In this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, Farmata Dia & Autumn Kitchens embody what NY Surfing is today. Young, stylish, committed to their community, actively involved in giving back and making their lineup a better place for everyone. They open up about their inspiring journeys and contributions to the sport. The discussion ranges from their personal introductions to surfing and the profound impact it has had on their mental health, self-esteem, and community involvement, to addressing broader issues such as racial discrimination and systemic barriers. 

The conversation highlights their work with the nonprofit Laru Beya Collective, which empowers historically excluded youth through surfing, and emphasizes the therapeutic and unifying power of the ocean. We also delve into their travel adventures, cultural challenges, and aspirations, including upcoming events like the 'Totally Ghoul Surf & Costume Contest' on October 27th and the 'Surfers in Solidarity Paddle Out for a Ceasefire' event on October 20th. Farmata and Autumn offer insights into how surfing fosters resilience, personal growth, and community support, with special nods to their mentors and organizations that are making a significant impact. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

To Follow Farmata Dia and Autumn Kitchens on Instagram, go to @Farmy_ & @_autumnkitchens

To Get involved with Laru Beya or Donate go to www.larubeyacollective.com or following them on Instagram @larubeyasurfing

The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com 

Music:
Artist: TLC
Song: Waterfalls
Album: Crazysexycool


00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Podcast
01:06 Meet Farmata Dia and Autumn Kitchens
01:21 Surfing and Community Engagement
01:36 Autumn's Surfing Journey
02:16 Formata Dia's Surfing Story
02:36 Totally Ghoul Surf & Costume Contest
02:53 Welcome and Casual Conversation
03:11 Costume Ideas and Comic Con
04:13 Surf Con and Favorite Surfers
05:30 Discussing the Surfing Costume Contest
09:19 Experiences with Larabea
13:21 Challenges and Microaggressions in Surfing
15:27 Navigating Surfing Etiquette and Anxiety
20:17 Personal Growth Through Surfing
21:53 Life Before and After Surfing
24:57 Lessons from Surfing
31:03 Designing for Ricky Beach Club
34:54 Traveling and Surfing Adventures
41:30 Exploring Northern Sumatra
42:28 Navigating Solo Travel as a Woman
43:11 A Close Call in Mexico
47:09 The Power of Surfing and Community
48:21 Holistic Healing and Surf Retreats
52:30 Family Reactions to Surfing
01:01:25 Balancing Tradition and Modernity
01:08:27 Tribute to Aiden and Serafina
01:15:23 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts