From freezing cold waves in Massachusetts to the world-class lefts of Raglan, and now helping others catch their first wave. If you’ve ever dreamed of building a life around what you love: this one’s for you.

In this episode of How to Make It Work, I sit down with Wes Rogers from Green Wave Surf School to talk about turning a passion for surfing into a career. Wes breaks down what it really takes: from writing for the World Surf League and chasing waves across the globe long before “digital nomad” was a thing, to coaching beginners in Raglan today. Plus: he shares what it’s like being part of a tight-knit surf community as the World Surf League Championship Tour hits town.