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Recent research has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that one road to happiness is traveling. The happier you are, the healthier you are. And the healthier you are, the more creative and productive you can become. So why is traveling so important for happiness? Experts agree it boils down to these factors: it can rewire your brain, improves relationships, connection and more.

Driving though those dirt road towns that felt like the wild west, I would always be transported to a mythical time—at the very least I would be able to surf some sick waves without tons of OC kooks in the line-up (no offense to you if you live in the OC, that's where I grew up).

Travelling solo as a woman can be daunting, but it is also an exciting and inspirational way to see new places and try new things. If you are planning to head off on a surfing adventure on your own, here are some of the best locations for the solo female surfer.

We are launching a new series called Backstage Pass. These episodes are a backstage pass into running and building a surf brand. I am pulling back the kimono and giving everyone a peek at what it takes to run an eCommerce brand.

In this epic episode, I speak with my friend Mark about his journey with lifelong depression and feelings of suicide. He was introduced to plant medicine at just the right moment and this podcast conicals his journey from the dark side of depression to a totally new outlook on life and what it has to offer.

In this episode, I talk to Tyler Farnham. Tyler is a world traveler, international lifeguard, and public speaker. In 2009, he suffered a horrendous accident, which changed his overall perspectives as well as his life decisions. Still learning and still growing, Tyler shares the stories of his own personal development through visualization and motivation using surfing, yoga, meditation as tools for happiness, self-discipline, and emotional growth.