Overcoming Trauma & the Unbridled Power of Positivity with Shaka Surf Founder, Mark Reeves #57
Mark Reeves’ journey through life might begin with a horrifying event, but it is far from a sad tale - it’s a story brimming with unrelenting positivity and inspiration for all.
After decades in an unfulfilling role, Mark found his calling in the surfing lifestyle, and began his new endeavour as Founder of Shaka Surf.
The depth of Mark’s experiences is truly unparalleled, and can only be told in his words, so it’s a pleasure and a privilege to share it in this week’s episode of Extrology.
Lee and Mark discuss:
The origins of Mark’s surf discovery and how he embraced the lifestyle
Positivity seeping through every part of Mark’s leadership at Shaka Surf
Making choices to be rich in life
The traumatic event which, at just 8 years old, changed Mark’s life trajectory
Creating and growing the huge phenomenon of the UK Dog Surfing Championships
Links & references
Lee Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/
Mark Reeves: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-reeves-722ba724/?originalSubdomain=uk
https://www.instagram.com/markyreevesie?hl=en
Shaka Surf: https://www.shakasurf.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/shakasurfbranksome/?hl=en
Get in touch: lee@extrology.com
Episode highlights:
“First of all, all I remember is that as soon as I set up on the beach with all the boards lined up, it was like ‘Bloody hell, I've done it’. That was the best feeling in the world.” - 9:00 - Mark Reeves
“You’re only here for a little time. You’ve got to be rich in life. So just do the stuff you enjoy.” - 22:00 - Mark Reeves
“So the drivers of this van have come out. Pushed me out of the way again. Got this knife, probably about 8-10 inches long, and right in front of me just gone straight down into my dad's neck - it punctured his lung.” - 30:10 - Mark Reeves
“I remember my mum crying in bed each night because of what happened to us, yet it was the best thing that ever happened to me.” - 33:40 - Mark Reeves
“I was a bit insecure growing up. Since I've met my partner, she's such a lovely person that she's helped me evolve into the person I am now. She's put me in the best place I've ever been, which is why I can probably speak about it.” - 41:00 - Mark Reeves
“Stress kills you - what good is negativity and stress?” - 50:50 - Mark Reeves
“One guy came up to me with the loveliest face, and was like, ‘Thanks for this. This is the best festival I've ever been to in my life, what an atmosphere, what a great feeling. I just want to say thank you’ - that was better than everything else.” - 59:00 - Mark Reeves
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