I started this blog because I believe more girls skate when they see girls skateboarding.  I also believe you can skate for fun even if you’re not a great skater and yes even if you remain true to your style.

This year I volunteered to help both EXPOSURE Skate and Poseiden Foundation – I also volunteered my mom.  My mom does not skate, she is not a fashion designer – but she is a believer in creating what you want.

My mom spent hours talking to anyone who would listen why they should have a booth or donate some product because she believes skateboarding empowers girls to chase their dreams.  Plus my mom encouraged me to go out and find other girls who skate because they love it.

One of the girls I met was Meagan Guy – I first blogged about her in May.

We stayed friends on IG so when my mom landed EXPOSURE some tickets from Luxe Travel.  Thank you Luxe.  I tagged Meagan on the contest rules.  

I was psyched because she won and she was coming from Florida to California for EXPOSURE 2015.  I want to stress Meagan won because of her video – my mom had nothing to do with who won – she just got the tickets donated.

After Meagan was confirmed to come – I made sure she knew the week after was the Poseiden Foundation7th Annual Ladies Day at the Berrics.  If you’re all the way from Florida stay a week to skate both events.  Her mom must be okay too – because she let her!

The crazy part is I never met Meagan – I missed her and another girl, Kori, who I was trying to meet both at EXPOSURE & the Berrics – so I guess I’m not too good with my cell phone.  What I am good at is helping other girls encourage each other and know that there is love and support for girls skateboarding.

Meagan’s story didn’t end with her trip – she really rips and made podium at both events.

My blog doesn’t end here either.  I am inspired more than ever to keep on my mission to get more girls skateboarding for fun and keeping it fashionable.  Not everyone can be a super shredder like Meagan – I believe she’s got some God given talent plus a dedication to practice – but any girl can gain balance & self confidence from skateboarding.  And all girls are stronger when we work together and support each other.

I snagged this picture from johnnyschillereff’s IG – it’s the group shot from Poseiden Foundation7th Annual Ladies Day at the Berrics.  And yes – I’m proud to be the one dressed a little differently – NuxUSA blue tie dye leggings – skateboarding should never be about fitting in it’s all about the balance.

XOXO

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photo credit & thanks also to girlisnota4letterword, Amy Treadway, Poseiden Foundation & EXPOSURE Skate.  Check them and Mahfia-TV to see more photos from the day!

Love to Micaela Ramirez who started Poseiden & made Ladies Day happen, Maya Eve who set up the entire day & all the many others who keep skateboarding fun!