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

Laura Day
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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 a life around the water. If you’re ready for an unfiltered conversation about what it’s really like to be a woman surfer, you’re in the right place.

  1. Aug 10

    Everybody Has a Tip. Nobody Shares a Process.

    Join is in 💙 The Noseride Blueprint: Surfsociete.com/noseride-blueprint Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :) 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

  2. Jul 31

    Ten Years of Wanting to Noseride, and What Was Actually Missing

    🌊 Free Noseride Guide — the first thing I'd hand my 2012 self: https://surfsociete.com/noseride-guide 📍 The Noseride Blueprint — twelve weeks inside The Surf Société, Starting Aug 18: Surfsociete.com/noseride-blueprint 📖 Read the written version: I Spent Ten Years Wanting to Noseride I wanted to noseride for over a decade and I couldn't do it. Not for lack of wanting. I watched the one video that existed in 2012 — Kelia Moniz at Waikiki, toes over the nose — and I knew that was the thing I wanted. Then I spent the next ten years guessing at how to get there. I bought the wrong board because I didn't know what to ask for. I practiced cross stepping on my bedroom floor next to my laptop. I collected kind, contextless advice from better surfers. I paid $250 for an hour with an instructor who told me "if you feel like cross stepping, take a step," and then spent the lesson talking to her friends in the lineup. And then, slowly, I stopped saying the goal out loud. This episode is the whole story — including the part nobody talks about, which is what it feels like to quietly get okay with not progressing at something you really want. It turned out it was never a talent gap. It was an information gap, a mindset gap, and a support gap, and all three of those are fixable. If you've been saying you want to noseride for longer than you'd like to admit, this one is for you. In this episode: Why the board you were sold probably isn't a noserider, and what actually makes oneWhat length board you need to noseride, and why length is the smaller half of the answerCross stepping vs shuffling to the nose, and whether it mattersWhy your nose sinks every time you get to the front of the boardHow to get real value out of a surf coach, and the language you need before you hire oneWhat to do when Instagram stops being inspiring and starts feeling like a verdictHow long it actually takes to learn to noserideSend us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :) 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

  3. Jul 27

    I Didn’t Grow Up Surfing. Here’s How I’m Learning to Cross-Step and Noseride.

    Working on your cross-stepping or noseriding? Join me at our Noseride Blueprint Open House 👉  Learn more about the Noseride Blueprint Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :) 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

  4. May 12

    78. Surfer Susie: Meet The Gidget Era Surfer Turned Social Media Queen, Still Chasing Waves at 77

    Working on your cross-stepping or noseriding? 👉  Learn more about the Noseride Blueprint Watching Gidget as a little girl changed the entire course of Susie Terry’s life. What started with a surfboard strapped through the sunroof of her mom’s VW Bug turned into a lifetime of chasing waves, building community, and staying stoked well into her seventies. In this episode of Confessions of a Surf Lady, The First Women’s Surfing Podcast™, I talk with Surfer Susie about growing up surfing in Ventura in the late 1950s, teaching herself how to surf before leashes or wetsuits existed, and what it’s been like watching surf culture evolve over the decades. We also talk about aging, fitness, social media fame, and why surfing still gives her the same excitement it did as a little girl. Susie’s energy is infectious. She’s hilarious, grounded, wildly relatable, and a reminder that surfing doesn’t have to stop at a certain age. If anything, her story shows how the ocean can keep giving back for an entire lifetime.  🌊 Main Themes Growing Up in the Original Gidget Era: After watching Gidget as a young girl, Susie immediately knew she wanted to surf. With no surf mentors, no wetsuits, and no leash, she taught herself at the Ventura Pier and became part of an early generation of women surfers.Surfing as the Fountain of Youth: At 77, Susie still paddles out and says surfing keeps her feeling alive, connected, and young at heart. She talks openly about aging, staying active, and the gratitude she feels every time she gets in the water.Unexpected Social Media Fame: What started as simple beach selfies with help from her granddaughter turned into viral videos, recognition in the lineup, and a whole new community online.Follow Surfer Susie  Instagram: @surfersusie66  TikTok: @therealsurfersusie Show Resources  📲 Follow Laura Day → @confessionsofasurflady 💌 Join my Newsletter here. How to Support the Podcast  ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify  📲 Share this episode with a surf sister  🛍 Shop Surf Société → https://shop.surfsociete.comSend us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :) 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

    78. Surfer Susie: Meet The Gidget Era Surfer Turned Social Media Queen, Still Chasing Waves at 77

  5. 09/28/2025

    76. 🏄‍♀️ Member Spotlight: How Chey Built Resilience and Confidence in Notoriously Aggressive Santa Cruz Lineups

    Working on your cross-stepping or noseriding? 👉  Learn more about the Noseride Blueprint What does it take to keep showing up—no matter what life throws your way? Chey’s story will leave you inspired. As a mother, a surfer living with MS, and a woman paddling out in Santa Cruz’s notoriously aggressive lineups, she reminds us that strength isn’t about perfection—it’s about choosing joy, resilience, and community. In this episode of Confessions of a Surf Lady, The First Women’s Surfing Podcast™, I talk with Chey, a Surf Société member whose journey spans from growing up around lakes in Canada to raising a family that surfs together in Mexico and now living in Santa Cruz. Along the way, she’s navigated health challenges, learned how to read the ocean, and discovered the confidence it takes to hold her ground in one of the world’s most aggressive surf lineups. Chey’s story is a reminder that surfing is layered, personal, and ever-changing. Through The Surf Société, she’s found not just skills and knowledge, but a supportive community of women who celebrate each other’s wins. From reflecting on tough sessions to choosing joy in the lineup, her perspective will inspire you to keep going, keep learning, and keep protecting your stoke. Main Themes Surfing as a Lifelong Journey Chey shares her path from early water experiences in Canada to surf trips in Costa Rica and Mexico, and finally finding home in California.Confidence in the Lineup From Santa Cruz aggression to run-ins with entitled surfers, Chey explains how she’s learned to protect her energy and hold her ground. “You can choose to paddle in—you’re not giving into them, you’re protecting your positive experience.”The Power of Community and Knowledge Chey describes how Surf Société gave her confidence, ocean knowledge, and a sisterhood where everyone’s progress feels like a shared win.Show Resources 🌊 Join our global women’s surf community — The Surf Société — and start your free 7-day trial today → Join Now Learn more first → Surf Société Overview Follow Laura Day → @confessionsofasurflady Follow Surf Société → @surfsociete 🛍 Shop Surf Société → shop.surfsociete.com How to Support the Podcast 💙 Support our sponsors – They help keep this show going.🛍 Shop Surf Société – Support women-centered surfwear and community.⭐ Leave a Review – Help more women find us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.📲 Share this episode – Send it to a surf sister who needs to hear it.Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :) 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

  6. 09/23/2025

    75. Stronger Than Ever: The Joy of Surfing Over 50 with Sassy Silver Surfers

    Working on your cross-stepping or noseriding? 👉  Learn more about the Noseride Blueprint What does it feel like to paddle out in your fifties, sixties, or even seventies? For the women of the Sassy Silver Surfers Club, it feels like freedom. It feels like strength. And most of all, it feels like proof that surfing doesn’t have an age limit. In this episode of Confessions of a Surf Lady, The First Women’s Surfing Podcast™, I’m joined by co-founders Lisa Alfano and Inessa Love, who started surfing later in life and quickly realized how few role models they saw in the lineup. Together, they created the Sassy Silver Surfers—a vibrant community for women 50+ who are showing up with courage, joy, and inspiration. Through heartfelt confessions from their members, Lisa and Inessa share stories of women who started surfing at 57, became instructors in their fifties, and even returned to the waves at 72. These are stories of resilience, self-discovery, and the wisdom that comes from embracing life fully at every stage. This is a conversation that will make you laugh, tear up, and walk away believing that your best waves may still be ahead of you. Main Themes Redefining Surfing After 50 Lisa and Inessa share their personal journeys—one from triathlons, the other from Hawaii—and how they built a thriving community that proves surfing isn’t just for the young.Challenging Ageism in Surf Culture The women of Sassy Silver Surfers are breaking stereotypes and pushing back against the idea that you’re “too old” to surf. Their stories show how visibility creates change.The Power of Community From laughter to tears, their group is living proof that women thrive together. Community provides encouragement, role models, and the space to grow at any age.Guest Resources Join Sassy Silver Surfers on Facebook → Sassy Silver Surfers GroupInstagram: @sassysilversurfersVisit Ageless Adventures → https://www.tri2surf.com/about Show Resources 🌊 Join our global women’s surf community — The Surf Société — and start your free 7-day trial today → Join NowLearn more first → Surf Société OverviewFollow me, Laura Day → @confessionsofasurfladyFollow Surf Société → @surfsociete🛍 Shop Surf Société → shop.surfsociete.com How to Support the Podcast 💙 Support our sponsors – They help keep this show going.🛍 Shop Surf Société – Support women-centered surfwear and community.⭐ Leave a Review – Help more women find us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.📲 Share this episode – Send it to a surf sister who needs to hear it.Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :) 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

  7. 09/23/2025

    74. Dreaming of Noseriding? Here’s How We’ll Get There Together

    Working on your cross-stepping or noseriding? 👉  Learn more about the Noseride Blueprint This summer inside Surf Société, we wrapped up something truly special: our six-week Nose Ride Blueprint challenge. What started as an idea we’d been carrying for nearly two years turned into a program that brought women together, inspired breakthroughs, and created real progress toward nose riding goals. In this episode of Confessions of a Surf Lady, The First Women’s Surfing Podcast™, I share how The Noseride Blueprint unfolded, the surprising ways our community showed up for each other, and why it was too good to stop there. From first-time cross-steps to vision boards filled with inspiration, the energy was undeniable—and it’s what inspired me to create the next step: The Noseride Collective. If you’ve ever dreamed of gliding to the nose of your board—or you’re just curious what it really takes—this episode is your invitation. I’ll walk you through how the Collective will work, what you can expect, and how to grab your free Surf Lady’s Guide to Noseriding to start your journey. Main Themes What Made the Nose Ride Blueprint Special How mentorship, assignments, and shared wins helped women make real progress toward nose riding.Community Energy and Shared Wins From first cross-steps to inspirational vision boards, the group lifted each other up in powerful ways.The Nose Ride Collective Why we’re continuing the journey with a six-month program designed for support, mentorship, and steady progress.How to Get Started Download your free Surf Lady’s Guide to Nose Riding and join the list to be the first to know when the Collective opens.Resources 📥 Download the Surf Lady’s Guide to Nose Riding (free PDF) → https://free.surfsociete.com/noserideguide🌊 Join Surf Société — start your free 7-day trial → Join HereLearn more about Surf Société → OverviewFollow me, Laura Day → @confessionsofasurfladyFollow Surf Société → @surfsociete🛍 Shop Surf Société → shop.surfsociete.com How to Support the Podcast 💙 Support our sponsors – They help keep this show going.🛍 Shop Surf Société – Support women-centered surfwear and community.⭐ Leave a Review – Help more women find us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.📲 Share this episode – Send it to a surf sister who needs to hear it.Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :) 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

  8. 06/17/2025

    73. Navigating Surf Lineups as a Black Woman with Mimi Miller

    Working on your cross-stepping or noseriding? 👉  Learn more about the Noseride Blueprint Mimi Miller embodies the fierce joy and courageous authenticity that surfing desperately needs. In a world often dominated by slim, conventional images, Mimi is breaking stereotypes and showcasing how curvy, strong, and confident women redefine surfing. In this episode of Confessions of a Surf Lady, The First Women’s Surfing Podcast™, Mimi shares her 11-year surfing journey—from dancing on the beach for warmups to confronting microaggressions in the lineup. Her candid conversation about cultural barriers, surf etiquette, and body positivity provides deep insights into how surfers of color can reclaim their joy and assert their place in the waves. Through Mimi's vibrant storytelling, you'll connect with her fierce spirit and discover how empowerment, authenticity, and community solidarity can transform your surfing experience. Main Themes: Surfing with Confidence as a Curvy Woman Mimi emphasizes how representation and visibility help break barriers, empowering women of diverse body types to embrace their surfing abilities."People don't realize it takes curvy women—we're the real goats in surfing."Confronting Microaggressions and Surf Etiquette Mimi discusses the frequent microaggressions faced in predominantly white surf spaces and how she strategically addresses these challenges head-on."Sometimes you have to call it out immediately to regain your space and respect."Building Community & Cultural Representation in Surfing Mimi reflects on her efforts to foster community among surfers of color, highlighting the importance of feeling safe, seen, and supported in the water.Guest Resources Follow Mimi on Instagram : @shesurfmimiShow resources Join our global women’s surf community — The Surf Société — and start your free 7-day trial today. 🔗 Click here to join nowOr learn more first → The Surf Société overviewFollow us your host Laura Day: @confessionsofasurfladyFollow The Surf Société: @surfsociete for surf lady tips from #thesurflab inside the membership:How to Support the Podcast: 💙 Support our sponsors – They help keep this show going!🛍️ Shop at shop.surfsociete.com – Support women-centered surfwear and community.⭐ Leave a Review – It helps more women find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.📲 Share this episode – Send it to a surf sister who needs to hear this.🌊 Join Surf Société – Come learn and surf better inside a powerful, like-minded women's community.Send us Fan Mail! Be sure to put your contact info in the message :) 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

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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 a life around the water. If you’re ready for an unfiltered conversation about what it’s really like to be a woman surfer, you’re in the right place.

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