SUSAN O'CONNOR
San Francisco, CA
Writer
www.susanoconnorwriter.com
Las Olas Alumnae, June 2011

"Surf Las Olas reminded me what true, crazy, magical joy really feels like. My new surfer-girl spirit has changed me, my work and my life. I didn't know I could be this happy or feel this connected." 

MOLLY MEYER
Chicago, IL
Owner, Rooftop Green Works. We design, build and maintain green roofs, green walls and rooftop farms.
www.rooftopgreenworks.com
Las Olas Alumnae, February 2011

At Las Olas, I played in the ocean, connected with amazing women, and enjoyed time without a clock. Back home each day at work and in life, I strive to play, connect with others and be present.

GWENETH B. LAZERBY
Charlestown, SC
MD, MSCR
Obstetrician Gynecologist, Reproductive Infectious Diseases specialist, clinical researcher and frequent contributor to Women's Health blog: http://blogs.musc.edu/womenspeak
Las Olas Alumnae, February 2011

"As a professional woman, I am guilty of taking on too much at once. I learned a valuable lesson during my surf safari with Las Olas, and that is "I can only do one thing at a time." When surfing, you can only catch one wave at a time and you have to pace yourself to be successful and not burnout too soon in a session. This is a great practice to apply to a busy life and career."

DESERI GARCIA
Indianapolis, Indiana
Founder, Vida Adventura offering experience-based team building, success coaching and leadership development.
www.vidaaventura.net
Las Olas Alumnae, February 2011

"There are very few times in our lifetime when our soul gets so enriched that it makes us who we are. My experience at Las Olas was a very powerful experience - one that I will carry with me for the rest of my life."

jO WILLIAMS
Calgary, Alberta Canada
Principal, Not Your Average Jo Communications specializing in developing "big impact" digital communications programs for non-profits & small businesses.
www.notyouraveragejo.com  
Las Olas Alumnae, May 2011

"Trust & commitment. These are two words that best summarize my experience at Las Olas and apply to virtually every other area of my life. The instructors helped build trust in my ability to catch the wave, but I also needed to commit to it, to achieve success. And of course, the importance of having a good time with friends. Life's so much better when you bring others along for the ride." 
 

TINA BURKE
Mt. View, California
Founder, Ayuda Networks providing voice, web and data consulting to small businesses.
www.ayudanetworks.com
Las Olas Alumnae, January 2011

"Las Olas reminded me how the magic happens when I commit 100% to the exact moment that I’m in. So paddle for it!"