Tom Woods and I met at an Aquatech event, I'd gone to support Sean Scott (not that he needs my support) but I'd met him through the Gold Coast Community and we'd talked about getting him on the show....something that hasn't happened as yet...anyway, I was perusing the gear, talking shop to one of the staff and Tom approached me, " I know that voice...you've got that podcast right?" We got to talking and I quickly decided he'd be a great guest, something he was shy on. Over the next few months, Tom and I have been in contact..I've been a closet fan of his YouTube videos and the content he puts out.

We met up at his local coast, the Sunshine Coast, a trip I rarely take. "I've got a 92-year-old, wheelchair-bound, gambling addict Aunty that I need to take for her fix, before I see her let's shoot and record," I suggested.

In this episode Tom shares a mountain of knowledge, I talk a little too much but still manage to absorb many of his learnings.

Tommy's the real deal and a great example of how chasing clarity has fulfilled some of his dreams and afforded him a lifestyle many are envious of.

Tom Woods - @stimages

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I've been apprehensive about releasing this, episode 20.

It's always daunting bearing a little of your soul on a public forum, how much sharing of your personal life is too much and how much is actually related to the topic of the show, a feel-good show about something we do...it's simple, we love the ocean and we enjoy being creative around it. One of the topics of discussion is mental health, my anxiety, my partner's bipolar and some of the challenges we've faced. I write this to inform you that we briefly touch on these, some deeper topics and offer forewarning.

We mostly keep it light, around ocean imagery, my previous guests and our surf photography journey. Travis also introduces a new segment to the show which I don't think I answered properly at the time of the interview. lol. As changes go, I think it'll be a regular spot.

It seems a little self-indulgent not only releasing an episode about me, but releasing it on my own show....but.....

hopefully, you find the conversation interesting, a little entertaining and ultimately helpful. It's hard to admit publicly the chinks in the armour I've spent a lifetime hardening.

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"I'm the happiest I've ever been!" The Don says to me as we exit the water one afternoon. Once dry and walking to order our favourite Little Mali treat I turn and invite him back on the show to tell the world how he's progressing in his surf photography journey. In this episode I'm stoked to bring you a conversation with an artist that has progressed leaps and bounds since our last conversation nearly a year ago. It brings me joy to see the hard work and sacrifice we all go through as creatives be rewarded. Trav tells me about some of his gaols he's ticked off and some more that are on his hit list. He talks about some of the things he wishes he had of done differently and what he would advise to someone in his previous position.

We don't get too technical in this one, but what we do discuss should provide you the stoke to grab your gear, get out there and get some water on ya!

Travis Johnson - @travdonjohnson

Little Mali - @little_mali

Essex Waterhousings - www.waterhousings.com

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