Alex Sasha Unwin is the Founder of Moana Surf School in Cascais, Portugal.

Alex shares his unique journey from growing up in Papua New Guinea to becoming a passionate surfer and owner of Moana Surf School in Portugal. He discusses his early experiences with the ocean, the thrill of big wave surfing and the importance of balancing family life with his love for adventure.

Alex reflects on the adrenaline rush associated with action sports and how it connects to overcoming fear. He also shares memorable stories from his travels, including snowboarding adventures and the joy of teaching others to surf.

You can follow what Alex is up to on Instagram @moanasurfschool and be sure to check out the surf school website moanasurfschool.com

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Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Chris Berkard, Stacy Peralta, Chad Nelsen, Gerry Lopez, Tiago Pires and loads more.

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Chris Friend is the Co-Founder & CEO of Liveheats a tech platform that enables action sports communities to experience better competitions.

Chris Friend shares his journey from competitive surfing to creating a technology platform that revolutionizes grassroots action sports events. He discusses the challenges faced in developing technology for sports, the impact of COVID-19 on the business, and the future aspirations for LiveHeats, including innovations in data analytics and streaming solutions. Chris emphasizes the importance of staying connected to the action sports community and the need for tailored solutions in competition management.

Topics Covered:

• From competitive surfing to technology
• LiveHeats born out of a need for better competition management
• The platform aims to modernize grassroots action sports events
• COVID-19 forced LiveHeats to innovate with virtual competitions
• Investment allowed LiveHeats to expand its offerings
• Focus remains on action sports communities and their needs
• Data analytics will enhance athlete performance tracking
• Platform is adaptable to various action sports formats
• The importance of community engagement

You can follow what Chris Friend is up to on LinkedIn

Connect with Liveheats:
Website: Liveheats
Instagram: live_heats

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Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Kevin Lyman, Adam Wilson, Nick Tran, Stacy Peralta, Monica Medellin, Wim Hof, Mike Cessario, Iain Cairns, Circe Wallace, Selema Masekela Gerry Lopez and more.

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Mike Ciprari is the Co-Founder of SJC Custom Drums and Founder of Loyal to the Craft: Helping Creatives Fuse Passion with Purpose.

Mike Ciprari shares his journey from from a passionate young drummer to a successful entrepreneur. He discusses the evolution of his business, the challenges of balancing touring and entrepreneurship, and his commitment to giving back to the music community. Mike reflects on the importance of relationships in the music industry and how they have shaped his career and the growth of SJC Drums. We go into why he started Loyal to the Craft and what he has coming up.

Topics Covered:

• Drumming at a young age.
• SJC Custom Drums started as a hobby and evolved into a business
• Building relationships in the music industry was crucial for SJC's growth.
• From a small operation to a larger business involved hiring employees.
• Being a drum tech for major bands shaped his understanding of the industry.
• Shifting priorities towards family and business led Mike to focus on SJC.
• The importance of community engagement.
• Loyal to the Craft aims to empower youth through music and drumming.
• Brand collaborations enhance the reach and impact of Loyal to the Craft.

You can follow what Mike Ciprari is up to on LinkedIn

Connect with Mike:
Website: loyaltothecraft.com
Email: info@loyaltothecraft.com
Social Media: loyaltothecraft

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The Group Y Live Podcast come out across all podcast players with a new episode every two weeks on Thursday.

Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Kevin Lyman, Adam Wilson, Nick Tran, Stacy Peralta, Monica Medellin, Wim Hof, Mike Cessario, Circe Wallace, Selema Masekela Gerry Lopez and more.

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