Strange on Purpose

Strange on Purpose

By Izzy LugoBusinessArtsLeisureCareersHobbies
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Strange on Purpose episodes

  • David Gibson, Global Product Manager at New Balance Lifestyle
    Not one to put himself in the spotlight, David Gibson steps up to the plate and educates Izzy on his journey – from an intern at the General Motors factory in Flint to a dream role at New Balance and all the stories in between. D1 athlete, driving across the mitten and sooo much more. You won't want to miss this one. Follow David on Instagram, @mvp.dg
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    35 min
  • Oscar Castillo, Founder of Modern Notoriety
    From Chicago, Oscar Castillo has cemented himself as a go-to resource in sneakers & culture. His company Modern Notoriety has a community of over 750,000 passionate culture seekers.  In this episode, Oscar chats with Izzy on his journey getting started in the industry, what made him start his own business, advice to creatives and most importantly, Oscar gives his no nonsense view on representation in sneakers (or lack thereof) Follow Oscar on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/oscar_castillo/?hl=en
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    31 min
  • Cesar Idrobo, Head Pattern & Sample Maker @ Yeezy
    From Columbia to Gainesville to Savannah to Calabasas, Cesar Idrobo has had QUITE the journey. In this episode, Cesar chats with Izzy on his journey breaking and maintaining in the footwear industry, the importance of mentorship, advice to creatives and much more! Keep up with Cesar on https://www.instagram.com/cidrobo/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesaridrobo/
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    35 min
  • Lucy Crivelli, Community Manager at Aglet
    In today's episode, Izzy chats with Lucy Crivelli,  Community Manager @ Aglet & Founder of Tomorrow Isn't Promised. Lucy holds nothing back as she talks about her experience in the industry, representation and what's in her future. This episode highlights the immigrant journey, the generational expectation to follow a path and what happens when you don't. Follow Lucy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lucycrivelli/
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    45 min
  • Don Dudley, Director of Marketing @ Foot Locker
    In today's episode, Izzy chats with Don Dudley,  Director of Marketing of Foot Locker & Creative Director of Clean Sneaker Care and Wins Brand. Don spits some knowledge to young professionals trying to break into a new industry and talks about his love for sneakers. This episode captures everything that creatives need to hear, whether just getting started or needing a reminder in a current role. Follow Don on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/staylaced_don/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support
    51 min
  • Julia Lebosse, Founder of @sneakersbywomen
    In today's episode, Izzy chats with Julia Lebosse, Founder of @sneakersbywomen. Julia shares the inspiration that ignited the account and her future vision for the account. Follow @sneakersbywomen here: https://www.instagram.com/sneakersbywomen/
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    32 min
  • Kenneth Anand & Jared Goldstein, Authors of Sneaker Law
    Sneaker Law is a business and legal bible for the sneaker industry and much more. It is also an innovative redesign of the textbook experience. Sneaker Law is the only book that teaches “all you need to know about the sneaker business.” It is digestible and entertaining, taking culturally relevant topics and using them to teach critical information for any anyone.
    It's authors, Kenneth and Jared, join me on an episode that will educate and inspire you to take action, no matter the field. 
    Check out Sneaker Law on social media @snkrlaw or buy the book sneakerlaw.com
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    52 min
  • Tai Foster, VP, Brand Marketing at Art of Sport & Ben Taylor, Creative Director at Kamp Grizzly - Co-founders at Ren
    In the first duo guest episode ever, I'm joined by Tai Foster & Ben Taylor. Each of them have pretty recognizable names in the marketing space but they join me to talk about what they're working on together in Ren. They came together because of work but became friends because of their love of basketball & decided to come together on a project pushing the culture forward.  
    We talk about a ton on this episode with both Tai & Ben having extensive experience in brand building, I pick their brain a bit on the subject and they’re work experience.  Tai worked with Under Armour during the height of the curry brand & Ben was the first brand Director of Yeezy.  You shouldn’t miss this one.
    Follow Ren here:
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    52 min
  • Martha Garcia, Entrepreneur and Communications Expert, Ex Hoka, Teva & Sanuk
    Remember this episode with Martha Garcia. She has 13 years of marketing experience and most recently left her position with Deckers Brands as the former Director of Global Brand Creative & Communications to be her own boss and pave her own path in an industry that desperately needs it. In this episode, Martha answers questions from Sneaker School students and talks about generational expectations, being a latina in the footwear industry and gives advice to people pursuing something they're passionate about. Follow Martha on Linkedin & Instagram
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    44 min

About Strange on Purpose

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The Strange on Purpose Podcast tells the stories of professionals shattering the glass ceilings of culture and shows young professionals what happens when you are authentically you, 100% of the time.…