YNDIARA ASP: From Brazil to Pro Skater for Santa Cruz pt. 1

In this first part of a two-part episode, Schmitty of Talkin' Schmidt welcomes Indy Asp, a rising pro skater from Florianópolis, Brazil, representing Santa Cruz Skateboards. Indy shares her journey from a childhood immersed in surfing and sports to discovering her passion for skateboarding at age 15, sparked by the exhilarating moment she finally dropped into a transition. She recounts her early days skating at backyard bowls and the High Adventure skate park, where she connected with legends like Pedro Barros and built a tight-knit skate community known as RTMF. Her breakthrough came when Santa Cruz’s Paul Merrill spotted her skating solo in a hot summer day, leading to her being signed just six months after she started. Indy reflects on her first trip to the U.S. in 2016, the emotional impact of competing at Combi Pool, and the overwhelming joy of being officially turned pro by Santa Cruz in 2022. She describes the deep cultural connection to nature and community in Florianópolis, which fuels the positive, stoked energy of its skate scene. The episode captures her authenticity, gratitude, and the magic of a place where skateboarding isn't just a sport—it's a way of life.