Carly leads spearfishing charters as both a Divemaster underwater and a boat Captain on the surface.  As a nineteen year old woman, she lets us in on her day to day, how she commands respect, and of course tips and tricks to anyone else wanting to get out there at a young age.

Carly talks sharks, game fish in the Gulf of Mexico, and what she does for fun in this interview from the deck of one of their dive charter boats.

Chad Barbay discusses where the dive industry is today, and where it's going.  We how to rejuvenate and energize the next generation of divers and dive professionals to see a new phase of rapid growth, in an otherwise stagnated industry.

Currently, Chad is a Manufacturer Rep for some of the most prestigious and well-known equipment lines, and has a long-standing career in Scuba Training Agency representation.

Whether it's in training or equipment, Chad shares the secret to success in the dive business, and firmly believes anyone can have it with just a few core principles.

If you're a dive operation retailer, be sure and check out his service at www.divestoremakeover.com

Legendary in the dive industry, Chad Barbay trains retailers and trainers how to EASILY succeed with some very simple processes and concepts.

Current Manufacturer Representative for some of the most prestigious and well-known equipment lines, and a long-standing career in Scuba Training Agency representation.  

Whether it's in training or equipment, Chad shares the secret to success in the dive business, and firmly believes anyone can have it with just a few core principles.

If you're a dive operation retailer, be sure and check out his service at www.divestoremakeover.com

Mike's law firm regularly goes to JURY TRIAL, has an astonishing success record of winning appeals, and has been featured on TV multiple times for winning complicated cases against large entities. How does this apply to diving? Simple.

Much of the scuba curriculum, Instruction and training revolve around liability. But what REALLY matters in the actual courtroom to the jurors? Mike shares this crucial point-of-view, which is one every Scuba Instructor should be aware of. Not to mention, Mike is an active Scuba Instructor, with years of experience teaching and working dive boats in FL and Hawaii, dive shops, Sea World, and working for the Disney dive team.

Olive is a pioneer in the Mermaid world, from professional character roles with Walt Disney World Entertainment, to Olympic-level water training, and even earning the title of Miss Mermaid Washington 2021.  And as a qualified member of the World Mermaid Association, Olive the Alchemist manages to perfectly infuse both the physical and fantasy worlds into a delightful new reality.

We discuss what motivates people to join the Merfolk community, how to get started, what goes into training, and also how welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring this world truly is.  

For anyone wishing to become the best Mermaid, Merman, or Merperson version of themselves, look no further than one of my all time favorite interviews with The Alchemist!

Olive offers professional services with the Seattle Mermaid School through www.olivethealchemist.com

Kris develops training curriculum and material for NAUI, a major scuba training agency. He talks tips and tricks, some common mistakes he sees, what he loves and doesn't love to see out there, how to keep it fun, how to have a successful business in training, and gives his own insight into what makes a good instructor.  He also lets us in on some of his own most memorable moments.

Located in the oldest port in the US, and also its oldest city, Chuck heads the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program out of Saint Augustine, FL. It is located at the iconic Saint Augustine Lighthouse on Anastasia Island. He discusses everything from working with the team, what they've discovered, and what gets him most excited to get back out there.

A super unique interview from his own balcony just blocks from the Lighthouse, the location was everything you'd imagine from someone who lives on the coast, and spends time raising history from the ocean floor! This was one of the most fun interviews I've had the privilege of hosting.

Visit L.A.M.P. here.

Mike started at some of Orlando's most famous theme park aquariums (including Disney), and grew confidence in the water that helped him launch "Mike Dech Scuba Instruction". He tells us how he's grown into a local power brand for teaching privately. He talks about the challenges starting out, and how to work with local dive shops as an Independent Instructor.

He stays booked, busy, and absolutely loves it. He lets us in on the secret to promoting and filling scuba courses and dive trips, which you'll definitely want to hear...no matter what kind of business you have.

"Chappy" talks about how he became successfull teaching private scuba lessons, why it's always fun for him, and what inspired him to begin teaching for injured First Responders and Veterans. He also discusses what he's experienced as a Law Enforcement Diver and how to become a public safety diver.

Creator of Sea King Scuba, and the Hero Project, he gives us insight on what keeps him going, how he prefers to teach, and why people keep coming back for more.