AC Pearson is a Charlotte, NC ripper who is a phenomenal ambassador for women’s skateboarding in the city. She’s constantly down in the trenches with her crew putting in work on and off the board. Last year she and her partner Bruce put on an inclusivity focused skate jam/contest at Eastland with the intent of spotlighting all of our beloved “girls, gays, and theys” in the scene. I wholeheartedly believe that skateboarding should be equally as accessible to anyone regardless of their gender identity, so we broke it down podcast style and discussed her experiences as a non-male in the culture. We talked about her wholesome Eastland love story, predictions for how charlotte skateboarding will evolve post-Eastland, why mansplaining sucks, and much, much more. She’s a true people’s champ and I’m glad to call her my friend now. Enjoy!