Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Cindy Whitehead, skateboarder, writer, and activist. Cindy tells how she started skateboarding and how her love for it grew over time which opened up many opportunities for her. Listen in to hear more of Cindy talking how skateboarding was before it got big, why she started her brand and the support its had with girls, and her decision to publish books.

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Book Recommendations - Rise by Lindsey Vonn

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Check out Season’s 4 Full Book List

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