Entrepreneurship: Building a brand that has a positive impact on people Steve runs the podcast Trust The Grind, where he explores how creatives, athletes, and business owners discovered their path to a more authentic and meaningful life. Each interview takes a close look into how these leaders overcame obstacles to pursue their calling, manage the daily grind, and make the most out of every day. He also created Plan Dope Shit, a planner that helps him have a clearer mind and know exactly what to...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr
This podcast celebrates Julie Brondeel's journey as a videographer and content creator. She is from Belgium—currently working as a Brand and Content Coordinator for Jack Black Brewing Company in Cape Town. I came across Julie's video of Hold Your Own by Kate Tempest, winner of the Ted Hughes Award for Brand New Ancients and widely regarded as the UK's leading spoken word poet. Hold Your Own is a riveting tale of youth and experience, sex and love, wealth and poverty, community and alienation. Th...
Dec 26, 2020•34 min•Ep. 17
“We've all heard that the unexamined life is not worth living, but consider too that the unlived life is not worth examining.” ― Julia Cameron, The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity Liba is a multimedia artist. She loves creating colorful imagery, fun jewelry, and creating art that has a purpose and touches humanity. She is self-taught and has been making art her whole life. Topics Covered: Art The process of creation: Inspiration, Motivation, Choice of Expression Building the ...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week, we launch my conversation with Natalie Small & Javier Larco straight from Peru. Peru has a rich culture in surfing and a connection to Mama Cocha and Madre Tierra as healing sources. The surf industry and surf tourism have introduced another side of surfing; a darker side is driven by consumerism and competition. Natalie and Javier are on a mission to realign the local surf culture with its roots. Their intention has deep roots in healing and connecting humanity by caring for all ...
Nov 26, 2020•44 min
Greg is the owner of CR Surf Travel Company. Greg grew up surfing the East Coast of the United States. He's lived in New York, Virginia Beach, Cocoa Beach, and Miami Beach Florida, and so understands the value of having good, clean waves since they didn't come that often. He has also lived close to Swami's and Santa Cruz in California so he understands the value of having uncrowded waves and warm water. Greg made his first trip to Costa Rica in 1996, has lived there for more than 5 years, and ha...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr
Have you ever thought about starting over? Here is an idea: quit everything and move to Bali to restart your life as a surf photographer. Originally a Russian police officer, Sasha started her new life in 2014 on the island of Bali. Swimming skills and passion for photography have defined her current occupation. She learned to surf and never looked back. She said in an interview for Saltwater Magazine, "Water photography is a long journey . . . It pushes me from my comfort zone . . . and forces ...
Oct 30, 2020•43 min•Ep. 13
We are launching a new series called Backstage Pass . These episodes are a backstage pass into running and building a surf brand. I am pulling back the kimono and giving everyone a peek at what it takes to run an eCommerce brand. In this episode we talk about the following: The new business model that is emerging in today’s world—brands are selling directly to customers. COVID is accelerating the online shopping trend away from brick and mortar retail. Amazon has changed the way we think about b...
Oct 15, 2020•23 min•Ep. 12
Today, I speak with my friend Mark about his journey with lifelong depression and feelings of suicide. Mark's father committed suicide at 50 and Mark didn't think he was going to make it past this anniversary without taking his own life. He was introduced to plant medicine at just the right moment and this podcast conicals his journey from the dark side of depression to a totally new outlook on life and what it has to offer. Please note we are not giving any advice in this podcast, we are tellin...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Tyler Farnham is a world traveler, international lifeguard, and public speaker. In 2009, Tyler suffered a horrendous accident, which changed his overall perspectives as well as his life decisions. As an EMT Ocean Rescue Captain, the physical rehab meant not only walking again but getting back in shape to pass the extremely rigorous physical tests to regain his active duty status. In one year, he achieved that goal. Still learning and still growing, Tyler shares the stories of his own personal de...
Sep 28, 2020•53 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we meet Sanny and Iñaki from Spain. She left a successful career in acting and he left the world of stock markets to live a different kind of life. Located in Haiku, Hawaii, the eco couple talks about how they both left successful careers to live a deeper and more fulfilling life in Hawaii. Sanny and Iñaki run a blog called the Eco Couple blog with eco-friendly articles and products. They talk about how they overcame their illness and other challenges along the journey from Sp...
Sep 17, 2020•38 min
Inclusivity, history of surfing, inequalities in surfing, localism, and why mostly white men are the grumpiest in the line-up. Manav and I dive into some of the current hot issues in today's world and look at them from within surfing. Social Media Profiles: IG: https://www.instagram.com/yo.manav/ More Information: Manav was invited to be on a panel in November 2018 about diversity in surfing hosted by a travel surf shop. Topics Discussed: Inclusivity History of surfing. Inequalities in surfing L...
Sep 04, 2020•40 min•Ep. 8
Passion truly drives Radbeh Ravaz as he chases his dream to bring a product to life. Radbeh invented the next generation beach chair, it passed the 1st SharkTank audition but he was never called back this season. His invention is not anything close to the traditional beach chair that we see on the market. It's something from nature and for nature. You can wear it like a shield or you can ride it like a bodyboard. He took it to the former bodyboarding world champion and got tons of great feedback...
Aug 20, 2020•43 min•Ep. 7
Starting out as a bodyboarder, turned SUPer, and got spit out as a surfer. Evolution's finest dance. Kane and I talk about professional bodyboarding and growing up in the 90s as a surf rat. How is moved up to a SUP and how he always felt like an outsider. He eventually found his way to a surfboard but continues to enjoy all the water activities—a true waterman. We talk about being a fireman during COVID and how he started getting his art on this year during the pandemic. He gives some great advi...
Aug 04, 2020•51 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, we talk to Mark about traveling to Cabo Mexico during the current pandemic. He walks us through getting to Cabo by air via Tiajuana and tells us what the experience is like being in Mexico during his pandemic surf trip. He reviews his first surf sessions at The Rock, Zippers, and Shipwrecks on a solid south swell. His stoke comes through strong as he unravels his first trip to the Cabo region. For more on traveling to Cabo see Wave Tribe's extensive article: https://www.wavetrib...
Jul 22, 2020•30 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, I caught up with Melodie Meyer from Mermaid Wavewea r. Mermaid Wave Wear makes a sexy and sustainable wetsuit line for women. They use Yulux glue which is a solvent-free and sustainable material in the construction of the suits. Check them out here . . . Website: https://mermaidwavewear.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidwavewear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mermaidwavewear - - - - - This podcast is produced by Derek Dodds, founder of Wave Tribe and lover of...
Jul 03, 2020•35 min•Ep. 4
The reason I love traveling is that the people you meet while on the road tend to impact your life in more ways than can be imagined. I meet Monica 15 years ago in northern Brazil. I was picking up a friend at the airport in Salvador when we meet and later when I saw her again while surfing I told her I was going to Itacare in a few days and asked her if she wanted to join me. She said yes. We lost touch and a few weeks ago she emailed me after a 15-year hiatus. In this episode we speak for the ...
May 09, 2020•42 min•Ep. 3
Looking for something to do during quarantine? Why not shape your first surfboard. We go through the tools and software you need and also I walk you through each step of the process. If you love surfboards as much as I do then you'll love shaping them even more. Have fun. SKU Shaper, Shaping Software http://www.akushaper.com/ Basic Surfboard Shaping Tool List Planner ( Home Depot ) | $50 Sandpaper: Grit Sanding Screen 80 - 100 - 150 - 220 | $20 Block Plane: For Stringer ( set ) | $100 Calipers (...
Apr 27, 2020•23 min•Ep. 2
In this first episode, we talk about how the surf company Wave Tribe started and we explore the details of some of the eco-friendly products created by Wave Tribe. Wave Tribe was created over a decade ago and is the world's first eco surf company. Wave Tribe designs eco-products like hemp board bags, recycled surfboard leashes, and cork deck pads—a trifecta of eco surfing accessories. Check out for more info: https://www.wavetribe.com/ - - - - - This podcast is produced by Derek Dodds, founder o...
Mar 31, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
