life experiences, hiccups and struggles are interconnected; leverage your own story and confidently take center stage in your own theatre of life. Lastly, hear how Robin sets goals and seeks inspiration to bust through to the next level of limitless possibilities. 

Born in Taiwan and raised in Canada, Sunny earned her degree in hospitality management, but swapped an ordinary job for a surf infused sustainable one instead. Surrounded by sea in the Maldives, she sacrificed a life of glamour and good hair for salty, sun kissed lips and sandy feet. Sunny and I have a frank discussion about mental health; the ups and downs of isolated island life, and how to find the courage to ask for help. Highlights from the Show How to take a risk and embrace the unknown Creating the life you've always wanted Leading sustainable practices in a plastic ridden country Age old lesson that money can't buy happiness A frank discussion about anxiety, depression and insomnia Links / Resources Soneva Fushi Website: Link Waste to Wealth Program: Link Sunny's Instagram: Link The Women of the Mald

Originally from London, Emily earned her degree in Architecture at Cambridge, but swapped an ordinary job in the field for 10 years at sea. She speaks about the idea of traveling slowly, and how she pivoted her journey to focus on women's health after shocking blood test results confirmed 29 of 35 toxins in her body. Emily splits her time between running eXXpedition, a series of all female voyages, public speaking around the globe, and working with Parley for the oceans.   Highlights from the Show The episode every woman should hear  How to use your life studies to fuel your passion: Architect to Ocean Skipper The childhood sport that can shape your future What does it mean to travel slowly? When an island nation doesn't have the word for 'trash' in their vocabulary  How to shift behaviors regarding plastic pollution The shocking blood test results 

Originally from Germany, Nike left her traditional marketing job to buy a sailboat in Panama and spend the next three years of her life trading money for experiences. She shares how to combat self-made stress, and how following your passion can create lifelong confidence.

Originally from the UK, Clare left her very traditional life of working Real Estate and raising two children to open a boutique surf camp in the Dominican Republic. She started kite surfing at age 38, and her whole world changed as she pushed all physical and geographical boundaries. Her story of finding new love and letting go to that of the past is a resounding reminder to always evaluate our own needs, desires and goals of the future, and quite simply, to listen to our own hearts. Links / Resources Swell Surf Camp: https://www.swellsurfcamp.com/     Swell Surf Camp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swellsurfcamp/