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by Mike Mulkey

BIO
Mike Mulkey is a surfer, author, and life coach who writes about finding the perfect wave in heaven. His passion for helping people tackle work/life balance challenges provoked him to launch “Surfing for Balance in Silicon Valley” in 2014 to blog about his struggles to stay afloat amidst the chaos.
After 25 years of riding the Silicon Valley Express train, Mike disembarked and discovered that his world had turned upside down. His first book, Surfing in Heaven, is a true story about Mike’s journey to find hope amidst the daily battles we all face at work and beyond. In it, you will discover how Heaven can dramatically impact our lives here on earth, right now!
Mike is now living out his dream of working part-time at Trader Joe’s and writing about hanging ten toes over the nose in heaven!
Surfing in Heaven
Surfing in Heaven. An outrageous thought… Or is it?
Surfing in Heaven chronicles a significant portion of Mike’s life as a surfer in California, spanning from the 1960s to late 2024. The story unfolds through eight distinct “waves,” each capturing a key theme that brought Mike closer to the dream of riding perfect waves in Heaven.

Published Podcasts
- “Exploring Heaven Through Surfing” podcast (Youtube)
- Ryan Pyle Podcast on “Surfing in Heaven”
- A Glimpse of Heaven (Interview with Ian McCormack of “The Perfect Wave”)
- Work-life balance in Silicon Valley (Wedotalk Podcast)
- Father-Son Relationships (Wedotalk Podcast)
- Will There Be Surfing in Heaven? (Empowering Working Mom’s Podcast) ***
- How Joyful People Think (Twin Lakes Church – Rene Schlaepfer)
*** RATED THE TOP LISTENED-TO PODCAST ON SPOTIFY IN 2024!
Published Articles
– Swimming with Jerry (Swim Swan Magazine)
– The Man Behind Spartan Turkey Trot (Los Altos Town Crier)
Published Movie
Filmed on Mike’s 50th birthday, this movie was all about being stoked with good friends, sharing some of our most precious times together, and enjoying God’s creation.
Top 10 Speaking Topics:
- How WWII and surfing came together in southern California.
- 6 lessons to teach your grandchildren.
- Why you should SLOW DOWN.
- What is God’s plan for my life?
- Why I like to surf without a leash.
- How to kick-out (in life).
- How prayers can turn into miracles.
- Will there be surfing in Heaven?
- How to begin with the end in mind.
- How to survive an ironman triathlon.
- “If we are enjoying so much progress, why is everyone so worn out? “
Contact Information
Email: m1mulkey@surfingforbalance
Phone: 650-799-3292
Photos and Videos




SanO Trophy
The coveted San Onofre trophy with my Dave Sweet surfboard at 507 Marguerite Avenue in CdM (1966)

Mulkey Family
The Mulkey Family in Costa Rica

Surfer Dog
Surfing with our dog Redwood

Mike & Bethany
Mike and one of his heroes Bethany Hamilton

The End of the Day
El ultimo viaje del dia

Surfer Fam
The Fab Four