Explorer · Freediver · Storyteller · Creative
– exploring what becomes possible beyond the surface
– exploring what becomes possible beyond the surface
Professional freediver · Nordic Champion · National record holder · Ocean explorer · TEDx speaker · Designer & Entrepreneur
Beyond the surface
Siri Østvold is a Norwegian professional freediver, explorer, speaker and entrepreneur whose workmoves between the ocean, elite performance, business, design and human potential.
For almost two decades she has worked with brands, businesses and organisations through design, strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. Today, she brings that same curiosity into the ocean – competing internationally as a freediver, exploring extreme environments, creating stories, and investigating what happens when we push beyond familiar limits.
Her work has taken her from sailing across the North Pacific through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch on a scientific expedition, to diving with whales, orcas and sharks, competing at international championships, co-designing a Swiss dive watch, speaking on stages, and creating immersive leadership experiences.
Across all of it, some things remains constant: Curiosity. Courage. The willingness to go and find out.
THE ASPECTS
Ocean
The ocean has been a lifelong source of curiosity, adventure and connection. Freediving. Marine life. Cold water. Exploration. Ocean conservation. Scientific expeditions. From the North Pacific Gyre to the world's deepest blue holes, Siri explores both the beauty of the ocean and the challenges threatening it.
Performance
Freediving is the ultimate laboratory for presence, adaptation and mental resilience. As a competitive athlete, Siri explores the relationship between physiology, breath, nervous system, mindset and performance – learning what happens when the body enters environments it was never designed for.
Human Potential
The lessons don't stay underwater. Through speaking, breathwork and The Rebellion, Siri translates experiences from extreme environments into perspectives on leadership, resilience, vulnerability, decision-making and human potential.
Creativity
Before becoming a professional freediver, Siri spent almost two decades building brands and businesses. She understands how ideas become identities, how stories become brands, and how meaningful experiences can create change.
THE ATHLETE
Freediving
Exploring the limits of a single breath
Exploring the limits of a single breath
Professional competitive freediver with multiple Norwegian Championship titles, Nordic Championship results and 20 National Records across pool and depth disciplines.
Selected Achievements
Nordic Champion – Dynamic No Fins
National Records – Multiple records across pool and depth disciplines
International Competition – World Championships · World Cups · International competitions
CMAS World Cup Bronze medal – Dynamic No Fins, Athens
Depth National records in CWT, CWTB and CNF
THE EXPLORER
Ocean Life
I don't just perform in the ocean – I explore and contribute to ocean conservation and health
I don't just perform in the ocean – I explore and contribute to ocean conservation and health
In 2018 Siri joined eXXpedition North Pacific – an all-female scientific sailing expedition from Hawaii to Vancouver through the North Pacific Gyre, the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch".
Her roles included citizen scientist, storyteller, designer and helmswoman. The expedition investigated microplastics and toxins in the ocean and their impact on marine ecosystems.
But the relationship with the ocean began much earlier. Growing up around the Norwegian coast, Siri spent summers sailing, swimming, snorkelling and searching for marine life. She has observed first hand the decline in biodiversity and ecosystems.
Today, the ocean remains both playground and teacher – and a place she feels responsible for protecting.
Ocean exploration · Marine life · Ocean conservation · Scientific & emotional storytelling · Cold water
THE STORIES
Stories from below the surface
Siri's adventures have become stories about much more than adventure
Siri's adventures have become stories about much more than adventure
TEDxOsloMet
Adventures from above and below the ocean surface: What can freediving with orcas, whales and sharks – and sailing across the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" – teach us about life?
Adventures from above and below the ocean surface: What can freediving with orcas, whales and sharks – and sailing across the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" – teach us about life?
Ocean
The ocean has been a lifelong source of curiosity, adventure and connection. Freediving. Marine life. Cold water. Exploration. Ocean conservation. Scientific expeditions. From the North Pacific Gyre to the world's deepest blue holes, Siri explores both the beauty of the ocean and the challenges threatening it.
Performance
Freediving is the ultimate laboratory for presence, adaptation and mental resilience. As a competitive athlete, Siri explores the relationship between physiology, breath, nervous system, mindset and performance – learning what happens when the body enters environments it was never designed for.
Human Potential
The lessons don't stay underwater. Through speaking, breathwork and The Rebellion, Siri translates experiences from extreme environments into perspectives on leadership, resilience, vulnerability, decision-making and human potential.
Creativity
Before becoming a professional freediver, Siri spent almost two decades building brands and businesses. She understands how ideas become identities, how stories become brands, and how meaningful experiences can create change.
Impact & Reach
Instagram
Followers: 24.2 K
Average reach: 39 927
Average engagement: 5.2K
Average engagement rate: 23+%
Reach most popular reel: 1.1 M
Average reach: 39 927
Average engagement: 5.2K
Average engagement rate: 23+%
Reach most popular reel: 1.1 M
Selected online presence and press
TEDx Talk: Adventures above and below the surface
Vogue Scandinavia: "You can't hide your feelings in the water"
Ollech & Wajs: Beneath the surface with ocean explorer and freediver
Nordic Ocean Watch: Havets helter / The ocean's heroes
D2 Magazine: Ekstremsport på hvilepuls
eXXpedition ambassador: North Pacific sailing & science expedition
Drivkraft NRK podcast: Siri Østvold
Shades of life podcast: X Trillion Pieces of Plastic: An Expedition to the North Pacific Great Garbage Patch
VOTcast podcast: A deep dive
X Trillion the film
About the scientific sailing expedition crossing the North Pacific Ocean, through the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch".
X Trillion follows the gruelling journey of eXXpedition’s all-women crew as they sail 3,000 miles across the North Pacific Ocean through the densest accumulation of ocean plastic on the planet to make the unseen, seen.
They carry out cutting edge microplastics research and investigate the crisis of plastic pollution in one of the most remote places on Earth.
Directed by Eleanor Church / Produced by Verity Wislocki /Made in association with eXXpedition and Park Village / With support from Plastic Oceans International / Executive producers Emily Penn, Paul Hillier, Adam Booth, Isabelle Georgeaux.
Achievements and Highlights
Freediving
Competitive freediver with 20 National Records, and several Norwegian Championship gold medals. The Nordic Champion in Dynamic No Fins in 2024, the bronze medalist in DNF and second place overall in CMAS Freedivng World Cup 2024.
Competitive freediver with 20 National Records, and several Norwegian Championship gold medals. The Nordic Champion in Dynamic No Fins in 2024, the bronze medalist in DNF and second place overall in CMAS Freedivng World Cup 2024.
Sailing Expedition
Participated in an all-female scientific sail crossing the North Pacific Ocean through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, researching microplastics and toxins in the ocean.
Participated in an all-female scientific sail crossing the North Pacific Ocean through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, researching microplastics and toxins in the ocean.
Keynotes and Workshops
A regular speaker at conferences and events, including TEDx, on topics related to ocean health, sustainability, personal development, breathwork and leadership.
A regular speaker at conferences and events, including TEDx, on topics related to ocean health, sustainability, personal development, breathwork and leadership.
Breathwork Instructor
Certified Breathology instructor, offering workshops and personal training sessions.
Certified Breathology instructor, offering workshops and personal training sessions.
On-camera talent
For productions above and below the ocean: active and athletic lifestyle, underwater performance, in- and underwater stunts, cold water, surfing, snowboarding, sailing.
For productions above and below the ocean: active and athletic lifestyle, underwater performance, in- and underwater stunts, cold water, surfing, snowboarding, sailing.
Collaboration areas
Brand Collaborations
Opportunities for co-branded campaigns, product endorsements, and experiential marketing – always tied to meaningful storytelling and aligned brand values.
Opportunities for co-branded campaigns, product endorsements, and experiential marketing – always tied to meaningful storytelling and aligned brand values.
Content Creation
Engaging and visually stunning content tailored to brand narratives and for digital campaigns, highlighting themes like sustainability, adventure, exploration, performance and wellness. Available for social, print, video, or event assets.
Engaging and visually stunning content tailored to brand narratives and for digital campaigns, highlighting themes like sustainability, adventure, exploration, performance and wellness. Available for social, print, video, or event assets.
Speaking engagements and workshops
Inspire and activate your audience with keynotes and workshops on:
• Mind-body connection & performance
• Ocean health & microplastics
• Breathwork & resilience
• Regenerative leadership
• Embodied purpose & sustainability
• Athlete mindset: showing up under pressure
With her combined background in business, design, ocean exploration, and professional sport, Siri helps audiences reconnect with nature, purpose, and their full potential – while offering concrete tools for well-being and leadership.
She also creates and host multi-day experiences to expand human potential and performance with The Rebellion.
Sponsorship packages
These partnerships are flexible and designed in dialogue with your brand or company. Whether you're seeking visibility, storytelling, access to my expertise, or meaningful alignment with my journey, I offer tailored ways to work together.
Title Sponsor
Best for: Premium brands seeking long-term visibility, content collaboration, and deeper activation.
Also ideal for companies who want to support my work – and gain access to my expertise through keynotes, workshops, or creative concepts grounded in performance, ocean advocacy, and regenerative leadership.
Example of package:
• Co-branded campaign concept (e.g. freediving adventure short film, Arctic swim photo story)
• Primary brand placement on wetsuit or gear
• 4+ Instagram posts or reels + Stories with your brand organically integrated
• 1 LinkedIn feature post
• Logo on website
• Speaking engagement or brand-aligned workshop (e.g. leadership, breath-hold session, or ocean/innovation conversation)
• High-res visuals & short-form video from underwater or expedition content
• Optional behind-the-scenes feature: Create reels/shorts together
• Usage rights for custom content
• Brand mention on select press features
Investment example: €15,000
Custom scope available. Limited to 2 per year.
Custom scope available. Limited to 2 per year.
Examples of ideal partners:
Industry leaders investing in sustainability and innovation / Companies building thought leadership in well-being or leadership development / Global outdoor & performance brands aligned with regenerative values / Travel, ocean, or technology firms seeking human-centered storytelling.
Industry leaders investing in sustainability and innovation / Companies building thought leadership in well-being or leadership development / Global outdoor & performance brands aligned with regenerative values / Travel, ocean, or technology firms seeking human-centered storytelling.
Impact Partner
Best for: Brands, organizations, or foundations that want to support a specific campaign, expedition, film, or performance – and align with Siri’s message around human potential, regenerative leadership, and ocean advocacy.
Impact Partners are ideal for those who may not need full-scale visibility, but value real, purpose-driven collaboration. This tier also fits companies looking to:
– Test a new relationship
– Explore storytelling, internal events, or content creation
– Support a particular cause or mission-led activation
Example of package:
• Visibility on one major initiative (e.g. competition, expedition, film, workshop series)
• 2 Instagram posts + Stories
• 1 LinkedIn collaboration post
• High-res stills and/or BTS video
• Optional talk or breathwork session for your team or clients
Investment example: €5,000-10,000
All collaboration details are discussed and customized. Available per campaign or activation.
All collaboration details are discussed and customized. Available per campaign or activation.
Examples of ideal partners:
Environmental organizations or marine research groups supporting ocean health / Sustainable tech, wellness tech, innovation hubs, or clean energy firms / Leadership, wellness, or health-focused companies / Purpose-aligned brands or social enterprises.
Environmental organizations or marine research groups supporting ocean health / Sustainable tech, wellness tech, innovation hubs, or clean energy firms / Leadership, wellness, or health-focused companies / Purpose-aligned brands or social enterprises.
Tourism & Experience Partner
Best for: Tourism boards, eco-travel companies, and regenerative experience brands looking to collaborate through storytelling, content creation, or thought leadership.
Example of package:
• Content creation in natural settings (e.g. freediving, cold swims, retreats, coastal travel)
• 1–2 social posts + tagging on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Photo essay, or short-form video
• Optional on-location event, talk, or experience facilitation
• Alignment session to ensure shared values on nature, sustainability, and local culture
Investment: Custom per project
Partnerships are selective and based on shared values and long-term potential.
Examples: Ocean-focused destinations, sustainable lodging, eco-experiences, adventure travel partners
Partnerships are selective and based on shared values and long-term potential.
Examples: Ocean-focused destinations, sustainable lodging, eco-experiences, adventure travel partners
Current partners & collaborators
A video production collaboration with Ollech & Wajs. Photography by Luke Coley.
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