This one with Femme Futures founder Kyra Joseph isn’t just about surfing — it’s about what happens when women build the stage themselves.

Kyra came up in the WindanSea scene, found grit in rodeo, found her voice in music, and found clarity when she paddled back out in Cayucos and realized just how many women were ready to compete — if someone just opened the door.

What started as a small local surf contest became something bigger — The Diva Cup Surf Invitational, a collision of surf, sound, mentorship, and women’s health that’s as irreverent as it is important.

We talk about what equity actually looks like in the water — pro/semi-pro log divisions to balance experience, round-robin heats so everyone gets real time in the lineup, and the infamous “Men in Heat” event that flips old prize structures with humor and intent.

Kyra breaks down how Diva Cup connects newcomers with mentors, how check-ins turn into coaching sessions, and how normalizing conversations about periods and birth control side effects builds stronger, smarter athletes. The sponsors — Mamala Wetsuits, Keep A Breast, Mad Hippie — aren’t just slapping logos on banners. They’re in the lineup, helping fund product drives for women facing homelessness and backing safer surf culture from the inside out.

What comes through is more than a contest. It’s a blueprint for change — book more women on stage and behind the mic, make safety and recovery part of the stoke, and invite allies to help carry the load.

If you care about women’s surf, inclusive competition, or just real talk that moves culture forward — this one’s worth a listen.

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