Sydney Pizza: Her Journey, Mental Toughness & Growing the Sport | Skim Steezy Podcast #5

In the latest episode of the Skim Steezy Podcast, we sit down with pro skimboarder Sydney Pizza (@skimsyd)! 🌊✨ From making waves in the Pro Women’s division to balancing university life and building mental toughness, Sydney takes us through her incredible journey. 🏄‍♀️ Hear about her Dewey Beach roots, the evolution of skimboarding, and what’s being done to get skimboarding on the global stage, including recognition by the International Surfing Association. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation with one of the sport’s rising stars!Support us at skimsteezy.com/sponsorsChapters:00:00:00 - Intro01:01:13 - Welcome01:42:16 - How's University?18:24:21 - Syd's Journey from her Pro Debut in OBX '2222:44:15 - Competitive mentality with friends24:41:14 - Injury Prevention and Recovery29:29:04 - Sydney's Roots in Deleware and Maryland34:39:12 - Syd's Goals43:00:23 - Being a Role Model49:22:13 - Evolution of Skim Competition and Community51:33:16 - What's on Syd's Horizons (Plugs)54:02:08 - Wrap Up - Final Statements from Syd55:36:08 - Closing Out - Gratitude57:13:04 - Shoutouts58:05:04 - Outro