Carving It Out: Women's Skate Stories

From an early encounter with women’s vert at X Games in Philly at age 12 to a professional skating career as the “Polish Wrecking Ball”, Amelia Brodka has made a life from the sport she loves. But what might be the biggest mark she leaves on the industry is transforming women’s skateboarding with a documentary film she made in response to seeing a decline in women’s events and lack of opportunity for girls and women. From the film, Underexposed, to her nonprofit organization and annual event, Exposure, Amelia Brodka has paved the way for countless girls and women to be accepted and find opportunity in the world of skateboarding.Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:15 Introduction to Amelia02:10 Discovering Skateboarding at the X Games at Age 1206:09 Women and Girls Finding Acceptance in Skateboarding10:34 How Amelia's Skating Has Changed Over the Years15:21 Finding Time to Skate with a Busy Schedule16:59 What's Most Frustrating About Skating with Her Husband18:34 Training and Health in Skateboarding - "Prehab" & Carrots!20:38 Amelia's Skate Setups for All the Different Boards21:56 Impact of the Documentary 'Underexposed'26:43 Progress and Challenges in Women's Skateboarding29:17 Pushing Ahead with Exposure 1430:52 Navigating the Olympics: Experiences and Expectations34:07 A Fun and Unexpected Career in Skate Commentary35:15 How the Olympics Have Impacted Women's Skateboarding36:50 The Stress of the Olympic Qualifying Process41:01 2020 Olympics Challenges - COVID Fears, Uniforms and Colored Hair48:14 The Olympics May Not Be for Everyone49:26 Female Filmers and Creating a Safe Space for GirlSkaters52:01 The Importance of Community and Mentorship55:16 Utilizing Social Media to Connect with Female ProSkaters57:26 Industry Opportunities at Exposure58:40 SOTY and Tampa Pro for Women?01:03:00 Encouraging Mature Women in Skateboarding01:08:59 The Power of Just Showing Up01:10:00 Supporting Exposure Skate and Its Mission01:10:40 End Credits and Music

She may be a tiny, but eleven-year-old Anna Shea Reynolds-Madsen has already made a big mark in the world of skateboarding. This Northern California middle schooler is spinning 540s on the vert ramp with the big guys and winning contests like Exposure. In this fun conversation, AnnaShea shares her rapid progression in skating, her interest in art, and future travel aspirations. Anna also talks about her pet rats, her experiences in modeling and acting, and offers advice for young girls her age interested in skateboarding.Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:15 Introduction to Anna and How She Started Skating01:48 First Visits to the Skatepark...And Over the Spine!02:52 Anna's First Board, She Didn't Like It04:03 Learning and Mastering Tricks05:51 The Journey to 540s10:05 Empowering Girls in Skateboarding11:45 Boys Thinking That Girls Can't Skate13:17 What Anna's Classmates and Teachers Think About HerSkating14:42 Current Skate Setup and Favorite Spots16:29 First 540 at Lower Bobs17:36 Pixar and Anna's Amazing Sister, Eisa18:47 Anna's Artwork21:54 Skate Crews Who Anna Skates With24:26 Woodward Camp27:14 Jackalope Experience and Jarritos!30:48 Getting All of Those Spins, Does Size Make aDifference?32:39 Banana Con33:43 Skating with Lyndsey Pastrana at the She Shred37:37 Do You Dream About Skateboarding?38:38 Traveling and Favorite Places39:47 Skate Van Adventures, Who's Going?43:57 Other Hobbies44:10 Rats!47:50 Modeling and Acting Work52:03 Will She Skateboard Forever?53:18 Advice for New Skaters56:13 End Credits and Music

It’s not every teenager who can balance being a sponsored traveling vert and bowl skater with having a normal high school life, but Florida skater Harlow Johnsey does it all with style and grace. Harlow shares her evolution in skateboarding from her experiences with contests and going to Woodward, to frequent trips to California and filming for sponsors. Harlow also reflects on her aspirations for the future and offers advice to new skaters, emphasizing the importance of staying true to yourself and having fun.Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:15 Introduction to Harlow Johnsey, Florida Bowl and Vert Skater01:22 Harlow's Skate Journey Begins at Age 1003:22 Experiences at Woodward05:04 Learning to Skate and Improving Her Skills inCalifornia05:53 First Time Skating a Vert Ramp at Rodney Mead's07:24 Support of Family08:5 1 Life as a High Schooler and Skateboarder10:52 Winning Exposure Longest Backside Grind11:42 The Importance of Friendships in Skateboarding14:44 Balancing School and Skateboarding17:02 Sponsorships and Future Aspirations20:07 Helping Young Skaters20:57 Getting Started Skating Contests22:39 Filming with Sponsors24:44 Skate Setup and Gear Preferences25:27 Dream Sponsors and Fast Food Favorites27:41 Navigating Sponsorships in Skateboarding29:51 Life as a Teenager and Learning to Drive31:08 Music Vibes While Skating33:41 Overcoming Fear in Skateboarding34:57 The Power of the Mind in Skating37:21 Life Lessons from Skateboarding38:36 Dream Skate Park Features39:17 Favorite Tricks to Land on a Rough Day41:51 Dream Session with Any Skater42:42 Thoughts on the Olympics44:28 Not Missing Out on the High School Experience45:04 Advice for Aspiring Young Skaters47:08 End Credits and Music

Fearless teen street skater Shiloh Catori shares her journeyin skateboarding, from her early days in Sarasota, Florida to her current adventures in Los Angeles, California. She discusses her rapid progression in skating, favorite California skateparks and participation in major contests like the X Games. Shiloh reflects on the support from her family and the importance of community in skateboarding. She also shares insights on overcoming fears, maintaining the thrill of skating and her aspirations for the future.Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:14 Introduction to Shiloh Catori - Her Early Days inSarasota, FL03:30 Transition to Tampa and SPoT04:06 Going to New Skateparks04:39 Woodward Experience05:33 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence08:29 Moving to Florida from Texas09:57 New Adventures in California12:10 First X Games Appearance14:31 Preparing for Contests16:33 Thrasher's Bust or Bail21:35 The Wild World of Swamp Fest26:46 Focusing on Street Skating and Filming28:05 The Commitment of Competing in the Olympics28:52 The Family Vibe of Traveling with Toy Machine30:02 Joining Toy Machine31:16 Shiloh's Sponsors31:50 Dream Sponsors32:39 Transitioning to Driving and Independence34:33 Favorite Skate Parks in LA35:16 Skate Homies in California35:56 Feeling at Home in California36:37 Getting in Thrasher Mag37:30 Dream Tricks39:37 Consistency in Style40:41 Dream Skate Homie - Marisa Dal Santo41:36 Roof Skating46:22 Advice for New Skaters47:25 End Credits and Music

Florida-born pro skateboarder Fabiana Delfino provides an exclusive look into her evolution as one of the most stylish and aggressive woman skaters today. She discusses her time skating in California, the impact of the Olympics on skateboarding, and her experiences with pro sponsorships. Fabiana also shares her insights on board design and what the collaboration process is like. She talks about her new shoe partnership and what it’s like to help design a skate shoe, stressing the importance of providing options for smaller-sized skaters.Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:15 Introduction to Fabiana Delfino01:25 Changes at Fabi's Home Skate Park03:08 The slams video and taking slams04:47 Skating with Her Brother05:18 Skating in LA06:41 Skating Solo or with Friends07:22 The Olympics and Skateboarding08:57 Growing Up in Sports10:52 Not Taking it Too Seriously and Having Fun12:00 Skating Tampa Pro and Other Contests18:15 Board Design and Customization22:20 Fabi's Style and How She Trains23:51 Emulating Skaters and Influencing Others26:34 Navigating Sponsorships in Skateboarding31:06 Transitioning Between Major Brands33:45 Inclusivity in Skate Shoe Design34:55 New Ad Campaign36:40 Favorite Florida Skate Parks37:49 From Park Shark to Street Skater40:10 No Vert, It's Scary!40:53 The Next Generation of Skaters41:33 Women's Events Like Exposure43:14 Dream Session with Any Skater43:51 Favorite Trick to Land44:15 Three Features in a Dream Park46:12 Skating Forever - A Feeling That Won't Die49:46 Be Who You Want in Skating, Get Off Your Phone51:43 Closing Credits and Music

Florida skater Poe Pinson shares her journey as a young skater, starting from her early days influenced by her dad's support to her rise as a Team USA Olympic skater. She discusses her experiences at the Dew Tour, the importance of community, and her insights on competing in the Olympics. Poe emphasizes the joy of skating over competition and the pressures that come with being an athlete in thespotlight. She shares her experiences with sponsorships and filming, and how it’s important to continue to be your authentic self in skating, embracing the journey without fear of judgment.Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:16 Introduction to Poe Pinson01:02 Early Days of Skating and How Poe Learned to Skate02:19 A Tight Knit Skate Community in Fernandina03:19 Having a Skatepark Named After Her04:21 Working at David's Restaurant08:21 Early Career Highlights - Skating Dew Tour10:10 From Young Skater to Olympic Hopeful13:09 The Importance and Value of Parental Support14:07 The Pressure of Contests and Professional Skating15:27 Poe's Cool Dad!17:20 The Influence of Flat Ground Skating Over Parks21:07 No Magic Formula to Train for Olympics23:13 Japanese Skaters and Idolization of Skating in Japan25:29 Impact of the Olympics on Skateboarding27:19 Skating Takes Up a Lot of Room in Your Brain28:17 Finding Joy in Olympic Competition During Competitive Stress31:28 Skating for Yourself Over Winning Contests33:41 A Turning Point: Learning to Say No36:07 SLS Miami37:20 The Happy Accident of a Caveman Boardslide at SLS Miami38:38 Drawing from a Deep Bag of Tricks39:40 Dealing with Extreme Time Blindness41:35 Sponsors, Travel and Filming Experiences44:03 Importance of Community in Skateboarding47:09 Behind the Scenes of Skate Videos49:28 Poe's Sponsors52:55 Always Something to Learn from Others54:31 Advice for Girls and Women Getting Into Skating56:26 Skateparks Can Be Intimidating57:02 Favorite Tricks and Wrap-Up58:34 Closing Credits and Music

Lady Meek shares her inspiring journey from a childhood split between Texas andCosta Rica to becoming one of the fiercest female pool skaters in skateboarding. She discusses how an injury and time away from surfing helped her to discover skateboarding. With the support of her amazing family (shoutout to mom!), Lady has navigated the competitive skate scene and the injuries that come along with skating, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and community. Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:15 Transitioning from Surfing to Skateboarding07:01 Meeting Tim Storck and 180 Skate08:25 Florida Grind For Life Win09:10 The Role of Family Support12:54 The Importance of Encouragement in Sports14:00 Experiences in Contests18:00 Memorable Skateboarding Adventures21:19 Appearing in Thrasher Magazine22:19 Manifesting Dreams in Skateboarding26:35 The Journey to California: A Skater's Path30:50Empowerment Through Community: Skating with Girls32:18 Advice for Young Skaters: Keep It Fun32:50 Challenges in Filming Video Parts36:40 Balancing Skateboarding with Self-Care38:36 Dream Skate Sessions: Inspirations and Aspirations41:57 Closing Credits and Music

In the first episode of Carving It Out, meet Olivia Torres, a talented skateboarder from Sarasota, Florida. She shares her journey from gymnastics to skateboarding, her experiences at competitions, and her transition to enjoying skating for fun. Olivia shares her insights on the importance of representation in skateboarding, especially for women and people of color. The conversation also touches on her experiences at Woodward, advice for aspiring female skaters, and her future aspirations in the sport.Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:14 Hello and Intro Olivia Torres01:01 Olivia's Gymnastics Journey04:11 Transitioning to Skateboarding05:09 Competitive Mindset in Skateboarding08:06 Finding Joy Beyond Contests12:03 Experience at Woodward14:50 Traveling and Independence in Sports19:07 Representation in Skateboarding20:38 Wheels of Fortune Event Experience24:50 West Coast Skating, Meeting Pros, and Social Media Feeds27:43 Olivia's Setup29:07 Favorite Tricks31:46 Favorite Skate Spots and DIY Culture34:31 Favorite Skatepark in Florida / Skatepark of Tampa37:29 Skating with Guys vs. Girls38:54 Future Career Aspirations40:59 Traveling with Skateboards on Planes46:08 Conclusion and Travel Hacks49:32 Closing Credits and Music