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
98 episodes
Holly & Jackie: Surf Mom Realities, New Retreat Ideas, and The Inside Scoop at SWA
In this episode, SWA co-owners Jackie and Holly share exciting updates about SWA retreats — from new destinations and fresh program elements to the ongoing evolution of their business. They open up about the behind-the-scenes challenges of runn...
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56:12
How Two Sisters Built Their Lives and Businesses Around Surf
Holly and her sister, Helina, reminisce about favorite moments from epic surf trips and unforgettable retreats while exploring family dynamics and the creation of Helina's business, Wavehuggers, a community-minded, eco-focused surf school...
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1:01:53
Redesigning Surfboards and Redefining Surf Etiquette
Holly and Mando, the owner and surfboard shaper behind Mando Surf Co. based on the Central Coast of California, dive into the craft of shaping boards, exploring how design can better serve women and ...
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1:08:09
Surfing and Hitchhiking Across 7 Countries: A Radical Road to Healing
Holly sits down with Aloe Driscoll—author, surfer, and adventurer extraordinaire—for a wide-ranging conversation that dives into the complexities of family relationships, money and investing, surf culture, and personal transformation. Alo...
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1:03:08
A Mother’s Worst Nightmare: Saving Her Toddler from a Jungle Snakebite
Holly chats with Meredith, a Santa Cruz native who moved to Pavones, Costa Rica after falling in love with a local surfer—now her husband. Meredith shares what it’s been like to build a life in a remote jungle town, from surfing and raising kid...
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1:07:47
Bodysurfing, Big Waves, and A Lesson in Flow
In this episode, Holly sits down with Katie McConnell to explore the world of bodysurfing and big wave surfing. Katie shares her inspiring journey—from learning to surf as a beginner, to falling in love with bodysurfing, to eventually competing...
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1:05:18
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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57:51
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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53:11
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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1:01:26
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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1:02:30
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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52:15
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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48:46
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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40:00
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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