# Episode 54: Marina Mentzel on Why Water Safety Starts with Us

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Podcast: [Pool Professionals Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pool-professionals-podcast-6924746)
Published: 2026-05-15T10:19:00+00:00
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## Resource

Brian sits down with Marina, CEO of urSwim, to discuss the critical importance of water safety and swim education, especially in recognition of National Water Safety Month. Marina shares how urSwim is scaling its mission to teach over one million people to swim through innovative partnerships with residential and commercial pools, focusing on delivering high-quality aquatic staffing rather than owning facilities. The conversation highlights the industry's responsibility to prioritize safety from the earliest stages of pool ownership, the growing demand for services like at-home lessons and lifeguards, and the life-changing impact of teaching both children and adults essential water competency skills.

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