Mazel Paris is a talented 11-year-old skater from California who is proud to represent Team Philippines in international skateboarding competitions. In Episode 17 of Carving it Out, we chat with Mazel about discovering skateboarding at age 5 and quickly progressing to one of the best young bowl and vert skaters today. Mazel emphasizes the significance of having fun while competing and offers more great advice to young skaters who may be inspired to become competitors. Follow Mazel’s skate adventures on Instagram at @mazelparis.
Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:15 Welcome Mazel Paris and Goals for New Year
02:19 Discovering Skateboarding at Age 5
03:20 From Beginning Skater to Super Skater!
04:01 Pushing Herself Mentally
04:39 How Mazel Learns Her Tricks
06:22 Discovering a Love of Park and Vert
07:27 So Many Parks to Skate and Learn in Cali
08:36 Representing Team Philippines
09:35 Winning Gold at SEA Games
11:16 Winning at Exposure and Hyping the Crowd
12:47 Being a Part of Girl is Not a 4-Letter Word
13:53 What She Likes Best About Contests
14:55 What's Most Challenging About Contests
15:56 Skating Contests in the Future, Including the Olympics
16:21 Filming Her First Video Part, This is Eleven
17:39 Mazel's Long List of Sponsors
18:23 Working with Sponsors
19:02 Mazel's Current Board Setup
19:58 Traveling with a Skateboard
21:26 Managing Middle School and Skating Around the World
23:07 Skating and Training Schedule (and a Mini Microwave!)
24:27 Handling Boys Who Give Her Grief at the Park
25:13 Mazel's Skate Crew & Favorite Skateparks
25:53 Tricks She's Currently Working On
26:59 Preparing for Competition at SEA Games
29:23 Listening to Music While Skating
30:06 Skater Tanlines
31:51 Social Media for Fun and Friendship
33:24 Supporting Sponsors on Social
34:18 Working with Vogue Magazine
35:12 Using Prayer to Connect, Focus and Calm
36:13 Growing Girls' Skateboarding
37:42 Advice to Parents of Skater Girls
38:48 Advice to a Girls Trying Skateboarding for the First Time
39:18 Skate Inspirations
40:37 Working With Coaches
41:33 Mazel's Dream Skatepark Features
43:15 Favorite Trick to Do When's She's Having a Rough Day
43:45 Dream Session Skaters
44:33 Mazel's Shoutouts
45:32 Wrap-Up and Thank You!
45:56 End Credits and Music
