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I sit down with Christa Funk, a water photographer based on the North Shore of Oahu who captures the raw power and beauty of Pipeline and beyond. She opens up about her unique journey from the Coast Guard Academy to becoming one of the few women photographers in heavy water, sharing how military discipline taught her to respect the ocean's power and work her way up slowly from small waves to massive Pipeline barrels. 

We dive deep into surf etiquette, the importance of earning your place in lineups, and how she stays in the water for hours with cliff bars tucked in her wetsuit (always bringing an extra to share with fellow photographers). She reflects on finding community in Hawai'i, dealing with doubters who said she'd fail when leaving the military, and how her faith and the memory of her late mentor guide her work. 

From hilarious stories about using period talk to clear crowded lineups to profound moments witnessing God in nature, this conversation explores what it means to show up with respect, build genuine relationships, and honor both the ocean and the people who've paved the way before us.

Produced by Brianna Ortega. Edited by Ty Feague. Music by Caroline Belk.

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In this episode, Bri talks with surfers and creatives Farmata (Farmy) Dia and Autumn Kitchens about identity, storytelling, and finding freedom through the ocean. They share honest reflections on navigating surf culture, building community through the waves, and what they learned from Laru Beya Collective. 

Produced by Brianna Ortega. Edited by Ty Feague. Music by Caroline Belk.

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Season 1 of the Sea Together podcast with lawyer and former Pro Surfer, Patti Paniccia. This is from our archive from back in 2021. Join our new substack to support our show and become a member of our community! 

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On this episode of The Sea Together Podcast, we chat with Leonie Anholts, a surf photographer, workshop facilitator, entrepreneur, and surfer. She shares about her journey with starting SurfGirlNZ on instagram, and her overall inspiring life ethos. Check out her website surfgirlnz.com

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On this episode of The Sea Together Podcast, we chat with Mirae Campbell, a snowboarder and surfer and photographer who bursts with joy and life. She shares her journey and process as a professional photographer, her relationship to surfing, and we also have a conversation on the topic of being mixed race and her history growing up between Canada and Japan. Check out her website miraecampbell.com

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 where we talk with Aline (Ali) Carrier from Canada. When Ali is not working on the water as a Guardian for Toquaht Nation, being an oceanographer, surfing, diving or volunteering for Marine Search and Rescue, you can find her sailing.  Ali shares with us her perspective as a woman of color in the Pacific Northwest ocean world and we discuss topics of localism, the idea of sacredness, and mental health. Check out here instagram here @lali.car . Special thanks to: Grace Kinney 
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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3, where we speak with Reyanne Mustafa, surfer, environmentalist,  and entrepreneur. She is co-founder of Soul Much Cookies, which are made out of recycled food. Reyanne is passionate about upcycling,  food, art projects and spreading the word about waste.  Check out her instagram @reyannemustafa and website https://soulmuchfoods.com

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2, where we talk with environmentalist Sarah Brady, who has worked for Changing Tides Foundation. Sarah discusses how surfing has fueled her passion to combat climate change on a local level and in politics. Sarah also gives us tips to balance school, work, and surfing while prioritizing mental health, and we discuss how Sarah navigates her social media and mental health. Follow her on social media @sarahhbrady. 

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1  where  we interview Mariah from Emocean Magazine, Vans Pro Surfer Lola Mignot, and Seea Surfer Rosie Jaffurs. Thanks so much to Vans Surf for inviting Sea Together to join in on the fun at the Vans Duct Tape Invitational and Festival in Sayulita, Mexico in April 2022.

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8  where  Sandy Ordille, former Pro Surfer who is in the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame (in the United States), shares with us the history of surfing and her own important story of starting to surf in the 1960s. You can follow her on instagram here @sandy_ordille

To support The Sea Together Podcast, you can become a member at https://www.patreon.com/seatogether You can also check out our website here to find out more about our women's surf magazine and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. 

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