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Motivational Monday – Billie Jean King

August 24th, 2009 No Comments

“Winning is very tangible, it’s very exciting, it’s very pleasing, but it’s momentary. If you can do things that last, that each generation can build upon, then that’s when you’re cooking.”
Billie Jean King (born November 22, 1943, in Long Beach, California) is a tennis player from the United States. She won 12 [...]

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Stoked Sessions LA: ART!

April 28th, 2009 1 Comment

Check out the amazing art for Stoked Sessions LA!
Hosted by Upper Playground / Powered by Fuel TV

Buy tickets here: http://www.stoked.org/stokedsessionsla/
Abe Lincoln Jr. * Anthony Smith * Aaron Onsurez * Aaron Winters * ABCNT * Z Los Angeles * Amy Frederick * Ana Paula Negrao * Annette Hartman * Apricot Mantle * Aryo Toh [...]

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Why we work so hard…

November 5th, 2008 No Comments

We got this email in our myspace account from a mentee’s older brother. We rarely get thanks from family members. So we’re cherishing this. Our gratitude is when we see kids change before our eyes and walk down a path they set for themselves.    

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Interview with Designer Christian Acker

August 12th, 2008 No Comments

Originally form Central Jersey, Christian Acker was raised on a healthy diet of Soccer, Skating and eventually Punk Rock and Graffiti. From an early age he knew he wanted a life in the visual arts. Christian currently is an art director for Zoo York and does his side work through Adnauseum and Handselecta. Christian also [...]

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Interview with Street Artist Abe Lincoln Jr.

July 29th, 2008 No Comments

Abe Lincoln Jr. grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and came up in the hardcore punk scene in the early 80’s. Skateboarding & punk rock were the only things that mattered to him as a teenager and those two influences shaped who he is today for better and for worse. Abe Jr. spent [...]

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Interview with Kathie Armstrong of the Quiksilver Foundation

July 24th, 2008 No Comments

Kathie graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Psychology and then went on to earn her J.D. degree from the University of Southern California Law School. She practiced law in private practice for several years before joining the Rockwell Corporation as an Assistant General Counsel. Following a professional hiatus [...]

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Interview with Espree Devora of Zexsports.com

July 16th, 2008 No Comments

Espree Devora is a power networker, classically described as a “Connector”. She has a thirst for examining and absorbing information in technology, marketing, business and action sports. She is noted for conducting business with passion and vigor. This has lead to success in establishing a loyal team for her company ZexSports, strong ties with [...]

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Interview with Ouigi Q. Theodore of The Brooklyn Circus

June 26th, 2008 No Comments

Ouigi Theodore is a boutique owner + brand designer who has one of the most underground stores in New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago that’s become an internationally sought-after shopping destination. Ouigi also launched a unique clothing line called BKc for the traveled, streetwise fashion individual. In addition, Ouigi was a mentor with Stoked [...]

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Interview with Tim Swart of UNIV and Robust Flavor

June 2nd, 2008 No Comments

Over the past few years, we’ve had the fortunate chance of meeting, working, and collaborating with many influential and talented individuals. Many of these people have helped us grow through donations, resources, and time. We want to highlight these people and understand how they’ve achieved their success and what drives these individuals to do what [...]

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LA Mentee Leti Talks About Stoked

April 25th, 2008 No Comments

and what she wants in a Mentor. We have many great kids like her that need mentors. Are you up for the role?

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