Ep. 3 - SPOT & Spotstore - Opening during COVID, how is it like being in a relationship and running a business together, what's it like being a woman in the industry, progressing the local skate community.

Martin Hřívna and Barbora Vymetalová in the late months of 2019 we on the verge of opening a new breathtaking location in the depths of Brno. Little did they know that beneath the crypts of that year hid the dreadful pandemic... SPOT Brno is a bar that is consisting of a skateboarding bowl connected to a tattoo studio. Aside from the incredibly venue that it was, it brought together many varieties of subculture in Brno. Despite initially opening for skaters, now has taken popularity being a host to a variety of events and collectives such as the street dance community, graffiti artists and etc. Spotstore is a skateshop that is separate from the bar but still under the name Spot. There is no other authentic skateshop than Spotstore, hosting numerous events that lead to the city providing more space and opportunities for skaters. Run by Martin as well along with Boris Jambrich. Thanks to Spotstore the local scene of skateboarding has begun to flourish, to even being mentioned by big skate magazines in Europe such as SOLO skate mag even having Vans Europe support Brno skate events. SPOT Brno started before Spotstore, and had gone through a fair amount of struggles with Martin and Barbora sometimes wondering if they should even keep the place open... Despite the hardships the both of them along with the rest of the SPOT team thrive to keep the place afloat and keep bringing in more varieties of people. Tune in to this episode to find out what it takes to run a business through times of chaos and how staying together to figure out solutions in a relationship and in a business. This was Brno Gs — a platform for creatives who don’t just create, but build. We sit down with founders, artists, chefs, and operators shaping culture and turning ideas into something real. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. Follow for more conversations — and watch the full episodes through the link in bio. Inspiration for all Gs. Find us on IG: @brno_gs Youtube: @Brno_Gs