EP003 - Poe Pinson

Florida skater Poe Pinson shares her journey as a young skater, starting from her early days influenced by her dad's support to her rise as a Team USA Olympic skater. She discusses her experiences at the Dew Tour, the importance of community, and her insights on competing in the Olympics. Poe emphasizes the joy of skating over competition and the pressures that come with being an athlete in thespotlight. She shares her experiences with sponsorships and filming, and how it’s important to continue to be your authentic self in skating, embracing the journey without fear of judgment.Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:16 Introduction to Poe Pinson01:02 Early Days of Skating and How Poe Learned to Skate02:19 A Tight Knit Skate Community in Fernandina03:19 Having a Skatepark Named After Her04:21 Working at David's Restaurant08:21 Early Career Highlights - Skating Dew Tour10:10 From Young Skater to Olympic Hopeful13:09 The Importance and Value of Parental Support14:07 The Pressure of Contests and Professional Skating15:27 Poe's Cool Dad!17:20 The Influence of Flat Ground Skating Over Parks21:07 No Magic Formula to Train for Olympics23:13 Japanese Skaters and Idolization of Skating in Japan25:29 Impact of the Olympics on Skateboarding27:19 Skating Takes Up a Lot of Room in Your Brain28:17 Finding Joy in Olympic Competition During Competitive Stress31:28 Skating for Yourself Over Winning Contests33:41 A Turning Point: Learning to Say No36:07 SLS Miami37:20 The Happy Accident of a Caveman Boardslide at SLS Miami38:38 Drawing from a Deep Bag of Tricks39:40 Dealing with Extreme Time Blindness41:35 Sponsors, Travel and Filming Experiences44:03 Importance of Community in Skateboarding47:09 Behind the Scenes of Skate Videos49:28 Poe's Sponsors52:55 Always Something to Learn from Others54:31 Advice for Girls and Women Getting Into Skating56:26 Skateparks Can Be Intimidating57:02 Favorite Tricks and Wrap-Up58:34 Closing Credits and Music