The Nate Biltz Podcast

#143 - Brandon DesJarlais – Skate. Speak. Inspire.

• Nate Biltz • Episode 143

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Brandon DesJarlais is a professional longboard skateboarder, public speaker, and community builder known for turning fearless living into a movement. He’s the founder of Beyond The Board and Vibe Ride LA, where skaters unite every Tuesday in Venice Beach to inspire one another both on and off the board.

In this episode of The Nate Biltz Podcast, Brandon shares his journey from couch surfing across the country to becoming Vin Diesel’s stunt double, to building a bus and touring the U.S. teaching people how to skate.

Expect to learn:

  • How Brandon fell in love with longboarding and why it's the best hobby you’ve never tried
  • The behind-the-scenes process of filming cinematic skate videos
  • What life was like in Portland during COVID
  • The power of social capital and how community helped him thrive
  • Brandon’s experience going nomadic and the mindset it taught him
  • His unexpected gig as Vin Diesel’s stunt double
  • The journey to becoming a public speaker and community leader


Brandon DesJarlais

@desgnarlais

@beyondtheboard_org

@viberidela

  

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