SOA Paris: Art, Skate & Wellbeing

Creating positive change, drop in with us!

Art, Skate & Wellbeing with SOA Paris

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We empower women, BPOC, neurodivergent & queer people through art & skate related activations. SOA Paris celebrates skate culture & creativity while promoting self-care & mindfulness. Did you know? Our team is mainly composed of women, non binary & neurodivergent individuals.

SOA Paris is a nonprofit organization using Art & Skateboarding to uplift the wellbeing of our international community.

Almost 3 years now

During the same year, we also teamed up with 15 local businesses, 15 grassroots groups &, 8 skate-related companies & international NGOs. With all this support, we’re proud to keep creating inclusive spaces where art, skateboarding & wellbeing come together!

Since 2023, SOA Paris is officially a nonprofit organization committed make a positive change with art & skateboarding. In 2024, we brought together over 1,500 people through 13 activations. This was possible thanks to our 45 amazing artists & 35 passionate volunteers.

Note that our community is made up of 65% BIPOC & 70% women/queer individuals. It keeps growing, with 80 new memberships last year.

Every year, 4 cities are selected to welcome Skate for Balance. A one-day event combining art, skateboarding & wellbeing. It has been designed especially for women, BIPOC, neurodivergent &/or queer people.

Whether you're a first-time skater or just looking to move your body, express yourself & meet new people, this event is for you. We're keen to help you find your balance, on & off the board. Come as you are, drop in with us!

We just launched Skate for Balance

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The Grip Skateboarding

Got a story to share, want to collaborate or help develop this project? Email us: hello@soaparis.org

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Insights & Stories is a space where we share the stories behind our events, the people who inspire us & the creative communities we connect with. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical tips or just a peek into our journey, Insights & Stories is your window into the ideas, experiences, & projects that keep SOA Paris moving forward.

Our blog: Insights & Stories

The Grip Skateboarding is a digital media created by SOA Paris where culture, identity & creativity ride side by side. We give the mic to skaters you don’t always hear from - especially women, queer folks, artists skaters & community builders reshaping the scene on their own terms.

We talk about first drops & self-doubt. Healing & hype. Art & activism. All through the voices of those living it. The Grip Skateboarding is a work still in progress. We’re currently in the testing phase. Still experimenting with formats, voices & flow. This is literally a DIY journey made in collaboration with Sundries Productions & Pizza Raval Bar. You can already find some episodes on:

Our dream team

Founder, President & Operations Manager of SOA Paris Nonprofit Organization. Jessy is a passionate organizer blending Art, Skateboarding & Wellbeing to create safer, more inclusive spaces. They lead the vision with heart & intention.

THEY/THEM

Retail expertise, photography, accounting, analytics, labor & commerce law, project management, team leadership, financial literacy, marketing & communication, community building & network growth

After earning their high school diploma in Administration & Accounting, Jessy went on to study Management, Administration & International Trade, completing a Bachelor’s degree & most of a Master’s (six months short, oopsie!). During that time, JJ (yep, that’s their nickname) started experimenting with their first camera. Fun fact: they still use that same old camera today, 12 years later!

"I believe creativity comes from the lack of resources & the will to create what we have in mind anyway." — Jessy

BACKGROUND

SKILLS SET

JESSY N. MARINE

Vice-President & General Projects Manager of the organization. Nadège is a neurodivergent creative working at the intersection of culture, inclusion & community. Her work supports gender justice, mental health awareness, & accessible spaces for creatives & skateboarders.

SHE/HER

Cultural project design & production, nonprofit organization management, reporting, fundraising, youth inclusion, gender advocacy, safeguarding, cross-cultural communication, community development

After her Literary Baccalaureate, Nadège pursued studies in Law & Political Science, then completed a Master 1 in International Law of Euro-Mediterranean Trade at the University of Bordeaux Montesquieu. But the legal field didn’t sit right with her so she later trained as a home care assistant & expanded her knowledge through hands-on programs, workshops about gender justice, leadership in skateboarding or even inclusive cultural spaces.

"I’ve learned by doing through collaboration & by following curiosity." — Nadège