Avoiding the Dark Path, through Skateboarding & Family: The Emmanuel Guzman StoryHere is a peak into the life and career of one of skateboarding's most enduring figures. With a career spanning more than two decades, Emmanuel Guzman has become known for his bold style, fearless approach to skating, and enduring passion. We sat down to interview Eman, his family, and fellow skaters, for a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of a life spent on the board. From his early days as a kid skating the streets of Santa Cruz, to his rise to the top of the skateboarding world, Eman's story is one of perseverance, dedication, and True Grit. 00:00 Introduction by Ron Whaley / Santa Cruz Style 00:46 EMAN Ripping! 💥 01:23 Rhea Guzman, Emmanuel's Mother 01:50 How Eman's family came to Santa Cruz 04:13 The Land 04:41 Eman's Birth 06:17 Isaiah Guzman, Emmanuel's Brother 06:44 How Eman got into skateboarding 07:12 Jarrod Allen, Eman's Best Friend 07:30 Eman's childhood 07:47 After a Soccer Tournament, Eman decided he was a skateboarder 08:05 Eman gets his first board 09:34 Childhood Spots 10:28 Jake Johnstone, Friend of Eman 10:57 Eman's Crew 11:58 Avoiding the Dark Path 17:03 Where Eman grew up 18:28 Emmanuel's Father 19:21 Natalie Guzman, Emmanuel's Wife 19:53 Eman's relationship with his Father 20:34 Young Eman getting BUCK! 20:48 Bill Ackerman, Owner of Bill's Wheels 21:05 Eman discovers sponsorship 22:41 Zack Richesin putting in a good word to Bill about Eman 22:57 Eman gets to skate his first demos 23:08 The B Team 23:19 Eman finds his calling 23:30 Skate progression 23:46 From the B to the A Team 24:56 Jose Ave Park aka The Bedpan 25:51 Eman's Sponsor Me Tape 26:56 Santa Cruz Skateboards 27:25 NHS, Inc 27:40 Eman hands off sponsor me tape 27:59 The Call 28:27 So... Free Boards?? 28:38 Grabbing Boards 28:49 Jeff Kendall - CEO, NHS 29:24 Becoming AM / Guarte 30:52 Eman's First Trip 31:02 Holly Anderson, Sales