I Surfed Mexican Pipeline in the 90's
Second Breakfast SWA Podcast
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1h 2m
Brandy White shares her journey from a life centered around surfing in Puerto Escondido in the 90's as one of the only women in the lineup, building a business, and living through the war on drugs in Mexico, to eventually relocating to San Diego with her kids. She recounts her love story with Joe, her husband, and the life and community they created in Puerto when it was just a sleepy surf town. Brandy discusses the evolution of her brand, MexPipe, and her efforts to promote women's surfing through competitions. Overall, this chat delves into the importance of community support, the challenges of navigating grief, and the lessons learned from the ocean, which serve as a metaphor for resilience and humility.
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