What does it take to rebuild a life around what you actually love — not what looks impressive from the outside? Laura Kurup spent years as a high-performing tech executive — Chief Strategy Officer at the SEC, Chief Data Officer at the New York Fed, and somewhere along the way, paddling took a backseat. Then
Ep #105 From Cancer Diagnosis to the Grand Canyon: How Laura Kurup Found Her Flow Read More »
In this episode of The Discomfort Zone Podcast, Anna sits down with Laura Zulliger — ACA Level 5 Coastal Kayak Instructor, whitewater paddler, and Saltwater Program Director for California Watersports Collective — for a powerful conversation about surrendering through challenge, trusting yourself in uncertainty, and finding play inside discomfort. Together, they explore: 🌊 The real
Ep#92 The Only Way Out Is Through: Laura Zulliger on Surrender, Play & Paddling Read More »
What if the same mindset that gets you through a Class IV rapid could help you start a business, write a book, or take a bold leap in life? In this episode of The Discomfort Zone, I sit down with Melissa DeMarie — international kayak coach, river guide, and founder of California Watersport Collective —
Ep #89 Flowcharts, Fear, and Silverback Courage with Melissa DeMarie Read More »
