Host Sarah Burke interviews Juliette Pelchat, a rising star in snowboarding and a first-time Olympic competitor for Team Canada. Juliette shares her journey leading up to the 2026 Winter Games, discussing her mental and physical preparation, the challenges she's faced, and her evolving mindset towards competition. She also reflects on her family dynamics, particularly her relationship with her father, snowboarding legend JF Pelchat, and his support navigating sponsorship opportunities and negotiating. She also talks about her sister Amalia and how together, they launched the Wild Kittens initiative to encourage women to get involved in board sports.

Links:

www.realwildkittens.com

https://www.instagram.com/jubespelchat/

https://www.tiktok.com/@jubespelchat

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Juliette Pelchat

(03:03) Journey to the Olympics

(06:00) Mindset and Routine for Success

(08:58) Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence

(12:01) Sibling Rivalry and Support

(14:55) The Wild Kittens Initiative

(17:54) Community and the Future of Board Sports

(20:16) Empowering Young Girls in Skateboarding

(22:41) Navigating Sponsorships and Business

(26:23) Mentorship and Future Aspirations

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