*Imprint Exclusive*

This episode of The Imprint Podcast I speak with Nicole Underwood, Global Marketing Manager.

We talk about her journey in sneakers and how she became a Global Marketing Manager at New Balance.

Along with some of the heavy hitter collaborations that New Balance came out with in 2020, such as Casablanca, Jaden Smith and Salehe Bembury, She did that! And the affects that COVID-19 had on the business. 

Since this interview was conducted major changes has taken place with Nicole and her career and you'll be the first to hear it right here as we touch base with her for an Exclusive update!

That's right folks, we have an Imprint Exclusive!

Host: Shernay LaTouche

Guest: Nicole Underwood

Music: Häzel

Disclaimer: All views and opinions are that of the Imprint Collective and DO NOT reflect the views of any brands in affiliation.

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This episode of The Imprint Podcast, we sat down with Becca Chan, Surface Designer from Reebok

We discussed her journey from transitioning from a textile designer to becoming a surface designer at Reebok and how that role actually never existed. Along with her inspiration and influences and the struggles of not being able to travel during a global pandemic. 

Her inspiration in her creative vision and creative process in her design work from Chromat to working with none other than Cardi B and creating I new iconic Club C.

Host: Shernay LaTouche

Guest: Becca Chan

Music: Häzel

Disclaimer: All views and opinions are that of the Imprint Collective and DO NOT reflect the views of any brands in affiliation.

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This episode of The Imprint Podcast we speak with Bria Thomas, The Colour and Materials Footwear Designer at Lululemon.

We speak about her journey starting at Pensole Footwear Academy which, then lead into her career path as an integrated designer at Nike working on Serena Williams collection for SS21 and everything in-between leading up to her current role designing women's footwear for Lululemon. We also touch base on her greatest achievements and struggles within the industry and how important it is to have a supportive network and that women should be respected with levels of respect and not be diminished due to jealousy and insecurities by male counterparts.

Host: Shernay LaTouche

Guest: Bria Thomas

Music: Häzel

Disclaimer: All views and opinions are that of the Imprint Collective and DO NOT reflect the views of any brands in affiliation.

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This episode of The Imprint Podcast we speak with Alicia Pinckney, Global Women’s Senior Apparel Designer at Timberland.

We speak about her design journey from the first item she ever made, having founded the Black Talent in Design & Fashion Fund and having launched the BHM project with New Balance; Co-Lead Belong Group-VF Inclusion & Diversity, being on the top under 30s' list and being a black female creative overseas. 

Host: Shernay LaTouche

Guest: Alicia Pinckney

Music: Häzel

Disclaimer: All views and opinions are that of the Imprint Collective and DO NOT reflect the views of any brands in affiliation.

#theimprint #theimprintcollective #sneakerhead #theimprintpodcast #kicks#femalelead #sneakercollective #diversefemalesneakercollective #AliciaPinckney #footweardesigner #footwear #designer #designcommunity #theimprintconversation #timberland  #BHM #newbalance

Back In January, The Imprint sat down with Arielle Ebenholtz the Colour Designer from Nike.

We discussed her journey to becoming a colour designer by taking risk anything is achievable, her inspiration in her creative vision and more recently her creating all the colour-ways for the Women's Nike Dunk in its 30th Anniversary year. 

Host: Shernay LaTouche

Guest: Arielle Ebenholtz

Music: Häzel

Disclaimer: All views and opinions are that of the Imprint Collective and DO NOT reflect the views of any brands in affiliation.

#theimprint #theimprintcollective #sneakerhead #theimprintpodcast #kicks #femalelead #sneakercollective #diversefemalesneakercollective #arielleebenholtz #footweardesigner #footwear #designer #designcommunity #theimprintconversation #nike

Hey Imprinters, Welcome to Season 2 of The Imprint Podcast.

We kick off our new season with Jess Dalton, Footwear Designer.

We discuss Normalising Failure, Design Journey, Brand Collaborations along with losing her job in a global pandemic and where she is now and advice to aspiring designers to come.

Host: Shernay LaTouche

Guest: Jess Dalton

Music: Häzel

Disclaimer: All views and opinions are that of the Imprint Collective and DO NOT reflect the views of any brands in affiliation.

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The Imprint podcast brings you conversation Chareese Thornhill, The Creative Designer Director at Adidas S.E.E.D. We discuss what brands, the economy and overall insight to what sneaker community are actively doing to give back during a global pandemic.  During this time business around the world are having to make hard decisions moving forward and needing to reevaluate what next steps they will have to take moving forward.

Which will focus on these points below.

·  Brands

·  Giving Back

·  Independents

·  Community

·  Recovery

·  Lessons Learned

Host: Shernay LaTouche

Guest: Chareese Thornhill

Music: Häzel

Disclaimer

All views and opinions are that of the Imprint Collective and DO NOT reflect the views of any brands in affiliation.

The Imprint Podcast - A conversation With Paul Ayre x COVID-19

The Imprint podcast brings you conversation Paul Ayre, The Creator of the first ever sneaker book - Sneakers - Size isn't Everything. We discuss what brands, the economy and overall insight to what sneaker community are actively doing to give back during a global pandemic.  During this time business around the world are having to make hard decisions moving forward and needing to reevaluate what next steps they will have to take moving forward.

Which will focus on these points below.

·  Brands

·  Giving Back

·  Independents

·  Community

·  Recovery

·  Lessons Learned

Host: Shernay LaTouche

Guest: Paul Ayre

Music: Häzel

Disclaimer

All views and opinions are that of the Imprint Collective and DO NOT reflect the views of any brands in affiliation.