“I actually found out I was going pro during my ACL injury,” Beatrice Domond said. “It was a strange moment because I couldn’t skate, but Jason Dill called me and said, ‘I’ve been thinking about you turning pro. It’s just a thought, but I’ve been thinking about it.’”
For Beatrice Domond, turning pro marked the peak of a long journey. Born and raised in Delray Beach, Florida, far from the traditional skateboarding scene, she made her dream possible through persistence and self-belief.
Domond’s earliest memory of skating goes back to age five, when she followed her older brother. She was drawn to the shape of the board and the feel of the grip tape. She begged her mom to buy her one, and since, never looked back. Even as a kid, she couldn’t get enough of skating, asking her carpenter uncle to build a ledge on the back patio of her house.
From that moment, Domond moved forward quietly yet intentionally, carving her path in a space where few looked like her. Her story has been shaped by resilience and a belief that passion, when pursued fully, can break barriers.
Starting with a no-frills Walmart skateboard and later upgrading to a standard board, she began to realize there was more beyond her local scene. She dreamed of one day being filmed by legendary videographer William Strobeck.
Strobeck, known for Photosynthesis, Transworld, and Supreme’s Cherry video, had long inspired her. That project later featured Tyshawn Jones, Sage Elsesser, and Domond herself, helping launch a new generation of street skaters.
Determined to connect, she began emailing Strobeck, hoping for feedback. To her surprise, those messages sparked a genuine rapport. She sent him clips, which he encouraged and supported, planting the seeds of a creative relationship that would shape her career.
At 17, Beatrice moved from Florida to New York City, immersing herself in the heart of skate culture and dedicating herself completely to skating.
One of the biggest moments for any skater is having a signature shoe. For Beatrice, that came in 2023 with the Zahba Mid x Beatrice Domond Vans release. Vans gave her creative freedom over every detail, from color to construction. Around that time, she also joined Jason Dill’s FA (Fucking Awesome) brand, further cementing her place in the scene. Guided by Anthony Van Engelen, she became part of his AVE line, a rare honor that reflected her authenticity. Released in July 2023, the Zahba Mid, in dark olive suede with reinforced toe caps, embodies her balance of simplicity and strength.
When asked what legacy she hopes to leave, Domond spoke candidly.
“I feel skating is in a dark place. We’re at the forefront of social media, always accessible, and it’s become saturated. You don’t see LeBron posting training videos every day, but skaters are hammered by social media. I want skating to return to its roots.”
For Beatrice, purpose goes beyond success.
“I want to help kids find their love for skating. One of the most rewarding things is helping young skaters learn ollies or kickflips and build their foundation. I want to be a mentor and help skating head in the right direction.”
Beatrice Domond’s story reminds us that authenticity still matters. From Delray Beach to New York City, from connecting with Strobeck to creating her own Vans shoe, her journey reflects patience, purpose, and heart. She continues to show that skateboarding thrives when grounded in creativity, love, and truth.