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Streetwear and sneakers has always been a passion of mine that I've pushed to the back of my head thinking it was unrealistic due to accessible opportunities. Instead of waiting for an opportunity for my stories and others to be told, I made my own.

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    • Jun 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    The Journey Ft. Jane Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 30:50


    On this episode of TTU Talks we talk to New Balance Apparel Designer, Jane Park, about a mentor guiding her through the fashion realm, balancing her life as a textile artist and designer, and much more.Episode sponsored by Billionaire Girls Club.Shop True to Us: www.truetous.store

    The Journey featuring Alicia Pinckney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 35:57


    On this episode of TTU Talks, I speak to Jordan Brand Global Men's designer Alicia Pinckney about her journey, using art to take her all over the world, creating the Black Talent in Design & Fashion Fund, and more.

    Community Needs ft. Christina of @If_I_Cant_Wear_SNKRS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 36:12


    For the season two premiere, we speak to Christina, the founder of the private sneaker platform for women, If I Can't Wear SNKRS. We touch on how the pandemic created a personal need for the platform, the importance of not gatekeeping, finding balance and much more.Season 2 of TTU Talks is sponsored by Billionaire Girls Club.

    All About the Journey ft. @itsLALA____

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 35:37


    For episode 8 of True to Us Talks, we speak to Lala Garcia — a Seattle raised and Brooklyn living Adidas senior manager of digital publishing by day and DJ by night. Lala takes us through all things about her journey, being one of very few Filipino women in the industry, the importance of mentorship and much more.Lala can be found on socials here: IG, Twitter, Mixes. Lala can be contacted for mentorship via LinkedIn.If you are interested in applying or learning more about S.E.E.D. School, apply here.

    From the Westside of Chicago With Love ft. @TicaraDevone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 37:53


    For Episode 7 of True to Us Talks, I spoke to Chicago influencer, writer and media personality about how the Westside influenced her sense of style, how to buy sneakers as a newbie, her love of Patta, and much more.Follow Ticara here: @TicaraDevoneFollow all things True to Us here: True to Us

    The Golden Era ft. @bymariamora

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 37:49


    For a special episode of True to Us talks, we spoke to journalist and Jordan Brand copywriter, Maria Mora about her top picks for sneaker + collab of the year, her journey from blogging to copywriting, Stussy, and much more.Follow Maria + her work here: @bymariamora on socials.Shop True to Us: Truetous.storeFollow True to Us on IG here: @True_To_Us

    "Let's Be Realistic" - A Year in True to Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 32:28


    It's been a little over a year with TTU. Before we kicked off some end of year things, I wanted to take some time to share the good, the disheartening, and the "wtf do we do now?" moments I've had in my first year in the streetwear industry.

    The Art of Moving On ft. Andie Enomoto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 35:08


    Trust the Process ft. Banna Girmay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 43:07


    For episode 3 of True to Us, I spoke to Banna Girmay —the creative director of the new streetwear brand, Mama Banna— about her journey from lawyer to designer and trusting the process.

    Painting the Picture ft. Christine Lopez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 49:41


    Exploring the role art plays in the sneaker and streetwear industry with multidisciplinary artist, designer, and current junior graphic designer of Bodega, Christine Lopez .

    How Much a Dollar Cost? ft @theGloGoddess @Jazzyrae

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 54:19


    Streetwear and sneakers has always been a passion of mine that I've pushed to the back of my head thinking it was unrealistic due to accessible opportunities. Instead of waiting for an opportunity for my stories and others to be told, I made my own.

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