33. Turning on the light - Indigo Willing
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Having taken up skating in her 40s and continuing to skate in to her 50s, Indigo says of herself “I am the opposite of a typical skateboarding story.” War orphan, skater, academic, campaigner for inclusivity in skateboarding and founder of Respect is Rad, Indigo brings so much to the skating space. There’s a lot to talk about in this episode, so grab a cuppa and settle in. Episode highlights Falling in a bowl jam. Indigo’s journey in to skate boarding in her 40s - learning with men. Dismantling gates and opening up the world of skate boarding. Staying punk through skateboarding - “I’d rather carry a skateboard than a briefcase”. Bringing the world of skateboarding in to a university setting. The inspiration behind Respect is Rad Celebrating progress as older women in skateboarding - staying authentic. More about Indigo: @goodwillhunting @respectisrad People and groups mentioned in this episode: Esther Sayers skateistan.org Festival Connect Join the Board Women movement: boardwomen.co @boardwomen Host: Caroline Keylock Producer: Selma Chalabi Photography - Clare Keylock Artwork - Rozi Wan Rimli Music - Brother Brother by Benjamin Caleb Johnson, performed by BENSON Get full access to Board Women at www.boardwomen.co/subscribe
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