In this episode, I sit down with Lena Kemna to explore the raw and real journey of becoming the first female German big wave surfer — all while pursuing a PhD, working as a brand consultant, creating content, free diving, and more. Lena opens up about what it means to show up authentically, and how small steps can lead to big transformations.

Together, we explore:

• ​Why she chose to share the not-always-glamorous side of becoming a big wave surfer in her documentary "L E N A"
• ​Navigating Nazaré as a beginner — and a woman
• ​How she balances pushing limits while honoring her intuition
• ​Her advice for carving your own authentic path
• ​A surprise twist: Lena turns the mic and interviews me about my podcasting journey

…and so much more!

Chapters

 00:03 The Journey of a Big Wave Surfer

01:58 Authenticity in Storytelling

05:14 The Reality of Surfing Challenges

08:49 Breaking Barriers as a Female Surfer

11:19 Navigating Intimidation in the Surfing World

14:31 The Changing Landscape for Women in Surfing

16:08 Balancing Risk and Intuition

18:39 Managing a Multifaceted Life

21:25 Turning Intuition into Action

24:33 Facing Challenges and Embracing Privilege

29:22 Empowering Conversations: The Journey of Women

32:08 Breaking Barriers: Trust and Collaboration Among Women

34:48 Confidence in the Face of Fear: Lessons from Surfing

37:57 Overcoming Fear: Steps to Empowerment

42:54 Building a Sustainable Brand: Authenticity Over Algorithms

45:23 The Power of Connection: Merging Personal and Professional Worlds

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