🎙 From Logging Camps to Yachting Media: Rhea Rouw Unfiltered | Tales from the Superyacht Laundry

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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.
💡 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
📻 The roots of Yachting International Radio
💥 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.
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🎧 Full interview with Rhea Rouw available on all major podcast platforms.
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🎬 Produced by Maxine Holmes
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