Surfing Since '71: Lessons from 50+ Years as a Woman in the Lineup
Second Breakfast SWA Podcast
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49m
Jo caught her first wave in 1971—and hasn’t stopped surfing since. In this episode, she shares how five decades in the ocean shaped her life, fueled her passions, and led to a recent dream surf retreat with Seea x Surf With Amigas. From early surf days as a women in predominantly male-dominated lineups to finding community in the water, Jo reminds us that it’s never too late to chase waves—or purpose.
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