In this episode, we discuss Easkey’s personal history, various ongoing environmentally focused projects, exploring far out desolate lands, becoming a surfing pioneer of her own, all the gifts from the sea she has received and how those blessings have taught her more about life and how to support humanity, than any other source of insight in her life. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and I know you will too, so drop in, tune up and enjoy the ride!
Read MoreThis is the first Bonus episode of the show series. For these episodes I will use the time to handle any “housekeeping”, share content that may not fit the normal format of the full length episodes and or share anything that I feel you might find particularly valuable. In this first bonus episode, I catch up with the audience and give a season update on what’s been going on and what exciting new things they can expect in the near future. Tune in and see what we got cooking. Until next time, be well, keep in touch and enjoy the ride!
Read MoreIn this episode, I speak with Federal agent Nick Sadrpour of the USC Sea Grant Program about environmental conservation work, citizen science and the integral relationship between public, private and governmental sectors that is necessary to making lasting environmental policies. Nick is tasked with the providing and local coastal communities with science to empower them to better manage their natural resources.
Read MoreIn this episode of Offshore Insights, I sit down with Patagonia employee, big wave surfer, environmental activist, and Epilepsy warrior, Jared Muscat. We took a seat in his garage to discuss his journey living with Focal Cortical Dysplasia(Epilepsy), his recovery from brain surgery and all things salty and stoked!
Read MoreAs classic California surf rat, Jay Nelson, grew from the creative seeds of his family and peers, exploring various artistic mediums and eventually becoming a world-renowned creator and curator of stoke and design. In this episode I meet with Jay at his workshop in San Francisco, where we chat about discovering and creating your own path, bridging the gap between childhood dreams and a sustainable reality, finding identity through our passions and much more. Drop in, tune up and enjoy the ride!
Read MoreSebastian Slovin takes us on a voyage, chronicling his experience of living in the shadow of his father’s suicide and his journey back into the light. Writing the book, Ashes in the Ocean, gave Sebastian time to reflect, in depth, on his father’s life and death, as well as the impact it had on his family and him. Through this experience, we learn how deep connections with nature and the ocean can provide the necessary support and solace we seek in times of traumas and tumultuous change, even when our resources on land seem to fall short. Ultimately, this a story about facing one’s fears and choosing a different path.
Read MoreIn this episode, I sit down with Timbo on a viewpoint bench overlooking our local surf break, to discuss his past and current work projects. We learn how to improve our awareness, activism and impact on natural systems in our local environments and how he landed a job that paid him to surf, at least once a day.
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