Encouragement is Empowering

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This is Sophia and Stella – they are sisters learning to skate together with help from @shane_sheckler & @kane_sheckler – in this video they were kick turning.

In another video Sophia is dropping in . . .

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. . . watch the video – she does it by herself.  Yes he’s there – offering encouragement.  I would not be skateboarding today without encouragement and that’s why it’s important to share pictures of girls skateboarding for fun and getting encouragement because that’s what makes more girls start and keep skateboarding.

There are always going to be haters – don’t skate with them.  Keep it stylish on & off the board by surrounding yourself with positive people who encourage and look out for you!

 

 

Persistence is a Life Skill

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In skateboarding you pay to play! And @autumn_tinkleberry Took a nasty slam but came back and got the line And that’s how it’s done! One tough girl!TheFarm Local skate park located in Virginia Beach

I had to share this because a skatepark that supports girls – that’s my kind of park and a girl who doesn’t give up is my kind of girl.

Our story doesn’t end here – she’s back skating & . . .

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. . . landing it with her new accessory – pink cast.

Since I’ve started this blog – I’ve seen so many rad photos and stories of skateboarding helping girls become stronger people.  It takes strength to face your fears – her fear was real she slammed – she faced it anyway and figured out how to land it.

In life your first try won’t always be successful – learning not to give up and try it a little different – that’s a stylish skill on & off the board.

 

Just Don’t be Scared is Wise Advice

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She told me “mom when I got on I was scared, and I falled down.  Then I got up and I wasn’t scared and I skated! Just don’t be scared!” – ooohmarie_

Falling is NOT failing – it’s totally rad that she’s this young and gets that!  If you can face and deal with your fears your life on and off the board will be much happier.

As for skateboarding in the house – it’s good to become “one with your board” so bond with it where ever and when ever you can!

 

 

Power of Encouragement

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It was the first time that me and @ellie_waters_12 met yesterday and the first time she started to ollie stairs ! She landed the 5 stair and then took it straight to the 8 stair , it was soooo sick !  Freya in the UK

The power of encouragement is huge!  When you’re encouraged, you feel stronger. It gives you the courage to do things you thought impossible. 

The greatest gift we can give each other is encouragement!

Thanks Freya & Ellie by sharing you encouraged so many – including me!

Best Way to Spend a Break?

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What’s the best way to spend a break?  SKATEBOARDING

Love this picture – now some may say she’s not skateboarding she’s just riding & it’s motorized, & . . . .

There will always be haters  – people who look for what’s wrong!  I’m challenging everyone to look for what’s right – her smile!

Do I think she’ll skateboard by herself one day?  Yes,  because tackling your fear of the board is huge & my girl doesn’t look a bit afraid.

Till next time – keep it fun & keep smiling on & off the board!

 

 

 

Skater Girls Encourage Skater Girls

The SkatingFashionista IG asked “Who will you be skating with on GO Skateboarding Day?”

Some girls were skateboarding alone – don’t feel sorry for them – they’ve already found skateboarding.  Let’s show other girls so they can start skateboarding too!

On the left – head north to Canada to meet eggthemoonpig!

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On the right go east and south back to the USA in Chicago, IL to find Alicia Marshall who is busy with her music, modeling, dancing, photography, and promoting but still makes time to skate!

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Go Skateboarding Day – June 21, 2015

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This is Bridget and she does yoga and she skateboards!

On Go Skateboarding Day just want to be thankful that there’s no one way to skate.  Skateboarding is as creative as you are.  So however you skate keep skateboarding.

Keep skateboarding fun & keep sharing your pictures – more girls sk8 as they see girls sk8 & encouraging others is good for them & you!

Handstand on a Skateboard

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Maybe you’ve seen a handstand on a skateboard before – but Audrie Reuss takes it to the next level.

Skateboarding is sport – art – and rolling yoga!  Keep sharing how you keep it stylish on the board – more girls skateboard as they see girls skating and all the ways there are to have fun on a skateboard.

Audrie – your handstand is amazing – thanks for sharing – you inspire me to keep trying new things – ok maybe not that pose today – never say never though!

East Coast Skater Girl Goes West Coast

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This is Audrey Indigo working at Indy airs on the East Coast.  This week she’s gone West Coast – LA not San Diego – so I won’t see her this trip.

Hope to meet her soon – she’ll be trying to come out to EXPOSURE Skate on November 7th in San Diego County!

Wishing everyone an awesome weekend – keep it stylish on & off the board like Audrey and tell me where you’re skateboarding – more girls do skateboard as they see girls skateboarding!  Girl power is unstoppable when we encourage & support each other!

 

 

 

Go Skate Everyday

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Go Skate Day is coming up this Sunday – June 21st – however Go Skate Days are really happening everyday.  I found the shot above from Joe Buscaino LA City Councilmember representing the 15th District: Watts, Harbor Gateway, Harbor City, Wilmington and San Pedro – Instagram it certainly shows San Pedro Shreds and believes skateboarding empowers girls.

Teegan is 3 and skates with her family & friends.  When you skate with style – the fun is everyday!

Hope you share how you spend Go Skate Day – more girls do skateboard as they see girls skateboarding!

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