Waves of Change: Women, Surfing, and the Fight for Equity

In this episode of Think: Business Futures, we dive headfirst into the shifting tides of women’s surfing.  We are joined by two changemakers making serious waves: Dr Ece (AJ) Kaya, Senior Lecturer at UTS Business School and co-author of the landmark report Waves of Change: Women and Surfing in Australia, and Shanice Ryder from Surfing Australia, who’s leading the charge to support women and girls in the sport. Together, we unpack the deep-rooted barriers women have faced in surfing - from being sidelined in the lineup to fighting for equal prize money and leadership roles. We spotlight the grassroots programs, research, and local clubs that are flipping the script and shaping a more inclusive surf culture. What does it take to carve out space in a sport that wasn’t built for you? Hosted and produced by Ali Aitken