Episode Details

After struggling to find a high quality women’s wetsuit, Angela decided to make a major career change, pivoting from tennis coach to wetsuit manufacturer. She had the goal of creating the best women’s wetsuit on the market, made of soft but durable materials. Angela has witnessed the incredible growth of women’s surfing, from the 90’s until now. Her brand, Mamala Wetsuits, aims to represent feminity but also the strength and bravery of women surfers. Listen as we chat about making career changes, the science and ethics behind making a wetsuit, battling a predominantly male industry and exclusive attitude, and how to support our changing relationships with surfing  as we age.

Surf With Amigas runs surf coaching and yoga retreats for women in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Morocco, and Indonesia — http://surfwithamigas.com

Episodes produced and edited by Emma Roggenkamp.