What if your side hustle on a school bus became a coastal lifestyle brand?

In this episode, Pat Miller sits down with Tomas Gesumaria, founder of East Waves Surf Co., to unpack how a high school passion for social media grew into a thriving East Coast surf community and apparel line. From screen-printing in his mom's garage to partnering with surf shops and breweries across the coast, Tomas shares the real story behind the grind—turning unemployment checks into opportunity and fear into fuel.

Key themes:

• Building a brand before you have a product
• Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
• Why it's never too late (or too early) to bet on yourself
  
  

Dive in for a conversation about grit, growth, and the wave of entrepreneurship that starts with a single spark.

✨ Connect with Tomas Gesumaria:
Website: eastwavesco.com
Instagram: @tomasgesu | @eastwaves | @eastwavesco | @eastwavesprintingco
LinkedIn: Tomas Gesumaria

✨ Connect with Pat Miller:
Instagram: @thepatmiller11
Website: patmiller.net

What if being overlooked was actually your greatest advantage?

In this solo episode, host Pat Miller shares her powerful journey from loss and survival to resilience and success. Starting with just $100 and a relentless will to provide for her family, Pat reveals how being an underdog has shaped her path as an entrepreneur—and why your disadvantages can become the very foundation of your success.

You'll discover:

• How setbacks can sharpen your drive and resilience
• Why values and integrity matter more than quick wins
• The importance of turning negatives into positives in business and life
  
  

Pat's story is proof that you don't need permission to build your dream—you just need grit, clarity, and the courage to keep moving forward. If she can do it, so can you.

✨ Connect with Pat Miller:

Website: patmiller.net
@thepatmiller11 on FB, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-pat-miller-72492666/