The Ocean Knows Her Name with Maizy Gordon
From WeSurf BIPOC Surf Talk by SwellSeason Surf Radio Station
January 2, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 21
About this episode
The episode features 14-year-old surfer Maizy Gordon discussing her journey in surfing, her inspirations, and the importance of community support.
In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, Kwame La Bassiere and co-host Farmata Dia welcome 14-year-old surfing sensationThe Marvelous Ms. Maizy Gordon. They delve into Maizy's early beginnings in surfing, inspired by her sister, and her journey from overcoming initial fears to becoming a competitive surfer. Maizy shares her experiences in various competitions, including the National Scholastic Surfing Association series, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. The conversation also explores the influence of her entire family, including her cousin Makani, who taught her the importance of style and flow in surfing and her coaches John Daniels and sponsors Salt Life and Tony Perez who in Maizy’s own words “took a chance on me before I was even making finals”. Throughout the episode, Maizy emphasizes the joy and freedom she finds in surfing, balancing the competitive aspects with the sheer fun of the sport. Her story is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the support of a strong community. There is also a little music break to listen to one of Maizy’s favorite songs Takeaways • Maizy started surfing at age 10, inspired by her sister. • Her…
People in this episode
Hosts: Kwame La Bassiere, Farmata Dia
Guest: Maizy Gordon
Topics covered
- surfing
- youth sports
- competition
- family influence
- perseverance
- community support
Keywords
- surfing
- Maizy Gordon
- youth athlete
- competition
- family support
- Salt Life
- perseverance
Sponsors
Salt Life
More episodes of WeSurf BIPOC Surf Talk
- Blue Prescription with Demaris Morales · May 21, 2026 · 1h 0m
- Through the Lens with Eli Jules · May 15, 2026 · 1h 6m
- Around the World in 80 waves with Yvettte Cave · March 14, 2026 · 57 min
- Spin Cycle with Chelsea Woody · February 10, 2026 · 36 min
- Sliding Liberia: Beyond the Documentary with Andrew, Brahima & Faith · December 19, 2025 · 1h 14m
- Salty Confessions and Sunny Perspective with Laura Day · November 14, 2025 · 57 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the WeSurf BIPOC Surf Talk podcast page.