EP022 - Annie Guglia

Canadian Olympic skater and women’s sport advocate Annie Guglia shares her journey from borrowing her brother’s skateboard to representing Canada in the Olympics and as president of Canada Skateboard. Learn more about Annie’s inspiring journey and her insights on building community, creating more opportunities for girls and women, and empowering the next generation of female skaters. You can follow Annie on Instagram at nnieguglia.Chapters00:15 Introduction to Annie Guglia00:51 Getting Started as a Skater03:11 The Endless Possibilities of Skateboarding05:00 Passion for Skating Over Other Sports06:34 Annie's Training Routine09:27 How the Olympics Have Transformed Skateboarding12:07 The Secret Language of Skaters12:16 The Changing Landscape of Women's Skateboarding13:01 The Olympics as Pathway to Sport13:39 The Importance of Being an All-Around Athlete14:54 Challenges for Young Female Athletes15:44 Extreme Youth in Olympic Sport18:58 Role Models Through Social Media Today21:08 Finding Ways to Keep Teen Girls Skating24:42 Closing the Performance Gap25:41 The Importance of Community and Belonging27:58 Equity vs. Equality in Sports31:34 How the Media Covers Women's Skating36:29 More Interest in Women's Sports37:34 Different Approaches for Coaching Women vs. Men39:20 New Opportunities for Girl Skaters in Media and Ads41:43 Importance of Health to Be Your Best Self44:25 Annie's Canada Skateboard Leadership48:26 A Passion for Leadership in Everything51:05 Involvement with the Skirtboarders52:52 The Impact of Community and Mentorship55:29 Tech Deck Start Pushing Program57:57 Creating Accessible Skateboarding Programs58:25 What's Next for Annie01:00:50 Rapid Fire Questions01:04:20 Inspiring the Next Generation of Girl Skaters01:06:44 Closing Credits and Music