Stephanie Conway

freelance writer, terrible surfer.
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FanSided Features

The Ukrainian surf community hangs in the balance

by Stephanie Conway
The Ukrainian surf community was growing, on the verge of making their presence felt on the world stage. But the Russian invasion has changed...
Surfing

Surfer Tia Blanco is so much more

by Stephanie Conway
Tia Blanco found her way into the national spotlight with tv appearances and celebrity connections. But surfing is what drives her. After winning...
Why We Play

How Indie went from barely able to swim to pro surfer

by Stephanie Conway
Indiphile Osinachi, or Indie, as her friends call her, has followed an unlikely path to become a South African surfing phenom at just 15. When...
Surfing

Malia Ward isn't afraid to savage the competition

by Stephanie Conway
Malia Ward knows what she wants — a life as a professional surfer that's unapologetically her own. And she isn't afraid to fight for it. To...
Surfing

Elizabeth Sneed and the Curvy Surfer Girl movement

by Stephanie Conway
Surfing is a sport that can project exclusivity. Working towards inclusivity means working on multiple fronts, including surfer body...
Surfing

The surfing legacy of Joyce Hoffman

by Stephanie Conway
Female surfers have are an integral part of surf culture, from beginners all the way up to professionals. Joyce Hoffman helped open the door for many...
FanSided Features

Surf event organizers need to plan for inclusivity

by Stephanie Conway
Inclusivity and equality don't just happen, they require careful planning. Surf event organizers have a chance to make big changes with simple...
Surfing

Adam Amin is a rising star in big wave surfing

by Stephanie Conway
Adam Amin has become a fixture in Hawaii and a rising star in big wave surfing. It's a long way from here he started -- a small town on the English...
Surfing

How to build a career from novelty surfing with Ben Gravy

by Stephanie Conway
Ben Gravy has built a career as a professional surfer but without any of the traditional contest wins or sponsorships that usually fuel...
Surfing

Melissa Reid smashes goals and glass ceilings

by Stephanie Conway
Melissa Reid is a Paralympic medalist in the triathlon but her accomplishments as a visually impaired surfer are just as impressive. Although...
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