Why is it so rare for women to smile at each other in the surf—and what if one simple pledge could change that?
If you've ever felt the competitive tension in the lineup or struggled with the slow grind of surf progression, especially as a woman in a male-dominated space, this episode offers an inspiring perspective shift. Alexa Hohenberg, founder of Still Stoked, joins us to talk about community, coaching, and creating space for women to thrive in and out of the water.
Learn how Alexa’s 10-year surf journey transformed once she found the right coaching.
Discover how the I Got You campaign is shifting female surf culture—one smile at a time.
Hear practical tips on breaking bad habits from snowboarding crossover and how to bring more joy and progress to your surf sessions.
Tap play now to hear how Alexa is changing the surf scene with heart, humility, and a whole lot of sisterhood.
Key Points
The I Got You campaign aims to foster positive vibes and sisterhood among women surfers by encouraging supportive interactions.
Alexa Hohenberg started surfing about 10 years ago, initially in the UK and later in Australia, dedicating significant time to the sport.
Alexa has been receiving surf coaching from Twiggy in Indonesia for the past two years, which significantly improved her surfing skills.
Still Stoked is a platform Alexa created to share stories and inspire the next generation of female snowboarders and surfers.
The I Got You campaign encourages women to pledge support for each other in the surf, with a competition offering prizes for sharing positive stories.
The campaign has received positive feedback, with 300 people taking the pledge within the first three days and brands offering support.
Alexa plans to apply for funding to create more female-focused video stories and is organizing an immersive women's surf trip to the Mentawais.
The immersive surf trip in October will be a 12-night experience on a 100-foot boat, aimed at intermediate to advanced surfers.
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