Confessions of a Surf Lady | The First Women's Surfing Podcast™

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Confessions of a Surf Lady | The First Women's Surfing Podcast™ episodes

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March 18, 20206. The DIY of Women's Surf Culture w/ the The Ocean is Female
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What is the change you wish to see in surf culture?

Let's be upfront about it - We are here to change the face of women's surfing! For so long, the industry has misrepresented women in the water, telling an incomplete story of who we are. For so long, women have been the minority in the lineup and are not often treated with respect in surf culture. This is why our guests, Clarissa and Tiare the founders of The Ocean is Female, wanted to ask you: What is the change you wish to see in surf culture?

Listen as we discuss:
How Clarissa & Tiare's friendship and love of surfing led them to create The Ocean is Female
How The Ocean Is Female is changing surf culture by "Sharing Stories of Sistah's of the Surf & Sea!"
What changes you wish to see in today's surf culture & what we can do create change ourselves
Join us for this episode filled with friendship and women's empowerment! I promise that after listening, you will feel the bond of sisterhood that is the women's surf community!

Episode Resources:
Follow The Ocean is Female on Instagram: @theoceanisfemale
Visit theoceanisfemale.com
To be featured on their platform, simply send a DM to @theoceanisfemale on Instagram and include your email.
Contribute to this topic:
Make your confession and read other confessions on Confessionsofasurflady.com.
Contribute to this episode topic here.
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Support the show
Confessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com
41 min
February 19, 20205. Feeling Intimidated While Learning How to Surf w/ Bianca Mitchell
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What intimidates you most about learning how to surf?

Whether you're a seasoned pro or you just bought your first board today (congratulations!), I know you can relate to this! Learning anything new comes with challenges especially learning how to surf. There are so many variables to deal with: the weather, the waves, the swell, the board your riding, the break... you name it! However, when we asked you: What intimidates you most about learning how to surf? Many of you responded letting us know that a crowded or aggressive lineup is what you found most intimidating.

Join us on this episode with Bianca Mitchell, founder of Ocean Goddess Surf, a surf club in LA bringing women together of from all backgrounds & ability levels to enjoy the ocean.

In this episode we'll discuss:
Why Bianca felt the need to create a Women's Surf Community
How Ocean Goddess Surf was created and how it's had a positive effect on the women's surf community.
Bianca's tips for dealing with a lineup filled with men that will increase your confidence in the lineup.
Of course, the conversation would not be complete if we didn’t include your confessions to: What intimidates you most about learning how to surf?

After this episode, you'll feel like an ocean goddess that is ready to charge the waves.

Episode resources:
Follow Ocean Goddess Surf on Instagram: @oceangoddesssurf
Visit Oceangoddesssurf.com
Contribute to this topic:
Make your confession and read other confessions here.
Support the Show:
Your purchases at iaerasurf.com directly support the making of this podcast. Thank you for allowing us to host the conversation!

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Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :)
Support the show
Confessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com
39 min
January 15, 2020 BONUS: Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Lineup
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Have you ever felt self-doubt in the lineup?
In this bonus episode, we cover a few resources on how to get in touch with us and I share a short story on dealing with self-doubt in the lineup.

Episode Resources:
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Support the show
Confessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com
17 min
January 15, 20204. I Don't Fit In, Excluded from Surf Culture w/ Brianna Ortega
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What makes you feel excluded in surf culture?
For this episode, we asked you to confess: “What makes you feel excluded in surf culture?” Within minutes of posing this question, we got dozens of confessions with responses ranging from localism, ageism to male-dominated lineups. Your responses were unique but there were so many consistent themes. In this episode we have with us, special guest Brianna Ortega, the founder of Sea together Magazine. She shares with us, how her past autoimmune disease affected her life and surfing, tells us what makes her feel excluded in surf culture, and explains how she used that as an opportunity to create Sea Together Magazine a print magazine uniting and rewriting women’s surfing through creativity and community.
In this episode we'll discuss:
How living with an auto-immune disease inspired Brianna to start Sea Together Magazine.
Brianna's experiences of being a woman in the lineup.
How we can create a more accepting and inclusive environment in surfing.
Of Course, the conversation would not be complete if we didn't include your confessions to What makes you feel excluded in surf culture?
Episode Resources:
Follow Sea Together Magazine on Instagram: @Sea.Together.Mag
Visit Sea Together's Website: Seatogether.com
Dr. Cassie Comley, Krista Comer: Surfer Girls and the New World Order, Dr. Rebecca Olive
Contribute to the episode:
Make your confession and read other confessions here.

A conversation about women's surfing would be incomplete without you.
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Your purchases at iaera surf directly support the making of this podcast. Thank you so much for your support!

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Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :)
Support the show
Confessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com
40 min
January 15, 20203. 5 Safety Tips that Could Save Your Life in the Surf
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Tell us about a time you almost drowned
A few years ago, during a heavy winter surf session, my leash broke. I was stuck in the middle of breaking waves doggie paddling around as I watched my board make its way toward shore. Luckily, I was surfing in a lesson with and group of ladies. I was able to call a nearby instructor to help me paddle back in.
She quickly, and safely brought me to shore and made sure I was okay. If she hadn’t been close by it’s likely that I would have become exhausted and been at risk of drowning. This experience prompted me to take some precautionary steps before entering the water again.
In this episode you’ll hear:
Host Laura Day’s near-drowning experience
Stories from surf ladies all over the world on how they almost drowned or were really scared in the surf
5 Safety Tips that could save your life in the surf
Tune in for stories told by your surf sisters that will put you on the edge of your seat and learn these 5 life-saving tips for surfers.
Resources:
5 surf safety tips that could save your life
Lady, change your leash and your para chord! Don't waste your time on a cheap leash
Lady, learn how to swim!
Lady, cover your head!
When in doubt, don't go out & know your limits
Know the universal hand signal for distress example: The universal hand signal of distress
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This show is sponsored by iaera surf. Thank you for your support!
Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :)
Support the show
Confessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com
36 min
January 15, 20202. How the Surf Industry Represents Women w/ Vanessa Yeager
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How do you feel about the way women are represented in the surf industry?
When we, at iaera surf, asked this question on a women’s surf forum we received dozens of responses within minutes! Your enthusiasm to share your thoughts and experiences as a woman who surfs inspired us to start this podcast.
In this episode, we’ll discuss your confessions on this topic with special guest Vanessa Yeager, a community creator in the women’s surf community.
Vanessa is a community leader who started the largest women’s surfing group in the world. Her group, Women Who Surf on Facebook has grown to over 9000 members and counting and has even had a shout-out from legend Bethany Hamilton. Vanessa has also started surf communities such as Latinx Surf Club, promoting representation within the Latinx Surf community, and Courage Camps, a community here in Southern California that offers free lessons to break the stigma of surfing.
In this episode we’ll discuss:
Vanessa’s background and her struggles as a new surfer
How Vanessa has created the largest women's surf community in the world
How she feels about the way women are represented in the surf industry
How we can authentically ourselves as women who surf
Of course, the conversation would not be complete if we didn’t include your confessions to: How do you feel about the way women are represented in the surf industry?

Hang out with Vanessa Yeager and Host Laura Day through this empowering conversation about representation and community!

Episode Resources:
Follow Vanessa on Instagram: @VanessaYeager
Ask to join the Women Who Surf Facebook Group: Join here
Follow LatinX Surf Club and Courage Camps on Instagram: @Latinxsurfclub @Couragecamps
Listen to our Confessions of a Surf Lady Season 1 Playlist on Spotify: Listen here
Read about Vanessa on our blog: Not your Roxy Girl- Curvy Latinx creates the world's largest community of female surfers
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Connect with Us:
Follow @confessionsofasurflady
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Join the conversation 👉 podcast.iaerasurf.com/connect
Contribute to this topic:
Make your confession and read other confessions here.
Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :)
Support the show
Confessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com
45 min
January 15, 20201. Meet Confessions of a Surf Lady
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Welcome to Confessions of a Surf Lady, a podcast by iaera surf. For so long, the narrative of the female surfer has been told by big brands. Usually started and run by men, and usually flaunting images of reef girl's butts and teens in teeny bikinis... But you and I both know that women's surf culture is so much more than that. This is podcast is our opportunity to tell our story!

Whether you're a seasoned pro or you just got your first board yesterday (congratulations!) You are welcome here because a conversation about women's surfing would be incomplete without you.

In this episode:
You'll meet your host
Learn about the inspiration to start this podcast
Learn how you can participate in the conversation
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This show is sponsored by iaera surf. When you shop with us, you directly support the making of this podcast. Thank you for your support!
Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :)
Support the show
Confessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com
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December 14, 2019 Confessions of a Surf Lady Trailer
Welcome to Confessions of a Surf Lady! Where we're cultivating a global women's surf culture through thoughtful conversation. Join us for interviews with trailblazing surf ladies, pros, and living legends. More importantly, join us to be part of the conversation! Leave us your confessions and you might even hear them on the podcast.
Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :)
Support the show
Confessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com
2 min
December 14, 2019 Confessions of a Surf Lady Trailer
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About Confessions of a Surf Lady | The First Women's Surfing Podcast™

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Hosted by Laura Day, this show gets into honest, thoughtful, and sometimes opinionated conversations about what it means to be a woman in the water today.

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