You saw her video, you talked about her experience with your friends, you smiled with her and admire her bravery.
Here is the interview with Kristi Olivares, the surfer momma who made a lot of people and news -all over the internet and on tv- talk about her "Surfing Pregnant - Month by Month" video.
Surfragette: Hi Kristi! First of all, Congratulations for your new born and amazing family! You look so happy and this is heartwarming for all of us.
Kristi: Hi Marta! Thanks for the congrats! Our healthy and happy baby boy Alexander Bobby joined us in September and it has been a wonderful experience becoming a family of three.
S: Your “Surfing Pregnant – Month by Month” video got a buzz on the internet and on the news all over the world. Did you expect that?
K: I definitely didn’t expect that my video would be as popular as it has become. I originally recorded the footage and made the video as a keepsake for my son and myself. I decided to put it on youtube because I thought it might inspire other pregnant women to keep doing the activities that make them happy while they are pregnant. I also hope that it raises social awareness to the idea that women can continue to do the exercise and activities they love throughout their pregnancy with adjustments and mindfulness towards their changing condition and the life they are creating.
S: When and why did you start surfing? What is your relationship with the ocean?
K: I started surfing pretty late in my life when I was 30 and my husband and I moved from Vancouver, Canada to Australia. The beach/surfing lifestyle was one of the things that drew us to Australia in the first place. I have always loved the ocean and feel like life is better when I am salty and sandy. There is something especially amazing about being on your board in the water at sunrise; the top of the glowing sun makes an appearance above the horizon and casts streams of fiery colour along the water towards you. Everything is lit with a golden hue and the waves you catch feel extra special.
