In this episode, Izzy interviews MAWdoods. A Green Bay, WI native that creates pieces of art that are originally hand drawn on a Nike shoebox using the Swoosh as part of his #ShoeBoxSeries. MAWdoods talks to us on the inspiration behind his work, the creative process behind it and what's in the near future for him. Check him out on instagram: https://instagram.com/mawdoods --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

In this episode, Izzy chats with the LEGENDARY Shake James about owning a store, some of his influences and sooo much more. Follow Shake: https://www.instagram.com/shakejmj/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

When his parents wanted to narrow him into a path he wouldn't be happy with, Christian Figueroa started a long journey of following his dreams and when an opportunity came to pitch himself to the team at KITH, he didn't let it pass him up. Christian jumps on the pod today to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, breaking into the industry and sooo much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

A Jersey boy through and through, meet Sam Hart, Style Director, Brand Partnerships at @complex A dad of 2, San has been a consumer, creative, student and more of the culture for most of his life. He’s an avid sneaker collector and terrible NY sports team fan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Noel Bronson is a creative based in The Bronx, NY who lives by the motto that he thinks he created, but is no longer sure “Always Tired, Never Bored”. His fear of boredom has pushed him to work with various brands on various things. Titles don’t mean much to him, but he firmly believes Net 30s should be paid within 30 days. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Mateen Zar of @socialstudiesbrand joins us to talk about founding his brand, entrepreneurship and what to expect next for the up and coming brand. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

@leland11 jumps on the pod to talk about all things @kyx.world and his experience working with brands like American Express, Nike, Chipotle, Sprite, H&M, and Allbirds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

In this episode, we talk with Jackie Munroe. The color and materials designer chats with us about her design process, favorite projects and how to break into the industry as a young designer. @jackattack611 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

In this episode, I'm joined by Arwa al Banawi ( @arwaalbanawi ). She's a Founder, Designer and Creative Director from Saudi Arabia. Arwa talks about her journey as a designer, failure and we leave some time to talk about her recent collaboration with Adidas Originals on the Forum ADV. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

I'm joined with Byron Stewart (@byronste_if ) of Foot Locker this week to talk about his journey from Amazon to Foot Locker. The marathon includes starting a blog with his brother, working at places like MTV, Highsnobiety, Jimmy Jazz and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Austin has a decade in the hat biz under his belt working with brands such as @47 and @neweracap Austin joins us this season to talk about his journey, the hype around fitters and sooo much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

After spending 10 years in the agency space, Hannah wanted to her next move to be with a brand. Hannah joins us this season to talk about her journey, what’s new at Reebok and what the future has in store for her. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

In the long awaited season opener, Carmina ( @carmisabella ) joins me on a conversation about her journey, generational hesitations and finding yourself in life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Jess Dalton of @drmartensofficial joins us for a conversation on rejection, being you and sooo much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

In today's episode Gerardo Ortiz aka Malditogedo jumps on to talk about his upbringing, being a creative, and how the next generation of creatives can pave a path of their own. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Mbiyimoh ( @redbeemsandmics ), Darren ( @thedarrensmith ) and Tony ( @tony.malveaux ) of Tradeblock ( @tradeblock.us ) jump on the show to talk about the founding story of Tradeblock, raising as black entrepreneurs and new features coming to the app. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Bernie ( @youcancallmebernie ) of Adidas jumps on the pod to talk about her journey from Baltimore to Portland, the creative process and the help she's offering to POC creatives about the sneaker industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Her first break in the industry was at Baby Phat in the early 2000s. Now she works at Pyer Moss. This is the story of Priscella Shum. The half Puerto Rican, half Chinese designer talks about her upbringing, creative influences, working with Madam VP and much more. Follow her journey on Instagram @priscella_styles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

From her time doing free work to creating at the @trapmusicmuseum, @setbyskye is self taught and gives creatives real advice on getting started. Skye gets real with us about family, building a business and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Jeremy Green ( @jeremym.green ) of Calling All Creators ( @callingallcreators ) joins Izzy to talk about his journey starting a business in the footwear and design industry, the struggles of being a black entrepreneur, what he's building with Calling All Creators and checks some of the "pledges" these brands made last year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support