Best Imi Barneaud Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 059: Meet Sylvia Earle- A National Geographic Society Resident Explorer, Oceanographer, Author, Lecturer, and “Oceandiver” 1:03:46

2+ y ago1:03:46

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Dr. Sylvia Earle is a National Geographic Society Resident Explorer, Oceanographer, Author, Lecturer, and “Oceandiver”. She was awarded “Her Deepness” by the New York Times magazine for her amazing underwater expeditions. In September 1979, Dr. Earle set the world record for untethered diving. In 1990-1992, she became the first woman to serve as th…

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Episode 058 : Meet Cory Belyea - Author, Teacher and Adventurer 1:12:28

3y ago1:12:28

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What would you do if your best friend's parents gave you their son's remains and invested you with a quest? Would you take a leap into the unknown and go on a 10 month road trip through Latin America in search of the perfect wave? This is what my guest, Cory Belyea, did to honour his friend Mike. In the process, Cory had some incredible adventures …

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Episode 057: Meet Mitch King- Singer-Songwriter, Traveler, and Surfer 50:05

4y ago50:05

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If you love multi-genre music, surfing, and travel, you'll love Mitch King. Mitch goes back to his memories as a young boy going on road trips with his family with music playing in the background. Little did he know that this was the window of his future. He loved music but never saw himself walking down that road until he saw Australian singer Kim…

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Episode 056: Meet Michael Hamilton- Co-Founder of Live Swell, Author, and a Free Surfer 54:26

4y ago54:26

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Michael Hamilton loves surfing so much that every decision he makes revolves around surfing and travel. He loved the ocean as a kid, and growing up, he saw the ocean as a part of who he is. Michael founded Live Swell with Maria Feurer, his business partner/life partner, who is also an ocean enthusiast like him. Michael used his experience in real e…

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Episode 55: Meet Martin Dunn- Surf Coach and World-Class Surf Trainer 1:02:31

4y ago1:02:31

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Meet Martin Dunn, a Professional Surf Coach and an International Surf Trainer. He’s been in the field for more than 3 decades now and will still be in the years to come. He has coached a variety of audiences, from moms and older ones to champions and winning teams. Martin believes that every person should be given an equal chance to experience the …

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Episode 54: Meet Elizabeth Sans- Founder of Dryft Watersports, Yoga Instructor, and Energetic Surfer 53:46

4y ago53:46

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Elizabeth “Mama Liz” Sans is the legend behind Dryft Water Sports. They began offering custom and prepackaged surf and yoga tours in 2017. They also design hand-shaped custom boards of quality craftsmanship. Mama Liz was a professional ski instructor before a knee injury forced her into the financial world. After rebooting into surfing at 51, she b…

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Episode 53: Meet Peter Fabor- Founder of Surf Office and Dedicated Surfer 45:06

4y ago45:06

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Peter Fabor started out in surfing as a sport which eventually turned into a lifestyle. He makes sure that his travels and entrepreneurial ventures include surfing. He founded Surf Office, a one-stop-shop for anyone organizing company retreats. Along with this, his side hustles also include Surfpreneurs Club, a platform for passionate surfers with …

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Episode 52: Meet Philipp Hartmann - Marketing Guru, Seasoned Entrepreneur, and an Amazing Daddy Surfer 49:48

4y ago49:48

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Philipp Hartmann, an amazing big wave surfer and the founder of Dadicateddotcom, has an amazingly interesting anecdote on being a dad. It was a long and tough journey before he finally became one. And surprising how life granted his petition- he was blessed with five kids in a span of only 13 months! That’s a lot for a short period of time and Phil…

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Episode 51: Meet Clara Negrel - Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Surfer 28:33

4y ago28:33

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Clara Negrel fell in love with surfing at age 10. At a young age, she built her dreams around having her own shop where she can weave in all things surfing. But to make the dream come to life is an entirely different thing. As she found her way to pursue her passion, she stumbled into the world of graphic design. She is a very talented young woman …

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Episode 50: Meet Julia Colangelo- Educator, Speaker, Flow Researcher, and Surfer 44:54

4+ y ago44:54

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Julia Colangelo researches primarily about flow and mindfulness and how it can create a positive impact on different levels. For years, she has been teaching many on how to find flow in both in their personal and professional life. She serves as an inspirational speaker, educator, therapist, and consultant. Julia is also an award-winning Professor …

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Episode 49: Meet Natalie Fox- Founder Of YogaRama and Surf & Yoga Instructor 41:50

4+ y ago41:50

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Natalie Fox was born where freedom is abundant. Rather than taking that for granted, she spent it to experience life full of worthwhile educational adventures. That moment her eyes saw the beauty of this world she knew what she wanted in life: Nature, Yoga, and Surf. Hence, the foundation of YogaRama and Eco Yoga Surf. However, what comes with this…

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Episode 48: Meet Maree Beare - Founder and CEO of Wanngi, Savvy Entrepreneur, and a Driven Surfer 39:46

4+ y ago39:46

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For Maree Beare, her whys came in connection to health information discontinuity. The rate by how passive people are with regards to their own health information and how they settle with believing whatever it is that the doctor tells them is tremendously alarming. Hence, she created an app that addresses this very problem. Maree founded Wanngi, a s…

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Episode 47: Meet Richard Walton - Wandering Serial Entrepreneur and Adventurous Surfer 45:33

4+ y ago45:33

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Richard Walton was heading to the deep pit of the fast-paced world of business. But as soon as he starts to slow down, everything fell into place, both in his career and personal life. Today, Richard serves as the Founder of AVirtual, the leading virtual assistant company in the UK and Chairman of the fastest-growing EO accelerator program globally…

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Episode 46: Meet Taylor Morozova- Entrepreneur, Stylist, Podcaster, and Unbound Surfer 46:13

4+ y ago46:13

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Taylor Morozova carried the California spirit as she searched for a place she can call home. As a seamstress, she used her passion for clothes to serve others with a purpose. Her heart was left in New Zealand when she met with the ocean. She instantly fell in love with its beauty and later on took the challenge to teach herself how to surf. Her end…

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Episode 45: Meet Heidi Tapia- Environmentally Conscious Entrepreneur, Free Diver, Whale Guide, and Passionate Surfer 44:21

4+ y ago44:21

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Today, Heidi shares her exciting water adventures and worthwhile endeavors. She tells the story of how she fell in love with the ocean and followed through even if it meant leaving her homeland. She also lets us peek into the life of a whale guide and she helps us get to know a little bit about these giants. Heidi believes that we are connected and…

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Episode 44: Meet Vincent Lartizien- Entrepreneur with Values, Adventurer, and Renowned Big Wave Surfer 52:23

4+ y ago52:23

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By Vincent Lartizien, Imi Barneaud

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Episode 43: Meet Melanie Bernhard- Writer, Journalist, and SurferEpisode 43: Meet Melanie Bernhard- Writer, Journalist, and Surfer 42:22

4+ y ago42:22

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By Melanie Bernhard, Imi Barneaud

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Episode 42: Meet Laura Day- Founder of Iaera Surf, Interior Designer, Architect, and an Energetic Surfer 44:58

4+ y ago44:58

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By Imi Barneaud, Laura Day

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Episode 41: Meet Natalie Small- Surf Therapist and Founder of Groundswell Community Project 53:07

4+ y ago53:07

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By Imi Barneaud, Natalie Small

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Episode 40: Meet Trace Lane- Founder and Director at Surf Sisters for Science, Writer, Researcher and Surfer 33:16

4+ y ago33:16

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Trace Lane works around environmental awareness. She is the Director and Founder of Surf Sisters for Science, a platform that gives a voice to the untold stories of climate impact. Trace uses her research and writership to link science and the community. She’s also making authentic connections through the stories shared by many individuals from dif…

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Episode 39: Meet Anouk Corolleur- Life Coach , Adventurer, Yoga Teacher and Surfer 44:19

5y ago44:19

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Anouk Corolleur is a young woman who used her power of choice to make her dreams come true. At 17, her journey began by jumping into her decision to change the course of her life. She’s travelled to places and learned many things. Of course, her journey was full of adversities but Anouk faced them all with courage and humor. At a budding age, she w…

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Episode 38: Meet Ryan Lynch, Founder of Timber Surf Co., Master Shaper, and Eco Surfer 51:53

5y ago51:53

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Apparently, the majority of surfers are nature-lovers. Afterall, they fell in love with the ocean first before the sport. Ryan Lynch was one of them. His memories of the ocean remains vivid and thrilling until today. As he became deeply exposed and involved with sustainable development in Oregon, his passion to help save the Earth became stronger. …

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Episode 37: Meet Coach Dris- Life/Performance/Mindset Coach, Podcast Host, Forbes Coaches Council Member and Radical Surfer 59:09

5y ago59:09

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Dris is your typical short-answer guy. But behind his words is a bomb. He is actually a certified professional in a range of fields including business, coaching, psychology, and management. He is even certified by Forbes and is a contributor in Council Posts. Before living the dream, Dris has gone through a long and difficult search, finding the ri…

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Episode 036: Alexa Hohenberg- Professional Snowboarder, Mountain Guide, Explorer, Award-Winning Content Creator & Producer 35:34

5y ago35:34

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Alexa can surely offer so much to the corporate world with her great skills and exceptional talents. But nature bugs sure bites hard and she keeps being pulled back to where her heart belongs. She often jokes that her life is “ruined” in that there’s no escaping its enchanting beauty. One thing is clear: a constrained life just wouldn’t work for th…

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Episode 35: Pete Gustin- Legally Blind Voiceover Actor, Audio Production Guru, Author & Surfer 48:21

5y ago48:21

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Behind this enchanting voice is an inspiring backstory. Pete was diagnosed early with Macular Degeneration, which sounded like a death sentence for a child. Still, Pete had a tough determination to show the world that he can do many things despite his limitations. Life sure, became harder and harder as his vision gradually degenerated to the point …

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Episode 34: Tara Ruttenberg - Writer, Yoga Teacher, Consultant, Coach and Surfer 36:35

5y ago36:35

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Tara grew up on the beaches in Southern California. She loved the ocean very much. Often, it would be a real struggle to get her out of the water at sunset. Even when she moved to Costa Rica for a study abroad from her university, Tara’s longing for the ocean was like a fire she couldn’t put off. Every so often, she finds herself sitting with and l…

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Episode 033: Amanda Prifti, Co-Founder of SeaSisters Sri Lanka, Surfer and Surf Photographer 45:24

5y ago45:24

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Months later, she was back to Sri Lanka, but this time for a bigger purpose- empowering the women of Sri Lanka through swimming and surfing. Amanda met co-founder Martina Butscher and they both decided to set up an NGO on the south coast to encourage more women to step up and break gender stereotypes. That is when they founded SeaSisters, a non-pro…

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Episode 32: David Walden, Writer, Surfer and Creator of The Walden Word 37:22

5y ago37:22

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His connection with the ocean runs deep from childhood. Growing up in a single parent household, David found comfort and company with the vast waters. As an adult, he could always hear the calls of the waves. And finally, when he was 25, he decided it was time to listen to the call. Since then, he became an “Everyday Waveslider.” Most people go on …

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Episode 31: Jeff Hakman, Surfing Legend and Founder of Quiksilver USA & Europe 54:16

5y ago54:16

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For a podcaster making podcasts about careers in and around surfing, my encounter with Jeff Hakman is practically like finding the holy grail. I must admit I was pretty intimidated by meeting the man behind the biggest surfing brand in the world and I felt very honored and privileged to have a chat with him. From his home in Hawaii, Jeff accepted t…

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Episode 30: Meet Alexandra Lia, founder of Soul Surfer and creator of Seatizens 1:08:24

5y ago1:08:24

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Almost an instant after having met, Alexandra and I were connected. In fact, just a few minutes in, we were both in tears on either side of our Skype screens and the outcome is a fascinating conversation about her journey and how her profession found Alexandra in a serendipitous way. Alexandra's story is an odyssey of healing. Without spoiling the …

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Episode 29: Meet Liv Hung, freelance marketer and co-founder of Noorish Tofino 41:57

5y ago41:57

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Liv is an accomplished marketing jedi: she operated a popular blog for many years, and is still a freelance marketer, but things changed radically as soon as she became a mum. A complicated pregnancy and the arrival of twins forced her to review her priorities and set herself up for living life a little differently. Fast forward to today, Liv has c…

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Episode 28: Meet Cris Mills, aka Surf Strength Coach 1:00:49

5y ago1:00:49

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I had a really enlightening conversation with Cris : we discuss Cris' background story, how he has become specialized in helping surfers recover and find overall fitness. And how overall fitness should be apprehended in a holistic way. We talk about the most common surfing injuries and how to prevent them, we talk weight control, diet and nutrition…

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Episode 27 Meet Brianna Ortega: founder of Sea Together Mag 42:01

5y ago42:01

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Brianna is such a sweetie. She's creative, she's strong and she is a badass surfer. In 2017, she created Sea Together, a passion project for the "left-out" voices of female surfing. Sea Together Mag is the kind of project that makes your heart sing. What started as an Instagram account gently morphed into an annual paper magazine and is growing wit…

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Meet Renee Labbe: Founder of LABBE and Design Forecaster 50:54

5y ago50:54

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Before I had this conversation with Renee, I didn't even know that design forecasting existed. For the past 20 years, Renee has been bobbing all over the world defining and influencing fashion, automotive, architecture and interior design brands into what the next big trend is going to be. Renee is also the founder of a new über-cool 100% plant bas…

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Episode 25: Meet Janaya Wilkins, CEO of SLO Active 41:26

5y ago41:26

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Janaya Wilkins, who is from New Zealand, just last week, launched a kickstarter campaign for her very own eco-friendly luxury oceanwear brand called SLO active. In this episode Janaya shares her story. She spent the first years growing up on the shores of New Zealand until she moved to London to follow her master's degree. Obviously the contrast be…

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Episode 24: Meet Faye, Founder of Après Surf Co 40:49

5+ y ago40:49

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Today, I got to sit down for a chat with Faye Brennan. Faye is a talented writer and as an official day job she is a director at one of the biggest female magazines on the planet. It’s the kind of high profile job a lot of women would die for with loads of perks and famous and interesting people to meet. In fact, Faye has interviewed celebrities su…

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Episode 23: Meet Nigel McBride, Founder and Managing Director of Wave Chaser 1:00:43

5+ y ago1:00:43

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Today, I got to sit down for a chat with Nigel McBride. Nigel is from Australia and grew up along the shores of the Pacific Ocean between Sydney and Queensland. He was invited to join the elite surfers of the Snapper Rocks Surfriders Club at the ripe age of 12 growing up in a competitive surfing environment. But fate had an other path for him, lead…

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Episode 22: Meet Tom Wegener, Surfing Legend and Master Shaper 1:08:41

5+ y ago1:08:41

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Today, I got to sit down for a chat with a surfing legend : Tom Wegener. I can't find the words to describe Tom that do him justice. He is just the most enthusiastic, joyous and exciting person to talk to. For the few unfamiliar among us, Tom Wegener is a surfer, filmmaker, actor, author, master shaper and an academic. In fact, he has collected so …

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Episode 21: Meet Shell Cleave, founder of Sea Hugger 47:07

5+ y ago47:07

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This week, I got to meet up with Shell Cleave in Half Moon Bay, California. I had a lovely conversation with Shell about the NGO she founded a year ago, called Sea Hugger. In this conversation, we discuss the reasons that lead Shell to leave working as a freelance Technical Writer for Silicon Valley giants, and to start a non profit from scratch. W…

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Episode 20: Meet James Victore, Designer, Activist and Author of Feck Perfuction 58:20

5+ y ago58:20

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A few weeks ago, I got to sit down for a chat with one of my favorite creatives: James Victore. My guest, James Victore is a motorcycle rider and a surfer, but he is also one of the most prominent graphic designers and pop artists of his generation. His work was exposed (twice!) at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. And you can still find his work in…

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Episode 19: Meet Felipe Pomar, 1965 World Surfing Champion, Tsunami Waverider and Surfing Legend 1:37:43

5+ y ago1:37:43

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Felipe was the first ISF (International Surfing Federation - ancestor of the WSL) World Surfing Champion in 1965. As an outstanding athlete, he has an incredible track record, and shares his experience of the day that changed the rest of his life. When Felipe describes what it's like to surf in the 60's, it's as if you're transported into a Slim Aa…

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Episode 18: Meet Belinda Bradford, Managing Director of Surf Getaways and former Corporate Strategist 50:54

5+ y ago50:54

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Today I got to sit down for a chat with Belinda Bradford. Belinda is Australian and has been surfing for over 20 years now. Despite the fact she utterly rips in the lineup, she has worked in extremely demanding jobs most of her life: from senior managerial positions at corporations such as Qantas and Time-Warner she has also created a bunch of succ…

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Episode 17: Meet Tupi Cabrera, Founder of Longboardarian 42:39

5+ y ago42:39

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Shownotes I loved this episode. I got to have a chat with Tupi (or 2P for friends) Cabrera, an iconic longboarder from Puerto Rico, who has been entertaining a love-story with longboarding since the nineties. About a year and a half ago, he launched Longboardarian, a personal brand and online business to promote longboarding around the world. Tupi'…

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Episode 16: Meet Lilly Woodbury, Environmentalist, Writer and Chapter Manager at Surfrider Pacific Rim 35:45

5+ y ago35:45

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I have always dreamed of interviewing someone from Surfrider for this podcast. I was really interested in finding out what you have to do or be to get employed full time by the NGO and what the job entails. This week, I got to sit down for a chat with Lilly Woodbury who is an environmentalist, a writer and a media specialist making waves within the…

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Episode 15: Meet Al Mennie, Big Wave Surfer, Author, Actor, Martial Arts Instructor and Property Developer 55:14

5+ y ago55:14

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This week, I got to sit down and chat with Al Mennie to talk about his latest book Overcome or Succumb, a book all about facing fear, anxiety and panic, in a goal to conquer life. Anxiety and Fear effect millions of people to varying degrees across the world and appear to be a growing issue despite lots of research and resources available in how to…

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Episode 14: Meet François Bareau, Accomplished Waterman, Serial Entrepreneur, and Owner of Scar Reef Lodge, Sumbawa 45:45

5+ y ago45:45

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Imagine sitting on a comfy beanbag, on a white sandy beach, watching the sun go down behind a volcano, with pristine waters as far as the eye can see and one of the best waves on the planet pumping behind the reef. Imagine you're sipping an ice-cold Bintang beer too. Well that is exactly what François was doing when I managed to get hold of him ove…

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Episode 13: Meet Bruno Monteferri, big waverider, environmental lawyer and filmmaker 58:35

5+ y ago58:35

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Among other titles, Bruno Monteferri created Conservamos por Naturaleza, an NGO facilitating the organisation of events, cleanups and sustainable initiatives. In our conversation we get to know Bruno a bit better, as he introduces us to some of the projects he's leading at the moment. There are so many that it's quite hard to keep up as he's involv…

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Episode 12: Meet Sheridan Lathe aka Sheddy, the Saling Vet 50:04

5+ y ago50:04

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Welcome back! This year I’ve got some phenomenal guests coming on the show. In today’s episode I wanted to share the story of Sheridan Lathe, aka Sheddy. Sheddy is from Australia. She is what you could call a wild or an adventure vet as she has been travelling the world saving wild animals in refuges and sanctuaries. I was blown away by her story. …

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Episode 11: Meet Jenn Biestman, Waterwoman and Co-founder of Local-ish 53:02

5+ y ago53:02

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Today's conversation is taking us to Hawaii, on the island of Maui, where my guest was up before the chickens to talk to me, her name is Jenn Biestman. Jenn's story is truly uplifting. At the age of 27, Jenn suffered a severe back injury that left her immobilized and in pain with no real prospect of recovery. Basically, the doctors had made it clea…

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Episode 10: Meet Simon Day, co-founder of North Sea surf brand, Fitzroy 43:49

5+ y ago43:49

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Today's conversation is with Simon Day, the co-founder of a burgeoning surf brand in the UK called Fitzroy. Today we're off to the North Sea! To understand Simon's story, you have to go back a generation. Simon grew up with the North Sea as his playground, getting dizzy in the garden shed watching his Dad make kayaks and repair surfboards. Simon st…

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