In this episode, I sit down with Lena Kemna to explore the raw and real journey of becoming the first female German big wave surfer — all while pursuing a PhD, working as a brand consultant, creating content, free diving, and more. Lena opens up about what it means to show up authentically, and how small steps can lead to big transformations.
Together, we explore:
…and so much more!
Chapters
00:03 The Journey of a Big Wave Surfer
01:58 Authenticity in Storytelling
05:14 The Reality of Surfing Challenges
08:49 Breaking Barriers as a Female Surfer
11:19 Navigating Intimidation in the Surfing World
14:31 The Changing Landscape for Women in Surfing
16:08 Balancing Risk and Intuition
18:39 Managing a Multifaceted Life
21:25 Turning Intuition into Action
24:33 Facing Challenges and Embracing Privilege
29:22 Empowering Conversations: The Journey of Women
32:08 Breaking Barriers: Trust and Collaboration Among Women
34:48 Confidence in the Face of Fear: Lessons from Surfing
37:57 Overcoming Fear: Steps to Empowerment
42:54 Building a Sustainable Brand: Authenticity Over Algorithms
45:23 The Power of Connection: Merging Personal and Professional Worlds
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