Life on Wheels, Cannon Balls, and Living Your Best Weekend | Monique Vizzerra | Skateboarding Industry Leader

Monique Vizzerra has spent over 15 years in the skate and action sports world, building a career most people can only dream about. From working with top brands to fan-girling over skate legends, she’s created a life filled with friends, travel, and plenty of cannon balls on the weekend. She’s passionate about honoring the history of the sport, supporting the athletes who make it great, and keeping joy at the center of her hustle. In this conversation, we get into what it’s like to be a woman in the skate industry, why your “friend family” matters, and how to protect your time for the things that make you happiest. Monique’s story is a reminder that you get to choose how you spend your days, and make them count. Chapters: 00:00 Building a career in skateboarding 02:15 Falling in love with action sports culture 05:30 The value of a “friend family” 08:10 Lessons from 15 years in the skate industry 11:20 Why honoring the sport’s history matters 14:00 Balancing work, fun, and personal priorities 16:45 Making time for cannon balls and weekends away 19:10 The hustle behind the scenes 22:00 Staying grounded while working with legends 25:15 How skateboarding shaped her life philosophy 28:00 Protecting your joy and your time 30:15 Advice for women breaking into male-dominated fields 33:00 The role of community in personal success 36:20 Choosing your own version of a best life The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices