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Nature of Surf Women
Nature of Surf Women is a multimedia project that centers on the relationship between nature and women, highlighting the ocean's transformative impact on individuals and communities.
Encompassing a Coffee Table Book, Photography Prints, and Live Panel Discussions, we are thrilled to unveil our latest venture - Nature of Surf Women
Podcast.
The inspiration behind launching this podcast emerged from numerous requests to capture live panel discussions. However, due to the complexity of recording live events, we've chosen to embark on the podcast journey instead.
"Nature of Surf Women - Waves of Women " podcast embarks on an emotional, adventurous, educational, supportive, and honest journey, featuring conversations with creators, scientists, explorers, artists, healers, therapists, moms, and chefs—all deeply connected to the ocean.
Our discussions will delve into themes like self-esteem, solidarity, creativity, and sustainable living, aiming not only to improve ourselves but also to harmonize with the world around us.
We'll introduce a new topic every month and welcome your suggestions for future episodes. Send us your ideas via DM on our Instagram
@nature_ of_surf women, we'll connect with the right people to join us on the podcast.
Hosted by Ivana Bajic, author and producer.
To discover more about the project, visit natureofsurfwomen.com.
Nature of Surf Women
From Stoke to Sisterhood: Surfing with Dana, Mondos Marys
I’m thrilled to share this inspiring episode with my dear friend Dana - co-founder of Mondos Marys, a vibrant women’s surf community in Southern California with over 100 surfers riding waves in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and beyond.
Dana is a devoted mom, lifelong athlete, and instructional coach who supports third-grade teachers. Her love for water and snow has shaped the most meaningful connections in her life — it’s how she met her husband, and how she continues to find and nurture a powerful community of women through the rhythm of waves.
In this episode, we dive into her deep bond with the ocean, her commitment to creating supportive spaces, and how aging shifts our relationship with adventure from chasing personal thrills to holding space for others, passing on wisdom, and sharing the healing joy of the sea.
We also celebrate the story behind Mondos Marys — inspired by Mary Monks, a Ventura local legend and pioneering woman surfer of the 1950s.
✨ Plus, we’re giving you a sneak peek into our upcoming surf & wellness retreat in Costa Rica, happening this December 2025 — a special adventure designed to bring women together in nature, healing, and sisterhood.
Instagram @mondosmarys
New Month, New Topics! Slide into our DMs on Instagram with your ideas and questions for our upcoming episodes, and we'll connect with experts to bring you the best insights!
@nature_of_surfwomen
www.natureofsurfwomen.com
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