A Near-Death Experience Changed Maya Gabeira’s Life Forever | The Spirit of Conviction

Braving some of the biggest most dangerous waves in the world nearly cost Maya Gabeira her life, but the Brazillian surfer turned the experience of almost drowning into motivation. In her first full season back from recovery, Gabeira landed herself in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest wave ever surfed by a female athlete, proving that sometimes failure is just a springboard for the ultimate victory. “The Spirit of Conviction” is a weekly docu-series narrated by Academy Award-winner & Wild Turkey Creative Director Matthew McConaughey that delves into the lives of individuals who are consistently challenging norms and demonstrating unwavering conviction while remaining authentic to who they are. Subscribe to Complex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_--R1P5-kfBzHTca0dsnw?sub_confirmation=1 Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com https://twitter.com/Complex https://www.facebook.com/complex http://instagram.com/complex https://plus.google.com/+complex/ COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.