Hello October! We are dropping into this month with the biggest smiles on our faces because there are so manynew and exciting things coming up.

October is even more golden with Sierra Partridge O’Toole as our Betty of the Month! WE LOVE SIERRA! 💛 She is a beautiful soul inside and out, the person behind one of our most popular designs, the Sierra Ring. Sierra has been part of Team Betty since 2005 and has paved the way for what it means to be a Team Betty Surfer.

Backstory: Sierra, along with her twin sister Hailey, was always charging bravely in the water. Donna (our founder & designer) was so impressed by Sierra and Hailey that she just had to have them as part of Team Betty. Since then, Sierra and Hailey have shaped the legendary surf culture we know and love today, not only through Betty Belts but alongside Hobie Surf. Some of our favorite Betty throwbacks were created with Sierra & Hailey, and we still cherish these special images to this day.

Sierra has been with us since the dawn of Betty Belts and continues to represent what Betty stands for: faith, the ocean, aloha, and community.

It’s been 5 years since we last checked in with Sierra, and we thought, what better time than now to do so!

Here’s what Sierra has to share:

SHOP HER LOOK 🛍️

What is Sierra’s favorite Betty?
“My fave Betty designs are the 24K Gold Vermeil Sea Glass jewelry.”

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SIERRA’S FAVES

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THE SIERRA RING

September is a time of transition as one season closes, a new one opens. We are bridged together from the warmth of one season to the cooling and coziness of another. The rich heart that Fall brings is something we are so excited for here at Betty HQ! 🍂

Saying hello to September means pausing to see the world for all its glory and being present as life changes from one season to another. It’s the perfect time to refocus our passions and ambitions. To live a life with purpose. That’s why it is so fitting to reconnect with one of our soul-driven and ocean-inspired Betty Team Riders, Maddie Bowman, as our September Betty of the Month!

It’s been 6 years since we’ve last checked in with Maddie, and we thought it would be the perfect time to reconnect with this amazing young woman. Maddie embodies living a life with love and intention, with the ocean always inspiring her. A surfer, world traveler, photographer, and now filmmaker, Maddie is a vibrant young lady who never stops making her dreams a reality.

Here’s what she has shared with us about what she’s been up to!

“This year has been one of the most amazing years of my life.”

“I have gotten to travel the world, to Bali, Nicaragua, Europe, and Hawaii. I am so blessed to be able to travel to so many amazing places to surf and pursue my dreams in Photography and Videography.”

“Another huge change in my life is that I got married this year. He is my biggest supporter, adventure buddy, and best friend. We enjoy fishing, traveling, surfing, and creating together.”

“Most recent fave surf/beach/nature adventure was going to Bali with all of my sisters. We got to surf our brains out. And touring Europe on my honeymoon.”

“My heart and purpose behind my creative work are to spread the love of Jesus and bring glory to His name. God is the root of who I am and where I find my identity, and He’s the one who inspires my heart to bring light to others.”

What is Maddie into right now? “I’m really into Cooking.”

What gets Maddie stoked? “Right-hand point breaks get me so stoked!”

What are her fave Betty designs? “Cayden anything!!!”

SHOP THE MADDIE COLLECTION

SHOP MADDIE’S FAVES

SHOP MADDIE’S BRIDAL BETTYS

We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this beautiful, strong, and multi-talented woman as our August Betty of the Month, Makena Burke!

The last time we checked in with Makena was back in 2020; she was just a teenager. As part of Betty’s surf team, we have seen Makena blossom into the brilliant and ambitious young woman she is now. Makena is a force in and out of the water. Surfing with power on waves all around, while continuing to hit the books, pursuing her career in dentistry to become a Navy dentist and later possibly specializing in Orthodontics!

Let’s see what Makena has been up to over the past 6 years!

“My most recent fave surf adventure was when I went to Kauai with my mom and cousin two weeks ago for my summer break!”

“I’m really into Pilates right now (and putting Laird Superfood Creamer in my coffees every morning). I have been living in San Francisco for a whole year now and love exploring new parts of the city whenever I can. I just moved to the Haight District and can’t wait to explore my new neighborhood in the city.”

“My fave Betty designs are the Dapped gold-filled chain combined with the Ale Teardrop Pearl Charm necklace.”

With summer winding down into a subtle glow on the horizon, but the warmth from the sun and the sea still fueling our ocean souls, we welcome August with open arms. Here’s the extra special deal this month; you won’t want to miss it!

The month of July beams with warmth and strength. It is also filled with spending a lot of time doing the things that matter most. That’s why it is so fitting to celebrate this strong and hardworking lady, Michelle Watson Wolfe, as our July Betty of the Month!

It’s been since 2018 since we last checked in with Michelle. Not only has Michelle been part of Team Betty’s surf team for 10 years now, but she also has such a rad career running her own pool-technician business, which was awarded best female pool technician in the nation. She also surfs for and manages the girls’ division for the Ventura Board Riders Club.

Michelle not only does it all, but does it all with passion, heart, and dedication. She is a strong role model for all women and truly exemplifies that hard work and commitment are the backbone of making a dream a reality. Most importantly, Michelle continues to connect herself to the water daily, whether she’s hard at work cleaning pools or going out for a surf.

Let’s catch up with Michelle and see what she’s been up to since the last time!

“I’ve been running my Pool and Spa service and repair business (Shell’s Pool and Spa Services) for almost 20 years now.”

“In 2022, I won an award for the best female pool technician in the nation. Since then, I have spoken at large pool expos,
helping other woman in the industry grow and achieve their goals.”

“I was featured in Pool Pro Magazine as ‘a female who stands out in a male-dominated industry,’ and I was recently honored to be on the cover of Aqua magazine, wearing my favorite Betty Belt ‘Michelle’ Necklace with the beautiful Ale Pearl Charm. It feels good to be recognized for all of the endless hours of hard work that come with running a successful business.”

Summer is in full swing, and we are excited to share what’s happening in the Betty world this month!
Here is the insider look into this month’s RAD beachy Betty Special!

June is FULL of sunshine, and that’s why it’s so fitting that we are celebrating Marion Clark as our June Betty of the Month!

The one your fave Marion Sea Glass Charm and Earrings are named after, Marion, is not just a momma, surf enthusiast, and community leader; she is a true force in and out of the water and is truly passionate about surfing, community, and people.

It’s been a while since we last checked up on Marion (2021). She is still the strong, passionate woman we know and love today. Marion continues to be involved in the surf community immensely. Not only running her own surf program for the youth, Surf Bus Foundation, but also constantly volunteering at her daughter’s school, judging surf contests, and building up her local surf community.

Marion is a leader full of strength, heart, and pure stoke.

Let’s catch up with Marion and see what she’s been up to over the past five beautiful years, and wow, what a heartwarming and inspiring few years it’s been.

“At the end of May, I [got] to judge the Queen of the South Bay in Manhattan Beach, and this coming October, I will help Girl in the Curl put on their second Queenie of Doheny.

Peak experiences like contests can give us valuable insight into how we’re coming and going in our surf journey (physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually). I like bringing humor to stressful situations to help the grommettes transform their anxiety into excitement and a rad learning experience.”

It’s June! That means more sunshine, beach vacations, and time to relax.

We have a very sunny Betty Special, new Bettys perfect for every summer occasion, and some of our favorite pieces to wear on all your summer adventures. Let’s get into it!