304. A Masterclass In Resilience: Skateboarder Mariah Duran On Following Your Gut In Difficult Moments & Olympic Dreams Turned Reality

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It’s one thing to get back up after a single fall, it’s another to fall repeatedly and get back up with more tenacity each time. Pro skateboarder Mariah Duran is one of the best in the game, and I had the chance to sit down with her in Paris earlier this year to chat about her unshakable persistence. Mariah takes us back to her early years skating, how she fell in love with the sport and what her ‘why’ is for getting up despite the many falls and spills that come with both the sport and a professional career. We talk about her hopes for this year’s olympic games and her conscious choice to take time off after the Tokyo games to renew her love for the sport.

IN THIS EPISODE

How it felt when skateboarding was brought to the Olympic Games in 2020 and what it takes to qualify for the games (3:40)

Mariah’s background in sport and why she ultimately chose skateboarding (6:30)

The moment Mariah realized she could take her skateboarding ‘hobby’ to the next level (9:30)

How to harness your inner grit and continue forward despite the falls (12:18)

Mariah’s perspective on imposter syndrome, Trusting your inner voice and cultivating presence (15:30)

What keeps Mariah showing up after the falls (30:23)

Sponsorships in skateboarding and how they help advance the sport (33:05)

A day in the life of training for Mariah (36:05)

How to pick yourself up when you have a fall and the importance of giving yourself a moment (38:25)

The importance of filming and capturing content for inspiration in skateboarding (43:15)

The hardest part about being a pioneer in a sport untraditional for women (46:05)

How Mariah is approaching this year’s Olympic Games (54:20)

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