Yvette Curtis is founder of Wave Wahines, a club she initially set up for her eldest child to have a safe space to surf. Since its inception eight years ago, it has broadened out to include both girls and women from all communities, as well from the LGBTQIA+ community, and it’s become known for fighting for diversity and inclusion in surfing.Episode highlights:how Yvette became an accidental founderhow Wave Wahines included mums over time, not just girlstime for action - why there’s still so much to do for diversity in surfingfeeling like an imposter + why it’s an advantagethe WSL decision to be in Abu DhabiMore about Yvette:@yvette_cave@wave_wahineswavewahines.co.ukOther guests mentioned in this episode:Creating a safe space - Merida MillerJoin the Board Women movement:boardwomen.co@boardwomenHost: Caroline KeylockProducer: Selma ChalabiPhotography - Clare KeylockArtwork - Rozi Wan Rimli Music - Brother Brother by Benjamin Caleb Johnson, performed by BENSON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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