Haere mai, welcome! I’m Alana Caunter, and I’m excited to take you on a deep dive into the unique connections between my two passions: roller skating and social work. At first glance, these might seem worlds apart— Roller skating, a sport on eight wheels, and social work, a profession dedicated to helping people navigate life’s challenges. But as you’ll soon discover, they share surprising parallels that reveal insights about movement, resilience, and the human experience.