Second Breakfast with Surf With Amigas
Welcome to Second Breakfast: a podcast by Surf With Amigas. From our table to yours, this space serves as an extension of those caffeinated post-surf chats. It’s a way to connect and engage in meaningful conversations, sharing our stories of play, challenge, and triumph in and out of the ocean. Listen to be inspired, empowered, educated, and challenged while connecting to a community of women surfers through storytelling.
New episodes every other Thursday.
Connect with us at: surfwithamigas.com or @surfwithamigas
Watch select episodes at SWA Online: online.surfwithamigas.com
Episodes
92 episodes
What No One Tells You About Moving to Costa Rica
Holly is joined by photographer and author, Kristen, as they dive into the vibrant life of Costa Rica, and explore the challenges and joys of living in a tropical paradise. From surfing adventures and cultural transitions to the complexities of...
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Can Slow Fashion Save the Planet and Empower Women? This Brand Says Yes
In this episode, we spotlight Carve, a pioneering brand in women's outdoor wear. We chat with co-founder, Jennifer, and learn about how Carve has trail blazed the industry with its commitment to creating timeless, sustainable apparel that empow...
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Surfing Since '71: Lessons from 50+ Years as a Woman in the Lineup
Jo caught her first wave in 1971—and hasn’t stopped surfing since. In this episode, she shares how five decades in the ocean shaped her life, fueled her passions, and led to a recent dream surf retreat with Seea x Surf With Amigas. From early s...
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53:01
What Costa Rica's Growth Means for Locals and How Expats Can Help
Former pro surfer and Costa Rican local Andrea Díaz joins Holly to discuss how tourism and foreign investment are transforming Costa Rica’s coastal communities. Andrea shares her journey from competitive surfing to community advocacy and mother...
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46:41
Pavones Under Threat: Surf Town vs. Mega Developers
Holly and Dr. Tara Ruttenberg dive into the complex realities of surf tourism in Costa Rica, with a focus on Pavones—a surf town at the center of recent government-led demolitions and mega development plans. They unpack how gentrification, fore...
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How One Woman Built a Global Brand from Surf Leggings: The Story of Salt Gypsy
In this conversation, Danny Clayton shares how her passion for surfing and desire to connect women in the water led her to create Salt Gypsy. What began with a blog and a ...
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Mindset Hacks to Design the Life You Want
How can you shift your mindset to take empowered steps towards the life you want? In this conversation, amiga and fitness coach, Leka, shares how you can transform your mindset through training and visualization practices. Leka's nature-filled,...
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Bad Surf Advice, Females in Business, and Our Favorite Surf Stories: with Holly & Jackie
In this unfiltered episode, SWA founders Holly Beck and Jackie George pull back the curtain on all things Surf With Amigas. They dive into the most frequently asked questions from the Amiga community, share some of their wildest behind-the-scen...
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58:03
Embracing Aging, Learning to Surf Later in Life, and Finding Your Tribe
Holly and amiga, Nancy, chat about learning to surf later in life, the importance of community and support among women surfers, and the challenges and joys of aging while staying active. Nancy shares her story of learning to surf at 55, finding...
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The Unlikely Hero of Remote Indo Surf Communities: Snails
In this conversation, SurfAid rep Montana Denton shares how SurfAid supports remote coastal communities and promotes sustainable surf tourism. She discusses what it means to be a good steward of the places we surf, highlighting the balance betw...
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56:14
Why Should Surfers Care About Plastics?
In this conversation, Beany, podcast producer and SWA instructor, shares her experience as an environmental advocate supported by Surf with Amigas. She recently attended the United Nations Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations in Busan, South K...
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47:59
9 Months Pregnant and Still Surfing
Would you still surf if you were 39 weeks pregnant? Former SWA Instructor, Hannah, would, and she would do it in a 5/4 wetsuit! In this conversation we explore the intersection of surfing, pregnancy, and motherhood. Holly and Hannah discuss sur...
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How to Beat Imposter Syndrome and Own Your Success
In this episode, we dive into one of the most debilitating forms of self-doubt and how to overcome it: imposter syndrome. Around 75% of women say they suffer from imposter syndrome, yet not many of us actually talk about it. Holly and amiga, Kr...
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46:58
Women Shape Surfboards Too: A Conversation with Ashley Lloyd
Today we chat with surfer and shaper Ashley Lloyd, who grew up immersed in Malibu's male dominated surf culture. She shares her journey of breaking into the shaping industry and her collaborations with some of surfing's most influential figures...
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38:29
Obsessed with 'Just One More Wave'? Consider This
What should you do when surfing isn't fun? Can you end a session by paddling in to the beach without chasing "just one more"? How can visualization enhance your surfing experience? We explore these questions and more in today's episode with Hil...
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52:34
Why Saying No Is a Superpower
Today we explore themes of self-worth, boundaries, and generational resilience while chatting with 23 year old director, Meg Wriggles. Her documentary, White Horses, explores the intersection of horseback riding, surfing, and some of the pressu...
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45:16
I Surfed Mexican Pipeline In The 90's
Brandy White shares her journey from a life centered around surfing in Puerto Escondido in the 90's as one of the only women in the lineup, building a business, and living through the war on drugs in Mexico, to eventually relocating to San Dieg...
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51:57
Why It’s Never Too Late to Pivot
In this engaging conversation, we cover a range of topics with our guest, Shelby Stanger -- author, podcast host, and full-time adventurer. We delve into Shelby's interesting career, from surf instructor to international journalist to sports sh...
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43:24
Imagine Escaping to Raise Your Family On a Sailboat
In this conversation, Amy Cobb shares her incredible journey of living aboard a sailboat with her five children and husband. She reflects on her past as a model and surfer, her experience working for Playboy, and the transition to motherhood, c...
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44:22
My Surf Trip Worst Nightmare Came True
Rachel Lonergan shares her story of a freak accident which resulted in the loss of her husband while on a surf trip in Indonesia. She talks about their love for surfing and their travels to remote surf spots around the world. Rachel describes t...
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58:09
Amigos Animal Rescue: Supporting Stray Dogs in Central America
In this conversation, Holly and SWA instructors Tori and Reesie discuss their commitment to community engagement in Central America, particularly through Tori and Reesie's newly founded non profit, Amigos Animal Rescue. They share their persona...
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50:21
How Would a Matriarchal Society Redefine Surf Culture?
This conversation explores the intersection of surfing, women's empowerment, and bodily autonomy, focusing on the initiatives of 'She's On Edge' in Charleston, South Carolina. She's On Edge is a Charleston-based women’s surf and skate collectiv...
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57:16
Lessons From a Gypsy Witch Doctor: Holistic Healing
Amiga, MD and self-proclaimed gypsy witch doctor, Irene, grew in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and started surfing later in life when she realized it helped her heal physically and emotionally. This encouraged her to pursue alternative healing modalities...
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Is Colombia's Surf Potential Overlooked?
Ana Rahlves, amiga and surfer from Colombia, shares her experience of growing up in Colombia, relocating to California and learning to surf, and her experience involved in the Colombian surfing community. Ana talks about growing up in Colombia ...
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1:00:13
How To Trust the Process and Embrace A Nomadic Lifestyle: with Chloe Piester
Chloe Piester, the social media manager for Surf With Amigas, shares her journey from being an amiga on a retreat to becoming a surf instructor and later pioneering SWA's online marketing techniques. In this episode we chat about Chloe's recent...
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