From competing at the elite level on the WSL Championship Tour to becoming the first female WSL Commissioner, Jessi Miley-Dyer has dedicated her career to advocating for gender equality and revolutionizing the sport of surfing.

In this inspiring episode, Jessi shares her journey as a professional surfer in the early 2000s, where she consistently fought for fairness and representation. She reflects on her groundbreaking role in securing equal prize money for men and women at all WSL events and her more recent achievement in expanding the Women’s Championship Tour from 18 to 24 surfers in 2026.

Jessi also opens up about the challenges of transitioning from life on tour to a career in sports administration, channelling her competitive drive into creating a more inclusive future for surfing.

"I always remember my own experiences and the ways I would have wanted to be helped." – Jessi Miley-Dyer

A powerful story of integrity, innovation, and career reinvention.

This episode is one full of love! Olympic Gold medalist and 5X World Champion Carissa Moore and the incredibly talented mini-grom Leihani Zoric share a special mentorship and bond that runs deep through Indigenous culture and stretches beyond international borders. Sharing a mutual love of surfing and a connection through culture, their paths first crossed at the WSL Juraki Teams Challenge Event.

Carissa found a passion and purpose in supporting the next generation, building the Moore Aloha foundation to spread love and mentorship. Leihani's kindness and sense of aloha struck a chord with the 5X World Champ and since meeting, the two have shared a friendship that has seen Leihani travel to stay and surf with Carissa in Hawaii.

At different stages in their career, Carissa and Leihani inspire one another in various ways. In this episode, Carissa discusses the new chapter of her career as she enters motherhood, her visions for Moore Aloha, and her goals for the future in competitive surfing.

At 12 years old, Leihani is deeply connected to her Indigenous Australian heritage. With a big heart, strong surfing talent, and a mentor like Carissa Moore, Lei certainly has a bright future ahead of her!

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Jesse Starling sits down with Hyundai ambassador Laura Enever, an iconic figure in women’s surfing whose early career spans from the elite ranks of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour to being awarded a Guinness World Record in big wave surfing.

Laura reflects on her upbringing in North Narrabeen, a community renowned for its rich surfing heritage and intense competitive spirit. She shares how this unique environment shaped her early ambition and set her on a path to becoming one of Australia’s most celebrated surfers, pushing the limits of female surfing.

The conversation delves into Laura’s time on the WSL Championship Tour, where she grappled with the mental and emotional demands of competing at the highest level. She speaks openly about how these challenges led her to reassess her relationship with surfing, ultimately driving her to transition into big wave surfing—a space where she could reconnect with the pure joy and freedom of the sport.

Laura’s journey is one of reinvention and resilience, demonstrating the power of pursuing personal fulfillment over external validation. Her insights into navigating the pressures of professional sport, redefining success, and chasing passion with purpose offer a compelling narrative that will resonate with surfers and aspiring athletes alike.

This episode captures the essence of Laura Enever’s story—one of courage, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of what truly matters.

She’s Electric: Power your potential

In this episode of the She’s Electric Podcast, Jesse Starling welcomes 7-time World Champion Layne Beachley AO for an intimate and inspiring conversation. Layne takes us beyond the trophies and accolades, sharing the defining moments of her life and career that shaped her into one of the most influential figures in surfing history.

Layne reflects on the relief of winning her first world title and how it compared to the pride she felt watching Steph Gilmore achieve hers—bridging generations of surfing excellence. She opens up about her early childhood struggles, transforming personal trauma into the competitive drive that would propel her to the top of the sport.

The episode delves into Layne’s incredible mindset, the pressures she embraced as a trailblazer, and her journey to knowing when it was time to step away from competition. Layne’s insights into resilience, reinvention, and the power of self-belief are nothing short of empowering.

Today, Layne continues to inspire as a mentor to the next generation, working with Surfing Australia’s High Performance Program and running her Layne Beachley Talent ID Camp that brought up talent like World No.5 and Olympian Molly Picklum. Her passion for fostering new talent ensures young surfers have the support and resources she didn't, turning every challenge into an opportunity.

Full of wisdom, laughter, and raw honesty, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to a champion who changed the game and paved the way for future generations of female surfers. Layne’s story will leave you inspired to chase your dreams, no matter the challenges.

Join Jesse Starling in the first episode of the “She’s Electric Podcast”, as she sits down with none other than Olympian, WSL World No.5 and Hyundai ambassador Molly Picklum. Known for pushing the limits of female surfing and with the perks of sharing a close friendship, Jesse delves beneath the surface of who we know Molly to be - listening to childhood stories, the gritty reality of making the tour and pivotal moments in her life.

From being a competitive little kid and doing any sport she could, Molly’s life shifted rapidly when she was awarded the Layne Beachley ‘Rising Star Award’ at the Hyundai High Performance Centre back in 2020. Realising her potential, Molly describes her journey of pursuing surfing towards a professional career.

But the loveable, cheeky, and competitive grom in Molly is far from gone! Her grit and highly competitive nature saw Molly qualify for the 2024 Olympics and make the Top 5 on the CT two years in a row.

Power your potential!