Lacey Baker, Breaking Barriers in Women's Skateboarding

Lacey Baker, a professional skateboarder, discusses the challenges and inequalities women face in the skateboarding industry. She highlights the need for creating inclusive spaces and equal opportunities. Lacey shares her personal journey, from discovering skateboarding at a young age to winning gold at the X Games. She also talks about Meow Skateboards, a company supporting women in skateboarding, emphasizing the importance of empowerment and authenticity in the sport.

What inspired Lacey Baker to start skateboarding?

• Watching her foster brother skate

• A skateboarding video game

• A famous skateboarder she met

• A school sports event

What significant achievement did Lacey Baker accomplish in 2014?

• She became the first female skateboarder

• She won a gold medal at the X Games

• She started her own skateboarding company

• She was featured in a skateboarding documentary

What is one of the main issues faced by women in the skateboarding industry according to Lacey?

• Unequal prize money in competitions

• Lack of skateboarding equipment

• Limited access to skate parks

• No female skateboarding coaches

What is the primary goal of Meow Skateboards?

• To create corporate partnerships

• To support women in skateboarding

• To organize international competitions

• To design skate parks

How does Lacey Baker describe the nature of Meow Skateboards?

• Corporate and profit-driven

• A government-funded initiative

• Skater-owned and authentic

• Focused on male skateboarders