33. Turning on the light - Indigo Willing

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

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