Stand Up Paddleboarding with Bridget Borel
Unexpected HobbiesSeptember 30, 202400:52:41

Stand Up Paddleboarding with Bridget Borel

Join hosts Brian Wright and Joshua Walker in Episode 18 as they sit down with Bridget Borel, founder of the Pearl Financial Planning in Annapolis, Maryland. In this episode, Bridget shares her passion for standup paddleboarding, a hobby she discovered later in life. Listen in as she discusses how her Navy family background and involvement with veteran support organizations led her to this exhilarating water sport. Bridget also shares insights on race training, the paddleboarding community, and the lessons she has learned on the water that translate into her professional life as a financial advisor. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about balancing work, life, and unexpected hobbies.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:55 Meet Bridget Borel
01:23 Discovering Standup Paddleboarding
04:12 Paddleboarding Techniques and Safety
07:17 Racing and Training Insights
08:27 Equipment and Gear
14:27 Paddleboarding Community and Events
22:21 Competitive Paddleboarding
27:53 Special Memories and Community Impact
28:10 Live Water Foundation and Veteran Stories
32:59 Physical and Emotional Benefits of Paddleboarding
34:28 Paddleboarding Techniques and Challenges
38:51 Year-Round Paddleboarding and Safety Tips
41:14 Getting Started with Paddleboarding
45:18 Paddleboarding Destinations and Retreats
47:03 Financial Lessons from Paddleboarding
49:15 Connecting Through Paddleboarding
50:59 Conclusion and Contact Information