Yvette Curtis's guest appearances

Yvette Curtis

Looking Sideways Action Sports Podcast

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Full episodes info and Show Notes - www.wearelookingsideways.comThis week’s guest Yvette Curtis runs the amazing Wave Wahines, the women and girls only surf club through which she is on a mission to make surfing in the UK more accessible for women and girls from all cultures and ethnic communities. I think the reason I’m such a fan of Yvette’s work, and why I was so keen to chat to her for the podcast, is that it’s a story of how one person can impact the grassroots by the works they do. I talk about lot on the podcast about how we need to ask questions of traditional surf culture. Well, Yvette is out there doing that work, and it’s through initiatives such as Wahines that change will happen, however irrevocably. And, as I discovered during our conversation, it has come at sometimes great emotional and personal cost. Firstly, because like everybody, Yvette struggles with the dreaded imposter syndrome, and the very idea that she has any right to be a spokesperson on any of the issues we discuss. Secondly, because anybody doing such work, and daring to pose questions of the status quo, can find themselves open to attack, something which happened to Yvette when she appeared on a BBC Spotlight segment and subsequently received a truly horrendous amount of bullying and abuse. Undeterred, Yvette dusted herself down and came back more energised than ever to make a difference. As she should have one, because her experiences as a British woman of colour in the 21st century are real, impactful, challenging and are as valid a contribution to our culture as somebody who is venerated for being good at riding a piece of wood, foam or carbon. When ordinary people do extraordinary things, change can happen. Shining a light on such stories is basically why I started this podcast, and why I’m so glad Yvette agreed to come on the show. Thanks to Matt Ward for the theme tune, to my editor Fina Charleson, and to Duncan Yeldham for production support. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lookingsideways.substack.com/subscribe

Full episodes info and Show Notes - <a href="http://www.wearelookingsideways.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wearelookingsideways.com</a> This week’s guest Yvette Curtis runs the amazing Wave Wahines, the women and girls only surf club through which she is on a mission to make surfing in the UK more accessible for women and girls from all cultures and ethnic communities. I think the reason I’m such a fan of Yvette’s work, and why I was so keen to chat to her for the podcast, is that it’s a story of how one person can impact the grassroots by the works they do. I talk about lot on the podcast about how we need to ask questions of traditional surf culture. Well, Yvette is out there doing that work, and it’s through initiatives such as Wahines that change will happen, however irrevocably. And, as I discovered during our conversation, it has come at sometimes great emotional and personal cost. Firstly, because like everybody, Yvette struggles with the dreaded imposter syndrome, and the very idea that she has any right to be a spokesperson on any of the issues we discuss. Secondly, because anybody doing such work, and daring to pose questions of the status quo, can find themselves open to attack, something which happened to Yvette when she appeared on a BBC Spotlight segment and subsequently received a truly horrendous amount of bullying and abuse. Undeterred, Yvette dusted herself down and came back more energised than ever to make a difference. As she should have one, because her experiences as a British woman of colour in the 21st century are real, impactful, challenging and are as valid a contribution to our culture as somebody who is venerated for being good at riding a piece of wood, foam or carbon. When ordinary people do extraordinary things, change can happen. Shining a light on such stories is basically why I started this podcast, and why I’m so glad Yvette agreed to come on the show. Thanks to Matt Ward for the theme tune, to my editor Fina Charleson, and to Duncan Yeldham for production support. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lookingsideways.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lookingsideways.substack.com/subscribe</a>

Episode 179: Yvette Curtis - Good Trouble

Yvette Curtis is the founder of Wave Wahines CIC, a surf and fitness club based in North Devon which aims to provide affordable and accessible surf training for women and girls. She has also recently launched a diversity programme funded by Sport England and Active Devon, introducing a group of Syrian girls to the joys of surfing and the ocean, some for the very first time. In this episode, Yvette shares what inspired her to start Wave Wahines , despite her own limited experience of surfing and the benefits it has brought to her personally as well as the women and girls she supports. She also talks about her passion for driving greater inclusivity and diversity in surfing and how this has resulted in her work broadening access to the waves for those who might not have felt able to participate. To find out more about Yvette's work with Wave Wahines visit: www.wavewahines.co.ukInstagram: @wave_wahinesFacebook: Wave Wahines CIC Twitter: @wave_wahinesTo contact Nicki about The Everyday Adventure Podcast, 1-1 Coaching or "Resilience &amp; Adventure" Workshops:Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.ukWebsite: https://www.resiliencework.co.ukInstagram: @resilienceatworkFacebook: The Everyday Adventure ClubTwitter: @resilience_worxI hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatworkFacebook: @resilienceatworkLinkedin: @Nicki-bassWebsite: www.resiliencework.co.ukTEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures

Yvette Curtis is the founder of Wave Wahines CIC, a surf and fitness club based in North Devon which aims to provide affordable and accessible surf training for women and girls. She has also recently launched a diversity programme funded by Sport England and Active Devon, introducing a group of Syrian girls to the joys of surfing and the ocean, some for the very first time. In this episode, Yvette shares what inspired her to start Wave Wahines , despite her own limited experience of surfing and the benefits it has brought to her personally as well as the women and girls she supports. She also talks about her passion for driving greater inclusivity and diversity in surfing and how this has resulted in her work broadening access to the waves for those who might not have felt able to participate.  To find out more about Yvette's work with Wave Wahines visit: <a href="https://wavewahines.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wavewahines.co.uk</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wave_wahines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wave_wahines</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NDwavewahines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wave Wahines CIC </a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/wave_wahines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@wave_wahines</a> To contact Nicki about The Everyday Adventure Podcast, 1-1 Coaching or "Resilience &amp; Adventure" Workshops: Email: nicki@resiliencework.co.uk Website: <a href="https://www.resiliencework.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resiliencework.co.uk</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/resilienceatwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@resilienceatwork</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/226586637939480/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Everyday Adventure Club</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/resilience_worx?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@resilience_worx</a>I hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/everydayadventurepod/?hl=en-gb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@everydayadventurepod</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/resilienceatwork/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@resilienceatwork</a> Facebook: @resilienceatwork Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-bass/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Nicki-bass</a> Website: <a href="https://www.resiliencework.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.resiliencework.co.uk</a> TEDx: <a href="https://youtu.be/MDM5EIM0vlU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Life Changing Power of Everyday Adventures</a>