EP017 - Mazel Paris

Mazel Paris is a talented 11-year-old skater from California who is proud to represent Team Philippines in international skateboarding competitions. In Episode 17 of Carving it Out, we chat with Mazel about discovering skateboarding at age 5 and quickly progressing to one of the best young bowl and vert skaters today. Mazel emphasizes the significance of having fun while competing and offers more great advice to young skaters who may be inspired to become competitors. Follow Mazel’s skate adventures on Instagram at @mazelparis.Chapters00:00 Opening Credits and Music00:15 Welcome Mazel Paris and Goals for New Year02:19 Discovering Skateboarding at Age 503:20 From Beginning Skater to Super Skater!04:01 Pushing Herself Mentally04:39 How Mazel Learns Her Tricks06:22 Discovering a Love of Park and Vert07:27 So Many Parks to Skate and Learn in Cali08:36 Representing Team Philippines09:35 Winning Gold at SEA Games11:16 Winning at Exposure and Hyping the Crowd12:47 Being a Part of Girl is Not a 4-Letter Word13:53 What She Likes Best About Contests14:55 What's Most Challenging About Contests15:56 Skating Contests in the Future, Including the Olympics16:21 Filming Her First Video Part, This is Eleven17:39 Mazel's Long List of Sponsors18:23 Working with Sponsors19:02 Mazel's Current Board Setup19:58 Traveling with a Skateboard21:26 Managing Middle School and Skating Around the World23:07 Skating and Training Schedule (and a Mini Microwave!)24:27 Handling Boys Who Give Her Grief at the Park25:13 Mazel's Skate Crew & Favorite Skateparks25:53 Tricks She's Currently Working On26:59 Preparing for Competition at SEA Games29:23 Listening to Music While Skating30:06 Skater Tanlines31:51 Social Media for Fun and Friendship33:24 Supporting Sponsors on Social34:18 Working with Vogue Magazine35:12 Using Prayer to Connect, Focus and Calm36:13 Growing Girls' Skateboarding37:42 Advice to Parents of Skater Girls38:48 Advice to a Girls Trying Skateboarding for the First Time39:18 Skate Inspirations40:37 Working With Coaches41:33 Mazel's Dream Skatepark Features43:15 Favorite Trick to Do When's She's Having a Rough Day43:45 Dream Session Skaters44:33 Mazel's Shoutouts45:32 Wrap-Up and Thank You!45:56 End Credits and Music