Creating Access Through Influence

In today’s episode, I sit down with skateboarding legend and entrepreneur Tony Hawk. We discuss how skateboarding taught him to overcome fear, embrace failure, and develop the perseverance required to master something new. Tony shares why determination must be balanced with knowing when to walk away, how he stayed true to himself while facing criticism, and what transformed his name into a global business. He also reflects on the unexpected success of his video games, learning from other philanthropic leaders, and using his influence to build skateparks in underserved communities. Tony explains why expanding access to skateboarding remains the legacy that matters most to him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.