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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 board…
1 year ago
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…
1 year ago
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 s…
1 year ago
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—fr…
1 year, 1 month ago
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 …
1 year, 1 month ago
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 tra…
1 year, 2 months ago
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 …
1 year, 2 months ago
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 c…
1 year, 3 months ago
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 rec…
1 year, 3 months ago
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 be…
1 year, 3 months ago