Carving It Out: Women's Skate Stories

Canadian Olympic skater and women’s sport advocate Annie Guglia shares her journey from borrowing her brother’s skateboard to representing Canada in the Olympics and as president of Canada Skateboard. Learn more about Annie’s inspiring journey and her insights on building community, creating more opportunities for girls and women, and empowering the next generation of female skaters. You can follo...

Florida skater and digital creator Elise Crigar talks about her role as a sports marketer and advocate for women’s skate sports. Elise shares her insights on Florida and California skate culture, the evolution of the industry and empowering the next generation of female skaters through the reach of social media. Keep up with Elise at elise_crigar on Instagram. Chapters 00:00 Opening Credits and Mu...

Inspiring skate photographer and activist Norma Ibarra shares her journey from a shy schoolgirl in Mexico to a globally recognized skate photographer and community organizer in Canada and beyond. Discover Norma’s insights on the importance of representation, community, travel, and how skateboarding transformed her life. See Norma’s work at normaibarra.com and follow her adventures on Instagram at...

Megan Faber, ATC, LAT, is a certified athletic trainer who specializes in helping skaters stay healthy, progress faster and extend their careers through strength training and injury management. Megan reignited her childhood love of skateboarding serving skaters at Woodward West and now provides Florida skaters and athletes with high-level performance training and injury prevention strategies. Expl...

Nora Baker grew up in a skateboarding family and is now making a name for herself as a member of Leo Baker’s Tacky Joy Factory team. Skating out of Fort Collins, Colorado, Nora shares her experiences of skating contests, filming video parts, and making the decision to transition from a big skateboard company to a startup company, where she feels more seen and heard. Episode 001 guest and friend Ol...

Mazel Paris is a talented 11-year-old skater from California who is proud to represent Team Philippines in international skateboarding competitions. In Episode 17 of Carving it Out, we chat with Mazel about discovering skateboarding at age 5 and quickly progressing to one of the best young bowl and vert skaters today. Mazel emphasizes the significance of having fun while competing and offers more...

Audrey Faison is the founder of Concrete Queenz, a nonprofit organization aimed at empowering girls of color in South Los Angeles through skateboarding. In this episode, Audrey shares her path from middle school teacher to community organizer and nonprofit leader, highlighting the importance of mentorship and community support in fostering confidence in young girls. Prepare to be inspired by Audre...

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 talk...

Natalie Porter is a skateboarder and author, who uses herlibrarian superpowers to curate and maintain the Womxn Skateboard History ( https://womxnskatehistory.ca/ )website, the most comprehensive database of female skaters from the 1940s to 2010s. She has compiled a select group of skate stories into her new book, ‘Girl Gangs, Zines and Powerslides’, released in September 2025. This discussion hig...

After her appearance in EP12, Grace Marhoefer turns thetables on hosts Heather Jennier and Paula MacDonald and interviews them, learning more about their journey in skateboarding, creating the podcast and empowering women in the skate community. Laugh along with Heather and Paula while Grace takes the mic in this special episode!   Chapters 00:00 Opening Credits & Music 00:15 How did you meet?...

Originally from Cocoa Beach, Florida but now living inSouthern California, Grace Marhoefer has been called the “ATV” of skateboarding, largely because she rips at every style she tries—transition, vert and street. Starting at the ripe old age of seven when she discovered skating at a friend’sbirthday party, Grace shares her story of working through injuries and personal challenges to become one of...

Kylie Frank is a rising star in women’s street skating. In this episode, Kylie shares her journey from starting out as a young skater learning first tricks in her driveway to a competitive athlete, winning first at the recent Jackalope contest in Virginia Beach. She shares how she balances schoolwork with travel for skating contests all over the world, the importance of community support, and her...

Anita Tessensohn Sanford is a true trailblazer in women’sskateboarding, from her gnarly street skating in the 80s when girl street skaters were a rarity to her appearance in Powell’s 1987 Some Girls Play With Dolls, Real Women Skate ad. The skate world is getting reintroduced to Anita today, thanks to her appearance on the Bones Brigade Audio Show nearly two years ago. Anita has found a rekindled...

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 insig...

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...

She may be 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...

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...

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 skateboardin...

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 he...

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 thespo...

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 ska...

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...