Join Emilie and Elise Crigar in this engaging episode of Resurface as they dive deep into the world of shaping a career in the sports industry. Elise, a professional who has worked with renowned brands such as Hurley and WSL, now holds a director role at Octagon, where she works closely with some of the most successful athletes in the world. In this episode, Emilie and Elise discuss the importance of hard work, self-investment, trust in your vision, and never giving up. Elise shares her professional journey, including how she bounced back after losing her dream job, highlighting the determinat ..read more

Join Emilie on this episode of Resurface as she sits down with professional surfer Beyrick De Vries. While many know Beyrick as the carefree, adventurous surfer, this conversation unveils a different side of him. In this vulnerable interview, Beyrick opens up about deeply personal moments that have greatly influenced his life. From dealing with a family member's suicide attempt to learning profound life lessons from the ocean, Beyrick shares his transformative journey. Discover how he channels his own feelings of helplessness into a desire to help others during their darkest moments. Dive into ..read more

Join Emilie on this episode of Resurface, where she sits down with Karina Hollekim, a true embodiment of strength, courage, and resilience. In this intimate conversation, Karina opens up about her extraordinary journey, from her early days as a professional freeskier and base jumper to the life-altering accident that forever changed her path when she literally fell from the sky, hitting the ground at speeds exceeding 100 km/h. Delve into the depths of Karina's experiences as she candidly shares the challenges she faced and the immense physical and emotional hurdles she had to overcome. Karina ..read more

Join Emilie and Mimi LaMontagne in this captivating episode of Resurface. As an industry professional with over a decade of experience in extreme sports, Mimi brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Delve into the challenges and triumphs that shaped Mimi's career, gaining a deeper understanding of the determination and resilience required to succeed. Brace yourself for an intimate and deeply personal conversation as Mimi opens up about her career aspirations, the importance of forging your own path, and a life-altering traumatic brain injury that compelled her to reassess her entire existen ..read more

Join Emilie and professional surfer Gony Zubizarreta in this captivating episode of Resurface. Get ready for an intimate and heartfelt conversation as Gony opens up about his remarkable path to becoming a sponsored surfer at a young age. Discover the challenges he encountered while growing up on the road and the pivotal moment that transformed his career. Delve into the depths of Gony's journey as he reveals the nuances of building strong friendships amidst the competitive world of surfing. Gain valuable insights into how he navigated the delicate balance between camaraderie and rivalry with h ..read more

Join Emilie on this episode of Resurface, where she sits down with Kelsey Boyer, a former competitive snowboarder whose career was cut short by a traumatic brain injury six years ago. Kelsey takes us on a remarkable journey, from her rise to the top of the snowboarding world to how her life changed after her injury. She candidly shares insights into the challenges she faced, such as depression and anger, and the decisions she made to overcome them, including starting her own nonprofit organization, Safe A Brain. Kelsey's journey is truly inspiring, and her resilience and determination shine th ..read more

In this episode of Resurface, Emilie sits down with Barrett Christy, a former professional snowboarder who has since become a prominent figure in the snowboarding industry. Barrett takes us on a remarkable journey, starting with her rise to the top of the snowboarding world and then sharing how she transitioned to a new career after retiring from competition. Along the way, she offers candid insights into the challenges she faced and the decisions she made. But it's not all about success and achievement - Barrett also reveals a deeply personal side of her life, sharing how a car accident trans ..read more

Join Emilie and her good friend and former professional surfer Laura Crane in this episode of Resurface, where they engage in an honest and vulnerable conversation. Laura shares her personal story of becoming a sponsored surfer at the young age of 12 and the challenges she faced with body image and sponsor pressure, which led to a long battle with an eating disorder. In this inspiring episode, Laura discusses how she found the strength to overcome her eating disorder, rediscovered her love for surfing, and learned to prioritize her mental health. Her unwavering resilience and determination shi ..read more

In this episode of Resurface, Emilie sits down with Rui Marques, a psychologist specialized in stress inoculation and father of one. Rui's journey from a rough childhood to becoming a respected psychologist working with some of Portugal's top athletes is truly inspiring. Rui shares his incredible story and provides practical advice on how to improve your life, work with stress, handle grief, and embrace vulnerability. He also opens up about the loss of his beloved wife and the techniques he has used to deal with grief, providing a unique perspective on how to cope with difficult emotions. Tune ..read more

Join Emilie in this episode of Resurface as she sits down with Nick Youngquest, former professional rugby player, model and marathon runner. Nick shares his incredible journey from his time on the field to becoming the face of Paco Rabanne and running marathons for charity. In this inspiring and vulnerable conversation, Nick opens up about his fight for diversity in sports, his experiences with brain trauma, and his passion for helping retired athletes find their new purpose. He also discusses the challenges he faced along the way and how he overcame them. Tune in to this episode to hear Nick ..read more