Laura Day

Confessions of a Surf Lady | The First Women's Surfing Podcast™

Society EN ↓ 82 episodes

Hosted by Laura Day, this show gets into honest, thoughtful, and sometimes opinionated conversations about what it means to be a woman in the water today. From women’s surfing and surf culture to confidence, identity, lineup dynamics, and personal stories, each episode explores the conversations we’re not always having out loud — but probably should be. You’ll hear interviews with everyday surf ladies, professional surfers, local legends, community leaders, and women shaping surf culture, along with Laura’s own reflections on surfing, womanhood, and the real experiences that come with building...

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Laura Day

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Society

Latest episode

May 12, 2026

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Episodes

27. Personal Development, Evolution, and the Journey of being a Surf Entrepreneur w/ Brianna Ortega 12.08.2022

Surfing is a journey and so is life as an entrepreneur in the surf industry. In this episode, we'll catch up with Brianna Ortega, founder of Sea Together Magazine and one of our very first guests here on Confessions of a Surf Lady Podcast. Tune in for a very open conversation between host Laura Day and Artist Brianna Ortega about the ups and downs of pursuing passion projects and building bus...

26. Living Legends: The Original Gidget, The Co-Director of the First Women's Pro Event, & a 2x World Champion from Hawaii Known for Her Fierce Style 13.07.2022

Meet 3 living legends who paved the way for women's surfing in this sneak peek of exclusive events at The Surf Société . Kathy Kohner Zuckerman (The Original Gidget), Terry Eselun, and Lynne Boyer join us and share their experiences surfing in the '50s and '70s. Tune in to meet: Kathy Kohner Zuckerman - Kathy grew up learning to surf in Malibu in the '50s. Kathy shared her expe...

25. Speaking Up for Lineup Safety w/ Farrah Monfort 29.06.2022

The lineup can be a tough place. How do you express yourself when someone disregards safety and etiquette in the lineup? Do you feel the need to speak up or is paddling away more your style? In this episode, you'll hear about an incident that started with a  board to the face, continued with a confrontation, and resulted in an ending you wouldn't expect! Tune in to meet fellow podcast li...

24. Surf FOMO and Social Media: Surfing, Mom-ing, & Micro-Influencing w/ Ashley Neelands 15.06.2022

There's a fine line between finding SURF INSPO and feeling SURF FOMO when it comes to Instagram. Which one do you experience the most when browsing the social media platform? In part 2 of our conversation on Social Media and Surfing, you'll meet Ashley Neelands : Surfer, Mom, & California Micro-Influencer. Since 2016, Ashley has been using Instagram to showcase her dreamy boho Califo...

23. Being Real is Impressive: Surfing and Social Media w/ Angie Rivera 18.02.2022

Forget about being impressive and commit to being real. Because being real is impressive - Jonathan Harnisch. Let's get REAL. With social media platforms like Instagram, the representation of women's surfing has evolved immensly within just a couple of years.  While Instagram is a great place to find surf inspiration, it's also a platform that lends itself to disingenous content cre...

22. Kill Comparison Before it Kills Your Surf Game w/ Host Laura Day 09.02.2022

Is comparing yourself to other surfers keeping you from enjoying the surf journey? Join host Laura Day and learn 4 tips to killing comparison before it kills your surf game. Listen in to hear:  4 Tips you can use to kill comparison in surfing, social media, or in life How surfing is about the lifelong journey that should be enjoyed. The journey of iaera surf, Confessions of a Surf Lady, and our di...

21. RESPECT: For Surf Culture, The Lineup & Mother Nature w/ Manny Vargas 02.02.2022

RESPECT: something that is often overlooked in the sacred sport of surfing. Tune in to meet our first male guest Manny Vargas, founder and surf tour guide of Epic Surf Tours .  As a pro bodyboarder, Manny has traveled the world in search of epic waves and epic food and since 2013 he's shared his passion for travel with all types of wave riders. Manny joins us today as we record an episode on...

20. California Surf Culture, Surfy Friendships, & the 2 Year Anniversary of Confessions of a Surf Lady 26.01.2022

Yew! We're celebrating 2 years of Confessions of a Surf Lady! Tune in to hang out with me, host Laura Day and surf pal Angie Rivera as we froth over a fun surf session and good food. We'll chat about California surf culture and the women's surf community while we celebrate 2 years of Confessions of a Surf Lady and 2 years of our surfy friendship. Episode Resources:  Follow Angie on...

19. Debunking Diet Culture w/ Leah Donatiello 22.12.2021

Is your restrictive diet keeping you from surfing better? Tune in to meet Leah Donatiello, founder of the Her Surf Nutrition Method™ .  Leah is a holistic nutritionist for women who surf who has used nutrition to get stronger and surf better. She's now sharing her method with other women in the lineup. Her philosophy is that restrictive diets DON'T work and she teaches her clients how th...

18. Learn more. Surf Better. Live Happy. You're invited to The Surf Société 19.11.2021

To learn more about The Surf Société or sign up visit: members.surfsociete.com Send me a Message! Be sure to leave your contact info. Support the show Confessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société , our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Learn more at Surfsociete.com

18. ✨A Special Announcement to Our Listeners✨ 17.11.2021

Tune in to hear this special announcement from host Laura Day about what comes next for the Confessions of a Surf Lady Podcast community. Join our Newsletter so you never miss a thing: Confessionsofasurflady.com/join Send me a Message! Be sure to leave your contact info. Support the show Confessions of a Surf Lady, women's surfing podcast, is supported by The Surf Société , our unique digital...

17. Surfing San Diego, Tales from Australia & Why Beauty Standards are BullSh*t 03.11.2021

Join the Newsletter: Confessionsofasurflady.com/join Tune into this replay of Host Laura Day on Ryan Mahle's Dive into Discussion Podcast! We'll talk about learning to surf in San Diego, cover the deadly animals of Australia and discuss why beauty standards are bullsh*t. This episode is an edited version of Ryan Mahle's Dive Into Discussion Podcast recorded in 2019. Thank you to Rya...

16. Healthy Boundaries for a Happy Surf Life 22.09.2021

Join host Laura Day's weekly newsletter here: Confessionsofasurflady.com/join What kind of boundaries have you created to keep surfing fun for you? Can surfing less actually lead to a happier surf life? It sounds crazy but establishing healthy boundaries is imperative to enjoying your time in the water and sometimes that means forgoing aggressive, accessible breaks for breaks that may be furt...

15. Living in Fiji, Post Surf Burritos & Favorite Travel Stories w/ Chantae Reden 25.08.2021

On this episode of Froth Talks, you'll meet Chantae Reden of The Salt Sirens : A website for female freedivers, scuba divers, surfers, kitesurfers, and women interested in living an ocean-based lifestyle. Tune in to hang out with Host Laura Day and Chantae Reden!  We'll froth out on: Chantae's adventurous life, living, and surfing in Suva, Fiji The Salt Sirens and all the amazing re...

14. Surfing "Later in Life" w/ Risa Mara Machuca 21.07.2021

How has age influenced your experience as a female surfer? Risa Mara Machuca picked up surfing as an LA native "later in life." After moving to Sayulita, Mexico, and spending more time in the water, Risa found herself competing in local surf competitions. Tune in to this episode to meet Risa Mara Machuca and hear about the amazing achievements she's racked up, despite starting to su...

13. Bonus: How to deal with a Wave Hog in the lineup 25.01.2021

🏄🏽‍♀️ SUPPORT THE SHOW when you  shop at iaerasurf.com Take 1 0% OFF Women's Surfwear   👉 Use code PODCAST10 at iaerasurf.com Connect with Us: Follow @confessionsofasurflady Follow @iaerasurf Join the conversation 👉 podcast.iaerasurf.com/connect Confessions of a Surf lady is The first Women's Surfing Podcast. Join me on this impromptu episode about dealing with a wave hog! When we po...

12. Lineup Etiquette & Pursuing your Surf Goals w/ Carla Zamora 20.01.2021

🏄🏽‍♀️ SUPPORT THE SHOW when you  shop at iaerasurf.com Take 1 0% OFF Women's Surfwear   👉 Use code PODCAST10 at iaerasurf.com Connect with Us: Follow @confessionsofasurflady Follow @iaerasurf Join the conversation 👉 podcast.iaerasurf.com/connect Confessions of a Surf lady is The first Women's Surfing Podcast. Episode Summary Coming Soon Episode Resources: Follow Carla Zamora on Insta...

11. Leaning into Vulnerability in Art and Big Wave Surfing w/ Flick Palmateer 30.12.2020

🏄🏽‍♀️ SUPPORT THE SHOW when you  shop at iaerasurf.com Take 1 0% OFF Women's Surfwear   👉 Use code PODCAST10 at iaerasurf.com Connect with Us: Follow @confessionsofasurflady Follow @iaerasurf Join the conversation 👉 podcast.iaerasurf.com/connect Watch Flick's Film Skin Deep on Vimeo here. Surfing Nude and Embracing Vulnerability w/ Flick Palmateer: Meet professional big wave surfer a...

10. C'est La Vie! Surfing & Breakups 21.08.2020

🏄🏽‍♀️ SUPPORT THE SHOW when you  shop at iaerasurf.com Take 1 0% OFF Women's Surfwear   👉 Use code PODCAST10 at iaerasurf.com Connect with Us: Follow @confessionsofasurflady Follow @iaerasurf Join the conversation 👉 podcast.iaerasurf.com/connect How have you used surfing to help you through a breakup? Breakups, as well as big transitions in life, are never easy. Thankfully, surfing has th...

9. Please, Be kind to the Kook 21.06.2020

🏄🏽‍♀️ SUPPORT THE SHOW when you  shop at iaerasurf.com Take 1 0% OFF Women's Surfwear   👉 Use code PODCAST10 at iaerasurf.com Connect with Us: Follow @confessionsofasurflady Follow @iaerasurf Join the conversation 👉 podcast.iaerasurf.com/connect It's been a whirlwind, the last few months. Coping with quarantine while witnessing police brutality and racism in our country has left us a...

8. P3: Followup with Pro Surfer and 2021 Mexican Olympian Shelby Detmers 22.05.2020

Get 30% off at iaerasurf in your inbox 👉 iaerasurf.com/supportwith30off *Sale ends May 25, 2020 Your purchases directly support the making of this podcast which means we get to continue having great conversations that move women's surf culture forward! Shop iaera surf and sign up for a 30% off discount here👉 iaerasurf.com/supportwith30off In this episode:  ep. 08, part 3/3: We followup with...

8. P1: Meet Pro. Surfer & 2021 Mexican Olympian Shelby Detmers 20.05.2020

Support the show with 30% off at iaerasurf 👉 iaerasurf.com/supportwith30off Your purchases directly support the making of this podcast which means we get to continue having great conversations that move women's surf culture forward! Shop iaera surf and sign up for a 30% off discount here👉 iaerasurf.com/supportwith30off In this episode:  ep. 08, part 1/3: Meet Pro Surfer and 2021 Mexican Oly...

8. P2: Meet Pro. Surfer & 2021 Mexican Olympian Shelby Detmers 20.05.2020

Support the show with 30% off at iaerasurf 👉 iaerasurf.com/supportwith30off Your purchases directly support the making of this podcast which means we get to continue having great conversations that move women's surf culture forward! Shop iaera surf and sign up for a 30% off discount here👉 iaerasurf.com/supportwith30off In this episode:  ep. 08, part 2/3: Meet Pro Surfer and 2021 Mexican Oly...

7. No Surf During Quarantine w/ Natalie Small 15.04.2020

🏄🏽‍♀️ SUPPORT THE SHOW when you  shop at iaerasurf.com Take 1 0% OFF Women's Surfwear   👉 Use code PODCAST10 at iaerasurf.com Connect with Us: Follow @confessionsofasurflady Follow @iaerasurf Join the conversation 👉 podcast.iaerasurf.com/connect How the world has changed In just one month! In this episode, we take the opportunity to discuss the topic we are all faced in 2020: Covid-19 and...

6. The DIY of Women's Surf Culture w/ the The Ocean is Female 18.03.2020

🏄🏽‍♀️ SUPPORT THE SHOW when you  shop at iaerasurf.com Take 1 0% OFF Women's Surfwear   👉 Use code PODCAST10 at iaerasurf.com Connect with Us: Follow @confessionsofasurflady Follow @iaerasurf Join the conversation 👉 podcast.iaerasurf.com/connect What is the change you wish to see in surf culture? Let's be upfront about it - We are here to change the face of women's surfing! For...

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