Joana Andrade is an emblematic figure in the world of big wave surfing, best known as Portugal’s premier big wave surfer and a trailblazer whose journey is a testimony of courage, determination, and love for surfing and for life.

At The Epic Talent Society, Joana brings her Brave Collaboration talk, showing how what looks like a solo endeavour is in fact the essence of teamwork, because every day she entrusts her life to her team in the face of formidable oceanic forces.

In an era where collaboration is often talked about but rarely tested, the question is how thorough preparation and cohesive teamwork can mitigate fear, transforming daunting challenges into exhilarating triumphs.

As a speaker, Joana illuminates how entrusting our wellbeing to our colleagues, rotating roles, and confronting fears head on lets us advance individually while elevating our collective capability.

On the frontier of teamwork, Joana challenges us to embrace bold collaboration and move forward as a unified entity in the pursuit of greatness.