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Since 1985, when the first pair of Air Jordan's were released to the public, the Jordan brand has stood at the intersection of culture, design excellence, and self-expression. Today, Jason Mayden, Chief Design Officer of the Jordan brand at Nike, is ushering in the next era. Jason, who grew up on the South Side of Chicago, started as an intern at Nike and worked his way up to lead the design of iconic shoes for the Jordan brand. In this episode of Building One, Tomer Cohen sits down with Jason to discuss the power of emotional connection in product design. Jason shares his philosophy that great design goes beyond product features—it's about how a product makes people feel about themselves. He explains why emotional resonance, rather than just performance specs, is the key to building lasting brand loyalty and remaining culturally relevant. Jason also opens up about his neurodivergence, explaining how embracing his unique cognitive strengths has helped him innovate and excel in design. He shares how understanding his brain wiring allowed him to think differently and bring fresh perspectives to Nike's product creation process. Part of Jason's approach is fostering creativity by involving non-design functions—like HR and legal—early in the process. He believes that bringing in fresh perspectives from across the company can lead to more innovative products and a stronger sense of ownership across teams. Finally, Jason emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset, a principle he learned from Michael Jordan himself. He shares how continuously learning and evolving is crucial for long-term success, both for individuals and brands. Follow Jason Mayden on LinkedIn. Follow Tomer Cohen on LinkedIn and check out his newsletter, Building LinkedIn
Get ready for a brand new season of Building One. Tune in Jan 14 as we kick things off with Nike's own Jason Mayden, the Chief Design Officer of the Jordan brand. But that's hardly all - we've got a great lineup of guests for you this season: Sal Khan of Khan Academy, Jenna Johnson of Patagonia, Arvind Jain of Glean, and Will Ahmed of WHOOP are just a few of the new voices we'll hear from! And if you can't wait, it's never been a better time to catch up on great interviews from our past season, like our interviews with Spotify's Gustav Söderström, Plaid's Zach Perret, or even Michelin-starred Chef, Dan Barber.
Welcome to web3 with a16z. Today's episode is all about design, creativity, and taste-making. Our special guest is Jason Mayden, the chief design officer of Jordan Brand at Nike — that's Jordan as in former NBA superstar Michael Jordan. In his role, Mayden is responsible for the look and feel of iconic products, like Air Jordan sneakers and related apparel. In this episode, Mayden speaks with Chris Lyons, a16z crypto's president of web3 media, about the interdisciplinary nature of industrial design, the role of humans in an AI world, what makes fashion and food alike, and how to build a brand, whether you're in crypto, sportswear, or another field.This conversation originally took place at a16z crypto's Founders Summit in the fall of 2024. Be sure to subscribe to the a16z crypto Youtube channel where you can listen to more from that event, plus many more thought-provoking talks and other resources. As a reminder, none of the content should be taken as investment, business, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments.
Jason Mayden, co-founder of Super Heroic, was the lead designer for the Air Jordan, the highest grossing Nike shoe in history. In his relentless pursuit to be the greatest sneaker designer, he did 1,000 sketches a day and became the first African American to land a design internship with Nike. And in just five years, he familiarized himself with other disciplines to earn his role as Senior Designer — a feat that normally takes around 15 years to achieve— and ultimately designed the Nike shoe of his hometown hero, Michael Jordan. Jason went on to obtain his Master's degree from Stanford and worked his way all the way to Senior Global Design Director for the Jordan brand. Join Tom Bilyeu as he sits down with the co-founder of Super Heroic, Inc. as he shares his strategies for improving introspection and harnessing child-like curiosity in this episode of Impact Theory. Original air date: July 25, 2017]. SHOW NOTES Jason recalls learning about suffering at an early age. [5:21] Jason talks about harnessing curiosity and turning weakness into strength. [8:48] Jason describes what it means to have a non-emotional mindset and the mastery of self. [16:25] Tom and Jason discuss how to improve on introspection and lessons he learned from Michael Jordan. [22:01] Jason reveals how he meditates through service and creativity. [29:32] Jason explains the need for forcing functions and trusted editors to go from ideation to execution. [32:30] Jason shares the importance of asking uncomfortable questions and searching for accessible experts. [36:27] Jason opens up about using the lack of resources growing up as motivation to succeed. [39:04] Tom and Jason discuss three important skills that entrepreneurs need to develop. [42:51] Jason emphasizes learning transferable skills and turning circumstances into opportunities. [46:17] Jason explains why he wants to effect change in his local community. [49:12] Tom and Jason touch on embracing naysayers and acknowledging fear. [51:38] Jason defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [53:46] FOLLOW JASON: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2snCsrT INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2vAVQmq FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2uBDYKU LINKEDIN: http://bit.ly/2uy8WnK FOLLOW SUPER HEROIC, INC.: INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2u77x4R FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2vhqLVw WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2t6JrbE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu Feeling stuck? Check out Billion Dollar Habits and unlock the mindset strategies that helped me achieve all my goals. This community will show you how to gain clarity and build discipline so you can become the person you've always wanted to be. Click here to learn more. LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant juggle of running a business and raising kids? You're not alone! Today, we're diving into something that every mom entrepreneur can relate to—overwhelm. If you've ever felt like the to-do list just keeps growing, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my personal strategy for nipping that overwhelm in the bud by tapping into something we often overlook—playfulness. We'll take a look at how taking a moment to laugh at a funny video or doing something light-hearted isn't just procrastination—it's a quick and effective reset. These playful breaks can recharge us, making it easier to tackle the day's challenges with a fresh perspective. Plus, I'll explore how we can learn from the natural playfulness of our kids. They're experts at finding joy in the little things, and by embracing their spirit, we can create a happier, less stressful environment for ourselves and our families. Finally, I give a sneak peek into my upcoming masterclass called: How to Craft a Focused Year-End Networking Strategy to Build Profitable Relationships in 30 Days Without Draining Your Mom Energy designed specifically for mom founders. P.S. the name was tweaked to Year-End Networking: Build Profitable Relationships For Business Growth in 30 Days Without Burnout It's all about building profitable relationships and crushing those year-end goals, complete with a 30-day action planner to keep you on track and burnout free! So, if you're ready to bring more joy and creativity into your life and business, this episode is for you! In this episode, you will hear: Acknowledging overwhelm, especially during busy times like the fall season. Utilizing children's natural playfulness to reduce overwhelm and boost happiness. Why cross-pollination (borrowing ideas from unrelated fields) is a game-changer. The benefits of play in business, including reducing anxiety and fostering calmness.. Challenges of maintaining momentum as a mom entrepreneur and overcoming imposter syndrome. If you're feeling overwhelmed and stretched, join in my free LIVE masterclass called: How to Craft a Focused Year-End Networking Strategy to Build Profitable Relationships in 30 Days Without Draining Your Mom Energy. Sign-up HERE: https://www.melissallarena.com/masterclass/ Get ready to learn a proven strategy that can help you regain control and create lasting change! First a confession, I've always dreamed of a photoshoot with my three sons. Picture this: I'm in an ultra-stretchy dress, and each of my boys is tugging at the material in different directions, making me look like a splattered wad of gum on the floor. It's a funny way of highlighting the real struggle of being pulled in so many directions. Your kids need you, your business needs you—especially when you're aiming for growth. It can feel overwhelming, right? So, I asked myself: What's one thing I could do well, on my own schedule, while working from home? For me, it's focusing on building the right profitable relationships using my Imagination to Impact to Income Method™. That's what I'm sharing in my masterclass, How to Craft a Focused Year-End Networking Strategy to Build Profitable Relationships in 30 Days Without Draining Your Mom Energy. Early in my business, I found an energy-efficient path to boost credibility, expand reach, and earn more income. Building profitable relationships proved more reliable than ads. Reimagining my company vision as an energy resource led to my Imagination to Impact to Income Method™. This method starts with our imagination, an untapped energy source for adults. Our kids know it well. I've used it to become a #1 bestseller, secure podcast guests like GaryVee and Suzy Batiz, garner media (WSJ, etc.), and achieve five-figure months. These wins required my energy and being a mom. Join my free masterclass, How to Craft a Focused Year-End Networking Strategy to Build Profitable Relationships in 30 Days Without Draining Your Mom Energy. Get a roadmap to capture busy contacts' attention, navigate impostor syndrome, and unlock energy inspired by your mission and kids! In this masterclass, I'll guide you through: · Reimagining your company vision to reignite your passion, helping you surpass your 2024 goals and savor the holidays with the energy you deserve. · Discovering a clear focus for relationship-building in your business, so you can channel your energy into strategies with lasting impact, beyond fleeting social media posts. · Proactively addressing impostor syndrome, empowering you to overcome self-doubt and conserve your energy for what truly matters. Click here to grab your spot. In future episodes, I'll share how using your imagination for a focused, profitable networking strategy can energize you. Sign up to get an immediate sneak peek into one of my top energy-boosting secrets (the secret to my pep) with a downloadable workbook sent straight to your inbox. Sending you energy, -Melissa P.S. Show up LIVE to my free class and you will get a BONUS 30-Day Profitable Networking Action Plan and Tracker that connects your vision to daily actions! It's a smart, actionable, and mom-friendly planner to map out your 30-day networking activities to keep you focused on the right things. It also sees to it that you replenish your energy to prevent burnout. EXTRA bonus for showing up LIVE is that you will be entered into a drawing to be a podcast guest on the Mom Founder Imagination Hub. Quotes, that can change your perspective: “Our children are imagination experts in residence. Why not learn from these wonderful individuals who are right there on how they are able to visualize completely random things?” “If you are in a moment of a lot of stress and a lot of steps and a lot of moving parts to anything in your life as a mom in business, then it is really important for you to take a step back every once in a while.” “Adopting a playful spirit is a tool for you so that you can use it, and you have people around you, i.e., humans that are kids, who are really great at it. So why not leverage their expertise so that you can get farther?” “I encourage you also to just imagine for yourself: what would be possible if you could do anything that you wanted to do without having to struggle with overwhelm?” SHARE this episode and reignite the joy of play and creativity to conquer overwhelm. Let's empower our fellow mom entrepreneurs to embrace play and confidently manage stress.
Jason Mayden, co-founder of Super Heroic, was the lead designer for the Air Jordan, the highest grossing Nike shoe in history. In his relentless pursuit to be the greatest sneaker designer, he did 1,000 sketches a day and became the first African American to land a design internship with Nike. And in just five years, he familiarized himself with other disciplines to earn his role as Senior Designer — a feat that normally takes around 15 years to achieve— and ultimately designed the Nike shoe of his hometown hero, Michael Jordan. Jason went on to obtain his Master's degree from Stanford and worked his way all the way to Senior Global Design Director for the Jordan brand. Join Tom Bilyeu as he sits down with the co-founder of Super Heroic, Inc. as he shares his strategies for improving introspection and harnessing child-like curiosity in this episode of Impact Theory. [Original air date: July 25, 2017]. FOLLOW JASON: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2snCsrT INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2vAVQmq FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2uBDYKU LINKEDIN: http://bit.ly/2uy8WnK FOLLOW SUPER HEROIC, INC.: INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2u77x4R FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2vhqLVw WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2t6JrbE FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu SPONSORS: If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission. Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact. Try Audible free for 30 days! Just visit https://audible.com/impacttheory or text impacttheory to 500-500. MEDITATIONS is available from Penguin Random House at http://prh.com/meditations. Right now, download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free, at https://netsuite.com/theory. Save 70% and get a FREE HD camera when you sign up at https://covesmart.com/impact. Head to https://squarespace.com/impact for a free 14 day trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial. Take control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping. ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!* This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the last episode of 2023 @tosneakerheads & @isellsneakersnotdreams talk about 2023 people who shaped sneaker culture, Kanye's shoe..sock..slipper?, Jason Mayden from 1st design intern to Chief Design Officer, can a man be a catch?... AND MORE!!!
Welcome back to part two of the biggest lessons learned on Live Through Love in 2023! In this episode, get ready to learn from inspiring thought leaders such as Mando Fresko, Jason Mayden, Benjamin Hardy, and Sherry Fernandez. Ruben and guests embark on a deep exploration of their personal journeys, sharing insights on balancing work, family life, and the intentionality of time. One guest even shares the unwavering commitment to winning he experienced working with greats such as Jordan and Jeter, parts also focus on the nature of ownership, kindness, the rise of suicide rates, and the significance of setting boundaries. This episode will leave you in deep appreciation and gratitude for the power of love and how it can transcend obstacles, excuses, and anything life throws your way. Tune in, and carry these lessons with you into 2024! ----- In this episode, you will learn… Love and passion can transform personal journeys and provide a healthier balance between work, family, and time management. Mental health and setting boundaries is crucial in a world where presence can often mean absence. Achieving impossible goals requires hopeful action, a future-oriented mindset, and a detachment from specific outcomes. Embracing psychological flexibility, self-awareness, and open-mindedness can enhance personal growth and strengthen relationships. Reflecting on past regrets and experiences can guide us towards a purposeful, regret-free life. ----- Follow Ruben on Instagram Watch and subscribe to Live Through Love on YouTube An Operation Podcast original in collaboration with Live Through Love Media
Jeremy Utley is one of the world's leading experts in innovation. Formerly the Director of Executive Education at Stanford's renowned Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (aka "the d.school"), and now as an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, his courses have been experienced by nearly a million students of innovation worldwide. He advises corporate leaders on how to imbed the methods and mindsets of design thinking into their organizations and works with professionals to cultivate a robust personal creative practice.As co-founder and host of "Stanford's Masters of Creativity," Jeremy shone the spotlight on exemplars of creative practice across disciplinary boundaries, from entrepreneurs like Randy Hetrick (TRX) to authors like Kim Scott (Radical Candor) and Daniel Pink (Drive, To Sell Is Human).He now hosts the "Paint & Pipette Podcast," which celebrates female founders (season 1), black creators (season 2). Season three -- currently in production -- features corporate innovation leaders like Astro Teller (Google X), Kevin Kelly (WIRED), and Ed Catmull (Pixar), authors like Seth Godin (Purple Cow, Linchpin), Liz Wiseman (Multipliers) and Rita McGrath (Seeing Around Corners), and entrepreneurs like Liz Tran, Marcus Whitney, and Jason Mayden.A self-proclaimed “recovering MBA, spreadsheet junkie, and management consultant,” he now studies innovation in large enterprises and startups. He advises CEOs and senior leadership teams in the United States, Europe, and Asia on growth and innovation strategy, and has led scores of capacity-building initiatives worldwide. His current research explores the intersection of generative AI, enterprise innovation, collaboration, and creativity. He's a prolific blogger and co-author (alongside Perry Klebahn) of “Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters,” published by Penguin Portfolio Oct 25th, 2022. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.
In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable life and career of Jason Mayden, a true high-performer who has blazed his own trail in the worlds of tech, design, and corporate America. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments and inspiring insights that have shaped his extraordinary journey. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Trillicon Valley, an acclaimed design and strategy consultancy, he specializes in pioneering new ventures and orchestrating intricate negotiations involving athletes, entertainers, and global creatives through multi-stakeholder partnerships. As we delve deeper into Jason's narrative, we'll explore the mental hurdles and stereotypes he's faced, shedding light on the complex corporate dynamics in America and how they can affect an individual's self-worth. Learn about pivotal moments, including a life-changing connection with his high school art teacher and his intern experience at Nike. Discover how Jason's family and his determination helped him overcome overwhelming challenges and stereotypes. He also shares insights into the importance of self-worth, authenticity, and transcending job titles for fulfillment. Join us for this enlightening episode as we celebrate the life and career of Jason Mayden, a high-performer who not only navigated career transitions with grace but also redefined success on his own terms. Tune in now!Key Points From This Episode:Background about Jason and his current career transition decision.His childhood inspiration and overcoming health challenges.Jason shares an impactful moment with his high school art teacher.A profound conversation that changed the course of his life.Discover how he ended up working as an intern at Nike.Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech and design industriesHe shares the moment when he met his childhood hero Michael Jordon.What Jason values the most in his life: his family.Overcoming mental hurdles and stereotypes.Corporate dynamics in America and how it plays into an individual's self-worth.Standing up against the pressure to conform in corporate America.Shifting from employment to deployment.Recognizing that self-worth isn't tied to job titles or external markers of success.The value of accepting and embracing oneself.Discover the role of high expectations and faith in reaching your potential.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Jason Mayden on LinkedInTRILLICON VALLEY®NikeThe Song of SignificanceThe Speed of Grace Jeremy Utley
Ready to be captivated by the art of resilience and power of creativity? Our guest, Jason Mayden, takes us on an journey through the intersection of design and culture. We step into a realm where self-determination fuels the potential of our youth and the power of servitude and its role as an act of altruistic rebellion, and its significance in a culture of love. Jason joins Ruben to explore the complexities of resilience and self-acceptance, unraveling their role in shaping our relationship with ourselves and others. Drawing lessons from the life of Michael Jordan, Jason dives deep into the power of divine providence in shaping our destiny and what it was like working side-by-side with one of the greatest champions of all time. Jason offers unique insights into the misunderstandings surrounding design and its potential as an asset class. We take a look at the advantages of the barter system, the importance of self-assessment, and how learning technical language can boost creativity. Lastly, we reflect on the importance of fostering a culture of love and the power of pivoting in the face of challenges. How does Jason live through love? “Unconditional love requires me to let go and forgive a lot. The way that we're mostly oppressed is through anchoring ourselves or tethering ourselves to the spirit of offense. And once you allow the world to offend you now you get walking around with justifications for your anger and your rage and everything is just like well, yeah, of course. And that just robs you of your ability to contribute to the tapestry of humanity.” "To pull something from your imagination and to have the audacity to put it into the real world. Repeatedly Like it takes a certain amount of youthfulness, it takes a certain amount of resilience, it takes a certain amount of self-determination, because you constantly have to fight against your insecurities in order to keep producing." - Jason Mayden ----- In this episode, you will learn… The Power of Resilience: Jason explains how resilience and self-determination are key attributes in unlocking potential in our youth and fostering a culture of love. Importance of Creativity: The conversation explores the intricate role of design in creativity and education. Jason argues that creativity is not just about skills or talent but about asking the right questions and problem-solving. Influence of Sports Figures: Mayden draws inspiration from sports icons like Michael Jordan, emphasizing the importance of dedication, loyalty, and the concept of meritocracy. Significance of Love and Restraint: The episode discusses the power of divine providence and how our creative endeavors can shape our destinies, highlighting the importance of delayed gratification, unconditional love, and the strength in exercising restraint. ----- "Design for me is not the act of creativity, it's the questions we ask. Designers ask the best questions and if you ask the right question you can get an answer that helps the most amount of people.” - Jason Mayden About the guest: Jason Mayden is MS Designer, Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Accel Partners, CEO + Founder Super Heroic, and Media Design Lecturer at Stanford d.school. He is a designer, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to the advancement of diverse creative youth. Follow Jason @jasonmayden ----- Follow Ruben on Instagram Watch and subscribe to Live Through Love on YouTube An Operation Podcast original in collaboration with Live Through Love Media
Jason Mayden, author of A Kids Book About Design, talks about unlocking the design potential within every kid. A Kids Book About Design (view book)Full Book Description:This is a book about design and exists to unlock the design potential within every kid. Designers work in different ways, but all of them use creativity and compassion to solve problems and make things that in turn make the world a better place. Through the author's personal experience and multi-step process, empower the kid in your life to share their ideas, make, create, and be the best designer they can be. About the Author:Jason Mayden (he/him) is a designer, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to the advancement of diverse creative youth. When he's not designing, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and their rambunctious French bulldog.*If you want to be on a future episode of A Kids Book About: The Podcast or if you have a question you'd like us to consider, have a grownup email us at listen@akidsco.com and we'll send you the details.
Chief and Malik are joined by Jason Mayden, CEO and Co-Founder of Trillicon Valley, an award-winning design & strategy consultancy serving athletes, entertainers, and global creatives. He was previously Senior Global Design for Jordan Brand and former President of Fear of God Athletics, a partnership between Jerry Lorenzo's Fear of God and global sportswear giant Adidas. In this conversation, the three entrepreneurs discuss childhood trauma, anxiety, healing, wealth and sustainability. Follow A Suite Life: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuitelifepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asuitelifepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgdnIhfgBv2bBKwwn5qLQBw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASUITELIFEPOD/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jason Mayden is a designer, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to the advancement of diverse creative youth. Hear what he thinks of Michael Jordan, Nike, the "Air" movie, and find out how many shoes he owns. (It's more than you think.) Join Arlan's 30-Day Challenge: http://www.writeyourownheadlines.com "Your First Million" is a deep dive into the thoughts and experiences of some of your favorite entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, investors, musicians, and more. Watch as they sit down with Arlan Hamilton, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author, to discuss their first million -- whether it is Dollars, Views, or Followers! You don't want to miss these magical moments. It will get real. It will get deep, and hopefully, it will inspire you. Follow Arlan INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere TWITTER https://twitter.com/arlanwashere BACKSTAGE CAPITAL https://backstagecapital.com HIRE RUNNER https://www.hirerunner.co/
Today's episode is with sneaker designer and tech entrepreneur Jason Mayden. Jason is the founder of Super Heroic, a footwear brand empowering children to be their own heroes. He's also the CEO of Trilicon Valley– a modern design collective made up of entrepreneurs, designers, athletes, and all-around creatives. You may recognize him from his time spent at Nike in their digital sports division serving as the senior global design director as well as the director of innovation. During his tenure, he designed iconic footwear for athletes and cultural icons such as Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, and living legend Michael Jordan.In today's episode, Jason shares how unquenchable desire and focus set the foundation for pursuing his various ambitions. He reminds us about the power of transmuting our own painful experiences, using them as fuel to manifest our dreams and desires. We also discuss why holding your inner child close is important to the overall well-being of your big adult self. Things mentionedDC Comics Dr. Lucius FoxTrillicon ValleyJason's SUPER HEROIC collection CointelproWhat to listen toJay-Z - Show You How John Coltrane - A Love Supreme, Pt I (Acknowledgment)YoYo Get Funky - Fast EddieWho to followFollow Jason Mayden on IG @jasonmaydenLearn more about Trilicon Valley on IG @trilliconvalleyThis conversation was recorded on August 4th, 2022.Host Dario Calmese Producer: Coniqua Johnson Visual Art Direction and Designs: River Wildmen, Adam Selah, Will DomingueDirector of Digital Content: Vicky GarciaBookings: K.T. ThompsonOriginal Music composed by Adam RadiceAudio Edited by Adam RadiceVisit us at blackimagination.com Watch this and other episodes on YouTube at
Designer, educator, critical thinker, advocate, entrepreneur, leader, author, and all around great guy Jason Mayden joins Shoe-In Show to explain what drove him into sneaker design at such a young age. Fresh from the amazing Black Footwear Forum in Detroit, Jason also drops his wisdom on how to empower more black creatives across all industries and unveils which critical comic book character inspired him to greatness. Pick-up a copy of Jason's design book for kids here. With special guest: Jason Mayden, CEO + Founder, Trillicon Valley, LLC
Jelani talks with Jason Mayden, a Black designer, educator, entrepreneur, and father of 2.Jason Mayden also happens to be the author of A Kids Book About Design.Jason is chock-full of wisdom and amazing insights into what it means to be a parent. Something about the way he weighs philosophy with practical advice, you'll want to have your pen ready to take notes.Jelani and Jason talk about race, agency, empowerment, stewardship, and even Batman. Yes. Batman. You've never met anyone quite like Jason. And we should all be thankful that there are dads out there in the world like him. All right, Jason Mayden. Let's get into.Learn more about Kevin by visiting linktr.ee/jasonmayden. Check out A Kids Book About Design.Shop the latest from Super Heroic.Contact us by emailing us at listen@akidsco.com.Explore our collection of over 80 books made to empower, by visiting akidsco.com.
In this episode, Porter chats with Jason Mayden, CEO of Trillicon Valley, a modern design collective. They discuss the record-setting projects he worked on at Nike, why he left a dream job to build Superheroic, and why the impact he aims to have with Trillicon is meant to be multigenerational. Jason's forthcoming book “A Kids Book About Design” comes out this May.
On today's show, recorded at ComplexCon in Long Beach, California,we speak with former Nike designer, lecturer, and youth advocate Jason Mayden. Born on the Southside of Chicago, he almost died At the age of 7 due to a blood condition. While in the hospital he was inspired by comic book inventor and Batfamily member Lucius Fox, then deciding he wanted to get into engineering. By the second grade, he faced more challenges being misdiagnosed with ADHD/ADD but was actually on the spectrum. Former Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker industries. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, and James Whitner. Listen and Subscribe now.Subscribe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claimastories/
“If you can play together, you can learn together” a phrase regularly used by Jason Mayden, Nike shoe designer, entrepreneur and kid at heart. In this episode Jason catches up with Bobby Jones on how he came to create Super Heroic, a business aimed at encouraging both parents and children alike, the importance of play. We believe that business and culture can be forces of good. But creators and entrepreneurs alike are still struggling to find the right model that allows them to impact real social change. In this series, Bobby Jones and Afdhel Aziz sit down with an extraordinary lineup of luminaries from the worlds of fashion, film, art, music and activism, who all believe in using business and culture as forces for good. In each episode, you'll learn how bold creative actions can change the world for the better through interviews with the trailblazers who are doing it every day. Recorded in the inviting Soho House in 2018, this podcast series delves into many unique stories and the one thing they all have in common – the desire and the courage to transform our world for the better.
Jason Mayden shares story about how growing up in Chicago strengthened his work ethicFormer Nike Marketer, Bimma Williams interviews leading and emerging BIPOC creatives about how they were able to break into the notoriously guarded creative and sneaker industries. From these stories, listeners will learn how to claim their dream careers. Featuring Melody Ehsani, Jeff Staple, and James Whitner. Listen and Subscribe now.Subscribe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claimastories/
‘The way you start your day is indicative of your life because your life is days in miniature.' Glad to have @Ryan Holtz on the 7-2 podcast. Ryan is the owner of Ryan Holtz Marketing, a social media and creative agency. He is the host and producer of a podcast called The Ryan Holtz Show which focuses on business, entertainment, automotive, and lifestyle. Ryan has managed to have guests on his show such as Nike Air Jordan Brand and celebrity, Jason Mayden. Ryan's digital automotive & lifestyle work has been featured by Twitter, Automotive News, Canadian Auto Dealer Magazine, Sun Media, Huffington Post, and several other major Provincial Associations and mid to large companies and industry and conferences. He also founded a charity called #Dreams4Kids. In this video, Ryan discusses in detail the problems and opportunities. If success is something you're pursuing, then "problems" should be your preferred keyword. Remember, the bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity. The greater the value you can add in solving problems for people, the greater the opportunity will be. An entrepreneur is nothing more than a problem solver for people. Time Stamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:29 - Will you be successful? 1:05 - Is being emotionally available good? 1:33 - About “The Dip” 2:15 - Problems are opportunities 3:00 - Power of listening -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✔️Instantly become a subscriber and press the bell icon to get notified with the latest video https://www.youtube.com/c/the72mindsetinvestor?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey Brand Nerds, this is our biggest F-up remix, lots to learn and enjoy from our four previous guests.1) Carol Kruse (Album 1 Track 9) - Board Director of Valvoline, Investor/Advisor Oregon Venture Fund, former CMO of ESPN and Cambia Health, and Head of Global Digital for The Coca-Cola Company.2) Jason Mayden (Album 1 Track 10) - President at Fear of God Athletics, former Brand Jordan, Sr. Global Design Director3) Lauren Weinberg (Album 1 Track 14), Global Head Of Marketing and Communications, Square4) Wayne Hickey (Album 2 Track 24) - VP, Technology Communications at IBM, Former EVP of Global Tech Practice at Weber Shandwick, and Former GM Head of Bay Area at Edelman. #marketing #advertising #branding #digitalmarketing #media #socialmedia #brandsbeatsbytes #cmo #biggestfup
Hey Brand Nerds, this is our biggest F-up remix, lots to learn and enjoy from our four previous guests.1) Carol Kruse (Album 1 Track 9) - Board Director of Valvoline, Investor/Advisor Oregon Venture Fund, former CMO of ESPN and Cambia Health, and Head of Global Digital for The Coca-Cola Company.2) Jason Mayden (Album 1 Track 10) - President at Fear of God Athletics, former Brand Jordan, Sr. Global Design Director3) Lauren Weinberg (Album 1 Track 14), Global Head Of Marketing and Communications, Square4) Wayne Hickey (Album 2 Track 24) - VP, Technology Communications at IBM, Former EVP of Global Tech Practice at Weber Shandwick, and Former GM Head of Bay Area at Edelman. #marketing #advertising #branding #digitalmarketing #media #socialmedia #brandsbeatsbytes #cmo #biggestfup
Glad to have @Ryan Holtz on the 7-2 podcast. Ryan is the owner of Ryan Holtz Marketing, a social media and creative agency. He is the host and producer of a podcast called The Ryan Holtz Show which focuses on business, entertainment, automotive, and lifestyle. Ryan has managed to have guests on his show such as Nike Air Jordan Brand and celebrity, Jason Mayden. Ryan's digital automotive & lifestyle work has been featured by Twitter, Automotive News, Canadian Auto Dealer Magazine, Sun Media, Huffington Post, and several other major Provincial Associations and mid to large companies and industry and conferences. He also founded a charity called #Dreams4Kids. In this podcast, we dug deep into goals, problems, opportunities, success, entrepreneurship and many other aspects of life. We all have a 'why', or a purpose, in life. We also all have greatness within us. You need to find ways of finding yours and transforming it into the fuel that propels you toward your dreams. Stop consulting your feelings and start taking massive actions on your dreams. You have to get to the point where you are performing brave actions even when you don't feel brave. Doing changes is thinking. ✔️Instantly become a subscriber and press the bell icon to get notified with the latest video https://www.youtube.com/c/the72mindsetinvestor?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On this episode of Professional Troublemaker, host Luvvie Ajayi Jones is talking to legendary shoe-designer and President of Fear of God Athletics, Jason Mayden. In this episode, they discuss Jason’s journey from designing girl’s names in bubble letters to designing shoes for Nike at 21. Jason describes his design strategy as “looking for the narrative”. Instead of looking at other products for inspiration, he sees products as artifacts that tell a story. And when it comes to presenting these ideas, he has had to kill impostor syndrome and advocate for himself. They converse about the urge to give in to impostor syndrome, the process of recognizing mediocrity, and the realization of belonging in a room. Jason describes Professional Troublemaking as being an accomplice--not an ally---and believes the world needs Professional Troublemakers in order to take risks and say the inconvenient thing at the inconvenient time. Kick back in your favorite kicks and enjoy this episode of Professional Troublemaker with iconic Chicagoan, Jason Mayden. ***Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! And be sure to pre-order PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear Fighter Manual, Luvvie’s second book, wherever books are sold.Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker. Also, follow the podcast on Instagram! Email podcast@aweluv.com with feedback or questions!
The Complex Sneakers Podcast is co-hosted by Joe La Puma, Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty. This week the guys speak to Jason Mayden and Jerry Lorenzo on what their future at Adidas will look like. The guys discuss how their partnership came to be, the importance of not trying to be in competition with Nike, and the impact they believe they will be able to bring to Adidas. Jerry Lorenzo also shares the story behind his 3 stripe tattoo as well as the conversations he's had with Kanye leading up to and after the deal was signed with Adidas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Growing up on the south-side of Chicago with dreams of being Luscious Fox, with the support of a loving family to overcome his own mental and physical challenges Jason Mayden has had quite the journey to get to where he is today. In his words, he fell in love with the process and not the outcome. We invite you to experience Jason's journey through his words on episode 2 of The Kicks Factory podcast.
Growing up on the south-side of Chicago with dreams of being Luscious Fox, with the support of a loving family to overcome his own mental and physical challenges Jason Mayden has had quite the journey to get to where he is today. In his words, he fell in love with the process and not the outcome. We invite you to experience Jason's journey through his words on episode 2 of The Kicks Factory podcast.
Whatupdoe Internetz? Teko/Clue back this week to hit you with the official Episode 1 of The Sneaker DADS Podcast. We are giving a huge shout out to our guy Jason Mayden for claiming his new role as President of Fear of God Athletics. Talking sneaker sustainability and how these brands materials will hold up over time. How many sneakers is too many? Along with some Air Jordan Retro 6 "Carmine" issues and how we think Jordan Brand is going to handle their 30th Anniversary release. This and more from the #SNKRDADSIG: @TheSneakerDadsPodcastTwitter: @TheSneakerDads
Whatupdoe Internets, Teko & Clue jumping into another fun filled week with what Adidas/Jerry Lorenzo and Jason Mayden all have up their sleeve for this yearCan Dads still get jobs in the sneaker industry? Sneaker Dads Fashion Tips of the week! Lebron Space Jam movie expectationsFollow @thesneakerdadspodcast over on Instagram for all the latest content and weekly update drops
As we head into a new year—and leave behind a year that was challenging for just about everyone on the planet, with the hope that this year will be better for all—we wanted to share an interview with one of the most optimistic, creative, and insightful people we know: designer, entrepreneur, and educator Jason Mayden. When we first interviewed Jason in 2018 for one of our Design Better Conversations, we knew we had to get him on the podcast. He had such a unique perspective on design as a service to humanity that we sensed our audience would love to hear his story. We spoke with Jason on a wide range of topics, from how a near-death experience in childhood shaped his career and life, to how he maintains his energy and focus, to why being a polymath is an enormous advantage in today’s job market. We finish the interview on a topic that strays a little from our usual subjects but is ultimately more important: how through all of our individual struggles we can benefit from recognizing our shared humanity. Takeaways: Learn what drove Jason to create his company SuperHeroic, and what he took away from the process. Hear how servant leadership shapes his work and creativity. Understand how Jason designs his life using tools like creative direction and brand strategy, Bio In his previous role at Nike, Jason oversaw the design and execution of all conceptual products, data-driven innovations, and inline lifestyle and performance product for Jordan Brand, as the Senior Global Design Director. During his 13+ year career at Nike, Mayden led and contributed to the creation of innovative sport performance products for athletes and cultural icons such as Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Derek Jeter, and Michael Jordan. In 2011, Mayden successfully received his Master’s in General Management and Social Innovation from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and shortly thereafter he returned to Nike as the Global Director of Innovation for Nike's Digital Sport division where he was responsible for the strategic investigation of new technologies and services, such as the Nike Fuel Band and the Nike+ platform. Currently, Jason is an advisor, d.Fellow and Media Designer at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University, a frequent lecturer at Stanford University’s prestigious Graduate School of Business, and an advisory board member to his undergraduate alma mater, the College for Creative Studies.
Jason Mayden – Designer, Nike Location: Giordano's in Chicago, IL When Jason Mayden grew up on the South Side of Chicago, he dreamed of being like Michael Jordan. Instead, he went on to design shoes for him. His Nike Air Monarch became the highest grossing shoe of all time. Jason takes us to Giordano’s Deep Dish pizza to tell us why this Chicago comfort food staple is also symbolic of why he loves this city and how it fueled his imagination and dreams. Jason’s neighborhood is one of the most dangerous in the city yet he believes the perceived negative aspects became strategic advantages for him in business and life. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceSpiritless - Use promo code TODINEFOR for free shipping Follow Our Guest:Facebook: Facebook.com/JasonMaydenOfficialInstagram: @JasonMaydenTwitter: @JasonMayden Follow The Restaurant:Official Website: Giordanos.comFacebook: Facebook.com/GiordanosPizzaInstagram: @GiordanosPizzaTwitter: @GiordanosPizza
Finale episode of the series! I have the wonderful Jason Mayden on the show. Jason is a designer, entrepreneur, youth advocate and sports junkie! For the past 15 years Jason has created experiences that have existed at the intersection of youth culture and technology. The products he designed while at Nike/Jordan Brand have become some of the most coveted cultural artifacts of our time.
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with current CEO and Co-founder of Super Heroic, Jason Mayden. Jason and I met briefly while he was in Raleigh, NC to speak at the city's Small Business Week Kick-Off where I brought my sons to hear his inspiring message of entrepreneurship, design, fatherhood and play. In his previous role at Nike, Jason Mayden oversaw the design and execution of all conceptual products, data driven innovations and inline lifestyle and performance product for Jordan Brand, as the Senior Global Design Director. During his 13+ year career at Nike, Mayden led and contributed to the creation of innovative sport performances products for athletes and cultural icons such as Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Derek Jeter, and Michael Jordan. Super Heroic Inc. a business focused on creating quality play performance product, technology and services for elementary school aged children and families. Jason and I discuss; His experience growing up in Chicago and the inspiration of the Michael Jordan era His experience and evolution while at Nike His Passion for gym shoes…tennis shoes, kicks, you get it
Jason is a very accomplished designer, person and entrepreneur. He also happens to be a very wise man and an incredible storyteller. I feel wiser from this conversation alone haha. You can find him @jasonmayden on instagram.
Caught up with Jason Mayden to talk about his design philosophies, entrepreneurship, the skills he's developed over time, and where he sees the future potential for creatives. Before graduating from the College of Creative Studies in Detroit,MI, Mayden relentlessly pursued an opportunity to work at Nike, ultimately becoming the first African-American to become a design intern at Nike's Beaverton, OR, headquarters. While working at Nike for 13 years, Mayden designed iconic footwear for athletes like Michael Jordan, working as both Jordan Brand's Senior Global Design Director and Director of Innovation for Nike's Digital Sport division. To add to his list of accomplishments during those Nike years, Mayden also pursued a masters degree from Stanford University Graduate School of Business at the same time. After Nike, he became the Vice President of Design at Mark One before co-founding Super Heroic, whose mission is to enrich and empower the lives of children and their parents through play. Mayden is a fellow and media designer at Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (also known as the d.School), a frequent lecturer at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, a regular columnist and blogger for Hypebeast Magazine and hypebeast.com and an advisory board member to his undergraduate alma mater, the College for Creative Studies.
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On occasion, ironically, words are rendered utterly inadequate in capturing the essence of a cosmically elevated conversation. The following quote ‘nearly’ sums up our chat with the inimitable Jason Mayden. “Genius... is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one” (shout Ezra Pound
Today on the Venture Mentality podcast I sit down with Jason Mayden. Jason is the former global design director for Nike as well as head of design for the Jordan Brand. Jason has designed shoes for superstars such as: Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, and Michael Jordan. Jason and I discuss his journey, the importance of remaining child like, and daring to chase your dreams. Website: www.venturementality.com Instagram: @venture.mentality Twitter: @VM_elevate Check Jason Out: Instagram: @jasonmayden
Talking about being a superhero and actually being one are 2 different things. For this episode, we sat down with the founder of Super Heroic to find out what it takes to become the superheroes dads really are.
It’s nearly Fri-yay Brand Nerds! On occasion, ironically, words are rendered utterly inadequate in capturing the essence of a cosmically elevated conversation. The following quote ‘nearly’ sums up our chat with the inimitable Jason Mayden. “Genius... is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one” (shout Ezra Pound
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In this episodes, I had the pleasure of sitting down with current CEO and Co-founder of Super Heroic, Jason Mayden. Jason and I met briefly while he was in Raleigh, NC to speak at the city's Small Business Week Kick-Off where I brought my sons to hear his inspiring message of entrepreneurship, design, fatherhood and play. In his previous role at Nike, Jason Mayden oversaw the design and execution of all conceptual products, data driven innovations and inline lifestyle and performance product for Jordan Brand, as the Senior Global Design Director. During his 13+ year career at Nike, Mayden led and contributed to the creation of innovative sport performances products for athletes and cultural icons such as Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Derek Jeter, and Michael Jordan. Super Heroic Inc. a business focused on creating quality play performance product, technology and services for elementary school aged children and families. Jason and I discuss; His experience growing up in Chicago and the inspiration of the Michael Jordan era His experience and evolution while at Nike His Passion for gym shoes...tennis shoes, kicks, you get it :) Leaving Nike and starting his own brand, Super Heroic Magic Johnson becoming an investor Best business advice and much more!! Sponsor/Partnership: TubeBuddy's channel management browser plugin helps content creators, brands, and networks save time and grow their brands
Ashlei and Stacy host special guest Jason Mayden, former Nike shoe and apparel designer who has created his own shoe company for children called Super Heroic. All three are dropping knowledge about living life fully and maximizing potential. They discuss Nipsey Hussle's legacy, Jason's background and they all offer some wisdom — three cents worth
SUMMARY Put simply Jason is a visionary and creative genius. He’s the former Design Director of all designs related to the Jordan’s brand at Nike. He’s now the founder of Superheroic which is an organisation that helps build strong children by allowing them to play at their full capacity through its unique design of kids footwear.
As the founder of Super Heroic, Jason Mayden is on a mission to empower our children through the power of play. With a 13+ year career at Nike, Jason has led design efforts for Jordan Brand and worked with athletes and cultural icons such as Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Derek Jeter, and Michael Jordan. With a passion for designing footwear that inspires children to discover new places, Jason knows all about what it takes to create impactful products. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Jason talks to us about knowledge of self, sustaining success, and believing in Oakland. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support
Jason Mayden, the man who made the Nike Monarch the highest-grossing shoe in Nike’s history, shows you how to close the wealth gap, and Dr. Ally delves into the world of mental health and brand identity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/commas/support
Unexpected Connections was a conference hosted by Imprint and MAEKAN which happened November 7, 2018 in Long Beach, California. In this episode, Eugene and Charis discuss what went well, what could be improved on, and what lessons they’ve learned. Unexpected connections are the simplest way of describing creativity. In its most basic form, it’s pattern recognition, and at its most complex, it’s a tangled web that humans have become surprisingly great at deconstructing. The conference brought together people from disparate walks of life to speak in conversation with each other on stage. Speakers included John Maeda, Julia Huang, John C Jay, Jason Mayden, Jun Cha, Jennifer Ferro, Lindsay Jang, David Choe, James Bailey, Charis Poon, Eugene Kan, Jeff Staple, Karen Okonkwo, Madeleine Brand, Helen Zia, and Kenya Hara. Links https://unexpectedconnectionsevent.com https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedconnections https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/unexpectedconlb What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maekanitup/message
“If you can play together, you can learn together” a phrase regularly used by Jason Mayden, Nike shoe designer, entrepreneur and kid at heart. In this episode Jason catches up with Bobby Jones on how he came to create Super Heroic, a business aimed at encouraging both parents and children alike, the importance of play.
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Episode 100!! Thank you for joining me on this amazing journey in talking with amazing, inspiring, creative people. In this episodes, I had the pleasure of sitting down with current CEO and Co-founder of Super Heroic, Jason Mayden. Jason and I met briefly while he was in Raleigh, NC to speak at the city's Small Business Week Kick-Off where I brought my sons to hear his inspiring message of entrepreneurship, design, fatherhood and play. In his previous role at Nike, Jason Mayden oversaw the design and execution of all conceptual products, data driven innovations and inline lifestyle and performance product for Jordan Brand, as the Senior Global Design Director. During his 13+ year career at Nike, Mayden led and contributed to the creation of innovative sport performances products for athletes and cultural icons such as Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Derek Jeter, and Michael Jordan. Super Heroic Inc. a business focused on creating quality play performance product, technology and services for elementary school aged children and families. Jason and I discuss; His experience growing up in Chicago and the inspiration of the Michael Jordan era His experience and evolution while at Nike His Passion for gym shoes...tennis shoes, kicks, you get it :) Leaving Nike and starting his own brand, Super Heroic Magic Johnson becoming an investor Best business advice and much more!!
"What makes a successful brand from a brand identity and visual language standpoint is having consistent style that can also be fluid and flexible where not everything necessarily looks exactly the same but everything should "feel" the same." Sam Silverman, assistant director of creative media & branding for Ohio State Football, joined the podcast to discuss his work with one of the nation's top football programs and how classic typography inspires his work. Sam touches on how his passion for cars & sneakers and how they led him to a degree in the prestigious industrial design program at Ohio State University. We discuss his transition to graphic design, learning typography skills and being inspired by historic design movements such as Swiss typography and the Bauhaus Movement, and how he is applying these things to the football brand at Ohio State University. The ethics in sports design are a very hot topic in this episode as Sam & I chat about respecting and knowing the history of the discipline, denounce the braggadocious nature of sports designers and try to determine why rip-off culture runs rampnat in college athletics marketing and design. Lastly, we go deep on Sam's work with OSU and specifically discuss the new intitiative, BrandU, a program that helps teach college athletes about the importance of their personal brands. Mentions Include: Sam Silverman on Twitter OSU football on Twitter Dieter Rams 12 Principles of Design Bauhaus movement Swiss typography aka International Typographic Style World Wildlife Fund logo Jason Mayden, former Jordan brand designer BrandU My next guest is Adam White, the founder and CEO of Front Office Sports, a new era sports business media platform bringing readers insight, news and authority at the intersection of sport and business. Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. You can also show your support for the podcast by joining the community and keeping it sponsor-free. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport.
Jason Mayden - Founder of Super Heroic, a company that creates children’s play and sports clothing designed to entertain, delight and surprise every child talks about why he would rather create strong children than fix broken adults. Mayden is a former lead designer for Brand Jordan. https://superheroic.com/ | Season 2 | Powered by eBay
Jason is widely known as a global brand director for the Jordan Brand at Nike, where he led and contributed to the creation of several shoes for athletes and cultural icons including Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Derek Jeter, and Michael Jordan. Following his 13+-year stint at Nike, he started several things in tech at Accel and as an advisor for Stanford’s Design School. He then co-founded a startup with Stephen Curry and eventually creating his very own startup called Super Heroic, a tech-enabled system of play for kids starting with shoes that help them discover that they're actually superheroes. Contrary to what many people think that San Francisco is Silicon Valley, but it's not. In fact, it's not a place. Jason is therefore doing a lot to make sure they're able to leverage this platform to do a ton of educational work in places such as StreetCode Academy and collaborate with other teams like Black Jedi ZULU, and so much more. Jason is the founder of Trillicon Valley, a community of entrepreneurs, athletes, designers, and creatives.
“The Internet is a great tool but you can only learn so much. Actually going to a place physically where you have someone that has [designed] at the highest level, you learn so much more…that experience is invaluable.” FYI: Sneakers are a passion of mine. It's no secret. This episode is quite nerdy on the sneaker talk. Xavier Jones, footwear designer at Reebok, joined the podcast to discuss the footwear design industry and his path to designing for athletes like Shaq and Allen Iverson. Xavier's story begins in the Michigan basketball mecca of Flint. He let's us in on his story and how SLAM Magazine, And One and Ballislife inspired and led him to pursue a dream of designing sneakers for a living. We chat about some of our favorite kicks, discuss the evolution of the Jordan Brand, reminisce about the prime of the And One Mixtape and discuss how sport influences mainstream culture and hence sneaker culture. Xavier and I also discuss the unfortunate topic of violence which often happens at rare sneaker releases and how scarcity mindset and poverty effect the violent aspect of these events. Xavier also chats about some of the design processes as a sneaker designer; including what software designers use, why attending Pensole is vital, the collaboration dynamics of teams working on footwear products & more. Mentions Include: Xavier Jones on Instagram Pensole Footwear Design Academy D'Wayne Edwards, Pensole Footwear Design Academy Jason Mayden, Co-Founder, SuperHeroic Jordan XXI commmercial by W+K Wieden + Kennedy Bob's Classic Kicks Kith NYC Ronnie Fieg, founder of Kith And One Mixtapes Alex Bogusky, Crispin Porter + Bogusky Hot Sauce, And 1 Lace Up: The Ultimate Sneaker Challenge Suzette Henry, Pensole Reebok Classic Rbk Aliens Project the Reebok S. Carter My next guest is Chris Do, founder and CEO of Blind Studio, a brand strategy and motion design firm and TheFutur, an online business education platform for designers. Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. You can also show your support for the podcast by joining the community and keeping it sponsor-free. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport on twitter and Dribbble.
Internets! This week on the show Premium Pete is joined by former Jordan brand designer and entrepreneur Jason Mayden and the one and only Mr. Dallas Penn. Jason discusses his journey from intern to being a homeless employee at Nike, working with Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter. Designing shoes such as the “Air Monarch” and the Jordan 16. Jason details a near death experience at 7 years old, walking away from Nike and moving to Silicon Valley to create his own brand Super Heroic, and getting investors such as Magic Johnson, Pierre Omidyar (Founder of Ebay) and Andy Rubin to believe in his ideas. This is one for the books, so much game and gems in this episode sit back and enjoy!
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In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming a special guest, Mr Heroic himself, Jason Mayden! Jason and I chat about Michael Jordan, ending poverty, providing hope, Chicago and how to not only live half of your god given self, but live the full self. This conversation impacted […]
To help you kick start this New Year the right way we've compiled the most actionable insights centered on the art of execution from our many amazing guests on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. Impact Theory is proudly sponsored by Audible: audible.com/Impact SHOW NOTES: David Goggins on why suffering is part of the journey. [2:38] Watch the full interview with David Goggins: http://bit.ly/2qkQbyR Mel Robbins on making small decisions toward significant steps. [4:47] Watch the full interview with Mel Robbins: http://bit.ly/2kdfVfD Naveen Jain on why curiosity leads to real happiness. [10:07] Watch the full interview with Naveen Jain: http://bit.ly/2yJxY1I Jason Mayden on using introspection to grow. [15:10] Watch the full interview with Jason Mayden : http://bit.ly/2BXRxZj Jay Williams on pursuing greatness. [20:57] Watch the full interview with Jay Williams: http://bit.ly/2l0GO5D Michael Strahan on embracing failure. [23:42] Watch the full interview with Michael Strahan: http://bit.ly/2BX1y9d Jessica O. Matthews on taking steps to help the world. [26:33] Watch the full interview with Jessica O. Matthews: http://bit.ly/2C0kG61 The Nerdwriter on the beauty of trauma. [28:23] Watch the full interview with Evan Pushak, The Nerdwriter: http://bit.ly/2BoupzH Vanessa Van Edwards on the danger of ambivalent relationships. [32:07] Watch the full interview with Vanessa Van Edwards: http://bit.ly/2BTomnS Jay Samit on maximizing your time on earth. [36:50] Watch the full interview with Jay Samit: http://bit.ly/2DyPadn QUOTES: David Goggins:“To grow you must suffer.” [3:47] Naveen Jain: “The day we stop being intellectually curious is the day we die.” [10:44] Michael Strahan: “A perfect life without a challenge is not a perfect life,it’s a boring life.” [24:55] Nerdwriter: “Trauma is an opportunity to change and to reorganize the elements that made up your life.”[30:41] BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Mel Robbin’s The 5 Second Rule [8:17] The Emperor’s Handbook [20:43] Jay Samit’s “Disrupt You!” [37:01] Available here: audible.com/Impact PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tim Grover-http://bit.ly/2uHkrtn [15:18] ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Moon Express-http://bit.ly/2aErrfF [10:13] Uncharted Power-http://bit.ly/2zjqKkE [26:39] IDEAS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Kintsugi-http://bit.ly/2kJzaxv [29:45] Wabi-Sani-http://bit.ly/2eSi1wG [30:33] Ambivalent Relationships and Frenemies - http://read.bi/2l0RT6Y [33:01] Impact Theory is proudly sponsored by Audible.
Super Heroic is a new children’s technical sneaker label from footwear industry vet, former Jordan Brand Senior Global Design Director, Jason Mayden; Super Heroic. The brand is backed by Playground Ventures, Accel Partners, UP2398 and Magic Johnson, raising $7 Million to launch. The shoe is designed to fit the unique needs of a child’s foot … Continue reading Jason Mayden of Super Heroic →
Listen to the story here and see the accompanying photos at MAEKAN.com for the best experience. Since our talk last year on his Trillicon Valley initiative, Jason Mayden is writing the next chapter of his narrative centered on building the next generation of resilient and capable youth. His new brand Super Heroic makes kids sneakers for now, but it’s not a sneaker company. Instead, it’s a brand focused on the concept of "play" and its essential role in helping shape the lives of kids. On his 112th trip through China for factory visits, we came along for the ride as we caught up with Jason as he talked about the next generation of sneaker wearers. Narration by
This week, the Full Size Run crew welcomes guest Jason Mayden onto the show. Mayden is a longtime sneaker designer who worked with Michael Jordan and even created one of Nike's legendary dad sneakers, the Monarch 2. Also, we talk about Holiday 2017 Air Jordans, the awful Chicago Uptempos, and more.
Jason Mayden is the co-founder and CEO at Super Heroic, an activewear brand designed to enrich the lives of kids through play. He was previously the global design director for Nike’s Jordan brand where he designed shoes for Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, and Eminem among others, and he was Director of Innovation on the Digital Sport side at Nike. Today, he’s leading a fast paced brand of his own, and recently announced a $7 million venture raise to jetfuel Super Heroic. We talk about black people magic, why he can only compete with himself, and what he learned from Michael Jordan.
Dr Finesse and Tom Bilyeu discuss the latest episode of Impact Theory with Jason Mayden. Topics include: *The effects of the number of positive words heard in inner cities *Why you should encourage struggle in your kids' lives *The mindset trap of always wanting to be the best in the room *How Stephen King changed the course of Tom's life FOLLOW TOM BILYEU TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iyjY5P INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2j7vqX8 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2hPStWo SHOP: http://bit.ly/2rtRN8T FACEBOOK GROUP: http://bit.ly/2rg1AjM TOM BILYEU READING LIST: http://bit.ly/2rZdpO9 FOLLOW IMPACT THEORY TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iC5lN3 INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2hPSGJa FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2iystOf Subscribe to the PODCAST to get episodes early: http://apple.co/2icO5wz
As the former global head of design for the Jordan brand, Jason Mayden is no stranger to the world of icons and heroes. In his role, he worked with world class athletes to refine their performance, and define their brand. Over the past 3 years, Jason has put himself through the entrepreneurial school of hard knocks, teaching at Stanford, working for startups, learning the ropes of finance, and then some; all in effort to launch www.superheroic.com, a brand built to re-engineer play and fashion for kids. On this installment of Innovation Crush, the Chicago born Mayden discusses everything from leadership to invention to design thinking, and even identifying his weaknesses as he becomes Super Heroic. Recorded and edited at www.sae.edu.
Jason Mayden, co-founder of Super Heroic, was the lead designer for the Air Jordan, the highest grossing Nike shoe in history. In his relentless pursuit to be the greatest sneaker designer, he did 1,000 sketches a day and became the first African American to land a design internship with Nike. And in just five years, he familiarized himself with other disciplines to earn his role as Senior Designer — a feat that normally takes around 15 years to achieve— and ultimately designed the Nike shoe of his hometown hero, Michael Jordan. Jason went on to obtain his Master’s degree from Stanford and worked his way all the way to Senior Global Design Director for the Jordan brand. Join Tom Bilyeu as he sits down with the co-founder of Super Heroic, Inc. as he shares his strategies for improving introspection and harnessing child-like curiosity in this episode of Impact Theory. PULL QUOTES “The separation between where I want to go and where I am is my work ethic.” [3:00] “When you are tested you are given the ability to have a testimony. So you can’t have a testimony without a test.” [6:16] “Your greatest enemy is your “inner me”; it’s the conversation you have in your mind.” [16:25] “If you want to be the greatest at something, you have to be open to improving.” [23:18] “Ideas remain ideas until you give them a deadline.” [32:30] “Look at your struggle as immersive empathy.” [48:46] SHOW NOTES Jason recalls learning about suffering at an early age. [5:21] Jason talks about harnessing curiosity and turning weakness into strength. [8:48] Jason describes what it means to have a non-emotional mindset and the mastery of self. [16:25] Tom and Jason discuss how to improve on introspection and lessons he learned from Michael Jordan. [22:01] Jason reveals how he meditates through service and creativity. [29:32] Jason explains the need for forcing functions and trusted editors to go from ideation to execution. [32:30] Jason shares the importance of asking uncomfortable questions and searching for accessible experts. [36:27] Jason opens up about using the lack of resources growing up as motivation to succeed. [39:04] Tom and Jason discuss three important skills that entrepreneurs need to develop. [42:51] Jason emphasizes learning transferable skills and turning circumstances into opportunities. [46:17] Jason explains why he wants to effect change in his local community. [49:12] Tom and Jason touch on embracing naysayers and acknowledging fear. [51:38] Jason defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [53:46] MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Tim Grover - http://bit.ly/2uHkrtn [10:18] Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable - http://amzn.to/2vUs2l0 [10:22] The Emperor’s Handbook - http://amzn.to/2ur4ZjK [15:45] FOLLOW JASON: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2snCsrT INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2vAVQmq FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2uBDYKU LINKEDIN: http://bit.ly/2uy8WnK FOLLOW SUPER HEROIC, INC.: INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2u77x4R FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2vhqLVw WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2t6JrbE
Ross Brand of https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnhZV3J0VUVVRzdFYmJoRkRPOXo4UFFfNEZFZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVFM2SGVWVGVyeFNXTElJQlZWbDBwN3d2Q0QxdllHdTFZN3lZRWVaYUpEYU52NG5iVTljcUxLRUhLVjl3cmtsYmNicHlQZG4yTVVNQW54SExqUTJPTy1jVWVRQ0xkWERvVjNSWDUyNE5wN1lvYXRINA&q=http%3A%2F%2FLIvestreamUniverse.com%2F&v=cqxN1jJfm4Q (http://LIvestreamUniverse.com/) interviews Jason Mayden (#NeverSettleShow guest), former lead designer at Nike, and singer Azania Noah following Mario Armstrong's Never Settle Show (Season 1, Episode 3 on April 19, 2017) presented by FedEx Office. Jason Mayden spoke about his experiences at Nike, including working on Air Jordan sneaker designs with Michael Jordan and developing the biggest-selling sneaker in Nike history. Azania Noah talked about what it was like to introduce Mario in the show's opening segment after being asked on the spot to sing an impromptu welcome to the show host.
Ep. 024 - Tikh attended an AIGA talk from prominent designer Jason Mayden. Mayden shared an interesting take on mastery rendering it 'dead' in some regard. Now, before you dismiss this idea, be open-minded with this one. Mayden says that our society will continue to see more polymaths - people wide wide-ranging skills. The speed at which things are changing will continue to feel crazy. How do we keep up? Forgetting about mastery. Next, delight. What happens when we delight others? How can we do this more? Why should we do it more? Lastly, how should we deal with anxiety? Anxiety is an extreme emotion. Extreme emotions can be challenging. How can we remain calm? Or mitigate them? It's not easy, but there are tools for us to come back to.
In our pilot episode, famed sneaker designer, Jason Mayden, shares insights about the Medici Effect and how it has shaped his influential career.
Coming off of our “Dream On” series, our guest speaker, Jason Mayden, delivered a special message about living out your God-given dreams. Identify your dream, commit to your dream, and be willing to to serve well in the small things, and God will bless you with greater things. Scriptures Cited (NLT): Romans 5:3-5; Matthew 10:19-20; Romans 8:18.
Jason Mayden is a Designer-In-Residence at Accel Partners, as well as a Media Designer and Lecturer at Stanford University’s d.School. Earlier in his career, Mayden spent 13 years at Nike, culminating in the role as Sr. Global Design Director for the Jordan Brand. This is the first episode of a 6-part series in partnership with AIGA as we Dissect the idea of Adaptation, leading up to the AIGA Design Conference on October 17-19 in Las Vegas, NV. To learn more, visit http://designconference.aiga.org
At age 5, Jason Mayden almost died due to an infection in his blood. On his near-death bed, he had visions of what he wanted his future to look like, and after surviving the experience, he held on to that vision. Fast forward to age 19, when Jason becomes the youngest design hire at the Jordan brand. Over the next 13 years, he would become Head of Global Design, launching everything from special edition shoes to the fuel band. On this special episode of Innovation Crush - in partnership with Behind the Hustle - Jason breaks down design, his personal philosophies, his successes with Jordan, and his new found journey as an entrepreneur with Mark One. www.twitter.com/jaymay_chicity www.twitter.com/behindthehustle
(May 19, 2012) Jason Mayden explains why we shouldn't suppress our dreams and ambitions. He argues that we should dream out loud.
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