Everywhere we turn, we’re told to watch what we say because
someone might be offended. Whatever
happened to, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt
me”? I think we’ve become overly
sensitive and much too focused on conformity. This isn’t good. Conformists are easily controlled…and a
controlled society is never truly free.
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| Tina "Sash" Walker |
Fortunately, most motorcycle riders would never be labeled
as conformists. For most of history, bikers
have been viewed as quintessential non-conformists. Bikers love freedom and generally aren’t
receptive to being told what to do, where to go, or what to say. Bikers enjoy
expressing their individuality. You can see this in their clothes, their body
art, and their bikes. They have a
different outlook and nowhere is this more evident than in the life of Tina “Sash” Walker.
Although I’ve never met Tina in-person, I consider her a
friend. She’s a wife, mother,
soon-to-be-grandmother, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed Rude Biker Chick. After reading her blog for a while, you’ll
know she lives up to the Rude Biker Chick moniker. Tina tells it like it is. She doesn’t sugar coat anything and she isn’t
afraid to share the deep and emotional life experiences that have made her the
woman she is today. Tina’s language and writing
style are far from politically correct; in fact, many may find her use of four
letter words a little shocking. But
don’t let her language and tough Rude Biker Chick exterior fool you, Tina
Walker has a kind heart.
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| I Don't Need Permission |
Tina is all about empowerment. In her first year of riding her
own motorcycle, she and her husband, Steve, rode across the U.S. twice. During their adventure, Tina had an
opportunity to share riding stories with men and women riders across the
country. She learned a lot about herself
and discovered how empowering riding a motorcycle can be...especially to women. Upon returning home to San Diego, Tina launched
a new shirt collection based on her discussions with other women riders and her
own special brand of Rude Biker Chick ferocity. Her collection isn’t for the
faint of heart. In Tina’s own words,
“Rude Biker Chick shirts are for all of the women who've had enough of
being a doormat and are ready to take a stand and declare their independence,
power and value… these shirts are the battle cry of the weary wives, grumbling
girlfriends, abused employees, frustrated friends and left-behind lovers who
won't take it anymore. They are for the mild mannered too, who don't want to
shout it out, but simply wear their words as a badge of honor. They are to
bring women together; to support, encourage, and laugh with one another.”
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| Not A Nice Lady |
You can check out the line for yourself at www.RudeBikerChick.com. You won’t find something suitable to wear in
most office environments… but, you might find just the thing to make a bold statement
at the next biker rally or poker run.
Tina Walker will never be viewed as a conformist and most
likely any woman who wears a shirt from her line won’t be either. This is a good thing. We need people who aren't afraid to be
different, people who aren't afraid to shock us out of our comfort zone, people
who are empowered. These are the people
that embrace freedom and are willing to stand-up for what they believe.
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| It Ain't Gonna Lick Itself |
So, which would you prefer, the politically correct pansy
wearing a shirt that shouts, “Save the Whales!” or a rude biker chick
wearing a shirt that boldly proclaims, "It Ain't Gonna Lick Itself"?
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