Rise Fierce // Surf Girl Magazine
Surf Girl Magazine interviewed me for their latest magazine, we talked about changes in the surfing industry, the people who inspire me and my rise fierce tribe. You can pick up a copy in WHSmiths or zoom in and squint to try and read it below...
The Many Ways To Be A Woman // The Independent
Caster Semenya, the 800m runner who won Olympic gold at London 2012, has been unfairly discriminated against for years because she challenges perceptions of what it is to be a woman by daring to have a testosterone level higher than the average.
Spot The Difference // The Gender Pay Disparity
Spot the difference? Same ocean, same waves, same result, half the money. If you think the gender pay gap isn’t real, look again. Last week, this photo at the Billabong Ballito Surfing Pro Junior Event in South Africa showing female surfer Zoe Steyn taking home just half the money of her male counterpart went viral.
Versions of Success // Wavelength Magazine
When I read Wavelength Magazines British Surf Broadcast last week, I was unimpressed by the under-representation of British women, so I decided to unearth the success stories and tell them myself.
Life Lessons Learnt At 30 // A Brief Entirety
I have less two weeks before I wake up at the slightly more daunting age of 31. These planets sure do roll around fast. Turning 30 didn’t bother me at all, I leapt into it with a big smug smile on my face, a bottle of organic prosecco, a handsome man by my side and a bonfire surrounded by my friends
What Are You Made Of? // The Sustainable Swimwear Guide
With environmental issues becoming much more prominent in the mainstream media, a quick google into the textiles and fashion industries will provide you with endless reasons to choose slow fashion. If you didn't follow Fashion Revolution and the #whomademyclothes movement go and check it out, alongside the documentary The True Cost.
Overly Honest Product Reviews // Period Pants
This is the first in a series of overly honest product reviews, bought to you by some cringe worthy experiences, one photo of my bum and a small amount of credit card debt.
Call Me Woman // The Independent
I was really happy to see Chelsea FC making progressive steps toward gender equality in the news last week with the name change of their club from Chelsea Ladies FC to Chelsea FC Women.
Festival Season // Green Boardmasters
I have a love-hate relationship with festivals. I normally see the line ups and am just reminded that I know nothing about the music industry. I'm ok with that part though, I know my active disengagement in some areas allows me to become focused elsewhere.
Beyond The Break // Dive In
I chatted to Boardmasters for ‘Beyond The Break’ - a lifestyle series focusing on surfers who shape the surf scene and beyond; diving into their lives and getting to know them beyond the break.
Women In Action Sports // A Panel Discussion
Wow! What a great panel discussion we had last night at the ACM POP UP x WOMEN IN ACTION SPORTS down in Shoreditch. I joined downhill mountain bike champion Manon Carpenter, GB snow park and pipe performance manager Lesley McKenna, and host Sam Haddad to discuss the biggest issues facing women in action sports.
Justice For Noura // Use Your Voice
Noura’s father made her contractually marry her cousin when she was 16, she refused to accept and sought refuge with a relative for three years. She returned after her father said the marriage was cancelled, but had been tricked and was forced into marriage. She refused to consummate the marriage for the first 4 days.
Changing The Visual Narrative // Black Girls Surf
Meet Kadiatu Kamara. She is the first and only woman surfing in Sierra Leone. Let’s make the surfing industry healthier, more diverse and more inclusive, by helping her get to the 2020 Olympics.
Together For Yes // Repeal The 8th
It seems I’m becoming increasingly political in my old age. I know this subject may be a little controversial, I know it will be met with resistance, but I care, I really care. And I want more men to care about this too.
Who Made My Clothes? // Xcel Wetsuits
On the 5th anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, which killed 1,138 people and injured many more in 2013, I encourage you to ask brands #whomademyclothes and demand greater transparency in the fashion supply chain.
What About The Men? // The Natural Discourse
Often when I open up a discussion about women’s issues, such as the over-sexualisation of female athletes, violence against women, or the exploitation of female factory workers in developing countries, the natural discourse tends to be someone asking “what about the men?”
Looking Sideways // Bonus Episode
While I was in London this week I met up with my friend Matt Barr for lunch, and we had a good little catch up on the whole media farrago I was in over the last couple of weeks.
Introducing // Dearbhla Glynn
INTRODUCING Dearbhla Glynn // Human Rights Filmmaker, Journalist, Photographer, Woman, Storyteller, Yoga Instructor, Realist and many other things.
What Can I Do To Help? // The Responsibilities Of Social Media
I’m constantly asking myself this and I’m still figuring it out.
Love Stories // Fashion Revolution
Lets take it slow, be responsible, maybe even commit to a long term relationship? After all, loved things are worth repairing.