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.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:15 Introduction to Amelia

02:10 Discovering Skateboarding at the X Games at Age 12

06:09 Women and Girls Finding Acceptance in Skateboarding

10:34 How Amelia's Skating Has Changed Over the Years

15:21 Finding Time to Skate with a Busy Schedule

16:59 What's Most Frustrating About Skating with Her Husband

18:34 Training and Health in Skateboarding - "Prehab" & Carrots!

20:38 Amelia's Skate Setups for All the Different Boards

21:56 Impact of the Documentary 'Underexposed'

26:43 Progress and Challenges in Women's Skateboarding

29:17 Pushing Ahead with Exposure 14

30:52 Navigating the Olympics: Experiences and Expectations

34:07 A Fun and Unexpected Career in Skate Commentary

35:15 How the Olympics Have Impacted Women's Skateboarding

36:50 The Stress of the Olympic Qualifying Process

41:01 2020 Olympics Challenges - COVID Fears, Uniforms and Colored Hair

48:14 The Olympics May Not Be for Everyone

49:26 Female Filmers and Creating a Safe Space for GirlSkaters

52:01 The Importance of Community and Mentorship

55:16 Utilizing Social Media to Connect with Female ProSkaters

57:26 Industry Opportunities at Exposure

58:40 SOTY and Tampa Pro for Women?

01:03:00 Encouraging Mature Women in Skateboarding

01:08:59 The Power of Just Showing Up

01:10:00 Supporting Exposure Skate and Its Mission

01:10:40 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.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:15 Introduction to Anna and How She Started Skating

01:48 First Visits to the Skatepark...And Over the Spine!

02:52 Anna's First Board, She Didn't Like It

04:03 Learning and Mastering Tricks

05:51 The Journey to 540s

10:05 Empowering Girls in Skateboarding

11:45 Boys Thinking That Girls Can't Skate

13:17 What Anna's Classmates and Teachers Think About HerSkating

14:42 Current Skate Setup and Favorite Spots

16:29 First 540 at Lower Bobs

17:36 Pixar and Anna's Amazing Sister, Eisa

18:47 Anna's Artwork

21:54 Skate Crews Who Anna Skates With

24:26 Woodward Camp

27:14 Jackalope Experience and Jarritos!

30:48 Getting All of Those Spins, Does Size Make aDifference?

32:39 Banana Con

33:43 Skating with Lyndsey Pastrana at the She Shred

37:37 Do You Dream About Skateboarding?

38:38 Traveling and Favorite Places

39:47 Skate Van Adventures, Who's Going?

43:57 Other Hobbies

44:10 Rats!

47:50 Modeling and Acting Work

52:03 Will She Skateboard Forever?

53:18 Advice for New Skaters

56:13 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.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:15 Introduction to Harlow Johnsey, Florida Bowl and Vert Skater

01:22 Harlow's Skate Journey Begins at Age 10

03:22 Experiences at Woodward

05:04 Learning to Skate and Improving Her Skills inCalifornia

05:53 First Time Skating a Vert Ramp at Rodney Mead's

07:24 Support of Family

08:5 1 Life as a High Schooler and Skateboarder

10:52 Winning Exposure Longest Backside Grind

11:42 The Importance of Friendships in Skateboarding

14:44 Balancing School and Skateboarding

17:02 Sponsorships and Future Aspirations

20:07 Helping Young Skaters

20:57 Getting Started Skating Contests

22:39 Filming with Sponsors

24:44 Skate Setup and Gear Preferences

25:27 Dream Sponsors and Fast Food Favorites

27:41 Navigating Sponsorships in Skateboarding

29:51 Life as a Teenager and Learning to Drive

31:08 Music Vibes While Skating

33:41 Overcoming Fear in Skateboarding

34:57 The Power of the Mind in Skating

37:21 Life Lessons from Skateboarding

38:36 Dream Skate Park Features

39:17 Favorite Tricks to Land on a Rough Day

41:51 Dream Session with Any Skater

42:42 Thoughts on the Olympics

44:28 Not Missing Out on the High School Experience

45:04 Advice for Aspiring Young Skaters

47:08 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.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:14 Introduction to Shiloh Catori - Her Early Days inSarasota, FL

03:30 Transition to Tampa and SPoT

04:06 Going to New Skateparks

04:39 Woodward Experience

05:33 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence

08:29 Moving to Florida from Texas

09:57 New Adventures in California

12:10 First X Games Appearance

14:31 Preparing for Contests

16:33 Thrasher's Bust or Bail

21:35 The Wild World of Swamp Fest

26:46 Focusing on Street Skating and Filming

28:05 The Commitment of Competing in the Olympics

28:52 The Family Vibe of Traveling with Toy Machine

30:02 Joining Toy Machine

31:16 Shiloh's Sponsors

31:50 Dream Sponsors

32:39 Transitioning to Driving and Independence

34:33 Favorite Skate Parks in LA

35:16 Skate Homies in California

35:56 Feeling at Home in California

36:37 Getting in Thrasher Mag

37:30 Dream Tricks

39:37 Consistency in Style

40:41 Dream Skate Homie - Marisa Dal Santo

41:36 Roof Skating

46:22 Advice for New Skaters

47:25 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.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:15 Introduction to Fabiana Delfino

01:25 Changes at Fabi's Home Skate Park

03:08 The slams video and taking slams

04:47 Skating with Her Brother

05:18 Skating in LA

06:41 Skating Solo or with Friends

07:22 The Olympics and Skateboarding

08:57 Growing Up in Sports

10:52 Not Taking it Too Seriously and Having Fun

12:00 Skating Tampa Pro and Other Contests

18:15 Board Design and Customization

22:20 Fabi's Style and How She Trains

23:51 Emulating Skaters and Influencing Others

26:34 Navigating Sponsorships in Skateboarding

31:06 Transitioning Between Major Brands

33:45 Inclusivity in Skate Shoe Design

34:55 New Ad Campaign

36:40 Favorite Florida Skate Parks

37:49 From Park Shark to Street Skater

40:10 No Vert, It's Scary!

40:53 The Next Generation of Skaters

41:33 Women's Events Like Exposure

43:14 Dream Session with Any Skater

43:51 Favorite Trick to Land

44:15 Three Features in a Dream Park

46:12 Skating Forever - A Feeling That Won't Die

49:46 Be Who You Want in Skating, Get Off Your Phone

51:43 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.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:16 Introduction to Poe Pinson

01:02 Early Days of Skating and How Poe Learned to Skate

02:19 A Tight Knit Skate Community in Fernandina

03:19 Having a Skatepark Named After Her

04:21 Working at David's Restaurant

08:21 Early Career Highlights - Skating Dew Tour

10:10 From Young Skater to Olympic Hopeful

13:09 The Importance and Value of Parental Support

14:07 The Pressure of Contests and Professional Skating

15:27 Poe's Cool Dad!

17:20 The Influence of Flat Ground Skating Over Parks

21:07 No Magic Formula to Train for Olympics

23:13 Japanese Skaters and Idolization of Skating in Japan

25:29 Impact of the Olympics on Skateboarding

27:19 Skating Takes Up a Lot of Room in Your Brain

28:17 Finding Joy in Olympic Competition During Competitive Stress

31:28 Skating for Yourself Over Winning Contests

33:41 A Turning Point: Learning to Say No

36:07 SLS Miami

37:20 The Happy Accident of a Caveman Boardslide at SLS Miami

38:38 Drawing from a Deep Bag of Tricks

39:40 Dealing with Extreme Time Blindness

41:35 Sponsors, Travel and Filming Experiences

44:03 Importance of Community in Skateboarding

47:09 Behind the Scenes of Skate Videos

49:28 Poe's Sponsors

52:55 Always Something to Learn from Others

54:31 Advice for Girls and Women Getting Into Skating

56:26 Skateparks Can Be Intimidating

57:02 Favorite Tricks and Wrap-Up

58:34 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.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:15 Transitioning from Surfing to Skateboarding

07:01 Meeting Tim Storck and 180 Skate

08:25 Florida Grind For Life Win

09:10 The Role of Family Support

12:54 The Importance of Encouragement in Sports

14:00 Experiences in Contests

18:00 Memorable Skateboarding Adventures

21:19 Appearing in Thrasher Magazine

22:19 Manifesting Dreams in Skateboarding

26:35 The Journey to California: A Skater's Path

30:50Empowerment Through Community: Skating with Girls

32:18 Advice for Young Skaters: Keep It Fun

32:50 Challenges in Filming Video Parts

36:40 Balancing Skateboarding with Self-Care

38:36 Dream Skate Sessions: Inspirations and Aspirations

41:57 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.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:14 Hello and Intro Olivia Torres

01:01 Olivia's Gymnastics Journey

04:11 Transitioning to Skateboarding

05:09 Competitive Mindset in Skateboarding

08:06 Finding Joy Beyond Contests

12:03 Experience at Woodward

14:50 Traveling and Independence in Sports

19:07 Representation in Skateboarding

20:38 Wheels of Fortune Event Experience

24:50 West Coast Skating, Meeting Pros, and Social Media Feeds

27:43 Olivia's Setup

29:07 Favorite Tricks

31:46 Favorite Skate Spots and DIY Culture

34:31 Favorite Skatepark in Florida / Skatepark of Tampa

37:29 Skating with Guys vs. Girls

38:54 Future Career Aspirations

40:59 Traveling with Skateboards on Planes

46:08 Conclusion and Travel Hacks

49:32 Closing Credits and Music