Podcasts about pensole academy

There are too many barriers to accessing the education and experience required to become a footwear designer in the sports industry. Rather than waiting on higher education to solve some of those obstacles, we created a solution to this problem by building a new pathway for creators to pursue a career in footwear design: S.E.E.D. (School for Experiential Education in Design). S.E.E.D. is a 2 year program at the adidas Brooklyn Creator Farm in partnership with Pensole Academy that acts as an alternative to a university education for Footwear Design. The program is an Open-Source education model meaning that we tap industry experts inside and outside of the adidas brand to teach, guide, and mentor students while they work on developing Leadership and Design skills through working on real products that will go to market. For today's episode, we welcome the leaders behind adidas S.E.E.D. — Liz Connelly and Cheresse Thornhill-Goldson. A bit about Liz, her career has been focused on identifying high potential talent from non-traditional pipelines and designing programs, processes, and experiences to help that talent reach their full potential. She began her career innovating recruitment and talent development strategies in small business within both the sports and food industries. She joined adidas in 2016 as a part of the Talent Acquisition organization. In 2019 Liz co-founded adidas S.E.E.D. (School for Experiential Education in Design) and moved to Brooklyn to launch the program. Liz now consults on various talent related projects and continues to lead all talent and brand initiatives for SEED in her most recent role as the Senior Manager of Education and Growth for adidas. A bit about Cheresse, she has been in the footwear industry over 13 years. Her career began in Beaverton, OR at Nike where she was a footwear designer for 10 years before moving back to her hometown of Miami, FL to teach design at both the high school and college levels. In January 2020, Cheresse made the move to Brooklyn, NY to lead the adidas S.E.E.D. Program as the Design Director. Cheresse is part of the team that's transforming the footwear industry and cultivating the next generation of diverse design talent. Thanks for tuning in, be on the lookout for our next podcast! Send us a DM or email at hello@advdes.org to provide us with your thoughts and comments on our dialogue with designers!

Dwayne Edwards grew up in Inglewood California in the 1970's at a time when black communities thrived and you could feel the love from neighbor to neighbor. With the crack epidemic wreaking havoc in the late 70's and bad influences around the corner, Dwayne refused to be limited to the cards he was dealt. He believed there could be another path. Using his pencil to express himself artistically, Dwayne began a commitment to his craft.  Life is a journey not a destination and Dwayne's story is a real time example of that. Join us on episode 006 to experience Dwayne's journey through the peaks and valleys of the shoe business and what led him to start his very own school...the Pensole Academy.  

Dwayne Edwards grew up in Inglewood California in the 1970's at a time when black communities thrived and you could feel the love from neighbor to neighbor. With the crack epidemic wreaking havoc in the late 70's and bad influences around the corner, Dwayne refused to be limited to the cards he was dealt. He believed there could be another path. Using his pencil to express himself artistically, Dwayne began a commitment to his craft.  Life is a journey not a destination and Dwayne's story is a real time example of that. Join us on episode 006 to experience Dwayne's journey through the peaks and valleys of the shoe business and what led him to start his very own school...the Pensole Academy.

New Balance's Product Associate Manager, Jordan Johnson joins the pod. We talk about life in Colorado, graphic design, Pensole Academy contest and a detailed breakdown of his journey to New Balance in Boston.

We kick off season 3 exploring what it looks like to found and launch a small brand in the strange world of 2020. Our guests are Mitch Daugherty, founder of business incubator and accelerator Built Oregon, and Stephen Green, entrepreneur, self-proclaimed recovering banker and VC, and Director of Operations at Pensole Academy, among other titles. We dissect brand building across categories in the covid era, brand marketing in the context of the social justice movement, and we get plenty of great anecdotes along the way. 

On this weeks Episode, Dave sits down with Dee Wells who has a massive case of "OSD".. Obsessive Sneaker Disorder. Dee is an extremely rare human in the sneaker world. Not only has he remained an underground name while co founding things like SoleCollector Magazine, but he continues to work with brands and initiatives like Pensole Academy. As you'll hear him talk about, he believes we are all here on this planet to story tell... and this weeks show is one youll want to listen to!

Noel and Jefferson interview Stephen Green, who works to support under-represented founders and is known for his work as an organizer of PitchBlack and PDXstartup week. At the time of recording, he was Community Director at WeWork. He recently became Director of Operations at the Pensole Academy.

Stephen Green is the Operations Director of Pensole Academy and founder of Pitch Black. A self-proclaimed Blatino, Stephen got the entrepreneurial itch early on, starting his first business as a junior in college. His career has been spent in finance in helping firms big and small figure out the stuff they don't know, that they don't know. PitchBlack is a pitch competition Stephen started in 2015 to highlight black founders in regions across the country and has grown beyond the Oregon borders. Stephen Green es el Director de Operaciones de la Academia Pensole y fundador de Pitch Black. Stephen se autodenomina Blatino por sus raices boricuas y afro-americanas, y es un emprendedor serial que inicio su carrera en finanzas ayudando a empresas medianas y grandes a entender esquemas que desconocian. Pitch Black es una competencia que Stephen fundo en 2015 donde se da la plataforma a empresarios afro-americanos para darse a conocer y que ya ha trascendido las fronteras de su natal Oregon.

Analise Cleopatra is living proof that sometimes the things that you are seeking may take you on another path. I first learned about Analise through a reality show on YouTube called Lace Up: The Ultimate Sneaker Challenge, so that's where we started off our conversation, and she shared how she first got into sneaker design, and what it was like studying and working at Pensole Footwear Design Academy (as well as what it's like to be on a reality TV design show). From there, Analise talked about what's happened since the show last year, including preparing for an artist residency, painting, writing, and even film making! While Portland is where Analise calls home for now, I have a feeling her talent and keen eye for design will take her all over the world. Learn more about her in this week's interview! Analise Cleopatra on Instagram Lost'N Portland on Instagram Help support Revision Path by becoming a monthly patron on Patreon! For just $5 per month, you’ll receive behind-the-scenes access to Revision Path, including special patron-only updates, early access to future episodes, and a lot more! Join today! We're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher! Visit https://revisionpath.com/iTunes, https://revisionpath.com/spotify or https://revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Revision Path is brought to you by Facebook Design, Glitch, Google Design, and Mailchimp. Follow Revision Path on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

The amazing D'Wayne Edwards joins Tim today to talk about education, motivation, and providing kids unique opportunities that engage them in learning. D'Wayne is the former lead designer at Nike, and has now founded the Pensole Academy in Portland for footwear design. In today's episode, he shares his own story (2:30), talks about the how and why of starting Pensole (5:15), and introduces his new Sneakerhead of State footwear design competition (13:00).    Resources and Links Sneakerhead of State Competition D'Wayne's Bio Learn More About Pensole Check Out D'Wayne's TED Talk Here Watch This Jobs Unlisted Episode with D'Wayne and Pensole  

Vince Lebon is one of the most creative and astute minds in the footwear industry. In 2012, inspired by his flight attendant wife—Kat, aka Rollie—the Melbourne-based designer founded Rollie Nation, a collection of stylish, lightweight, travel-friendly footwear. In our interview, Vince tells the story of how he sold his first 500 pairs of shoes—his entire inventory—in just four weeks, and from there grew Rollie to become one of Australia’s most popular footwear brands. To personally spearhead Rollie’s introduction into the US market, Vince recently moved his family to Brooklyn, New York. Shortly after arriving in the States, Vince won a scholarship to Brooklyn’s prestigious Pensole Academy, which subsequently served as the set for the YouTube original series, Lace Up: The Ultimate Sneaker Challenge. Vince was cast into the show and ended up winning it all after designing a shoe that was personally selected by NBA star James Harden. The victory landed Vince a job at Adidas, where he now creates top-secret future footwear concepts at the brand’s secretive Brooklyn Creator Farm. He also just put out a limited-edition sneaker for Asics—an opportunity earned during his time at Pensole’s Fueling The Future Of Footwear master class. In this interview, Vince and I discuss his creative process, as well as how he is able to juggle several projects at once. We talk about exactly what he did to grow his first brand, and how–through social media, pop-up activations, and collaborations with others—he was able to scale the business internationally. Persistence is a major theme in this conversation, and Vince recounts specifically how certain roadblocks that he’s encountered have ultimately contributed to his success in the industry. The father of two young kids, Vince also talks about how he and Kat—who has since left the airline world for fashion—make time for family while working full-time to grow their own brands in a new market. And, of course, we talk sneaker culture. From future trends and cutting-edge innovations that are furthering the game, to the dark world of resellers, Vince talks about the powerful influence of footwear design on our culture, and the responsibility that comes with that. Few people are as qualified to talk about this industry as Vince, so it’s a real honor to have him on the show. It’s been a pleasure to get to know Vince over time, and as it turns out, we’re actually neighbors. I hope you enjoy this episode and take as much of it to heart as I have. -------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by iFIT NOURISH. iFIT NOURISH delivers personalized nutrition to your door—with protein, vitamins, and minerals to support your individual needs. When you go to iFITNOURISH.com, you’ll fill out a quick questionnaire with basic information, like your gender, age, height, and weight, before providing insights into your lifestyle, like your typical energy levels, daily sun exposure, whether or not you’re a smoker, how often you exercise, the kinds of exercise you do, and—of course—your goals. In the dietary section, you’ll input how much fruit and vegetables you get through your diet, any dietary preferences—like if you prefer a vegan or vegetarian mix—food allergies, how often you plan to drink the shakes, and whether you intend to use them as meal replacements or supplements. You can also pick your favorite flavor. Whether you’re looking to build muscle, lose weight, increase your endurance, improve energy levels or athletic performance, or even just maintain, iFIT NOURISH was created to arm you with the nutrition you need to go after your goals while also providing a solid daily nutritional foundation. Your first personalized order is free. Just pay $5 shipping, and you’ll get a free shaker bottle. Try it for yourself today at iFITNOURISH.com.

Baltimore County Public Libraries invited our hosts Donte' Cotton and Ronald James to host one of their Inspire Nights to talk about BRNDD, how they started the podcast, what's it like being a creative and what challenges they faced, and what makes them successful.    Highlights:  2:22 - What is Podcasting? 5:06 - Inspiration 7:00 - Trials and Tribulations 10:12 - Success Stories 14:20 - What is Debonair Material? 18:47 - What Inspired the Podcast? 24:22 - Streetwear: Mastered 27:01 - Production Challenges 32:01 - Scheduling Issues 34:18 - The Art of Following Up 35:25 - How to Create and Maintain a Strong Circle 37:13 - Fight through the Challenges 43:24 - Use Your Resources 47:04 - Baltimore Comedy Festival 50:40 - Pensole Academy 53:31 - Q & A Segment   BRNDD 10 Playlist:     BRNDD Podcast: Website: debonairmaterial.com E-Mail: brndd@debonairmaterial.com Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/brnddpodcast Twitter/Instagram: @BRNDDPodcast facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brnddpodcast/     Ronald James Twitter and Instagram: @whoisronjames  

We bring you another session in our ongoing series, the Founder Roundtable. To find out more about the $55 Billion (worldwide)Sneaker Industry, we turn the mic over to three leading insiders of Portland’s Sneaker Culture to discuss the impact of the athletic shoe industry in Oregon. Listen in as Nick DePaula, creative director of the online magazine Nice Kicks, D’Wayne Edwards, founder of Pensole Academy and former footwear designer, and Ian Williams, also a former Nike designer who now owns Deadstock, a PDX coffee shop that brings the sneaker community together, talk about what they know best: Sneakers.