18: Lucy Osinski on Building Community and Redefining Skate Culture

In this empowering episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela welcomes Lucy Osinski (@lucy.osinski), co-founder of Girl Swirl, the world’s largest women’s skateboarding collective. Lucy shares her incredible journey from a professional ballerina to an influential community leader, highlighting the transformative power of skateboarding. Discover how she and her team of trailblazers have built a global movement focused on inclusion, empowerment, and philanthropy. From teaching kids in orphanages to hosting worldwide skate meetups, Lucy talks about breaking stereotypes and creating spaces where women can thrive and celebrate their individuality. Join us for a conversation filled with inspiration, resilience, and the pursuit of community-driven change.Follow:⁠ Lucy Osinski: @lucy.osinski Girl Swirl: @girlsswirl Selema Masekela: @selema What Shapes Us: ⁠⁠@whatshapesuspodcast⁠⁠#WhatShapesUs #LucyOsinski #GirlsSwirl #WomenInSkateboarding #CommunityBuilding #SkateCulture #SelemaMasekela #Empowerment #InspiringStories