47. Breaking Down the Barriers in Surfboard Shaping

Confessions of a Surf Lady | The First Women's Surfing Podcast™ - A podcast by Laura Day at The Surf Société - Saturdays

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Growing up in Orange County, Ben loved to spend time in the water. However, as he grew up transgender, the revealing nature of swimwear eventually made him uncomfortable and led him to give up his time in the ocean. It wasn’t until he moved back to Orange County from San Francisco in 2010 that he was encouraged to get back into surfing.In San Francisco, Ben found a strong sense of acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community. The freedom to be open and authentic about his identity was transformativ...