Episode 65: DevanOnDeck

"Make the best of what's in front of you." The Town is once again in the building!! Oakland, CA, a young kid with fire engine red hair, rocking his mom's stylish jacket, dope sneakers, and a die-hard fan of 90s cartoons; enter Devan. His mother was a cosmetologist, who exposed Devan to the creative culture of style, fashion and art, while instilling confidence and teaching him the invaluable life lesson of being yourself. However, as kids, it can be tough to be yourself when others view you as an outcast. And for Devan, it was something that he would struggle with until high school. Moving to Georgia to live with his father, Devan was exposed to a different type of lifestyle and culture, and would discover new things about himself. From rapping, to customizing sneakers, his creative side began to flourish. He would soon move back to Oakland, bringing his style with him, and the once outcast was now accepted. His passion for sneakers guided him through school and college, but he realized the one thing that separated the "good" from the "great" was conviction. As he continued to challenge himself, while learning from those who inspired him, his creativity and new found conviction would lead him to a life changing opportunity with a tech giant in LA. But what we often think is the "big" opportunity may only be the stepping stone. And that stone can be fear and failure - only there for us to overcome it. For Devan, before he could become the leader video fashion content, and work with the biggest brands in the world, that step was necessary. This is a journey about reclaiming your value, and being open to a different story for yourself. This is about being your own guinea pig, and betting it all. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is DevanOnDeck. #MamaWeMadeIt

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