Ocean Allison joins us from South Florida, buzzing with excitement after purchasing her soon to be liveaboard sailboat. She talks about the importance of growing up surrounded by water and how it shaped her future, and her spinoff career from Marine Biologist to Ocean Communicator. She shares recent research as a result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and what it’s really like to be a podcast host.

Highlights from the Show

• How your childhood geographic location can affect your entire future 
• A Novel Career as a Marine Biologist 
• What is an Ocean Communicator?
• Studying the 2010 deep water horizon oil spill, and the effects more than seven years later
• What is it REALLY like to have a podcast?
• The spectrum of emotions associated with the sea 
• The trials and tribulations of being a new Sailboat Owner 

• The power of mentorship
• A California Native Through and Through 
• A frank talk about spirituality
• Female hacks for solo travel; 40 days and a coastal mission
• The memorable transition from girl to woman
• Always acknowledge your intuition

Silvia from Elite Surf Coaching joins us from her home turf in Southern Spain as she gathers 10 women of all ages and races for a surf excursion in the Maldives. She explains why she ditched her Engineering degree for a saltier mission, and why you should always put the cart before the horse.

Katherine Terrell joins us from her fashion studio in Malibu CA. A transplant from Vietnam, she highlights her gratitude and the immense opportunities she received as a result of living in the states. Learn about her tagline, Hot Bikinis for a Hot Planet, and how to recognize the gift of intuition amongst all the noise.

Jamie DeFay, Creator and Designer of Sirensong Wetsuits joins us from her colorful workshop in Hawaii. She shares how her past decade in Environmental Consulting shaped her ability to be a focused entrepreneur, and how to thrive despite a shy personality.  

Highlights from the Show

• The fear factor of surfing for women, and why stand up paddleboarding is more appealing

• The professional transition from Environmental Consulting to Hawaiian Wetsuit Designer

• Greek Mythology and the meaning behind Sirensong; a deadly tune for Sailors

• The definition of a tribe, and why it’s critical for your brand

• As an introvert, why having a brand forces you out of your comfort zone

• How to be flexible as your business evolves and when to make sacrifices

Surfer and wetsuit designer Kassia Meador joins us from her eclectic pad in Topanga to talk about running a successful surf label. She explains how her connection to the ocean has deepened her spirituality, and the importance of surrendering to something that’s greater than you.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE:

• Gongs, birds and all things Topanga  
• How the ocean can be your gateway to spirituality
• Selling candy at school, and buying her first plane ticket to Costa Rica at age 15
• Kassia’s new eco-friendly wetsuit collection, OFEARTH is made from Limestone and totally bomb
• Have an old wetsuit? Send it to Kassia’s wetsuit recycling program instead of the landfill
• The trials and tribulations of owning a self funded fashion biz
• If something is laid out for you in a book or a classroom, run the other way as fast as possible
• Kassia’s trip to Standing Rock, and why we should all be concerned about water
• Freedom of experience and surrending to something that’s bigger than us
• Get on board with thinking about the bigger picture

Kinga Phillips joins us from her perch in Malibu CA to tug at your storytelling heartstrings.  A Warsaw Poland native, Kinga shares the trials and tribulations of being a female in the adventure journalism space. She uncovers women’s stories in history, from the Russian Fighter Pilots i.e. Night Witches, to May Rindge who defended her private estate in Malibu on horseback with guns. She's the ultimate storyteller, and her love for the ocean and activism runs deep.

Highlights from the Show

• Kinga: Named after a Hungarian Princess who became a Polish Queen

• Uncovering women‘s adventure stories that have been buried in history

• A decade in Malibu, and the history you don’t know  

• Life as a female journalist for Food Network, Travel Channel, National Geographic, Sci Fi and so much more

• Why using your listening skills is critical for survival

• Why its totally ok to be jack of all trades, master of none

Beth O’Rourke, Filmmaker and Co-Founder of SeaLevelTV joins us from Ventura to talk about having her own surf inspired media company. She shares visionary stories from childhood including a single photo that marked her destiny, and why you should ask the right questions before going full throttle on a project.

HIGHLIGHTS From The Episode: 

• Recognizing your destiny; childhood memories and a Golden Gate photograph 
• Why you should always look for clues in both childhood and adulthood 
• Palette cleansing from tech-centered San Fran to breezy Southern CA 
• Creative vs. business; How to keep your authentic vision while sourcing stakeholders and funding
• When your creative passion becomes your full time gig, why it’s imperative to keep realistic expectations 
• Getting back to basics; living and foraging off the land 
• How to raise a well adjusted teenager in a confusing world

Listen to a thoughtful conversation with Big Wave Surf Journalist Shannon Reporting. Hear about her transition from San Francisco to Hawaii, and the challenges and logistics of being a female surfer fighting for equality. Go deeper into how to train for mental and physical optimal performance, and how your girl tribe keeps you grounded. 

• Everything you need to know about women’s big wave surfing
• The time and money hustle of big wave female surfers
• How to train your mind and body for life threatening acts
• Apnea training, olympic breath holds and breath exercises (never do it alone)
• How your female tribe keeps you grounded and stable
• Why athletics as a kid cultivates courage in adulthood
• Empowering women in all walks of life, to encourage leadership and a confident voice to speak up amongst men  
• How to use social media and analytics to maximize your output