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A Replay of the Last 20 Years
October 31st, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of losing my arm. I thought it would be fun to look back and kind of …
The Value of YOUR Story
I believe we ALL can share our stories. YOUR story is just as valuable as mine or as anyone else’s.
The Bride of Christ
As a part of His church, you are the spotless bride of Christ and one day you will live with Him eternally in Heaven!
Building a Mother-Daughter Friendship
Author and mom, Kari Kampakis, shares her top tips to strengthen this special relationship between mothers and …
2 Ways to Be a Better Friend
I quickly learned as a young girl how important friends are. I chose friends that would influence me for good and, …
How I Navigated Sudden Fame
The overnight popularity was more difficult for me than the actual physical change of doing life with one arm. I was …
6 Tips to Learn to Surf
Many people really want to learn to surf, but they get intimidated and don’t know how to start. Here are a few of my …
Jesse’s Story of Hope
Jesse’s powerful story will remind you that you can overcome the trials in your life with God and the community around …
Building Confidence
Jenny Schatzel joined our ‘Ohana Live Event to give us practical tips to build our confidence.
How to be TRULY Unstoppable
Being unstoppable isn’t about being perfect or having it all together at each and every moment of every day. It is …
Keeping Our Priorities Straight
I do a lot of rad things, but if my family isn’t happy with what I’m doing, then I’m falling down on the greatest job …
How Adam and I Met
Adam and I celebrated our 10-year anniversary this month! Our story is a fun one so I thought I would share a bit about …
Setting Fear Aside
No one is fearless, but we can set our fears aside and overcome it. Here are a couple steps to help you do that!
The Gift of Balancing Family Life
With the recent arrival of our daughter, Alaya, we are all are adjusting to life as a family of six. It’s a bit of a …
How to Minimize Conflict
While so many of us dread conflict, it doesn’t have to be so bad! We can use conflict to strengthen and deepen our …
An Easy Tip for Good Health
My number one diet change the last two years has been going more animal-based and consuming organs, like liver, heart, …
Inside the Action: Surf Competitions
Wondering what it’s like to be a pro surfer? Here’s the inside scoop on the behind-the-scenes action at surf …
3 Steps to Overcome Fear
Fear is such a powerful emotion and it has the ability to completely stop us in our tracks. Here are 3 steps to …
The Power of Addiction
I invited certified drug prevention specialist Ray Lozano to my Live Ohana Event to teach us about what addictive …
Using a Hard Work Ethic to Live Unstoppable
Here are two things that impacted my work ethic and a few tips on how you can use hard work to live unstoppable!
Introducing Our Baby Daughter!
If you followed along, you might know that we did not find out if we were having a boy or a girl, so it was just such a …
How to Change the World
This quote from Mother Theresa has been running through my mind so much recently. It’s very easy to feel overwhelmed …
Stop, Drop & Pray
My mom raised me in with the mentality that prayer and faith in God are crucial to every part of our lives.
Stepping Into Motherhood
Motherhood is one of the greatest joys in my life, but it took me a little bit to get used to it. Here’s a snapshot of …
3 Ways to Fight for the Good
We really have to fight for goodness and beauty to shine around us in the world and in our daily lives. Here are 3 ways …
Stop & Rest
When I feel burned out and overwhelmed, it’s helpful to remind myself of all the things that the Bible says about rest.
3 Things That Changed My Life
My faith in God, surfing, and my role as a wife and mom have each made me who I am. They’ve taught me hard lessons, …
Tech Tips for Kids & Parents
Chris Mckenna, tech expert and founder of Protect Young Eyes, gives us an insider’s point of view on technology and how …
Protecting and Preparing Our Kids
As parents, it’s our job to expose our children to things that will build them up and help them learn while protecting …
The Greatest Ripple Effect
When we are the best version of ourselves and use the talents that God has given us, we will inspire others in the most …
The Ultimate Playground
My childhood was spent at the beach rather than the playground and it was amazing! Here’s what it looked like and how …
New Life
Easter is my favorite holiday because is represents sacrifice and new life. Let me share with you what it means to me!
5 Metabolic Markers to Assess Your Health
Kori Meloy shares incredible insights on tangible, easy ways to assess your health!
Healthy Social Media Habits
Social media is not all bad, but sometimes it can be a struggle to use it well! Before I know it, I’ve just spent WAY …
Baby #4: We’ve Got 6 of Us on Board Now!
Adam, the boys and I are so exited to be growing our family! We’re looking forward to welcoming baby number 4 this …
How to Cherish Every Season of Life
We were like, “hey, this is a season of life and right now this works well”. It’s just been the best for our family …
Choosing Perseverance
After the shark attack, I didn’t know anyone who surfed with one arm so it was hard to imagine it. But then I talked to …
Worth the Wait
Jackie Brewton shares some of her most important tips on relationships, marriage, love and dating!
My Tips for a Positive Body Image
The pressure as a female pro surfer to have a perfect beach body is pretty intense. Here is how I keep a healthy …
My Dad’s Words of Wisdom on Parenting
He excelled in his role as a dad in my life and so I wanted to share some of his awesome advice for parenting with you!
