This episode, I’m joined by two fiercely competitive mermaids, dive besties and adventure seekers, Jess Price and Nancy Wendel, all the way from Florida! 🌊

From building a community through Dive Like a Girl to competing at the Freshwater World Spearfishing Championships in Taupō, New Zealand, these two have plenty of stories to share about life in and out of the water.

We chat about their spearfishing journeys, the friendships and community built through diving, what it takes to compete on the world stage, and the adventures that come with chasing fish around the world.

There are plenty of laughs, a bit of friendly competition, and a look at what happens when two passionate spearos turn their love for the ocean into something bigger.

So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and join us for another episode of Spearo Diaries. 🎧🐟

Follow along:
Find Jess and Nancy through Dive Like a Girl and follow their spearfishing adventures.

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Jessie has spent the last two decades hunting fish and exploring the ocean across the world. From living aboard a boat and travelling between countries, to chasing dogtooth, filming underwater and finding ways to protect the places she loves — her life has revolved around the ocean.

In this episode we talk about the places the ocean has taken her, the fish she’s chased, life on a boat, underwater filmmaking, reef conservation, and what it really means to build a life around the sea.

This one is full of adventure, stories and a whole lot of saltwater. 🌊

🎧 Episode 36 — out now.

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Show Notes:

Sailing Popao: Shooting Dogtooth Tuna in the Coral Sea

https://youtu.be/nfTJwMdXWa0?si=ci6mprgV0-iN4d70

https://youtu.be/8KcYpcs41CI?si=-DsZGMLQSuqLDEjd

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Wettie women’s 5mm Ocean armour wetsuit:

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Wettie squid mask:

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Wettie Soft Snorkel:

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This one feels big. 💙

Laura’s stepping back from Spearo Diaries.

We started this podcast as a silly idea on a car ride.

We never imagined it would reach listeners in more than 76 countries, or bring so many incredible people, stories and memories into our lives.

One thing we’ve learned along the way: don’t keep putting off the things you love. And if someone’s been there for you along the way, tell them you care about them.

Because diving isn’t just about the ocean — it’s about the people beside you in it. The ocean is therapy, and dive mates make it even more special. 🌊

This episode is a little look back at the memories we’ve made, the adventures we’ve shared, and what comes next.

🌊 Tag a dive mate you’re grateful for. 🤿

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