Gabrielle Brownfield grew up skateboarding with her dad and has been a big part of the Ohio skate scene for most of her life. As a young adult, Gabby had the opportunity to take part in several high-profile skate competitions in California, including Combi and Exposure. In this episode, she shares her experience with competitive skateboarding, self-confidence and skating as an adult. She also talks about the amazing backyard bowl that she built with her dad and herhusband, Nic. In 2025, her family hosted their first Midwest Betty Bowl Jam, inviting female and LGTBQ+ skateboarders and quad skaters from around the country. Get to know Gabrielle Brownfield and follow her at @imjustgabs on Instagram.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:15 Welcome Gabrielle Brownfield from Ohio

01:11 Early Beginnings in Skateboarding and the Influence ofHer Dad

06:05 The Importance of Allowing Kids to Have Fun

07:37 Pressure in Skate Contests

14:43 Adult Skate Buds and Mentors as a Kid

19:33 Influence of Lance Mountain and Her First Invert

21:20 Building Their At-Home Bowl

24:33 Hosting the Midwest Betty Bowl Jam

27:19 Skating and Meeting People at FDR Queen of the Park

29:57 Local Skate Community in Ohio

33:09 Dropping In on Vert for the First Time

34:42 Skatepark Etiquette for Kids

39:50 Contest Experience at Exposure and Combi

46:02 Perfecting Tricks and the Importance ofStyle

47:36 Navigating Personal Challenges and Confidence

49:30 Learning Leadership from Her Dad and Family Support

51:33 An Amazing Skater... and Artist!

53:19 Designing Wheel Art for Speedlab

54:35 Riding for American Nomad

55:16 Welfare Line and Bill Danforth

56:07 Eric Dressen and Jim Gray Visit the Bowl

57:33 Amazing Mature Skaters and Gabby's Thoughts on Skating Into Her 60s

58:29 Gabby's History in the Underground Skate Scene

59:41 Meeting a Young Ruby Lilley

01:01:04 Going to Queen of the Park and Judging

01:04:10 Beyond Competition - Opportunities for Girls Today

01:06:04 Skating as a Grown-Up, There's a Difference

01:08:04 Embracing Diversity in Body Types

01:11:17 Mental Health and the Stress of Event Organizing

01:16:27 Planning Future Midwest Bowl Jams

01:20:22 Dream Skate Session

01:21:36 End Credits and Music