Conversation: Surfing with Oprah—and why you shouldn't go on a surf retreat if you're already happy with Nikki Nie

Surfing with Oprah Winfrey? Not quite—but close enough. 😊 It’s our first-ever weekly guest episode! 🎉 And we’re kicking things off with Nikki Nie—a SoCal surfer, dancer-turned-yogini, and surf retreat whisperer.

From the early days of pre-dawn sessions in Huntington Beach, to bad habits that landed her in a Beverly Hills urgent care, to the kind of surfing Nikki still finds intimidating after 20+ years in the water—we cover it all.

We dive into the difference between surf camps and surf retreats, what to expect (and avoid) when choosing one, and why not everyone is retreat material.

If you don’t listen to anything else, know this: A surf retreat can change your life. So if you’re already happy… don’t go.

You can find Nikki at @nikki_nie_