Wave On | Misty Marcum

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In this episode, I have Marybeth Paddle-adventurer and Michael SUP-midwest join in. We meet up in real life to paddle, adventure around and podcast! Discussing paddle goals and future trips that are ahead. Photography on the water, drone experience and how we share our experiences. Description of a sea kayak eskimo roll with out the visuals, what's it like to paddle the Picture Rocks of Lake Superior and much more!

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Next episode will be info from the Luna Moon Retreat in Big Bay, MI.

Ep 58 Real Life Mermaid Janka - Wave On with Misty M

Wave on with Misty M. Janka shares her paddle board experiences as a mermaid in Canada. Getting through injuries during the SUP season and her positive spin on surviving winter as a true water lover.

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Wave On with Misty M. SUP Yoga World girls chat about community connections from Spain. SUP international Yoga Day was created to celebrate on the water fun. Through social media, paddle board centers can share their classes. Be on the look out for a new tools to connect and show case your paddle board brand. 

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Between a few boards the SUP sisters come together to record at Evolve Paddleboards. KJ from Evolve Paddleboards and Kami owner of AquaOm Paddle. We chat about the SUP surfing scene and the levels of respect in the water between different board types. All 3 celebrating milestones in the SUP industry and what it takes to dive into doing what you really love. We chat all things about boards and teaching around the water. 

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Creator and visionary Matthew chats with Misty about Warriors to Waves. His mission to invite veterans from VA hospitals to the water for a big change of scenery. He shares his story about serving for the country and how water therapy saved his life. In return sharing with others the sensation of mental release on the water.

Wolf Flow SUP Yoga Teacher, Karley shares on owning a business in a remote northern spot of Canada. We chat about all things surrounding a small business owner in a rural seasonal area. Determined and motivated to keep classes rolling on the water in a very short summer, it's the teacher notes edition. 

Anja spreads the message with Misty about her “WHY”. Her mission to share what yoga can do for others, either on the mat or a board. Anja has plenty of reasons to share her message, since she over came many close calls during adventurous encounters. One that kick started her yoga journey in Manhattan, on 9/11/2001.

Kerry small business owner of Paddle A Board Vacay shares the ups & downs of the past year. Some personal mishaps to overcome, she is setting up for redemption in this season to come. Season gigs aren't always the easiest even if the paddle views are planted in the most beautiful scenery. Kerry shares it all in the past year from her first podcast episode on Wave On.

A Fresh Water Life owner Jay Townsend shares with Misty the brands mission to be eco conscious. Including clean ups on Lake Michigan's shore line and share the passion of the great lakes. 

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Laurie owner of Little SUP Club clothing brand, chats with Misty the host of Wave On about paddling around the U.K. Comparing paddle locations from Michigan to Ireland and Scotland. Sharing the SUP community & vibe around the sport. How to tackle social media content based on growing a brand. We laugh a lot at our social media rubbish. 

Tom owner of Pacuare Outdoor Center Lodge in Costa Rica. Welcoming more to experience the outdoors from different perspectives - lead others to not be afraid of new adventures. Tom is also working a paddle for peace project in Colombia, leading warfare into river guides. SUP surfing. Costa Rica atmosphere. 

Misty talks to her good pal/paddler boarder Kami about her freedom tour across the U.S and shares with Misty the message of taking a break from the day to day rush routines. She share getting out of comfort zones to adventurually set off in van life. Comparing notes of each others 2021 SUP seasons in different states. 

Claire teaches yoga and paddle board yoga in the UK. We chat about all the entrepreneur challenges as an off season business, teaching yoga online, and taking on social media challenges. 

Lori & Jeanie are stand up paddle board students from the summer. We cover all the topics of paddle boarding, living in Sylvan Lake, Downtown Rochester and planning a range of future activities on a SUP. Plus discussions on what lies ahead after an awesome summer on the lake.  

Indoor SUP Workshop at Skeins on Main Yarn, Nov 14th & Dec 19th!

Jon Sherman & Craig Devaney chat with Misty about their brand Bombora. The importance of life jackets in water sports from paddle boarding to dogs wearing a vest. Loved having them on the show we laugh and joke but its all seriousness when it comes to safety on the water. 

We review the weekend happenings in Sylvan Lake, MI - sharing with Marybeth in Canada while the border is still closed for visits. We describe the experience of the lake from the Saturday morning lake clean up, comparing notes from clean ups in Canada and what we found in Sylvan. Plus brainstroming SUP summit 2022! Ending with challenging each other in the jump rope shenanigans. 

Jason shares his story and why he builds custom wood paddleboards with Misty. Located in Petoskey, Michigan his shop has grown into a full time endeavor and beyond. 

Alyssa Alvarez shares with host Misty Marcum about being a life coach guiding young girls on their journey. She has the tool set to provide coaching, yoga and mindfulness. We also reflect on the first girls SUP camp. 

Misty chats with Julie Miller owner of Uplift Adventure Retreats in Michigan. Topics included women empowerment, over coming fears, growth as a business owner and watches students grow with you. Connection on and off the water with the different style retreats Julie leads. 

Julie

Lauren Shimabukuro chats with host Misty Marcum about traveling with her SUP inflatable. Teaching classes and how she got started supporting the SUP community as Namaste SUP on instagram. Founded NamasteSUP in 2009 - a free global SUP Yoga Community.

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Misty Marcum the host of the show is interviewed by neighbor Graham, who also runs his own business. We talk about behind the scenes of Luna Moon SUP, the start and vision. Also about Misty's past and the dedication it takes to lead your own brand.

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Ever wanted to learn how to SUP with your pup? Meet Sam owner / teacher of SUP pups, she teaches your pup to overcome their fears and anxiety, stimulate their senses and even teach them how to swim. She is also working on virtual SUP pup classes for anyone to learn outside of San Diego. 

instagram : @SUP_pups 

Website : www.suppups.com

Facebook : Facebook.com/SUPpupsUSA

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Life coach Michaela Kealey speaking about the terms of grief. We chat about fears, taking steps to move forward, when challenging waves come our way. This episode tributes the anniversary of Misty's dad passing away during a pandemic. Both discuss what its like to move forward with grief and insight on Nature's Rx relieving emotional stress. 

Ron Gossard owner of Evolve Paddleboards talks all the experiences of a SUP lifestyle. Misty and Ron share stories of teaching, different boards, learning and how Evolve brand was born. 

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What do newbies think when getting involved with the sport? Host Misty chats with students Lisa and Paula of Luna Moon SUP. They share their story and view point of what its like to invite others out for class. They both share messages that helped them approaching something new. 

Maddi shares her passion of the sport SUP and teaching. We talk about her SUP fundraiser On Board, racing with team Canada, and teaching at Tofino Swell. 

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Meag Schwartz with Great Lakes Great Responsibility and the #GreatLakes1Million challenge. We chat about keeping the Great Lakes clean from stormwater drains, cigarette butt clean ups and the 1 million trash challenge. Stand up paddle boarding in ship wreaks on Lake Huron, pipe line 5 shut down, and future projects with Meag. 

Misty chats with Jay Manning with Fanatic UK team. He has a lot of experience paddleboarding in lakes, oceans and rivers. We chat from travels, tattoo stories and equipment shortages with in the paddlebord industry. Also his famous van trade in that recently happened. 

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Eric owner of Nozou, a paddleboard accessory company he created as a passion of SUP. Eric Shares with Misty paddleboard destinations during a recent road trip, adventuring in Horshoebend and Antelope Canyon. He developed a very creative accessory for paddleboards and is loving the SUP community. Loved hearing about his adventures and his creative inspiration. Get inspired for bucklist paddles and entrepreneurship growth. 

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Jen Scully is the owner of Live Love SUP and interviews with the host Misty Marcum. We talk all the things of paddleboarding, building a SUP community, water safety and traveling to explore other water ways.

More topics, how SUP builds confidence in women, importance of water safety and inspiration to find a SUP community when you are traveling.

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Greener Future owner Rochelle sits down to chat with the host Misty Marcum about the vision and accomplishments with the non profit. They are based in Canada just north of Toronto on Lake Ontario. Rochelle just launched a viewing of her documentary Shoreline, a way for her to get the environmental message out there! Shoreline highlights the intersections between recreation and environmental stewardship, showing the impact just one person can make with enough determination. 

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Anayat is the founder of Manifest Movement. She started creating a vision that lead her to share with others from traveling in retreat style, yoga, and fitness coaching. This vision started with in hopes of inspiring others to see what else exists in this beautiful world. Deciding to leave a big corporate America job and moving into an entrepreneurial role that drives your passion. She has a huge message about an entrepreneurial spirit, working on your inner self to gain confidence. Sharing a passion and mission with others because you understand what its done for your life.

Other topics, travel destination stories, concurring fears, and leading with a positive spirit.

Whether I am traveling or not, I always incorporate these practices into my daily life. I am not just talking about the physical yoga poses or moving my body in a certain way, but also through meditation, self-inquiry and self-study. My mission is to share with you how I use this practice to help keep me grounded and overcome personal challenges, meanwhile teaching YOU how to incorporate movement and wellness into your daily life. My greatest intention is to cultivate human connection through these practices, while constantly reminding myself we all have more similarities than differences, to unite. I will continue to practice cultivating self-love and appreciation for myself and my life, finding gratitude in everything. To feed my soul by seeing new places and connecting with new friends. To be completely present in everything I do and live with a full heart, giving and receiving all the love.

❤  Anayat

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Sara Freedwoman is the Owner/Founder of FreedWoman Retreats. She created FWR as a way to connect women in a safe space under the auspices Mother Nature. Sara has dreamed of living in the mountains for years and is so grateful to finally be living in Montana. She’s been facilitating group trips since college, feeling most alive when guiding others and creating community. When she is not leading retreats, Sara works in the finance world. In her spare time, she snowboards, hikes, climbs, camps, paints, and loves traveling to new places. She chats with the host, Misty Marcum in detail about hosting the retreats. How it all began and her big move to Montana from the Philly area.. She describes how a supportive community can grow us and build our own strength. 

Supporting women to stand strong, personally and professionally.  We also discuss the importantance of being outdoors, natures Rx. Bucket list mountain and lake views out west. Listen in on a inspirational message from a community lover. 

Sara Freedwoman  

Paddle ‘A’ Board Vacations owner Kerry, created the ultimate paddle boarding experience throughout Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. 

Established in 2020 during the world pandemic - Paddle'A'Board Vacations is a world class tour, taking you across two provinces of Canada, stopping off at the most iconic hidden gems Canada has to offer, so you can experience the best from a paddle board. Whether you are somebody who has been paddle boarding for years or never paddle boarded before - we have created tours that will suit all levels; supporting local businesses along the way and bringing you a real Canadian adventure you will never forget.

Kerry shares her background and passion for creating an unique experience. Who's Bob Ross anyway?? -Kerry