Strange on Purpose

Alicia Pinckney, Global Apparel Designer, Timberland

Originally from Philadelphia, currently based in Switzerland, Alicia's career has allowed her to call 5 cities and 3 countries home: US-Phila, NYC, Boston, Italy-Milano & Switzerland-Lugano. As a Global Apparel Designer with demonstrated history of understanding consumers and different cultures, while also working with a team of different nationalities, she have been able to apply this knowledge to her technical & creative skills in delivering on brand product. Her strong suit is storytellin...

James Buford, Product Designer II at Nike

James is an accomplished Product Fashion Designer with a vast knowledge of activewear and great technical ability. From his time at Bodega to Reebok to Levi's to Nike, James has seen it all.  The conversation with James covers everything from creative ability to cultural influence to pivoting in your career path. James is a  expert concerning denim washes, construction, Inspiration, and historical denim research. He has paved a path for generations of black and brown designers in the activew...

Stephanie Howard, Founder and Creative Director, HOW AND WHY

With over 25 years of experience including a Design Director role at Nike Inc, Lead Designer at New Balance, and Innovation Director at Seventh Generation, Stephanie formed HOW AND WHY in 2010, an award-winning consulting studio working on Visual Brand Language, Product Design, and Innovation Strategy for purpose-driven companies.  Prior to this, she laid the foundation for advanced innovation strategy at Seventh Generation – voted in the Top 10 of Fast Company magazine’s Most Innovative Con...

Dee Wells, Creative Entrepreneur & Kickstorian

A photographer, filmmaker, and Obsessed Storyteller who grew up in the US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas & St. John). Dee's love affair with footwear began in 1979 while watching his parents play tennis. When he was 10-years-old, his father put a camera in his hands, which he's used to document and tell stories. These two loves formed the backbone of his career, which have included jobs in the mortgage industry, college recruitment & admissions, as well as producing films and working with clien...

Deja Young, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist

Deja Young is a 2x Paralympic Gold medalist, World Champion, and current 100m World Record holder. Young was born with a brachial plexus injury that limited mobility in her right shoulder, which affects her ability to sprint. Her years leading into those medals were tumultuous. In 2016, two and a half months before the Paralympics, Young dealt with a suicide attempt. She went on to win two golds in Rio. Then in 2017, she got into a serious car accident while driving to school at Wichita Stat...

Michael Garrick, Co-founder & CEO at Fitnesse

Michael Garrick is the Co-founder & CEO at Fitnesse, an athletic platform built to help you train like the pros. In this interview, Mike talks about his experience as a Division 1 athlete, his time spent overseas as a semi-pro soccer player and the ups and downs of building a company.  Strange on Purpose is powered by Yellowbrick Impact.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Jamiersen Green, Sr Manager, Influencer Marketing at Footlocker

Jamiersen Green is a creative visionary and culture enthusiast. Hailing from the Streets of Flint, Michigan he learned the gift of gab, influence, and entrepreneurial skills from his father at a young age. Fresh out of High school he began working within the sneaker industry at the age of 17 at Champs Sports. He knew there was more out there to accomplish and build within this industry. Using his entrepreneurial spirit he created a start up brand to pay for classes at the University of Mich...

Elena Velez, Designer & Creative Entrepreneur

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Dion Walcott of Yellowbrick.Co

In this episode, Izzy & Dion chat on the future of the Strange on Purpose Podcast, new changes at Yellowbrick and much more.  Find out more about Dion and Yellowbrick here: https://instagram.com/dionwalcott https://instagram.com/yellowbrick.sneakers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Women in Sneakers Episode 2 - Gabriella Gomez

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Episode 9 - Outro

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Women in Sneakers Episode 8 - Santia Deck

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Women in Sneakers Episode 7 - Saraa Green

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Women in Sneakers Episode 6 - Cheresse Thornhill

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Women in Sneakers Episode 5 - Susan Boyle

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Women in Sneakers Episode 4 - Charlene Marsona

Women in Sneakers Episode 4 - Charlene Masona

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Women in Sneakers Episode 3 - Jourdan Ash

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Women in Sneakers Episode 1 - Erin Mintun

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Bernie Gross of Extra Butter

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Dre Hayes of The Foundation

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Ian Williams of Deadstock Coffee

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Alexander John of Alexander John Design

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Alex Ortiz Sports Marketing and Athlete Management

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Daniel Navetta of BRYGHT YOUNG THINGS

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Carling Jackson Professional Artist

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Avish Sood of The Sponsorship Space

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Dion Walcott of Yellowbrick.co

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Jay Salim of Complex

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Clyde Edwards of Puma

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Announcement - Strange on Purpose

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Balancing a Full-Time Job and Personal Brand - Riva Treasure - Strange on Purpose

This week, we sat down with Milwaukee fashion blogger, Riva Treasure. We discussed balancing a full-time job and personal brand. Find out what it takes to be a fashion blogger, where to go to find like-minded individuals in Milwaukee and how to nail collaborations and partnerships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

From Tragedy Comes Greatness - Emily Keeling - Strange on Purpose

We sat down with owner and founder of Elle Studio + Wellness. She discusses the process of making her vision become a reality and the mindset it took to see it through. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

The Art of the Cold Call - Paul Neuberger - Strange on Purpose

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How the Past Influences Your Future - Erin Narloch - Strange on Purpose

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Redefining Education for the Next Generation - Deidre Roemer - Strange on Purpose

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Stop Getting in Your Own Way - Adam McGraw - Strange on Purpose

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How Family Can Change the Landscape of a City - Tim Gokhman - Strange on Purpose

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From getting fired to being a host on NBC - Jacques Slade - Strange on Purpose

Jacques Slade is an experienced digital content creator. He consistently produces videos for major brands including Nike, Reebok, Finish Line, Champs Sports, and Lab Zero. Jacques has also built a brand of his own through his youtube channel that currently earns over 3 million views a month where he not only helms all of the behind the camera duties but also displays his talents as a performer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

From Freezing on Stage to Speaking in Front of Thousands - Derek Deprey - Strange on Purpose

On stage in front of the entire team, you are sweating, you're nervous, you freeze. Is that really the end of your speaking career? Not according to Derek! From freezing on stage to speaking in front of thousands, Derek Deprey knows exactly what it takes to SHIFT your mindset into achieving anything you want in life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Surrounding Yourself with Like-Hearted not Like-Minded People - Andy Weins - Strange on Purpose

Andy is a Serial Entrepreneur who wears camo pants. Simple as that. But in all honesty, Andy is an amazing dude, military vet, and loves doing what he can to surround himself with like-hearted people. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Talking to the Curator of the Only Shoe Museum in North America - Elizabeth Semmelhack - Strange on Purpose

 Elizabeth is the Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum and her work focuses on the intersections of fashion, economics, and gender with a particular interest in the history of footwear. She has curated over thirty exhibitions including the blockbuster travelling exhibition Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture (2013-2017) and am also widely published and recently dropped her new book, Collab! Link below : https://www.amazon.com/dp/0847865789/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YW-0DbRPA8JH0 --- ...

Running a Business like a Marathon - Michael J. Fox - Strange on Purpose

Michael James Fox is the CEO/Founder of Corberry Digital, which is a Marketing Cloud company for small business - Advertising & marketing services to local businesses. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

The Different Ways Leadership Can Effect a Team - Chuck Swoboda - Strange on Purpose

Chuck Swoboda is the former CEO of Cree, now turned Podcaster, Author, and Professional Retiree!  In this episode, we dive a lot into leadership, how it is earned, and how anyone can become a leader, even if they never initially wanted to be one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

The Art of Resale - Ryan Koss - Strange on Purpose

Creating and Leaving Your Own Legacy - Say Werd - Strange on Purpose

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Creating Your Own Path to Success - Leann Abad - Strange on Purpose

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What They DON'T Tell You About Building a Company or Brand - Strange on Purpose

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Trying to find a Direction at the Intersection of Personal Life and Work Life - Tracey Esser - Strange on Purpose

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Company Culture and the Future of Diversity and Inclusion in Investing - Forest Richter - Strange on Purpose

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