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A Hacker's Surf Journey: Busting Stereotypes and Embracing Identity
Published 2 years, 2 months ago
Description
Maddie Stone, a cybersecurity researcher and hacker, discusses her surf journey, her experience working in the tech industry, and her recent decision to relocate to Central America. We chat about the culture in both tech and surfing, stereotypes, the challenges Maddie faced as someone who identifies as a plus-size female, and how she strived to embrace her own style and identity. Maddie's story emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive community, standing up for yourself, embracing your idiosyncrasies and working hard.
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.