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. We talk about what it means to truly embrace your authentic path, and how even the smallest steps can spark life-changing shifts.

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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Music: “All I Need” by The Cavers (used withpermission)

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