#116 - James McMillan: Art, surfing, spiritual experiences, and the Byron Bay Surf Festival.

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https://terriblehappytalks.com/Instagram @terriblehappytalksJames McMillan is a father, surfer, artist, author, and someone who is considered a creative visionary in the world of surfing and an “advocate of the healing power that it provides”. Inspired, and in tune with his surroundings, James is also the founder of the Byron Bay Surf Festival; an event that celebrates the diverse and creative intricacies that embody surf culture beyond just catching waves. In this week's episode, James is with me live from his home in Byron Bay, NSW Australia to share his journey, experiences, challenges and hopes for the future. James has a heart of gold,ShanJames supports and advocates for:Supporting young people, surfing and art. James donates 10% of all of his art sales to a variety of causes that support young people so checkout his website at:https://www.jamesmcmillan.com.au/James is also open to other opportunities to support young people in the creative arts and surfing so if you have some ideas, reach out to him directly via his Instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/jamescmcmillan/@jamescmcmillanCOMPANIES THAT SUPPORT THIS PODCASTUse the THT code!!!INDOSOLE  Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KingPin Skate ShopCode: THT(Get 15% Discount)Best Skateshop in Australia!Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more).Rad clothes (To many to mention)Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more).Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with, and I’m stoked to embark on a new affiliation with Krush Organics and advocate for the use of CBD products for supplementary use. Do the research yourself, the health benefits are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery time especially post workouts. And it’s all natural.Write a review on Apple Podcasts and give a 5 star rating.Thanks for listening!Big love and respect,ShanSupport the show (https://terriblehappytalks.teemill.com)