Chats & Tatts12 Apr 2023

Pro Skater Elliot Sloan on Fear, X Games, Tony Hawk, and Taking Risks

In this episode of Chats and Tatts, host Aaron Della Vedova interviews Elliot Sloan, a mega ramp skater, musician, and avid toy collector. Elliot shares his journey of how he became a skateboarder, his deep respect for taking risks, the challenges and focus it takes to accomplish his goals, and his passion for music and collectibles. Aaron also shares his own experience with skateboarding and how he was inspired by Tony Hawk's 900 at the X Games.

[00:00:00] Tony Hawk's 900.

[00:03:23] Overcoming fear in skateboarding.

[00:07:24] Becoming a pro skateboarder.

[00:10:43] Life-changing moments.

[00:15:02] Moving to California.

[00:19:09] Overcoming failure in sports.

[00:20:59] Child prodigies and gratitude.

[00:25:54] Conjuring up emotions during meditation.

[00:29:10] The importance of taking action.

[00:30:55] Managing pressure and expectations.

[00:33:57] Forgiving yourself after failure.

[00:38:48] Growing up without smartphones.

[00:41:09] Connecting with idols.

[00:44:35] Tattoos and pain.

[00:48:23] Tattoo pain sensitivity.

[00:53:42] Upcoming events for Elliot.

Connect with Elliot:

YoutubeL https://www.youtube.com/c/elliotsloan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliotsloan

Connect with Aaron:⁠

Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠

Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠

Guru Tattoo IG: http://www.instagram.com/gurutattoo

Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts

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