EP002 - Lady Meek

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. Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:15 Transitioning from Surfing to Skateboarding07:01 Meeting Tim Storck and 180 Skate08:25 Florida Grind For Life Win09:10 The Role of Family Support12:54 The Importance of Encouragement in Sports14:00 Experiences in Contests18:00 Memorable Skateboarding Adventures21:19 Appearing in Thrasher Magazine22:19 Manifesting Dreams in Skateboarding26:35 The Journey to California: A Skater's Path30:50Empowerment Through Community: Skating with Girls32:18 Advice for Young Skaters: Keep It Fun32:50 Challenges in Filming Video Parts36:40 Balancing Skateboarding with Self-Care38:36 Dream Skate Sessions: Inspirations and Aspirations41:57 Closing Credits and Music

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Carving it Out features stories of the women of skateboarding, both on the board and behind the scenes. Hosted by Heather Jennier and Paula MacDonald, we we want to help continue to grow girls' and women's skate in a positive way through highlighting the stories of the women, past and present, who have helped lead the way and make space for all of us in a male dominated industry.