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Creating space and opportunity for inclusion and exposure in action sports. With Skate Like a Girl, Kristin Ebeling has turned skateboarding into an outlet for LGTBQ and BIPOC shredders; Alexa Berriochoa proves as an example. Filmmaker Leanne Pelosi and Juliette Pelchat find parallels in creating platforms and opening doors, and Textured Waves works to increase surfing’s visibility for women of color.

This evening's event benefits Skate Like a Girl. With Chapters in Seattle, Portland and San Francisco, Skate Like a Girl's mission is to create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. 

The Athletes of Episode 5

Leanne Pelosi

Leanne Pelosi is a prolific backcountry snowboarder and filmmaker. With 3 films at her back, Leanne has continued to push snowboarding forward all the while creating space for other women to be elevated with her. In Fabric, Leanne explains her love for community and how it's impacted the new generation.

Juliette Pelchat

Juliette Pelchat is a pro snowboarder and founder of the Real Wild Kittens (RWK). The RWK creates skate camps to allow more young skaters take up space at skateparks. In Fabric, Juliette follows Leanne Pelosi out into the backcountry for the first time to learn the ropes.

Kristin Ebeling

Kristin Ebeling is a pro skater and the head of Skate Like a Girl. Kristin has dedicated her life to making skateboarding more inclusive allowing marginalized folx to take up space and create a safe community in skateboarding. In Fabric, we go behind the scenes with Kristin and follow the progression of Sea Skate which she had a direct role in creating and designing with everyday skateboarders in mind.

Alexa Berriochoa

Alexa Berriochoa is a trans skater working with Skate Like a Girl to create space for LGTBQ plus in skateboarding. In Fabric, Alexa is partnered up with Kristin in an action segment representing the importance of diversity and inclusivity.

Textured Waves

Textured Waves is a group of black females in surfing who have created a platform for women of color to be visible in surfing. Danielle Lyons, Martina Duran and Chelsea Woody work together in Fabric to explain the importance of visibility.