GYPSY TALES

Chapter 391

Lizzie Armanto

13 Mar 2026 · 3h 28m

With Lizzie Armanto

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Lizzie Armanto joins us in the studio for Chapter 391 of Gypsy Tales. Lizzie is one of the most influential skateboarders of her generation, helping pave the way for women in skateboarding while building an incredible career of her own. From filming iconic parts with Thrasher Magazine and landing the cover of Thrasher, to turning pro with Birdhouse Skateboards, working alongside Tony Hawk, and creating her signature shoe with Vans, Lizzie has helped change what’s possible for women in skateboarding.

She’s even been featured in Vogue, showing how far skate culture has reached beyond the streets. In this Chapter, Lizzie talks about her journey through skateboarding, the evolution of women’s skateboarding, launching YEPA helmets with Tony Hawk, and what it really takes to build a career in skateboarding. Gypsy Gang enjoy this chapter and remember to like and subscribe so you never miss a new drop!

Chapters 30

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 2:31What drew Lizzie Armanto to Skate Boarding
  3. 13:31Loving the Process of Skating and Learning New Tricks
  4. 17:35The Artistry of Lizzie's Skating
  5. 24:59The First Tricks Lizzie Mastered
  6. 30:49Lizzies Late Start in Skating
  7. 37:39What the World Has Exposed Us To
  8. 41:47Finding the Positives in Life
  9. 49:46Fist Handwear Ad
  10. 51:11The Biggest Injury of Lizzie's Career
  11. 1:04:56How Important Visualization Is to Action Sports Athletes
  12. 1:12:35Finding the Positive in the Hardest Moments
  13. 1:15:41Lizzie Armonto on Skating in the Olympics
  14. 1:24:13Being a Girl Growing up in Skate Culture
  15. 1:29:47Lizzies Parents Influence on Her Life
  16. 1:43:47Dixxon Flannel Ad
  17. 1:49:11The love of Competition
  18. 1:54:04Traveling the World Skating
  19. 2:00:14When Skating Become Lizzies Career!
  20. 2:09:16Lizzie Armonto Fire
  21. 2:18:29Lizzie turns Pro
  22. 2:26:08Becoming a Monster Athlete
  23. 2:31:05Moving Across California
  24. 2:33:06Grateful to be Skating
  25. 2:39:27Vans The Lizzie
  26. 2:51:25Cash App Ad
  27. 2:59:33Lizzies Best Years are Ahead
  28. 3:08:02LA Home Remodel - Domino Lizzie Armonto
  29. 3:16:31YEPA - Lizzie Armonto and Tony Hawks Brand
  30. 3:26:59Thank you Lizzie Armonto - Monster Energy

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