In episode 0084, we host an entrepreneur with a story that twists and turns through struggle, trying new things, to figuring it out as he goes. Jairus Morris explains how SUPLMNT, his water bottle company, targets underserved communities to highlight how important hydration is.

A ton of learnings in here from from taking what you learn in the corporate world and applying it to yourself, finding your niche, and the trials and errors of entrepreneurship.

Show SUPLMNT some love: https://www.instagram.com/suplmnt/ https://suplmnt.com/

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In Episode 0083, we have return guest, founder & ceo, Sarah Sukumaran of Lilith.NYC rejoin us on the show. This episode is PACKED with learnings from the past year and a half of being in business. From why the data shows that the male consumer were more supportive of her brand than females, to how to bootstrap a budget, Sarah offered a ton of transparent advice. 

Make sure to check out Lilith:

https://www.instagram.com/lilith.nyc/

https://www.instagram.com/sarahsuku/ 

Lilith.NYC

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Kicking off Season 12 (!) - we have an absolute gem this week featuring the lovely Solene Roure to not only celebrate her journey, but also International Women's Month. Solene is a french footwear designer who has had a seriously beautiful yet challenging journey throughout her 20+ year footwear career.   From being the FIRST sneaker designer for Louis Vuitton to currently Co-Founding Circle Sportswear -  she continues to challenge herself, her creativity, and her mindset.  Check out her work here:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solene_roure/  Circle Sportswear - https://en.circlesportswear.com/   Make sure to like, subscribe and comment - it means the world!

In episode 0081, we host two individuals who come together to create a platform called Kickstory. From interviewing legends like Jeff Staple, to going to Nike's Headquarters, to supporting 'sneaker culture' in their native country of Brazil - - this episode is incredibly unique. Not to mention Thais and Ian are two of the nicest humans you'll meet!   Find out more : https://www.instagram.com/_kickstory/?hl=en   --- Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot

In episode 0080, we welcome back good friend Izzy Lugo. For those who have been with us a while, Izzy is our second return guest, and recently featured on episode 0065.   I've asked him to come back on the show because of how much has changed in his life. I wanted his perspective on that change, what drives him, and how he is finding peace in the chaos.   Learn more about Izzy:  https://www.instagram.com/itsizzylugo/?hl=en  --- Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot

From tearing his achilles and drawing sneakers everyday to working with J.Cole - this episode is not one to miss!  Jeremy Sallee joins us in episode 0079 to talk family life, entrepreneurship, writing a book, and heading up Puma Hoops and Apparel.  This episode is so jam packed with the blueprint on how to 'make it' in footwear.   Make sure to show Jeremy some love: https://www.instagram.com/jeremy.sallee/   --- Beat Provided By https://freebeats.ioProduced By White Hot

We found another Polish footwear design brother!  On a very serious note, there are not that many Polish born footwear designers and even less that have had an amazing career thus far like Kuba Blimel has.   On this weeks episode, Kuba talks about his upbringing and support his parents gave him, to working on amazing products at ECCO, but ultimately feeling unfulfilled as his passion has always been performance product.   Definitely look up his story and his follow along. Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kuba.blimel/  --- Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot

One of the most interesting guests this podcast has hosted, someone with more self belief and conviction than most people on this planet - - Austin Pietrobono  In episode 0077, Austin talks about taking early roles at Hasbro and IBM, to taking the leap to work for a Chinese based phone company and moving 8,000 miles away in Shenzen, China.   This is one of my favorite episodes to date. Make sure to check out Austins journey here:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snaustinthebear/  Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/snaustin  --- Beat Provided By https://freebeats.ioProduced By White Hot

Ladies and gentlemen - we have a BEAUTIFUL conversation on our hands today with the legendary designer, creative, maker, and recent entrepreneur Omar Bailey.   In this podcast we cover everything from his time at Yeezy to starting up a footwear innovation company called FCTRY LAB. Make sure to check out Omars Journey here:  IG - https://www.instagram.com/theomarbailey/  Fctry Lab - https://www.instagram.com/fctrylab/  --- Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot

In episode 0075, we highlight our three-quarter century mark of episodes with our Host (me), David Filar, to talk about the 5 things I've learned from recording so many episodes.  Those include: 1. Media is permissionless 2. Podcasts are both Selfish and Selfless 3. Fuck the blue check mark 4. Your voice is our most powerful tool 5. Thank you  Lets keep going to 100. Like, subscribe and comment pls! --- Beat Provided By https://freebeats.ioProduced By White Hot