Tag: Lisa Whitaker
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Villa Villa Cola
In 1996, skateboarding twins Tiffany Morgan (Campbell) and Nicole Morgan (Young) decided not to use a college fund that their parents had set aside for education, but rather to use the money to start a female-focused skateboard and apparel company. Lisa Whitaker of Meow Skateboards recalled that the sisters tried to pitch their idea to…
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Lisa Whitaker
Lisa Whitaker carved out space and opportunities for girls, women and non-binary skaters at a time when they were practically non-existent. She is a skater, filmer/photographer, creative producer, webmaster, mom, and as the owner of Meow skateboards, she continues to support the community today. Lisa was one of very few individuals documenting women’s skateboarding in…
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Fall 2024 Review
An early September package from Lisa Whitaker of Meow skateboards started things off right this fall! She had reached out, noticing I was rocking a favourite Meow t-shirt in a photo and offered to send a few more items. I was so stoked, and it was great timing because I had been digging into Lisa’s…
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Elizabeth Nitu
Elizabeth Nitu is from Los Gatos, CA near San Jose, and is likely a familiar face if you were a fan of the Villa Villa Cola video Getting Nowhere Faster (2004) filmed by Lisa Whitaker, sponsored by Element and 411VM. Photos: 2003/2004 Lisa Whitaker Elizabeth was the 9-year-old child prodigy, doted on by the crew.…
Womxn Skateboard History 