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Episode 2 - Part 1: Building CISE with Blake Van Putten - From LA Roots to Howard University and Pursuing Finance in New York City


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In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, we sit down with Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, Blake Van Putten (@blakevanputten). Blake is the founder of CISE (@cise.store), a Black-owned LA-based fashion house renowned for its viral Protect Black People handbags and commitment to social justice, education, and entrepreneurship. Blake shares his journey from growing up in LA to testing entrepreneurship at Howard University, where we first met and became dear friends. He then moved to NYC to work in financial services before quitting to return to LA to run his startup.

Join us as Blake discusses the challenges and triumphs of his path, offering insights into his experiences and the impactful mission behind CISE. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, community, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Don’t miss Part 1 of this captivating episode! Follow us on Instagram @ontherydar and @malibudarbe for more updates.

Stay tuned for Part 2 releasing August 7th at 9am PST!

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 Check out CISE’s full collection at https://cise.store/.

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