Carving a Path: Leadership, Action Sports, and Personal Resilience with Luke Giacopelli

Show Notes:

In this episode, Lorraine reconnects with her high school student, Luke, now the Brand Activation and Events Manager at Woodward Park City. They dive into Luke’s inspiring journey from an unconventional teen to a leader in the action sports industry. Here are the highlights:

🎯 Luke's Leadership Journey: Luke shares how his non-traditional path, personal challenges, and passion for snowboarding helped him become a mentor and leader for young athletes.

🏂 Growth of Action Sports: Lorraine and Luke explore the evolution of sports like skateboarding, snowboarding, and the rise of new activities like Parkour. Luke reflects on the power of community in supporting resilience in action sports.

💡 Advice for Young Adults: Luke offers valuable advice for young adults struggling to find their passion or career path, emphasizing the importance of persistence and trying different experiences.

🧠 Overcoming Challenges: Luke opens up about his own personal challenges, including a significant brain injury, and how it shaped his views on mental health and resilience. Lorraine and Luke also discuss the importance of peer support during tough times.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on leadership, personal growth, and finding success beyond the conventional path.

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