{"podcast":{"title":"WeSurf BIPOC Surf Talk","slug":"wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431","podcast_index_feed_id":5497431,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585497/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://www.swellseasonsurfradio.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4907390b65c52c39084c83a129ecb233.jpg","author":"SwellSeason Surf Radio Station","episode_count":25,"summary":"WeSurf showcases surfing through the lens of people of color, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ community and the average everyday Surfer. This show is centered on the Rockaway Surf community as it relates to the larger surfing culture. We hope to broaden the conversation as to what it means to be a surfer. We hope to Introduce and talk about everything from surf products, surf culture and the surf industry through understandable relatable conversations for the average and newer surfer.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431"},"episode":{"title":"WeSurf Ep. 18: Children of the Sea: The Heart of Fiji with Lea Chin","slug":"wesurf-ep-18-children-of-the-sea-the-heart-of-fiji-with-lea-chin","published_at":"2025-10-27T20:04:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431/wesurf-ep-18-children-of-the-sea-the-heart-of-fiji-with-lea-chin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wesurf-ep-18-children-of-the-sea-the-heart-of-fiji-with-lea-chin--68302045","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68302045/surfing_and_community_the_heart_of_fiji.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, host Kwame speaks with Lea Chin, the Co-founder of Children of the Sea, a program dedicated to empowering Fijian youth through surfing and leadership development. Lea shares her journey from New Jersey to Fiji, the impact of Fijian culture on ocean education, and the importance of community involvement in the program's success. The conversation explores the challenges faced by the program, how success is measured, and the aspirations for the future of Fijian youth in surfing and environmental stewardship. Kwame finally tells the story of when he experienced the best type of localism that you can get in the lineup. Takeaways Children of the Sea empowers Fijian youth through surfing. Lea's journey from New Jersey to Fiji inspires others. The program focuses on leadership development for girls. Community involvement is crucial for the program's success. Fijian culture plays a significant role in ocean education. The program addresses local environmental issues. Success is measured by the kids' progress in surfing and leadership. The future vision includes more opportunities for Fijian youth. Personal stories highlight the importance of community support. The podcast emphasizes the connection between surfing and cultural heritage. The WeSurf Podcast is recorded by WTF Studios and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.com Follow the WeSurf Podcast on Instagram @wesurfpodcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction to WeSurf Podcast and Guests 03:57 Children of the Sea: Origins and Mission 05:54 Leah's Journey: From New Jersey to Fiji 08:39 Empowering Girls Through Surfing and Leadership 16:46 Cultural Impact: Fijian Youth and Ocean Stewardship 21:30 Community Involvement: Parents and Local Support 23:38 Ch…","meta_description":"In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, host Kwame speaks with Lea Chin, the Co-founder of Children of the Sea, a program dedicated to empowering Fijian yo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3497,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431/episodes/wesurf-ep-18-children-of-the-sea-the-heart-of-fiji-with-lea-chin/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431/wesurf-ep-18-children-of-the-sea-the-heart-of-fiji-with-lea-chin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}