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The Story
Vision
This story begins with the hardest decision I have ever made in my life. At 32, stuck in a vicious cycle of dependancy, self sabotage and depression, the choice was… do or die.
I decided, to turn my back on the life that I worked so hard towards. What I thought I wanted was now slowly killing my spirit. Without even knowing it, I began a quest to find something.
Something my soul was crying for.
Facing the fear of the unknown, feeling the pain and turmoil of walking away and at the same time, tasting the freedom, I felt compelled to document this process.
I also felt compelled to surf and travel.
And so I did.
My journey across oceans takes me from confronting my past in Malaysia, discovering my roots in the Philippines and in the Austrian alps, to pushing my personal limits in Zurich and Portugal.
With the ocean as my greatest teacher, I learnt so much from the challenge to become a stronger surfer, a stronger person.
What begins as a paddle out of something, becomes a paddle into something bigger than I could have ever imagined.
As I paddle to myself. I paddle to who I will become.
Making this film was such as organic process. What began as mere phone recordings, had evolved in 3 years into a full feature documentary. It was creative growth that totally paralleled a real life process and this also meant nothing was planned especially the final budget!
This is an independent production and in order to complete this vision,
I graciously invite you to be a part of this journey.
With the link and info below, you can contribute towards my purposeful path and support my vision.
Please feel free to share my story and the word about Paddle to Purpose.
Thank you for your kindness and appreciation for my creativity and my story.
Enjoy the ride.
Online Banking
Daniela Kohler IBAN AT65 3700 0000 0380 5801
The Film
The ocean does not give you what you want. She gives you what you need.
#paddletopurpose
Events
It’s time to shine! So grab your dates and your mates and join the purposeful movement.
See you there – Paddle to Purpose 2020
Paddle & Purpose – Storytelling & Purpose Mentoring on SUP with Daniela Kohler @wastefree_dee
Current Location – Portugal
Paddle to You . Paddle to Your Truth . Paddle to Purpose
One on One – Mentoring Sessions on SUP – €55 – 1.5 Hours
A journey of self discovery growing with your flow, connecting to nature and your core Story. With an short introduction to paddle boarding and balance and core adventures in nature, together we harvest your core story and create the courageous canvas for your to tell it with YOUR authentic Voice.
Your Passion is your Purpose
Contact daniela@zemmawagasa.com to book your personal session.
*SUP Board & Paddle included in Price.
‘PADDLE TO PURPOSE’ Storytelling – Film Screening, Musical Storytelling & Filmmakers Q&A
Contact : daniela@zemmwagsa.com to book your own
‚Paddle to Purpose‘ Story-telling event.
Thank you for your support and interest in my work.
blessed be the ride……
SUP Surf & Purpose Retreat with Daniela Kohler (@wastefree_dee)
RAPTURE CAMPS MILFONTES
VILLA NOVA MILFONTES, PORTUGAL
1. – 8. April 2022
7 days
Paddle to You . Paddle to Your Truth . Paddle to Purpose
SUP Surf Retreat & Purpose Journey – inspired by my journey in the film ‚Paddle to Purpose‘
Ocean Retreat
Beginners SUP SURF, Authentic Storytelling & Paddling to YOUR Purpose.
Ride out of your personal comfort zone and into the purpose-filled waves of the Atlantic Ocean. We will endeavour on a regenerative adventure of paddling towards YOUR Purpose with expert Beginners SUP Surf lessons, Purpose Mentoring and Storytelling facilitating.
The regenerative space of RAPTURE CAMPS MILFONTES and the energy of the Atlantic ocean will guide you to discover your own inner power and the Story waiting to be told.
Your Purpose is your Power
SUP SURF . DAILY YOGA . PURPOSE MENTORING SESSIONS. HEALING SOUND & VOICE ACTIVATION WORKSHOP. STORYTELLING JOURNEY. CREATIVE CIRCLE. BEACH CLEAN-UP. STORY-TELLING CELEBRATION.
Paddle to you
Paddle to your truth
Paddle to your Purpose.
Paddle to your truth
Paddle to your Purpose.
friends and partner
Thank you from the mountains to the sea
For your support, understanding and your belief in me.
I am so grateful and even more excited to share this ride with you.
So please take a curtsey, take a bow for the applause is yours too.
PADDLE 4 EXPERIENCES
