Diving INTO Adventure: Karen Erens' Inspiring Journey from Dive Shops to Sailboats

Join us as we dive into the captivating story of Karen Erens, a remarkable woman who transitioned from owning dive shops to living on a sailboat while teaching diving worldwide.

Discover her experiences as a female diver in a male-dominated industry and gain insights into the challenges she faced. Learn how Karen empowers and encourages other women to pursue their dreams in the dive industry. Don't miss this special interview filled with inspiration and adventure!

In this viral YouTube video, we are honored to have Karen Erens as our special guest. Karen's unique story takes us from owning dive shops to living on a sailboat and teaching diving around the world, truly diving INTO adventure! As an author of the thought-provoking article "Is It Still a Man's World?" she sheds light on the experiences of women in the dive industry.

Karen's journey in the dive industry has been nothing short of inspiring and eye-opening. Her articles in scuba biz have garnered praise for their ability to uncover the challenges faced by women in the industry. From her role as a shop owner to becoming an instructor, she has encountered numerous obstacles along the way.

In this interview, we delve into Karen's experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry. We explore how she gained respect from her male colleagues, the unique aspects of being a woman diver in terms of gear and technical diving, and the growing presence of women in technical diving.

But Karen's impact doesn't stop there. She actively works to empower and encourage girls and women to pursue their passion for diving and join the industry. Through her insights and experiences, she shares valuable advice and guidance for aspiring female divers.

We also discuss some of the biggest challenges Karen faced as a woman in the dive industry, both as a shop owner and as an instructor. Her resilience and determination serve as an inspiration to all divers, regardless of gender.

Discover what motivated Karen to write her article "Is It Still a Man's World?" and the message she hopes it sends to women in the dive industry. Her powerful words will resonate with female divers, encouraging them to overcome barriers and excel in their chosen path.

And let's not forget about Karen's exciting decision to leave land life behind and live on a boat full-time. Find out what led her to embrace this remarkable lifestyle change and the joys it has brought her.

So put on your fins and join us as we explore the depths with Karen Erens. Make sure to watch until the end, subscribe to our channel, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our future episodes. You won't want to miss a second of this special interview filled with adventure and inspiration!

Hosted by Benjamin Hadfield, a technical diving instructor with Teach Me to Dive, this video connects divers with quality instructors, dive shops, dive locations, and dive agencies for training. Let's dive in, folks!