Rose Archie is changing what leadership looks like. As founder of Nations Skate Youth, she’s created a movement rooted in Indigenous pride, healing, and community. Rose shares her journey from growing up in Canim Lake to building safe spaces for Indigenous youth through skateboarding. Kara and Rose talk about identity, representation, grief, and what it means to show up with purpose. This is a conversation about community impact, self-made women, and the power of redefining success through service.

Chapters:

00:00 Growing up in Canim Lake and finding skateboarding

01:15 Residential schools and generational impact

03:00 Creating Nations Skate Youth

05:10 Skateboarding as escape and safe space

06:45 Building confidence in Indigenous youth

09:00 Representation and visibility in skateboarding

11:10 Organizing the Stop Drop and Roll event

13:00 Mental health and community needs post-pandemic

15:15 What it means to use your voice for good

17:00 Indigenous culture, language, and legacy

19:30 Losing her sister and turning grief into action

21:00 Elders, mentors, and intergenerational wisdom

23:30 Why community impact matters more than money

25:15 Challenges of being a woman in skateboarding

27:00 Powerful means not apologizing for existing

29:00 Hopes for future Indigenous leaders

31:00 Opportunities for collaboration and support

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

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