HOODA BROWN
Diver | Ocean Advocate | Storyteller | World Record Holder
7 Dives | 7 Continents | 11 Days, 19 Hrs, 23 Min | 27,666 Miles
Antarctica • South America • Europe • Africa • Asia • Oceania • North America
I recently became the first African American woman to scuba dive in every ocean on Earth—a milestone born from a healing journey that began 12 years ago with a Groupon scuba lesson after divorce. What started as personal growth has evolved into a global mission rooted in exploration, advocacy, and representation.
Don’t stop. Won’t stop.
Curiosity is my drive, pushed me even further—In just 11 days, 19 hours, and 23 minutes, I set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the fastest time to SCUBA dive on all seven continents, shaving nearly a week off of the previous world record of 19 days 19 hours and 40 minutes.
With the support of my friends and family, and no formal sponsorship, I solo-traveled 27,666 miles, hauling gear across continents, diving in extreme environments, and proving that where you come from doesn’t determine how far you can go.
I grew up in a landlocked city. Now, I dive every ocean and share stories to connect others to a world they’ve never seen.
This isn’t just about breaking records—It’s about breaking barriers through ocean exploration and advocacy.
The ocean needs more voices.
I came to bring the sauce.
Citizen Scientist
Hooda proudly serves as a certified diver and coral ID specialist with Diving With a Purpose (DWP CARES). This program trains everyday people to help restore and protect coral reefs. Through hands-on reef monitoring, climate impact tracking, and ecosystem restoration, DWP empowers underrepresented communities to be part of marine science and ocean conservation.
The ocean isn’t just water — it’s memory, healing, and home.
As a Black woman, my journey into the deep is both personal and purposeful. I dive because the ocean speaks — in silence, in rhythm, in truth. I advocate because I know the power of being seen, heard, and represented in places we’ve long been missing.
This isn’t just my passion. It’s a movement for the ocean, for community, and for generations to come.
Above the Clouds
Not everyone is called to the depths; some find their freedom at the peaks. When Hooda isn’t diving beneath the surface, she’s carving through snow-capped mountains as a Black Diamond snowboarder.
For Hooda, snowboarding is more than a thrill; it’s a metaphor for life: learning to balance, embracing the unknown, falling and rising with grace. The cold air, the crisp silence, the rush of descent — it’s where clarity meets adrenaline.
Her presence on the slopes challenges stereotypes and expands representation in winter sports. Whether it’s land, sea, or sky, Black women belong everywhere.
Join Me on the Next Adventure!
Ready to experience the world through my eyes — and your soul?
I host exclusive, healing, and unforgettable trips where nature, culture, and purpose collide.
Whether it’s hiking through sacred landscapes, diving beneath the waves, or just unplugging from the noise,
you can plan your next chapter now.
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