Lucy Adams: Building belonging in skateboarding

The Game Changers

The Game Changers
Lucy Adams: Building belonging in skateboarding
Aug 27, 2025 Season 20 Episode 8
Sue Anstiss

Lucy Adams has spent her life on a skateboard – but it’s her impact off the ramps that’s transforming the sport forever. From being one of only a handful of women in UK skateboarding in the ’90s to leading the charge for equity and inclusion today, Lucy has carved out a path where others once shut the door.

In this raw and inspiring conversation, Lucy shares what it’s really like to break into a male-dominated sport, fight for recognition and push for a future where every girl feels welcome on a skateboard.

In this episode, Lucy reveals:

  • The grit it took to thrive in a sport where women were often invisible
  • Why representation matters – and what it means to truly belong in skateboarding
  • The battles to make skateboarding safer, more accessible, and more inclusive
  • How she’s helping rewrite the rules for the next generation of skaters
  • The emotional highs and lows of being a pioneer in a sport that wasn’t built for you

From small-town skate parks to global stages, Lucy Adams has paved the way for thousands of women and girls to ride free. This is the story of resilience, rebellion and reshaping a sport for good.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

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Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

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