GIRT

Chris Binns, known to all as Binnsie, is someone who has always lived 'outside of the matrix'. From working on an oil rig, to the editor-in-chief of a global surf mag, to Red Bull ambassador, to social justice work with refugees in Papua New Guinea, and now promoting Surfaid, a surf challenge to raise funds for medical resources in Indonesia.

From Stab Magazine to Editor-in-Chief at Surfing Life Magazine to Redbull Surfing Consultant

Fly in Fly Out on an oil rig

Tied to social justice and working with refugees in Papua New Guinea

Show Notes

Discover:
  • Surf challenge to raise awareness & funds for medical resources in Indonesia 
  • Hand up not hand out attitude to malaria reductions to combine surfing with philanthropic vibes.  
  • Emotionality during Covid and the discipline of daily practices - “discipline is freedom” to allow your brain space to focus on other pursuits if healthy habits are non negotiable 
  • Your network is your net worth : your relationships, friendships and connections are invaluable 
  • Playing the yes game, having the courage to try and putting yourself in the path of opportunity
  • No architecture conversations here, more of a chat with the old friend everyone has
Links:
IG @binnstagram
Surfaid Make a Wave

Shoutouts:

What is GIRT ?

An Australian podcast about design, entrepreneurship, legacy & life hosted by Monique Woodward, director of WOWOWA Architecture and Nic Brunsdon creative director of NIC BRUNSDON. It’s us laughing, listening and learning. As always we aim to inspire, educate and entertain. And, as parents we keep it real. So grateful you're joining us, please enjoy! Credit: "I'm Blessed" The Manifestation Chris-N-Teeb x