By Sadie Maeda Welcome to the latest installment of MAHFIA.tv’s interview segment, MAHFIA Spotlight! We interview different women in the industry, from athletes to photographers/filmers, industry leaders, influencers, and other rad people supporting women in action sports. More than just a celebration of their accomplishments, we take a deeper look into how they got to […]
Yulin Olliver Yunexis Agency // Founder & Agent Yulin Olliver is one of the most influential people behind the scenes in the women’s skateboarding community and skateboarding industry. Founder of Yunexis Agency, YuLin advocates for the world’s top female skateboarders including Lacey Baker, Vanessa Torres, Samarria Brevard, Mariah Duran, Jenn Soto, Savannah Headden and Nicole […]
Zorah Olivia // Photographer Originally from Baltimore, Zorah started shooting photos for MAHFIA.TV 2 years ago and has quickly become one of the top photographers in the women’s skate community. Her down to earth personality, work ethic, hustle and willingness to jump in and go for it is insanely inspiring. Learn her story and find […]
Executive Director of Skate Like a Girl | Co-Founder of The Skate Witches | Meow Skateboards Team Rider I first met Kristin 5 years ago. We hopped on the phone to chat about the work she was doing with Skate Like a Girl, a 510c3 non-profit that I was vaguely familiar with. Since then I’ve had the honor of collaborating with Kristin […]
Nam-Chi Van is a skate and lifestyle photographer based in San Francisco, CA and has been shooting photos for MAHFIA.TV since 2014. She e-mailed me out of the blue and on a whim I invited her to come to X Games Austin with me. Luckily she is the type of person that learns quick and […]
As if in a fairy tale, all of these roadblocks were completely shattered when she saw other girls skating at an international event, live. She decided to become the best, and it didn’t stop there for Atita. In India, unfortunately, there exists a big gender gap when it comes to skating, and thus she decided […]
“Being Female is Not an Excuse” Insight from Brooke Geery, YoBeat Founder, presented by MAHFIA Sessions. About MAHFIA Sessions: MAHFIA Sessions // Powered by Group Y was created to highlight, encourage, educate, influence and entertain the unique network of females whose passions live amongst the active lifestyles of snow, skate, surf, wake, moto, bmx, music […]
“A Community to Stay Stoked” Insight from Kristina Narayan, Skate Like a Girl Portland, Program Director, presented by MAHFIA Sessions. About MAHFIA Sessions: MAHFIA Sessions // Powered by Group Y was created to highlight, encourage, educate, influence and entertain the unique network of females whose passions live amongst the active lifestyles of snow, skate, surf, […]
The Youth Employment Skateboarding (YES) program created by Skate Like a Girl Seattle provides young people who are passionate about skateboarding with the opportunity to earn service hours, gain work experience, and make a positive impact in their community. The YES program started in 2011 thanks to a generous grant from Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods. […]
“The Best Thing You Can Give Someone” Insight from Kim Kirch, Artist, presented by MAHFIA Sessions. About MAHFIA Sessions: MAHFIA Sessions // Powered by Group Y was created to highlight, encourage, educate, influence and entertain the unique network of females whose passions live amongst the active lifestyles of snow, skate, surf, wake, moto, bmx, music […]
“Skateboarding Makes You A Better Person” Insight from Karen Jonz, Pro Skateboarder, presented by MAHFIA Sessions. About MAHFIA Sessions: MAHFIA Sessions // Powered by Group Y was created to highlight, encourage, educate, influence and entertain the unique network of females whose passions live amongst the active lifestyles of snow, skate, surf, wake, moto, bmx, music […]
“Inspiration is Important” Insight from Mimi Knoop: Pro Skateboarder + Hoopla Co-Founder + Women’s Skateboarding Alliance President, presented by MAHFIA Sessions. About MAHFIA Sessions: MAHFIA Sessions // Powered by Group Y was created to highlight, encourage, educate, influence and entertain the unique network of females whose passions live amongst the active lifestyles of snow, skate, […]