EP006 - Harlow Johnsey

It’s not every teenager who can balance being a sponsored traveling vert and bowl skater with having a normal high school life, but Florida skater Harlow Johnsey does it all with style and grace. Harlow shares her evolution in skateboarding from her experiences with contests and going to Woodward, to frequent trips to California and filming for sponsors. Harlow also reflects on her aspirations for the future and offers advice to new skaters, emphasizing the importance of staying true to yourself and having fun.Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:15 Introduction to Harlow Johnsey, Florida Bowl and Vert Skater01:22 Harlow's Skate Journey Begins at Age 1003:22 Experiences at Woodward05:04 Learning to Skate and Improving Her Skills inCalifornia05:53 First Time Skating a Vert Ramp at Rodney Mead's07:24 Support of Family08:5 1 Life as a High Schooler and Skateboarder10:52 Winning Exposure Longest Backside Grind11:42 The Importance of Friendships in Skateboarding14:44 Balancing School and Skateboarding17:02 Sponsorships and Future Aspirations20:07 Helping Young Skaters20:57 Getting Started Skating Contests22:39 Filming with Sponsors24:44 Skate Setup and Gear Preferences25:27 Dream Sponsors and Fast Food Favorites27:41 Navigating Sponsorships in Skateboarding29:51 Life as a Teenager and Learning to Drive31:08 Music Vibes While Skating33:41 Overcoming Fear in Skateboarding34:57 The Power of the Mind in Skating37:21 Life Lessons from Skateboarding38:36 Dream Skate Park Features39:17 Favorite Tricks to Land on a Rough Day41:51 Dream Session with Any Skater42:42 Thoughts on the Olympics44:28 Not Missing Out on the High School Experience45:04 Advice for Aspiring Young Skaters47:08 End Credits and Music