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Imagine leaving your friends, family, and home country to chase your dreams in a foreign land, especially when your destination is known for being extremely hostile to non-native surfers. Well, that's what Brazil's Andre Gioranelli did back in 2006, when he uprooted from Rio de Janeiro and moved to Santa Cruz, California. Andre has made a name for himself as a humble human, expert surfer, and successful surfing coach. In this episode, we discuss his professional surfing career, move to Santa Cruz, coming back from a life-changing injury, thoughts on developing a strong mind and body, coaching approach, dangers of social media, toxic Brazilian sport fans, and much, much more. So, what are you waiting for? Jump in the bowl and EAT YOUR SOUP!