From an early encounter with women’s vert at X Games in Philly at age 12 to a professional skating career as the “Polish Wrecking Ball”, Amelia Brodka has made a life from the sport she loves. But what might be the biggest mark she leaves on the industry is transforming women’s skateboarding with a documentary film she made in response to seeing a decline in women’s events and lack of opportunity for girls and women. From the film, Underexposed, to her nonprofit organization and annual event, Exposure, Amelia Brodka has paved the way for countless girls and women to be accepted and find opportunity in the world of skateboarding.

Chapters

00:00 Opening Credits and Music

00:15 Introduction to Amelia

02:10 Discovering Skateboarding at the X Games at Age 12

06:09 Women and Girls Finding Acceptance in Skateboarding

10:34 How Amelia's Skating Has Changed Over the Years

15:21 Finding Time to Skate with a Busy Schedule

16:59 What's Most Frustrating About Skating with Her Husband

18:34 Training and Health in Skateboarding - "Prehab" & Carrots!

20:38 Amelia's Skate Setups for All the Different Boards

21:56 Impact of the Documentary 'Underexposed'

26:43 Progress and Challenges in Women's Skateboarding

29:17 Pushing Ahead with Exposure 14

30:52 Navigating the Olympics: Experiences and Expectations

34:07 A Fun and Unexpected Career in Skate Commentary

35:15 How the Olympics Have Impacted Women's Skateboarding

36:50 The Stress of the Olympic Qualifying Process

41:01 2020 Olympics Challenges - COVID Fears, Uniforms and Colored Hair

48:14 The Olympics May Not Be for Everyone

49:26 Female Filmers and Creating a Safe Space for GirlSkaters

52:01 The Importance of Community and Mentorship

55:16 Utilizing Social Media to Connect with Female ProSkaters

57:26 Industry Opportunities at Exposure

58:40 SOTY and Tampa Pro for Women?

01:03:00 Encouraging Mature Women in Skateboarding

01:08:59 The Power of Just Showing Up

01:10:00 Supporting Exposure Skate and Its Mission

01:10:40 End Credits and Music