🎙 From Logging Camps to Yachting Media: Rhea Rouw Unfiltered | Tales from the Superyacht Laundry
Jul 08, 02:37 PM
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What happens when a kid raised in a Northern BC logging yard takes on the global yachting industry? You get Rhea Rouw—founder of Yachting International Radio (YIR) and a relentless force for change in maritime media.
In this episode of Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman sits down with Rhea for a no-holds-barred conversation about building a media platform from the ground up. From her first days behind a radio mic to becoming the voice of diversity, mental health, and sustainability in yachting, Rhea doesn’t just talk about change—she lives it.
đź’ˇ This episode dives into:
🌲 Growing up in a logging yard in Northern Canada
🎤 The early years in broadcast radio
🌍 Moving to Europe and falling for the Med
đź“» The roots of Yachting International Radio
đź’Ą The challenges of building a platform solo
🧠Championing mental health and inclusion at sea
🚀 What’s next for YIR and the power of purpose-led media
Because the industry doesn’t need more polish—it needs more truth.
🎙️ Tales from the Superyacht Laundry is on a mission to amplify real stories from behind the scenes of yacht crew life. If your brand believes in raising standards, supporting crew wellness, and driving meaningful change in yachting, we’d love to collaborate. Sponsorships are now open for purpose-aligned partners.
🎧 Full interview with Rhea Rouw available on all major podcast platforms.
📱 Follow us on Instagram: @yachtpearlsofwisdom
🎬 Produced by Maxine Holmes
#SuperyachtLaundry #RheaRouw #YachtingInternationalRadio #WomenInMedia #RealTalkYachting #YachtCrewVoices #TalesFromTheLaundry #MentalHealthAtSea #SustainableYachting #YachtMediaRevolution #YIR
In this episode of Tales from the Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman sits down with Rhea for a no-holds-barred conversation about building a media platform from the ground up. From her first days behind a radio mic to becoming the voice of diversity, mental health, and sustainability in yachting, Rhea doesn’t just talk about change—she lives it.
đź’ˇ This episode dives into:
🌲 Growing up in a logging yard in Northern Canada
🎤 The early years in broadcast radio
🌍 Moving to Europe and falling for the Med
đź“» The roots of Yachting International Radio
đź’Ą The challenges of building a platform solo
🧠Championing mental health and inclusion at sea
🚀 What’s next for YIR and the power of purpose-led media
Because the industry doesn’t need more polish—it needs more truth.
🎙️ Tales from the Superyacht Laundry is on a mission to amplify real stories from behind the scenes of yacht crew life. If your brand believes in raising standards, supporting crew wellness, and driving meaningful change in yachting, we’d love to collaborate. Sponsorships are now open for purpose-aligned partners.
🎧 Full interview with Rhea Rouw available on all major podcast platforms.
📱 Follow us on Instagram: @yachtpearlsofwisdom
🎬 Produced by Maxine Holmes
#SuperyachtLaundry #RheaRouw #YachtingInternationalRadio #WomenInMedia #RealTalkYachting #YachtCrewVoices #TalesFromTheLaundry #MentalHealthAtSea #SustainableYachting #YachtMediaRevolution #YIR