It's time to face some uncomfortable truths. But don't you worry! Kyla Peterson—surf coach and fearless leader at Oceanside Pier’s Surfin Fire Surf School has your back.

In today’s episode, Kyla shares how growing up in a beach camp led to running her dad’s surf school, how COVID sparked her career pivot, and why she’s now focused on empowering female surfers to feel confident in any lineup.

We also get into:

• Why surf etiquette might be harder than the pop-up

• How often you really need to surf to get better

• What to do when the ocean isn’t available

• Why surfing with people better than you can level you up (spoiler: it works)

Whether you’ve never stood up on a board or you’re easing back in, this one’s packed with honest advice, surf coaching tips, and a whole lot of "you can do it!"