in case you need some motivation to lock the fuck in, think about Peggy Oki
the only woman in the skateboarding zephyr team, consisting of young californian prodigies in the 70s, which has pretty much revolutionised modern skateboarding, laying foundations for the future generations of skaters
winner of the first place in women's freestyle at the legendary del mar nationals, which was truly a big deal at the time
(her style was described as gritty or too manly, which resulted in attempts to get her out of the podiums)
skateboarder, surfer, motocross racer - also a winner of multiple awards at competitions in each one
climate activist, putting her money where her mouth is - look up her origami whales project, raising awareness of the disappearing populations of whales and dolphins
public speaker, still active to this day, educating people about the environmental struggles and what they can do about it
bachelor of fine arts, among other things, also educated in environmental biology
active artist, graphic designer and illustrator, focusing on marine animals in her works
to this day she's popularising skateboarding and surfing, especially among young women and girls, helping them to discover new hobbies and ways to reconnect with nature
outspoken vegan (her instagram reels collections are a great source of new recipes btw)
rock climber, still active in her prime age of 70, travelling the world in a search for her next peaks to climb and waves to surf
an amazing woman who's been an inspiration to the many generations of women who were anxious to get on a skateboard because it was deemed a boys thing
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