This week’s interview we speak with Vinicius (Vina) Tinoco from Next Up Foundation. Next Up Foundation is a non profit in California that provides mentoring and guidance to inner city youth through skateboarding. Vina talks about his work teaching youth in prison how to skateboard to moving to the United States from Brazil. You’ll hear him talk about his mindset, his motivation, and the obstacles that he’s overcome in order to live the life he has now. Vina provides inspiration for those looking for a way to empower others and mentor kids through skateboarding.

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