Carving It Out: Women's Skate Stories
Carving It Out: Women's Skate Stories
Podcast Description
Carving it Out features stories of the women of skateboarding, both on the board and behind the scenes. Hosted by Heather Jennier and Paula MacDonald, we we want to help continue to grow girls' and women's skate in a positive way through highlighting the stories of the women, past and present, who have helped lead the way and make space for all of us in a male dominated industry.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as personal growth, community support, and the challenges faced by female skaters. Episodes feature individual stories like Poe Pinson's journey to becoming an Olympic hopeful and Lady Meek's transition from surfing to skateboarding, highlighting issues like competitive pressure, the importance of family support, and the significance of representation in skate culture.
Carving it Out features stories of the women of skateboarding, both on the board and behind the scenes. Hosted by Heather Jennier and Paula MacDonald, we we want to help continue to grow girls’ and women’s skate in a positive way through highlighting the stories of the women, past and present, who have helped lead the way and make space for all of us in a male dominated industry.
Audrey Faison is the founder of Concrete Queenz, a nonprofit organization aimed at empowering girls of color in South Los Angeles through skateboarding. In this episode, Audrey shares her path from middle school teacher to community organizer and nonprofit leader, highlighting the importance of mentorship and community support in fostering confidence in young girls. Prepare to be inspired by Audrey’s passion for youth and be sure to follow her nonprofit on Instagram at @concretequeenz.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Intro to Audrey and Concrete Queenz
02:57 Audrey’s Journey: Play at the Heart of Everything
04:51 The Importance of Community and Mentorship
06:34 How Audrey Discovered Skateboarding
10:14 Moving to LA to Begin a Teaching Career and Integrating Skateboarding
13:21 Recruiting Girls for the In-School Skate Program
15:35 Founding the Non-Profit, Concrete Queenz
18:48 Taking Risks and Going All-In on Concrete Queenz
21:30 Learning to Run a Non-Profit
23:49 Mindful Branding and Paying Homage to Community
25:29 Daily Operations and Programming Concrete Queenz
28:17 Skatepark Field Trips to Expand Horizons
30:15 Building Connections and Friendships
31:29 Audrey Skates Exposure and Leads by Example
32:50 Concrete Queenz for Life: Staying Connected
34:56 Tracking Student Success
36:49 The Importance of Play in Education
38:57 The Volunteers of Concrete Queenz
40:57 Role Models with Diverse Backgrounds Beyond Skating
41:58 Bringing Your Unique Self to Every Idea
44:32 Navigating Responsibility and Trust through Skateboarding
46:55 Finding Opportunities for Girls to Expand Skills
48:37 Overcoming Fears and Finding Empowerment in Skateboarding
51:37 Parental Support
53:31 Confidence in Skateboarding and in Life
55:05 Future Aspirations: Expanding the Program and Its Impact
01:00:57 How to Support Concrete Queenz
01:02:49 Quick Questions for Audrey About Her Skating
01:04:26 Tips for Aspiring Skaters and Wrap-Up
01:05:39 End Credits and Music
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