Yemeni-American filmmaker Ari Nasser Ali, embarked on a deeply personal quest that led to profound family healing and historical discovery. Her journey began with the search for a single, final letter—mailed in 1975 from Mombasa, Kenya, by her uncle, Ben Gamber, before his mysterious death.

Rita Chang-Eppig’s debut novel is her fictional telling of Pirate Queen Shek Yueng. Her background in psychology was crucial in authentically depicting Shek Yeung's Complex PTSD and also involved thorough research into 19th-century Chinese maritime culture.

After a period of creative evolution and quiet development, filmmaker and editor Gaby Scott returns with The Dolphins, a deeply immersive and poetic portrait of San Francisco’s historic Dolphin Club.

Shira Yevin is a groundbreaking figure in the music and entertainment industry, best known as the founder of Gritty in Pink, a platform dedicated to empowering women in music.

Keera's Srunchie product line empower women to showcase their individuality and confidence in the water, creating a sense of belonging within the surfing community.

Cassie McGettigan is a textile artist, educator, and mother based in California.

Pandora Decoster is a French artist and surfer who emerged from the vibrant surfing culture of Biarritz, France, deeply influenced by her gr

WHITE HORSES follows surfer Emily Grimes on a self-reflective journey along Scotland's northern coast, riding horseback in pursuit of waves.

"Wade in the Water" paves the way for a more inclusive and vibrant surfing community, inspiring the next generation of Black surfers and fos

Chloé Bernard is a tattooist, graphic designer, skateboarder and painter from Marseille, France. She has been skating since she was 15 years

Beyond Normal the journey of professional surfer Becca Speak as she fights her way back to the water after a traumatic brain injury.

Catherine Girard is a surfboard shaper originally from Québec now lives in Florida.

Gaby is a filmmaker and an East Coast transplant who fell in love with the West Coast – the ocean lifestyle, the weather, the tacos!

Sachi Cunningham (she/her) is a filmmaker, water surf photographer, and Associate Professor of Multimedia Journalism at SFSU.

Founded by American Combat Veterans and surfers in 2015 on Folly Beach, SC, WSF addresses post-service transitions.

Celine's jewelry -Tide & Tied is inspired by her relationship with the ocean. She also has a Body-Based Intuitive counseling practice.

SURF THERAPY is defined as a method of intervention that combines surfing instruction and group activities to promote psychological,...

Bucktooth is a collective started by three friends (Emily, Emma, and Sarah) trying to make slow fashion a more inclusive space. Recently...

Books Recommendations from the withitgirls: Withitgirl Book of the Month: The Girls (2016) by Emma Cline The majority of this riveting novel takes place in 1969 and is loosely based on the Manson Family cult and the murder of actress Sharon Tate. It focuses on young Evie Boyd, who struggles to find her footing in everyday society. Soon, she turns to the intoxicating older girl, Suzanne, and is slowly sucked into the close circle of a charismatic leader of a soon-to-be infamous cult. Check out...

How did you get into skating? I started playing around on skateboards when I was younger on my Father's old ones in the basement. I was never inspired to really start skating until slightly over a year ago (summer 2019). I've been getting a lot better since then, but I definitely have a lot farther to go. What skaters inspire you? Beatrice Damond is definitely one of my favorite skaters. I love her attitude and how she is always up to skate/ try new things. It's also super inspiring that she...