Meet Lynn and Sunkat, Filipina american surfers who grew up in both the states and the islands of the Philippines. In 2008 they began to bring donated surfboards and equipment back to remote island destinations, where surfing was usually only done by foreigners passing through. By donating recycled equipment to the local kids, and incentivizing them to pursue education, they've empowered locals to find ownership in the growing surf scene in the Philippines. Through their non-profit organization "Balik Bayod" meaning "Returning wave" they have been supporting filipinos with donated surfboards s ..read more

Participate in The Surf Craft Series at The Surf Société. Join now and get your first month free. Create an Account here. Have you ever walked into a surf shop and felt out of place? Traditionally there has been a major barrier to entry for women in surfing. This not only shows in the lineup but trickles all the way down to our experiences in surf shops. Many women report not feeling acknowledged or taken seriously and I believe that has discouraged women from branching out and learning more about surfcraft and surf history. In this episode we're going to talk about how learning more about sur ..read more

? Host Laura Day shares insightful tips on cultivating confidence in the lineup. Learn about the pillars of mindset, knowledge, and sisterhood that can empower your surfing journey and practical tips that will leave you ready to charge in your next surf session. Main Themes:  The Importance of Mindset in Surfing: "Your headspace and your mentality going out in the lineup can define and really shape how you feel when you're out there." Building Personal Confidence: "I've really realized that confidence is a constant practice. It's not just a problem that we can solve once and then walk a ..read more

Despite facing misogyny prevalent in the surf industry, Matt George, a renowned surf journalist and Senior Contributing Editor at SURFER for over 35 years, has been an advocate for women in surfing. In his new book, In Deep, you'll discover an anthology of Matt's most influential articles and photographs, including stories about courageous women in surfing. From a young Bethany Hamilton's shark attack as told from the perspective of the apex predator to a feature about Keala Kennelly that inadvertently outed her to her family. However, this episode goes beyond 'In Deep,' bridging the gap betw ..read more

Picture this: you and your boo paddling out and catching waves into the sunset. Sounds dreamy, right?  Now picture this: your partner dropping in and turning  all your waves into a party waves. In this episode you'll meet guest Anna, world traveler, social media manager, and surf tour operator who lives in Ecuador. Anna spent years backpacking until her money ran out then heading back to Sweden to earn just enough to hit the road again. Since her 20's, Anna has visited 55 different countries.  Her friends and family predicted she'd find a special someone and settle somewhere in ..read more

Did you know that pop-ups could be hit or miss? In this episode you'll learn how your pop-up could be resulting in random foot placement and sabotaging the rest of your ride. You'll also get a sneak peak into the  The Surf Société Lesson: The Set-up, The Take Off, The Approach and you'll learn one technique to refine your pop-up. Episode Sponsor: Confessions of a Surf Lady is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Try out a membership with your first 2 weeks FREE visit Surfsociete.com/join ..read more

Pull up a chair and join us in Baja, Mexico as we as we celebrate sisterhood and surf adventure on Surf Société's first trip. We'll drink wine and eat charcuterie after a surf at a secret spot, all thanks to Manny, our guide at Epic Surf Tours. Meet 4 members of The Surf Société: Farrah, Celia, Danyelle, and Jana.  Coming together IRL for the first time on this trip. We'll recount an amazing weekend of overcoming fear, challenging surf conditions, secret breaks, and eating the most amazing food south of the border. Each surf lady brings something special to the conversation. Farrah shares ..read more

Hey Lady! I'm your host Laura Day and I'm so stoked to have you here. We're back with an all new Season of Confessions of a Surf Lady for you. Tune into this episode for a quick note from me before you dive into a juicy Season 4! Episode Sponsor Confessions of a Surf Lady is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Try out a membership with your first 2 weeks FREE visit Surfsociete.com/join Follow us on Instagram Follow Laura Day: @confessionsofasurflady Follow The Surf Société for surf lady tip ..read more

Did you know you could meditate your way to better surfing? Yes, you heard that right! You can improve your surfing without even touching the water. In this episode, you'll meet Florida Surfer and Surf Société Member Joann Bolton. This incredible surf lady participated in The Surf Société's 21-day visualization challenge and wrote her custom visualization around one goal: to win her first competition. After 21 days, Joann racked up enough points to win the challenge but her success does not stop there. A month later she went on to manifest her visualization and win her very first competition ..read more

So ya wanna cross-step? You know that graceful and beautiful movement used to find the perfect trim on your longboard and eventually accomplish the quintessential noseride. In this episode you'll hear more about my journey (your host, Laura Day) as a fellow student inside The Surf Société and how I have used the resources and tools available in our platform to achieve the cross-step with grace and style. You'll also hear more about harnessing the power of visualization to improve your surfing and pick up a essential cross-step tips along the way. Episode Sponsor: Confessions of a Surf Lady is ..read more