LEPHYR PODCAST :: S2 02 :: GEMMA HARRISON, CO-FOUNDER OF VC LONDON

Next up is the brilliant Gemma Harrison, Co-founder of legendary female motorcycle collective, VC London.

Back in 2015, three friends started VC London as a grass roots approach to help other woman start riding. Since then, they have grown into a global community of like-minded people through events, talks, brand collaborations, meet ups, workshops and of course… CAMP VC. Enjoy this conversation with Gemma as she talks about the VC journey and their organic development. It proves that if you stick to your authentic self and enjoy the ride, good stuff happens!

www.vclondon.co.uk

@vc_london // @camp_vc

Photo credits:

Main right: Viviana Gomez Morlales

Left to right: Amanda Fordyce & Tom Bing

LEPHYR PODCAST :: S2 01 :: CLARA JONAS ILLUSTRATOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Hey everybody!

Welcome back to LEPHYR, the podcast that brings you the real stories of people that flow to and from the coast. It’s been a little while since I last recorded an interview. I started this project as a way of catching up with friends old and new… in real life, but this past year had other plans! However, with our new found love of Zoom (!) I decided just to crack on and speak to these awesome people and tell their stories.

So here we are, thanks for sticking around and welcome to series 2 :)

(apologies in advance for any sound blips, tech hey?!)

First up, we have the awesome Clara Jonas. She’s an Illustrator and Graphic Designer who currently resides in Cornwall. Clara is a humble soul, and it’s been amazing to see her visual journey progress over these past few years. She has a really stylised aesthetic and she takes inspiration from lots of different realms. Enjoy this conversation.

@clara.m.jonas

www.clarajonas-creative.co.uk

LEPHYR PODCAST :: 07 PETER HAMBLIN, FILM DIRECTOR & PRODUCER

I know things have changed a lot recently and I hope you're all keeping well. I felt it was important to share stories from the people in our community who continue to inspire us.

I'm stoked to be introducing my next guest, Peter Hamblin - a multi-talented Film Director  and Founder of Emmy Award winning Production company Hamblin Imagery. I met Peter back in 2016 when we worked together during the launch of his film 'Let's Be Frank', a visceral journey into the unseen and unknown world of big wave surfer Frank Solomon. It wasn't your average surf film and the creative mind of Peter, and team, bring to life a different perspective. Since then, Peter has been working on a variety of projects including his upcoming film with legendary pro surfer, Carissa Moore (watch this space!). Peter is a super nice guy with a brilliantly creative mind so enjoy our conversation...

www.hamblinimagery.com

@hamblinimagery // @peter.h.hamblin

LEPHYR PODCAST :: 06 EMILY PENN, SKIPPER & OCEAN ADVOCATE

I’m truly excited to welcome my next guest, Skipper, Ocean Advocate and Founder of eXXpedition, Emily Penn. Emily is dedicated to studying environmental challenges in the most remote parts of our planet. She is a true leader and has spoken publicly on these issues on the global stage, including TedX. With numerous explorations at the helm of impactful projects collecting data, Emily also runs eXXpedition, as series of all women sailing voyages to raise awareness of, and solutions for, the impact of single use plastic and toxins.

I think you’re going to enjoy listening to a snippet of Emily’s inspirational journey so far! “To make the unseen, seen” - Emily Penn

www.emilypenn.co.uk // www.exxpedition.com

@missemilypenn // @exxpedition_

LEPHYR PODCAST :: 05 OLI HILLYER-RILEY, PHOTOGRAPHER & DIRECTOR

I recently caught up with Photographer & Director, Oli Hillyer-Riley at his London home.  Oli was in the middle of prep work for his upcoming photo book launch called 'No Wahala' (meaning 'no worries' in Nigerian), a photographic journey into the lives of the young surf community of Tarkwa Bay, Nigeria.

This personal project stemmed from a trip with pro Surfer Dylan Graves and his 'Weird Waves' series with Vans where Oli was completely captured by the spirit of the community. he children and teenagers had little but the ocean and the connection between the two was unparalleled, from sharing the few surfboards left from visiting surfers to just treading water he found their happiness was something to admire. No Wahala documents this connection and the project aims to help raise funds for the whole community. In this interview, Oli discusses his own journey as well as the project in depth along with the help of his little cat Leo! Enjoy…

@OliHillyer_Riley

www.olihillyerriley.com

LEPHYR PODCAST :: 04 MEG HEMSWORTH, OCEAN PHOTOGRAPHER

At the end of 2019, I caught up with Ocean Photographer, Meg Hemsworth. Meg is pure joy to be around. Her positivity and determination has been inspiring since the day I met her and it's been a real pleasure to watch Meg, her photo style and her career (so far!) develop and bloom. Meg has already been involved in some brilliant projects and I think you're going to enjoy listening to someone who's enthusiasm for her craft is infectious. This one is a great insight into life in the water as an Ocean Photographer. Enjoy!

"I admire surfing and the industry, more than I can explain. That's why I love creating imagery that goes along with these things because I feel it's my part to play in an industry I love"

Instagram: @meghemsworth

Website: www.meganhemsworth.com

LEPHYR PODCAST :: 03 NINA BROOKE, ABSTRACT AERIAL PAINTER

Welcome to LEPHYR, the podcast that brings you the real stories of people that flow to and from the coast. My name is Lucy Stephens, and I'm the Founder of LEPHYR. I've always loved to hear the unique stories of people's journeys. Through my line of work I've been lucky enough to meet some really inspiring people, all with a deep love of the ocean. My aim is to bring their stories to life and hear how they bring positive awareness to the beautiful world around us.

At the end of 2019, I caught up with the super talented Nina Brooke at her London gallery show. She's a surfer, a traveller and an abstract aerial painter whose work is truly stunning. She captures a beautiful essence of coastal scenarios with a bold colour palette, influenced by beachside Cornish dwellings to vibrant Caribbean shores. We'll be discussing her journey with a medium she loves and how the coast is always a place she'll call home. Enjoy Nina's soothing conversation.

@nina_brooke_artist

www.ninabrooke.co.uk

LEPHYR PODCAST :: 02 JOSH EXELL, PHOTOGRAPHER & DIRECTOR

Welcome to LEPHYR, the podcast that brings you the real stories of people that flow to and from the coast. My name is Lucy Stephens, and I'm the Founder of LEPHYR. I've always loved to hear the unique stories of people's journeys. Through my line of work I've been lucky enough to meet some really inspiring people, all with a deep love of the ocean. My aim is to bring their stories to life and hear how they bring positive awareness to the beautiful world around us.

We're back, next up I'm chatting to the awesome Josh Exell who is a Photographer, Film Maker & Director. With some seriously impactful projects and shoots from around the world under his belt, Josh entwines his complete love of adventure and nature. He continuously explores the relationship between people and their environment, and the impact culture has on landscapes. Enjoy this conversation.

@joshexell

www.joshexell.com