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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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.
Cindy Whitehead is more than a pro skateboarder, and that’s just how she likes it. This legend is an activist, skate historian and founder of the nonprofit ‘Girl Is Not a 4-Letter Word’. In this chat with Cindy, we explore her deep connection to skate history through her involvement with Hermosa Beach Museum and the Smithsonian, and how she values activism in skate culture. Cindy also shares insights on the influence of her family on her confidence, the evolution of skate sponsorships, and the balance between competition and personal expression for young skaters. This discussion highlights the evolution of women’s roles in skateboarding since its early days and the importance of visibility and support for the next generation of girl skaters.Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Intro to Cindy Whitehead
00:51 Cindy's Skate History at Hermosa Museum
05:23 Involvement with the Smithsonian and Skateboarding at the Museum
11:47 Skating is the Vehicle; Activism is What Matters
15:01 Family's Influence Matters
18:52 Individualism and Independence of Skaters
20:48 How Skateboarding is Changing with the Olympics
22:12 Skating is Freedom
24:31 Supporting and Mentoring the Next Generation of Female Skaters
28:27 The Evolution of Sponsorship in Skateboarding
31:12 Finding Your Place in the Skateboarding Community
32:45 Freestyle in the Early Days
37:07 Redefining Success: Skating Beyond Competitions
38:27 The Pressure of Winning in Sports
40:33 Role Models and Mentorship in Skating
44:44 The Importance of Representation in History
49:56 Making Skateboarding What You Want It to Be – Outside Sponsors and Setting the Example for Others
52:57 The Challenge of Being the First and Handling Social Media Criticism
56:31 Supporting Girl is Not a 4-Letter Word
57:51 Building Community and Support in Local Skate Culture
01:00:39 Bringing the Book, It's Not About Pretty, to Life
01:05:18 Tapping Into New Markets with Skating
01:08:08 End Credits and Music
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