Confessions of a Surf Lady | The First Women's Surfing Podcast™

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Confessions of a Surf Lady is a place where you can confess and openly share your thoughts and experiences as a woman who surfs. We take anonymous confessions about different topics and discuss them here on our show. It's our goal to tell an authentic story of the female surfer and represent you, how you want to be represented. Join the conversation by making a confession, reading confessions, or catching up on our blog at surfsociete.com.

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Saltwater in the Blood: Easkey Britton visits The Surf Société

Jul 20 2024 48 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever experienced the poetry of surfing? The saltwater molecules enveloping your body as they break your fall from a wipeout, the energy of a wave curling up to greet you, propelling you down the line for a mere 10-15 seconds. The natural components of your local break that set the stage for play and connection with your best friends.In this episode y

Localism & Unsolicited Surf Advice: Navigating an Evolving Surf Culture and Growing Lineup

Jul 06 2024 61 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Join our community The Surf Société with your first 7 Days FREEImproving your surf skills is no easy feat and learning from others is critical part of the process, but when does unsolicited surf advice cross the boundary from helpful to condescending? And are newer surfers listening to advice that concerns safety in the lineup? OR are they brushing off tips

Surf, Sustainability, and Stunning Post-Surf Hair: Dip's Eco-Friendly Revolution

Jun 22 2024 37 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Free Shipping: Shop Dip's after swim (and surf!) detangler bar and get FREE shipping when you use the code confessions at checkout.Finding plastic nurdles on the remote beaches of Sri Lanka left Kate Assaraf heart broken. Having grown up in New Jersey where seamlessly going from beach to nightlife was a part of summer culture, Kate never left home without a b

Surf Smarter: Your Guide to Reading the Break in Ten Minutes

May 18 2024 21 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Access the Read the Break Lesson 👉 HEREHere's why experienced surfers are catching more waves than you...While you think that crusty old guy is just taking his sweet time to sip his coffee, he's actually reading the break so he can create a game plan for his surf session.Spending 10 reading the break before you paddle out will allow you to observe the ocea

The Women's Surfing Revolution: Meet Rising Star Reid Van Wagoner

May 08 2024 23 mins  
Send us a Text Message.At just 3 years old Reid Van Wagoner caught her first wave. She was hooked! Now 14, Reid is a surfing prodigy competing in both shortboard and longboard competitions, sometimes even in the same day! In this episode you'll meet the future of women's surfing. Reid shares her journey of growing up in a surfing family, how she balances life with being a young com

Returning Wave: Surfing, Filipino Culture, and Community

Apr 24 2024 51 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Meet Lynn and Sunkat, Filipina american surfers who grew up in both the states and the islands of the Philippines. In 2008 they began to bring donated surfboards and equipment back to remote island destinations, where surfing was usually only done by foreigners passing through.By donating recycled equipment to the local kids, and incentivizing them to pursue

Surfboard Selection: A Surf Lady's Guide to Navigating Shop and Shaper Conversations

Apr 17 2024 17 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Participate in The Surf Craft Series at The Surf Société. Join now and get your first month free. Create an Account here.Have you ever walked into a surf shop and felt out of place? Traditionally there has been a major barrier to entry for women in surfing. This not only shows in the lineup but trickles all the way down to our experiences in surf shops. Man

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Mar 05 2024 16 mins  
Send us a Text Message.🌊 Host Laura Day shares insightful tips on cultivating confidence in the lineup. Learn about the pillars of mindset, knowledge, and sisterhood that can empower your surfing journey and practical tips that will leave you ready to charge in your next surf session.Main Themes: The Importance of Mindset in Surfing: "Your headspace and your mentality going out

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Nov 29 2023 48 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Despite facing misogyny prevalent in the surf industry, Matt George, a renowned surf journalist and Senior Contributing Editor at SURFER for over 35 years, has been an advocate for women in surfing.In his new book, In Deep, you'll discover an anthology of Matt's most influential articles and photographs, including stories about courageous women in surfing. Fr

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Oct 04 2023 46 mins  
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