Meet Sage Goldsbury - Our newset ambassador!!

Meet Our Newest Sol Sista Co. Ambassador

We’re so excited to introduce you to our newest Sol Sista ambassador, Sage Goldsbury.

A surfer from Phillip Island, Sage Goldsbury grew up with the ocean as part of everyday life. Surfing with her family eventually turned into competitive events, travel and a career deeply connected to the surf world.

But like many of us, her relationship with the ocean - and with herself - has evolved over time.

Stepping away from competition created space to reflect on what really matters: protecting her energy, trusting her own instincts and choosing a direction in life that feels aligned.

It’s exactly the kind of spirit we love at Sol Sista Collective.

Women who spend time outdoors.
Who learn through experience.
Who grow, change direction and trust themselves along the way.

We’re so proud to have her as part of the Sol Sista Collective family.

Let’s start at the beginning - where did you grow up, and what was your childhood like? Were you always drawn to the ocean, or did that come later?

I grew up on Phillip Island in Victoria! Both my Mum and Dad are surfers, so the ocean was simply part of everyday life. We were always at the beach, so I had no choice! It was either learn to surf or sit on the sand! 

Surfing was always something we did together as a family, Mum, Dad, my little brother and me. There’s no better way to grow up.

How did surfing first enter your life, and what was it about the sport that made you want to keep coming back for more?

Surfing was always a family affair, but it quickly evolved into something more through my local boardriders club, where I developed a passion for competitive surfing. Local competitions evolved into grom events, State Rounds, Nationals, World Junior Championships and eventually the World Qualifying Series. My favourite part was always the social side. I was able to travel extensively and meet a number of lifelong friends!

At first, it was purely the love of surfing that kept me hooked. Over time, my competitive drive became a powerful motivator as well (especially in the dead of Victorian winter!). More recently, I’ve stepped away from competition and am reconnecting with the reasons I started surfing in the first place. It’s a shift that has been transformative and exciting.

Surfing can be humbling, empowering and challenging all at once - what has surfing taught you about life beyond the ocean?

Surfing has taught me that my self-worth should never rest on results. Competitive sport, especially something as unpredictable as surfing, forces you to confront failure regularly. You lose far more than you win. Learning to separate who you are from your results is a lesson that applies everywhere, in university, at work, in relationships, and beyond.

Surfing has also taught me resilience. Progress is slow, surf conditions are rarely perfect, and you have to show up regardless. Committing to my goals and consistently following through has helped to build trust in myself.

Why do you think spending time outdoors is so important for women, especially in today’s fast-paced, always-on world?

Surfing has given me opportunities far beyond the physical activity: travel, lifelong friendships and professional pathways. It has shown me that being outdoors isn’t just recreation; it can be connection and community, without the screens!   

When life feels busy or overwhelming, how do you personally recharge - physically, mentally or emotionally?

Get in the ocean. Move. Whether it’s surfing, swimming, or simply walking along the beach, being near water immediately keeps me present and clears mental noise. 

Health and wellbeing seem to be an important part of your life. What does ‘being well’ actually mean to you, and what are some of the ways you actively cultivate wellness?

Being well, to me, means feeling socially connected, creatively engaged and working towards goals that genuinely excite me. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Communications at university. Having academic and professional outlets that challenge me creatively contributes significantly to my sense of well-being.

Eating well genuinely changes everything for me. When I am fuelling my body properly, I feel clearer, more motivated, and more balanced. Movement is just as important. Surfing regularly keeps me happy! I often joke that the blonder my hair is from being in the saltwater, the better I am feeling. There is truth in that the more time I spend in the ocean, the more present I feel.

You come across as very grounded and confident - what would you say to younger girls who are still finding their confidence or doubting themselves?

We tend to scrutinise ourselves far more than anyone else ever will. How we look, how we sound, what people think of us. Most of it exists only in our own minds. Confidence, for me, has come from slowly caring less about how I am perceived, and more about being authentic to who I am. Life expands when you stop editing yourself for everyone else.

What are some of your bigger, wilder goals - for surfing, for life, or simply for how you want to feel moving forward?

Stepping away from competition created space for me to consider what I value beyond performance. I realised I was increasingly drawn to the creative and media side of surfing. The way stories are told, and how media shapes culture within the sport.

I am currently completing a Bachelor of Communication and working in digital media within the surfing industry. The transition has felt like a natural progression rather than a complete departure. I remain closely connected to the sport, just in a different capacity, and it has allowed me to explore parts of my identity beyond being an athlete.