Skateboarding: Culture, Community and Careers

from Job Talk Weekly · host Diana Bernal O‘Leary

Skateboarding at the Olympics made us wonder what type of jobs there would be for skateboarders beyond competition. Neftalie Williams, Ph.D., talks about his work studying skateboarding culture and shares his story of how he saw an opportunity for skateboarding to play a role in public diplomacy. Dr. Williams helps us understand how a passion for skateboarding can help people find their path and serve the community. Learn more about the work of Neftalie Williams, Ph.D. at www.neftalie.com and follow him at https://www.instagram.com/neftaliedotcom/ Visit us at www.jobtalkweekly.com or https://www.instagram.com/dianabernaloleary/

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Skateboarding at the Olympics made us wonder what type of jobs there would be for skateboarders beyond competition. Neftalie Williams, Ph.D., talks about his work studying skateboarding culture and shares his story of how he saw an opportunity for skateboarding to play a role in public diplomacy. Dr. Williams helps us understand how a passion for skateboarding can help people find their path and serve the community.Learn more about the work of Neftalie Williams, Ph.D. atwww.neftalie.com and follow him athttps://www.instagram.com/neftaliedotcom/Visit us atwww.jobtalkweekly.comorhttps://www.instagram.com/dianabernaloleary/

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