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It’s Monday, the Olympics are in full swing and “Brat” is trending — There’s a lot to catch up on but here are a few things that you need to know!

Also, don't forget to share your thoughts and feedback with us at Group Y – we love hearing from you!

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I HOT TOPICS

• Street Skateboarding kicked off this weekend but there is still a lot of skateboarding to catch at the this years Olympics.

• While most Olympians are in Paris, the first floating Olympic village in Tahiti, 45 minutes from Teahupo'o, is taking the internet by storm (and there aren’t any cardboard beds).

• What do Wall Street and Sports have in common? More than you would think?

• And finally, What is BRAT? A few notes on why lime green and #bratsummer are trending.

I COMMUNITY CONNECT

This week we’re highlighting Designer / Leader / Father / Entrepreneur / Learner Justin James who is passionate about footwear and design.

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I MUST WATCH MOMENTS

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Ryan Williams @rwilly - an X Games BMX gold medalist and a renowned multi-sport athlete with millions of followers, shared his journey of breaking through barriers and inspiring others through his content. He highlighted the impact of positive messages from fans and the motivation they provide in overcoming challenges.

The Art Of Storytelling and Future Of Content

This X Games Forum panel explored the world of content creation in the action sports industry, focusing on the power of storytelling and its impact on engagement and emotional connections across various platforms. It was hosted by X Games' own Brandon Graham and featured a diverse panel of guests, including James Ort, Devin Dismang, Brooklinn Khoury, and Ryan Williams.

Check out all the Panel videos from X Games Forum

I NOW HIRING

Top 5 jobs this week 

• Wendy’s: VP of Brand and Media

• Converse: Sr. Director, Brand Marketing

• Nike: Director, Media Marketing Social & Creator

• Red Bull: Manager, Sports Events

• Superplastic: Art Lead

Plus a number of roles at EA Sports, Whoop, Uniqlo, Live Nation, Timberland, UMG, Troy Lee Designs, Rimowa, TikTok, TaylorMade, PacSun, LA Lakers, Sun Bum, Vans and more.

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I UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay tuned as we announce events in SoCal and Pacific Northwest this Summer!

Sept 30 - Oct 1
Surf Park Summit
San Diego, CA

March 5-6, 2025
YMS NYC
New York, NY

I DON’T FORGET

✅ Check out the Event Photos and Recap Videos.

✅ Follow along on social (Linkedin, Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook)

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