
SURFPRENEURS INTERVIEWS
Dive into the world of independent surf brands and discover how passionate founders turned their love for the ocean into thriving businesses.
Get Inspired by Surfpreneurs Stories
At Surfpreneurs, we’re here to help you shape your business vision by connecting you with some of the most successful and inspiring surf brand owners around the globe.
Through exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories, we regularly spotlight members of our community to spark ideas, share real-world advice, and fuel your entrepreneurial journey.
Let their stories inspire your next wave.
Interview with Kim, "Fearless Surfer" helping women to overcome their surf fears
Kim is the founder of Fearless Surfer. As surf mental coach she helps especially women to overcome their fears of surfing. Topics addressed in her coaching and retreat programs are the fear of high waves, building confidence in the (often times male-dominated line up), calming techniques and building a community of like-minded surfer women!
Interview with Lena, host of holistic surf & yoga experiences in Portugal
My name is Lena, I was born in Germany but spent a lot of time by the sea in order to pursue my passion of surfing until I finally moved to Portugal in 2019. There I found myself living a dream of surf, yoga and social connections. I wanted to make it possible for more people to make experiences like this and created my holistic retreat brand called Higher Frequency Retreats.
Interview with Roxana Turnbo from Surfer Girl Hawaii
My name is Roxana Turnbo , born in Miami Beach, Florida in 1984 and now have lived in Wahiawa, Hawaii for almost five years. It’s here in Hawaii where I’ve given birth to the start of my dreams. One of them being; I own Surfer Girl Hawaii a company that offers Handmade fashion designed by me, Waterproof Cosmetics, and organic skincare for surfers and women that lead an active lifestyle.
Interview with Dave from Kelp Coworking in Ericeira
Hey, I am Dave from the UK. I have a background in interior and brand design and have been living in Ericeira for the last two years. A lot of my recent experience in the UK was working with co-work spaces, for clients, and for myself.
Interview with Marco Costa from Azores Atlantic Surfers
I'm currently working mostly on the Azores Atlantic Surfers project, taking more photos than ever and learning more every day, about the island, the people, the ocean, and everything around me.
How ‘The Surfing Copywriter‘ Found His Niche
Surfer turned entrepreneur Lac Campbell has made his mark on surf tourism businesses and surf brands across the globe. His Company, ‘The Surfing Copywriter,’ tackles websites, blog articles, press releases, scripts, and newsletters.
Interview with Claire Rivero from The Point SurfClub Tenerife
Claire Rivero, ex analog nomad. I launched The Point SurfClub in September 2020 as a non-profit to support the surfing community here in Tenerife.
As an ex-HR director and recruiter who had worked to encourage the growth of the remote working community, I decided to make this a meeting and networking and coworking space too.
A WEEK AWAKE: all women experience in Costa Rica
A Week Awake is an experience for all women to connect, recharge, and empower themselves in a magical paradise, in Santa Teresa - Costa Rica, where the jungle meets the sea.
They believe that by spending a week with them, the guests will go back home with new tools to keep this energy throughout their daily life. “You will feel empowered, recharged and with a strong desire for more adventure!”.
Interview with Brett Jackson from Sea Gods
I'm Brett, owner of SeaGods Australia. We are an ocean clothing Brand based out of Western Australia. Growing up on the ocean I have always had a deep connection and respect for the seas. My wife and I decided to start up a clothing brand aimed at all ocean lovers.
Interview with Sam Roberts from Elamigo
We are ELAMIGO, a growing surf/beach inspired fashion brand. Our sole aim is to produce some really decent quality clothing that is easy going and laidback, yet is still stylish, meaning that it can be worn both on the beach and on the street.
Interview with Job Verpoorte from Jabali Surfboards
My name is Job, and from my atelier in the center of ancient Bruges, Belgium, I am building wooden kite- and wave surfboards under the name Jabali Surfboards.
Interview with Benoit Pauc from Surf Balance
Hey! I am Benoit, I have created a website surf-balance.com. After surfing for 20 years, I decided during the lockdown that I wanted to surf better and learn how to protect the ocean at the same time. Instead of doing this alone and in order to achieve my goals
Gliding Barnacles: the event that connect the sea to the city through sea culture, art and music
Over the last 7 years, between Figueira da Foz - a small town in Portugal - and the neighbouring beach of Cabedelo, people get together and share. They share waves, surfboards, music, art, and last but not least, they share good food and wine.
Gliding Barnacles appears in an attempt to promote surfing as part of a community, and has given new meanings to a celebration that has started with a group of friends, about the passion for the sea and surfing in Figueira da Foz.
This desire to connect the sea to the city in a big event managed to transform what was a peripheral place - Praia do Cabedelo - into a space that defied its own limits and that united, annually, the four corners of the world through sea culture, art, music and gastronomy.
Creativity for sustsainability: The story behind Big Raven's upcycled surf-ponchos
Rui is the co-founder of Big Raven Portugal, a brand for eco-fiendly and consciously created surf ponchos. In this interview he explains more about his motivation, which is love for the ocean.
Rise up: The leading surf retreat business in Central America
Phil is from Barbados Islands and Corina from Switzerland. How many chances are there to meet and eventually fall in love?
It happened in 2014 when they were in Nicaragua for surfing. It sounds like the classical summer loven and surf romance, but their bond was definitely a special one.
Rise Up Surf Retreats is now the number one surf retreat business in Central America. Let’s chat with Phil to know about their story!
Side business or all in? – Rainer from Rebel Fin Co. about this tricky question and his sustainable surf fins
I ‘met’ Rainer in our Surfpreneurs Club group and saw that he was both a part of Surfrider Foundation and founder of Rebel Fin Co. producing sustainable and environmental friendly surf fins. With so many hands on surf businesses I became curious. So here’s about Rainer’s ambitions, what makes Rebel Fins so eco friendly, how to manage to get your dose of surf when you live in Germany and the question if to start your idea as a side business or to go all in.
SALTY: The Perfect Surftables for your Hostel or Home
SALTY is a luxury interior design brand that incorporates the art of surfboard shaping with furniture design.
The elegant waves of Biarritz inspired the surfer Benjamin Rossillon and the designer Philippe Tissot to create unique surftables, perfect for any interior style enviroment.
Surf Vida Surf House: The Perfect Balance Between Business and Waves
Surf Vida is a welcoming, cozy space that allows you to sink in and enjoy the idyllic sounds of nature, the ocean views, and de-stress from the constant “go, go, go” of our modern world.
A place to connect with like-minded individuals whilst having the comfort of your own space. Here is the story of how co-founder Jessica Roberts found her way out of the hustle and bustle of America to the homely and beautiful Ericeira.
Surfing Empathy: The Story of Greg’s Surf Travel Company
A common misunderstanding is to believe that social responsibility is something just for big corporations. Greg Gordon, founder of CR Surf Travel Company, knows better than anyone else that it’s not like that.
Inspired by the breathtaking story of Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard, the CR Surf Travel Company was recently nominated Eco-Leader by the 1% for the planet for collaborating with an NGO that protects marine life and empowers kids’ education.
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