Finding Confidence in the Lineup When You Don't Look Like Everyone Else

Have you ever questioned your belonging in the lineup? Societal pressures and our struggles on land often mirror our experiences in the water. Shazia Mazhar is a firm believer in creating safe spaces to cultivate support and community in surfing. Her surfing life began in her 40s in Toronto, where she started stand-up paddle boarding in the Great Lakes. Shazia is an active and outdoorsy person, but surfing is the only sport that truly made her doubt herself. She questioned her place in the li...