Nov 13, 2023
57: Brent Allen, the hero's journey
In this 57th episode of the SUPPAUL Podcast, Paul Clark talks with Brent Allen.
The discussion includes his full circle from being raised in Oklahoma, becoming an entrepreneur in the outdoor industry, moving to the California coast, and then back to reestablish his roots in Oklahoma.
We talk about industrial whitewater parks in the South, inclusiveness, sustainability, and the value of outdoor pursuits.
I feel whitewater is too often a whitewashed sport. It's wonderful to see opportunities for people of color and First Nations people to discover new outlets for creative self-expression.
Brent was Lifestyle Director at the Riversports Rapids park in Oklahoma City, OK. He's now enthusiastic about what he's seeing at the WOKA park recently built along the border of Oklahoma and Arkansas.
He has been involved in the SUP industry since 2008 originally working with surftech as a consultant then transitioning to Starboard as an Ocean Ambassador in 2016. Also with Kialoa then Werner paddles . He has worked in the lifestyle sports industry for 27 years and has created 2 non profits built around ocean advocacy and inland waterways. He has competed in numerous endurance sports from Ironman Triathlon to M2O. He is truly an ambassador for the industry.
Thank you for listening.
Follow Brent:
IG @brentallenoutside
FB @brentallen
Linkedin http://linkedin.com/in/brentallenoutside
And Paul Clark
www.suppaul.com