Lilly Erickson Talks Skateboarding, Hawaiian Roots and Big Dreams in 'Portraits'
Lilly Erickson has been skateboarding for as long as she can remember. Raised on the islands of Hawaii, her roots run deep—and so does her love for skate culture (whether she realized it early on or not).
The Platfrm recently caught up with Lilly for their latest 'Portraits' installment to talk skateboarding, her Hawaiian roots, contests and so much more. It's a subtle little deep dive behind the curtains of this hungry up-and-comer, and whether you were already a fan or not, it'll get you stoked. Take a look:
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'There's definitely pressure,' she admits, when asked about the crazy contest world, 'but it's also just skateboarding.' That mindset right there says a lot, as far as I'm concerned. She's not just trying to climb to the top of every podium—she's clearly enjoying the journey, bringing stoke to the sessions, and staying grounded all the same.
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"She knows how to take a deep breath and step back in order to enjoy the moment," our friends at The Platfrm mention. "With an incredible frontside stalefish under her feet and top notch support at her back, Lilly's loving life right now and enjoying the journey of watching things unfold."
Wanna talk future? Who knows. But what we do know is that it's going to be something special and Lilly's letting it unfold naturally, which is also something to admire. I mean, that's probably the best way to go about it, right?
Regardless of what comes next, it's clear she's already made her mark. And the best part is, this soulful ripper is just getting started. Yeah, Lilly!
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