Best Foot Forward with Vicky & Ann

Vicky's White Rabbit Air Force Ones went viral! Then it got complicated. Vicky shares her experience of having her post taken down and the frustrating process of appealing and getting it reinstated. She discusses the lack of communication and support from Meta, the challenges of navigating copyright issues, and the importance of persistence in dealing with these issues. The conversation highlights the need for creators to diversify their content and not rely solely on one platform.

In this episode, Vicky and Ann catch up and discuss their transition to new studio spaces. They reflect on their shared studio experience and the reasons behind their decision to move into separate spaces. They talk about the challenges and opportunities they encountered while searching for new spaces and the importance of finding a space that aligns with their business goals. They also share their plans and projects for the future. The conversation ends with a discussion about a potential collaboration episode and expressing gratitude to their listeners.

Do you have a hard time asking for help? Whether it's foolish pride or the feeling of guilt, it's almost easier to talk ourselves out of asking for help than asking for it. Almost. It's important to recognize the cost of not asking for help when you need it most and be open-minded to the idea that accepting help is how you reciprocate love.

Are you bored of the sneaker customizing market as an audience or are we bored of it as customizers? While we think the current market is lackluster when it comes to inspirations, we strongly believe there's no better time to put yourself out there because of it. Chime in as we discuss how a lack of innovation creates opportunities.

Going viral is not intentional, it’s a happy accident. The surreality of creating something that hits with mainstream media and what it does to our psychology. In this episode, we discuss how we preserve our sanity by not giving away our own freedom to choose creatively as artists.

Does overthinking unleash or stifle your creativity? When our deep desire to be thoughtful with everything we do stop us in our tracks, having the awareness to snap out of it is crucial to our productivity. Let’s have a chat about how we harness the power of overthinking. 

Is confidence inherent or it's something that comes with life experience? How confronting our weaknesses and turning them into strengths has propelled us forward and, with the help of our community, amplified our confidence as creators.

Recognizing the significance of a well-rounded support system from family and friends and how it impacts the drive in our pursuit for greatness as an artist in our industry.

To create sneaker art for a living, we rely on an array of tools to elevate our projects. Get a glimpse into what we use on the daily and check out how our tools differ from one another.

We often don't realize in the moment how someone could single handedly change the course of our career trajectory. Here we reflect on the key conversations we hold close to our hearts and how they set us on the path we are on today.