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.
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 follow Annie on Instagram at nnieguglia (https://www.instagram.com/nnieguglia).
Chapters
00:15 Introduction to Annie Guglia
00:51 Getting Started as a Skater
03:11 The Endless Possibilities of Skateboarding
05:00 Passion for Skating Over Other Sports
06:34 Annie's Training Routine
09:27 How the Olympics Have Transformed Skateboarding
12:07 The Secret Language of Skaters
12:16 The Changing Landscape of Women's Skateboarding
13:01 The Olympics as Pathway to Sport
13:39 The Importance of Being an All-Around Athlete
14:54 Challenges for Young Female Athletes
15:44 Extreme Youth in Olympic Sport
18:58 Role Models Through Social Media Today
21:08 Finding Ways to Keep Teen Girls Skating
24:42 Closing the Performance Gap
25:41 The Importance of Community and Belonging
27:58 Equity vs. Equality in Sports
31:34 How the Media Covers Women's Skating
36:29 More Interest in Women's Sports
37:34 Different Approaches for Coaching Women vs. Men
39:20 New Opportunities for Girl Skaters in Media and Ads
41:43 Importance of Health to Be Your Best Self
44:25 Annie's Canada Skateboard Leadership
48:26 A Passion for Leadership in Everything
51:05 Involvement with the Skirtboarders
52:52 The Impact of Community and Mentorship
55:29 Tech Deck Start Pushing Program
57:57 Creating Accessible Skateboarding Programs
58:25 What's Next for Annie
01:00:50 Rapid Fire Questions
01:04:20 Inspiring the Next Generation of Girl Skaters
01:06:44 Closing Credits and Music
15 Mar 2026
EP021 - Elise Crigar
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 (https://www.instagram.com/elise_crigar) on Instagram.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Intro to Elise and Early Days of Skating
01:41 Inspired by Skate and Surf Magazines
03:26 Fostering the Creative Spirit from an Early Age
04:57 Encouraged by Skater Friends
05:34 The Stoke of Connecting with Another Skater Girl
08:05 Having a Front Seat to the Evolution of Girls' Skateboarding
10:20 Connecting with Cindy Whitehead to Create 'It's Not About Pretty' Book
14:20 Designing the Smithsonian Skateboarding Book
15:26 Dreams Come True-Living in California
18:18 Working at Octagon Agency in Sports Marketing and Social Media
21:04 Working Skate Trips Into Work Travel
22:36 Skateboarding as a Superpower
25:19 Mentoring Opportunities in Sports Marketing
28:39 Return to Florida and Current Skate Scene
32:35 Loving Nora's Board as Current Skate Setup
33:46 Warm-Up and Health as a Mature Skater
37:08 Favorite Tricks
38:33 The Positive Effects of Social Media on Girls' Skateboarding
41:26 LA 2028 Dreams
42:33 Dream Skatepark Features
43:51 Dream Skate Sesh Partner
45:36 Advice for Supporting Girls' Skateboarding
47:16 Closing Credits and Music
1 Mar 2026
EP020 - Norma Ibarra
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 (http://normaibarra.com) and follow her adventures on Instagram at @lapir0 (https://www.instagram.com/lapir0).
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Intro to Norma
00:58 Establishing Roots in Canada and Adopting a Nomadic Lifestyle
04:40 Spending Time in Mexico and the U Can Skate Community
05:55 A Heart for Activism and Discovering the Skate Community Through the Lens
09:29 Shooting the Women's Skate Groups in Canada
11:57 Transition from Shy Girl to Confident Skate Photographer and Activist
16:06 The Importance of a Support System
17:47 From Mexico to Canada, an Adventure!
23:12 Gratitude to the Skate Community During Mom's Time of Need
27:40 Inspiring Young Skaters in Mexico
28:59 Finding a Welcome Home in the Skate Community
31:50 Representation Matters in Skateboarding
35:49 An Impressive Client List and Memorable Photoshoots
37:58 Travel to Bolivia with ImiliaSkate
39:26 Worldwide Recognition for Her Work
40:13 Olympic Dreams
42:44 The Importance of Women Behind the Lens
44:56 WOF Experiences
46:49 Celebrating the New Generation While Honoring the Pioneers
49:52 Recognition and Awards in the Skate Community
52:08 Looking Behind the Scenes on Social Media
53:08 Finding Balance: Rest and Recovery
54:42 Photo Gear Norma Uses (A Canon Girl!)
56:27 Dream Collaborations and Future Projects
58:40 Embracing Her Inner Fan When Photographing Pros
01:00:22 Advice for Stepping Out of Comfort Zones
01:02:50 Closing Credits and Music
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