#12 – Own Your Authentic Path with Big Wave Surfer Lena Kemna
In this episode, I sit down with Lena Kemna to explore the raw and real journey of becoming the first female German big wave surfer — all while pursuing a PhD, working as a brand consultant, creating content, free diving, and more. We talk about what it means to truly embrace your authentic path, and how even the smallest steps can spark life-changing shifts.
Together, we explore:
Why she chose to share the not-always-glamorous side of becoming a big wave surfer in her documentary "L E N A"
Navigating Nazaré as a beginner — and a woman
How she balances pushing limits while honoring her intuition
Her advice for carving your own authentic path
A surprise twist: Lena turns the mic and interviews me about my podcasting journey
…and so much more!
Chapters
00:03 The Journey of a Big Wave Surfer
01:58 Authenticity in Storytelling
05:14 The Reality of Surfing Challenges
08:49 Breaking Barriers as a Female Surfer
11:19 Navigating Intimidation in the Surfing World
14:31 The Changing Landscape for Women in Surfing
16:08 Balancing Risk and Intuition
18:39 Managing a Multifaceted Life
21:25 Turning Intuition into Action
24:33 Facing Challenges and Embracing Privilege
29:22 Empowering Conversations: The Journey of Women
32:08 Breaking Barriers: Trust and Collaboration Among Women
34:48 Confidence in the Face of Fear: Lessons from Surfing
37:57 Overcoming Fear: Steps to Empowerment
42:54 Building a Sustainable Brand: Authenticity Over Algorithms
45:23 The Power of Connection: Merging Personal and Professional Worlds
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