MEET THE FOUNDERS

STEPHANIE GILMORE

Stephanie Gilmore is a world champion surfer and one of the founders of CINCA Tequila, a brand shaped by long afternoons, connection, and a shared love of coastal living. Guided by a life spent between travel, competition, and the ocean, her approach to wellbeing is grounded in simplicity, movement, and time outdoors. Here, Stephanie shares her summer rituals, favourite moments off duty, and the routines that bring her back to herself.

Photography by Ming Nomchong.

WHAT ARE YOU CHASING MORE OF?

Challenging myself at the highest level of competition again, but also good energy and time with the right people.

WHO ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PEOPLE TO SHARE A DRINK WITH?

My boyfriend, friends, or any people who are good storytellers!

WHAT KIND OF CONVERSATIONS DO YOU STAY FOR?

The ones that drift somewhere unexpected but also make me think and laugh.

WHAT'S PLAYING LATELY?

Some vintage Hawaiian disco.

In the ocean.

Sunset, something simple to eat, no plans.

Relaxed, not too late, unless the music is right, then I get excited.

HOW DO YOU USUALLY FIND YOURSELF DRINKING CINCA?  

When everyone’s together and the stories are flowing!

LOOKING AHEAD, WHAT ARE YOU LEANING INTO OR LETTING UNFOLD?

Staying open to what’s next and enjoying the ride!