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Roller Derby Lessons: Jump Over Obstacles and Embrace Exhilaration

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One night in roller derby practice, I had to jump over the back seat of a Chevy Corvair on roller skates. The prospect of it terrified me but the end result of taking a risk and having success was life-transforming. In this 6 minute video taped at Agape Toastmasters, I talk about how jumping over that car seat, even though I was initially convinced I couldn't, was proof to me that my mind doesn't always tell the truth and maybe I shouldn't take it so seriously. When I hear the words "I can't" in my mind, I ignore it. If you want less fear and more joy, check it out. --------------------------------------------------------------- For step-by-step guidance to overcome failure mentality or fear of failure, purchase From Sabotage to Success.

Roller Derby Makes Women Feel Invincible on Oprah

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pitaThis week Oprah sent 4 women to the Doll Factory in Los Angeles to learn roller derby skills and "break out of the box." L.A. Derby Dolls trainer Alex Cohen (AKA Axels of Evil) trained the women in basic derby skills. Then, they experienced the thrill of assuming roller derby alter egos and going up against L.A. Derby Doll veterans such as P.I.T.A., Gori Spelling, Judy Gloom and Razor Slut. The women left the experience with an "I can do anything" attitude. See video at Oprah.com

Photographer Michael Zampelli Talks about Shooting Roller Derby

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Michael Zampelli takes photos of the Los Angeles Kings when they play at Staples Center. He also takes photos of the L.A. Derby Dolls from time to time. Today he called into The Sheri and Erin show to help them iron out any kinks in their first test episode. During the show we talked about Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It and how it sends a positive message for women and girls. Zampelli talked about how he enjoys the fast action and intense energy of a roller derby bout. Listen here or find out more about the show at Blog Talk Radio.

Juliette Lewis Talks about ‘Whip It’ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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Juliette Lewis talks on the Ellen DeGeneres Show about her "roller derby bad ass" role in the movie Whip It starring Ellen Page and directed by Drew Barrymore. Whip It is an inspiring movie about being your own hero and finding your own tribe. Opened in theaters on October 2. For more information about Whip It, click here.

Ellen Page on Women, Roller Derby and “Whip It”

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Ellen Page and Alia Shawkat take time for a behind the scenes interview about Drew Barrymore's "Whip It" at the Toronto International Film Festival. This interview captures the spirit of roller derby which includes team spirit, feminism, fun, diversity and a DIY culture. Page talks about how much she loved the "Whip It" script and working with director, Drew Barrymore. She especially likes how the movie sends a positive message for young women to accept themselves as they are. "We have a constant saturation in the media, especially with stories about women that involve a lot of judgment and a lot of nastiness" Page said. "Here's an atmosphere where women...can be really aggressive and that's okay...but also have this sense of camaraderie, you know; beat the crap out of each other and then go have beers afterwards, and laugh about it and to really be there for each other and to have a world that's just judgementless. And that's pretty nice." I agree, that is pretty nice. That's why it's worth it to go see this movie and take a young woman that you care about. Opens in theaters on October 2. For more information about Whip It, click here.

Celebrate ‘Be Your Own Hero’ Theme in Drew Barrymore’s Whip It

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The upcoming Roller Derby movie "Whip It" isn't just about girls hurting each other and looking sexy. It's also about the spirit of young women like Babe Ruthless (played by Ellen Page) pushing out of their comfort zones and uniting for a common goal. Coming to theaters October 2, 2009. For more information about Whip It, click here.