🎙 Welcome to Voices Beneath the Waves with Stephanie Meli In this inaugural episode, host Stephanie Miele kicks off a 12-month series celebrating 25 years of the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF). Stephanie interviews Kathy Weydig, a founding member of WDHOF, scuba diving trailblazer, and lifelong advocate for mentorship in the diving community.Kathy shares her journey from her first dive in 1967 to becoming a technical diver, SDI/TDI instructor (#14), and Chairperson of the Board of Diving Alert Network (DAN). Discover her insights on:🌊 The importance of mentorship in diving🌍 Combining travel and underwater exploration👩‍🔬 Women’s contributions to diving and breaking barriers in the industry💡 Her philosophy: "Life isn’t a dress rehearsal"Key Highlights:Kathy’s work with Sea Scouts and inspiring the next generation of divers.The founding story of the Women Divers Hall of Fame.Personal anecdotes from Kathy’s career, including technical dives on the Monitor and Andrea Doria.If you’re passionate about diving, mentorship, or empowering women in the dive industry, this episode is a must-watch!👉 Stay tuned for the next episode featuring Dr. Dawn Keough, who’s also running the Dopey Challenge this weekend!📣 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring stories from beneath the waves.Learn more about WDHOF and their scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/Support the Dopey Challenge fundraiser in memory of Jared Hires: https://www.tdisdi.com/dopey-challenge-in-memory-of-jared-hires/#sdidivers #WDHOF #scubadiving #podcast #SDIInstructor #diving #scubadiving