How Summer Moved to Costa Rica & Reinvented Her Life Path

How Summer Moved to Costa Rica & Reinvented Her Life Path

January 15, 2026 · 1h 4m

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Summer about her surf journey and career path after moving to Costa Rica.

In this conversation, we sit down with SWA booking manager and trip leader, Summer, to hear about her surf journey and reflect upon her unconventional career path. From moving to Costa Rica at a young age to work on permaculture farms and supporting local surfers to later managing communications and partnerships at both ISA and the women's surf brand, Seea, Summer offers plenty of insights into finding your path, taking chances and making the most of your circumstances. Holly and Summer also explore how SWA strives to recreate the surf industry from the inside out by fostering safe spaces for women to gain skills, confidence and knowledge about the surfing world.

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Host: Holly

Guest: Summer

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Organizations: SWA, ISA, Seea

Places: Costa Rica

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