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Second Breakfast with Surf With Amigas

Surf With Amigas
Surfing
Surf With Amigas
Women Empowerment
Women In Sports
Costa Rica
Women's Surfing
Women In Surfing
Motherhood
Plastic Pollution
Surf Culture
Big Wave Surfing
Surf Therapy
Holistic Healing
United Nations Plastics Summit
Amigos Animal Rescue
Western Medicine
Eastern Medicine
Nicaragua
Mental Health
Spaying and Neutering

Welcome to Second Breakfast: a podcast by Surf With Amigas. From our table to yours, this space serves as an extension of those caffeinated post-surf chats. It’s a way to connect and engage in meaningful conversations, sharing our stories of play, challenge, and triumph in and out of the ocean. Listen to be inspired, empowered, educated, and challenged while connecting to a community of women surf... more

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Latest Episodes

Ever feel like your "serious" job is slowly draining the fun out of your life? In this episode Barbara, the founder of surf-hat brand Kaiola, shares how a solo surf trip to Brazil inspired her to trade corporate London for full-time ocean living in C... more

Malibu surf etiquette has a problem, and former pro long boarder Carla Zamora says the old rules, the new crowd, and the silence around bad behavior all play a part. In this episode we chat about lineup politics, what surfing was and is becoming for ... more

What is it really like living in remote Indonesia and wave pool surfing in China? Longtime Surf With Amigas Surf Coach Megan Halavais catches up with Holly Beck to share the raw reality of expat life, travel, surf, and relationships.

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Today we sit down with Laura Kinman, an entrepreneur in the women's outdoor industry. After 12 years working for Patagonia making sustainable and fair-trade women's surf wear and outdoor gear, she made the decision to create her own business, Coastal... more

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Recent Guests

Barbara Kaiser
Founder of Kaiola Surf Hats, entrepreneur
Kaiola Surf Hats
Episode: Leaving the Corporate World to Build My Dream Life with Barbara Kaiser
Megan Halavais
Surf With Amigas instructor living in Sumatra, Indonesia
Surf With Amigas
Episode: Wave Pools, Remote Living, and Falling in Love in Indonesia with Megan Halavais
Laura (Coastal Range Co)
Founder of Coastal Range Co, ex-Patagonia product/brand professional
Coastal Range Co
Episode: What Patagonia Taught Laura About Taking Risks & Building a Sustainable Brand
Danielle Cass
Avid surfer, Microsoft ethics professional focusing on AI
Microsoft
Episode: How Surfing Helped Danielle Feel Strong, Beautiful, and Confident Through Big Life Changes
Layna Sunlana
Former Surf With Amigas instructor; wellness yogi; surfer advocate
Soul Water Surf (collaborator); based in Nicaragua
Episode: How Layna’s Freak Surf Accident in the Maldives Transformed Her Life
Florence Gaub
A futurist who works at NATO Defense College and author
NATO Defense College
Episode: How to Stay Positive About the Future with Florence Gaub
Nicole Grodesky
A competitive surfer and digital marketing professional
Episode: The Redirection Principle: How Setbacks Can Guide Success
Sunshine Makarow
Pioneer of women's surf media and founder of a surf magazine for women.
Episode: Sunshine Makarow: The Woman Who Paved the Way for Representation in Surf Media
Rosy Hodge
Former competitive surfer and current commentator for WSL broadcasts.
WSL (World Surf League)
Episode: From Competitor to Commentator: Rosy Hodge on The Next Generation of Shredders

Host

Holly Beck
Host of Second Breakfast; co-founder of Surf With Amigas; guides interview tone and retreat programming.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Great Show!

    I so enjoyed listening to the episode with Jo! She gave me lessons when I was starting out. Loved hearing her early surf story. Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lsenick
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love love love

    This is the first surf podcast that has truly resonated with me as a young female surfer. Holly holds space for all types of surfers from all over the world, tying in conversations about mental health, wellness, etc. I am so grateful for all that SWA offers! <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alana theresa
    United States2 years ago
  • Different Perspectives on Surfing

    I really like this podcast because it feels like normal people talking about life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M2a7h9
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastically engaging

    This is first surf podcast that’s held my interest through more than one episode. I’ve been on two SWA retreats and I’ve met Holly, so it’s not surprising to me that these episodes are so good, but I am really enjoying this podcast. I hope that many others do too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KShishida
    United States3 years ago
  • They’ve done it again!

    After multiple retreats, I thought I knew all things SWA. There premiere podcast was delightfully entertaining as well as informative, to there roots and humble beginning. It comes with great pleasure to to find this content available to expand and complement the surfing & travel experiences of SWA. Can’t wait to hear and see more on these 2 fantastic woman and the teams they’ve crafted. Peace

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skjec
    United States3 years ago

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The show is praised for inclusive, uplifting conversations that still tackle tough topics.
Guests' real-life experiences with setbacks and resilience resonate with listeners.
Listeners value actionable insights on health, entrepreneurship, and community-building.
Audience appreciates candid, personal storytelling from women in surfing and wellness.

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Leaving the Corporate World to Build My Dream Life with Barbara Kaiser
Q: What were the biggest challenges in getting Kaiola hats to market, and how did you overcome them?
Barbara discusses the long development path, finding the right hat maker, navigating fabric sourcing, and the struggle with manufacturers, ultimately relocating production to Europe and then Taiwan to achieve scale and quality.
Leaving the Corporate World to Build My Dream Life with Barbara Kaiser
Q: What were the core motivations behind creating Kaiola Surf Hats?
Her motivations were threefold: ensure a perfect, secure fit; create something visually appealing; and use quality, sustainable materials that last, all driven by personal experiences with poor-fitting, unattractive hats.
Leaving the Corporate World to Build My Dream Life with Barbara Kaiser
Q: Can you tell us your origin and how you got into surfing?
Barbara shares that she started surfing later in life after a corporate career in London, found freedom and happiness in the water, and used the surfing trip to Brazil as the turning point that reshaped her life and career.
Surf Etiquette Is Dead. Now What?
Q: How has etiquette evolved in Malibu from the 90s to today?
Etiquette has become more complex as crowds grew and social dynamics shifted; there is a greater need for accountability, mentoring, and balancing tradition with inclusion.
Wave Pools, Remote Living, and Falling in Love in Indonesia with Megan Halavais
Q: Talk about arriving there—what was the experience like when you first got to Sumatra?
Megan describes the remote, small-town vibe, the tight-knit community, and the contrast between living on the edge of a large wave-rich region and the comforts of a modern setup, highlighting both the allure and the logistical quirks of remote life.

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What is Second Breakfast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on women in surfing and the broader coastal lifestyle, blending personal journeys with practical expertise. Across episodes, guests cover sustainable apparel, gut health and nutrition for active women, financial empowerment, leadership and personal reinvention, safety and etiquette in the surf, and the role of community in wellness and career pivots. The conversations frequently tie in retreats, coaching, and the empowerment of women through sport, travel, and entrepreneurship, with a strong emphasis on authenticity, resilience, and building supportive networks. A standout pattern is linking real-world storytelling to actionable guidance—from brand building and ethical investing to fitness foundations and risk management—a... more

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1. Barbara Kaiser
2. Megan Halavais
3. Laura (Coastal Range Co)
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5. Layna Sunlana
6. Florence Gaub
7. Nicole Grodesky
8. Sunshine Makarow

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