An Untold Narrative

In episode 0048, we host an incredible guest all the way from Colombia - Sara Jaramillo. Sara is a wildly talented designer who comes from the fashion industry/background, but has found her way into footwear design.   In her journey she discusses what it was like working for Kanye West at Yeezy, to then going to work for a small agency where she has found a home full of amazing projects...

In episode 0047, we host Ed Sonnex - a photographer, graphic designer, clothing and shoe maker, oh and did we mention Art Director of Apple in the UK.   Ed takes us on a very thoughtful journey today from start to finish. We touch on every bit of life - when he was couch surfing with friends in London just to live in the city and be able to go to work, to leaving jobs due to mental healt...

Alright folks, were back with Season 07! In this episode we host founder of women's focused sneaker brand - Lilith NYC.   Great timing, as I just received the start ups first collection in the mail a couple weeks ago. These were ordered for my mom with her birthday right around the corner. Sarah deep dives how she came from the ecommerce side of business, to seeing an opportunity in the...

Whats up everyone - in this episode it's just me, your host, David Filar. I've been reflecting a lot over the past couple weeks on my completion of the 75hard challenge.  For those who have never heard of it, you can find more info here:  https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info I talk about what the challenge was to me, but then also key learnings from it.  1. Self Discipline 2....

In Episode 0044, Dave sits down with Zak Kurtz, or better known under the handle SneakerLawFirm.   Zak shares his amazing story of how he's gone through working low passion law jobs to eventually blending his true passion of sneakers into his own business. We chat about everything from mining litecoin in his closet, to trademarks and patents, to staying true to yourself - even if its mak...

In episode 0043, we sit down with absolute creative rockstar - Alicia Pinckney. Another guest we originally met through the app Clubhouse, Alicia's high energy and amazing outlook on things was what made us want to sit down and chat.   We focused in on her past 5 years from living in multiple countries, working her way up the 'corporate ladder', to starting her own non-profit, to now jus...

Episode 0042 is packed with the incredible story of Myles O'Meally. From starting at Nike in Amsterdam, to living in Asia for 3 years, to taking a leap of faith and starting his own agency right before a pandemic - Myles is an absolute rock star.   We deep dive into both the highs and the lows of "success", being wildly home sick over seas, to being incredibly fulfilled. This episode has...

As we kick off Season 006 (!), we have our first episode with two people on at the same time! Darin Balaban and Kate Samuels packed a punch as they both talk about meeting on Clubhouse, working through their 'work days' creating a social club, and processes behind each of their very distinct works in their respective creative fields.   Darin is a muralist out of Oakland, California where...

In episode 0040, Dave sits down with Mark Sarmel - an incredible artist who has been doing art part time for the majority of his life!  We discuss creative burnout, working a 9-5 and then doing art, the process of having work inside galleries and much more!   Follow Marks journey:  https://www.instagram.com/marksarmel/ http://marksarmel.com/ --- Beat Provided By https://freebea...

In episode 0039, we feature young, up and coming, footwear designer and NFT artist - Joey Khamis.   Joey is a personal friend, and as youll hear in this episode, we met years ago out in Portland and now continue our relationship on the east coast. He's a unbelievable footwear designer at Reebok today, and in his free time he is at the forefront of gravity sketch in the footwear world - w...

In Episode 0038, we take a break from guests and Dave shares 5 key learnings from the past year and a half of the pandemic. Took a different approach to this episode and just wanted to share some ideas and thoughts with the community.   Check out Daves page: https://www.instagram.com/david.filar/

A complete jack of all trades, people! Dave Curry joins us on episode 0037 and shares a tremendous story of overcoming what people wanted him to be, to being the 'Virgil Abloh' of anime, photography, and rap.   Dave's well rounded skillset is what got him featured on Tea With GaryVee and becoming a well known name in the NFT space.   Definitely follow his journey here:  ht...

In episode 0036, we host footwear designer and freelance consultant - Miguel Pena. Miguel is an up and coming force in the industry where he talks about his experiences at Under Armour and working on celebrity product like The Rock's footwear, to taking risks and going off on his own - starting KicksKitchen.   Thank you everyone for listening! Please like, subscribe and share!!  Che...

In episode 0035, I asked Jeremy Green how he would 30 second elevator pitch himself, and it turned into a wild list of extraordinary talents. From finding a degree in sustainability and urban dynamics, to working and building up part of Tesla's north east business, to now building community with Calling All Creators platform - there isn't much Jeremy can't do.   Follow along his journey:...

In episode 0034, we feature Joe Peters - our first guest from the world of marketing!   Joe shares his struggles throughout his life and career, including being injury prone in baseball, overworking himself to the point of self depletion, to rebuilding his relationships because he shut everyone out. But once he got out of that, he finds beauty and happiness in life with the support of hi...

To kickstart Season 05, we hosted Devona Stimpson. It's hard to describe everything she does, but in the first couple minutes of her elevator pitch she talks about being an artist, muralist, entrepreneur, business owner, podcaster, and the list goes on and on.   We originally met through ClubHouse app, and I immediately reached out trying to get her to share her story with everyone. And...

In the season 4 finale, we host the incredible creative brain of Ryan Cardona. It's very difficult to summarize all the things he has done, what he does do, and what he will do - a creative all around.   Starting as a tattoo artist, creating his own clothing line, to now launching his own studio and a full creative comic around the story telling of a character - Inue. Inue and the book w...

If youre looking for a conversation that is intellectually set around breaking glass ceilings, questioning the system, and being progressive in your industry - this is the conversation for you.   Nigel is an incredibly young, up and coming GREAT footwear creative. He talks through his education process, getting opportunities at the Adidas Brooklyn Farm,  and Puma at a young age. &nb...

In this weeks episode - we feature the absolutely lovely Jennessa Burks... and I can officially say i've cried for the first time on my own show.  Jennessa speaks an immaculate truth throughout our entire conversation - one that was pure, authentic, bubbly, honest, and proud. Dont read about her here, listen/watch the episode to understand her impact.

On this weeks episode, we host Martin Sallieres - a young up and coming designer that everyone should keep an eye on!  Martin takes us through his step by step journey of how he arrived to becoming a senior designer for Filling Pieces within just 3 short years. One key take away for me was TRUST. Martin trusting himself and his skillset, and also Filling Pieces trusting and believing in him.

In episode 0028, we feature Dutch knit innovator Suzanne Oude Hengel.   Suzanne is so incredibly talented and ahead of her time. In our sit down together, she humbly talks about getting multiple offers from Nike after college (and present day), to starting her own business, to collaborating with ConceptKicks and Timberland.   Check out Suzanne's work:   https://www.instagr...

In Episode 0027, Dave sits down with Ali Imam, the content creator and manager for Reed Art Department (formerly known as Staple Design).   Ali has been on quite the journey, growing up in an immigrant household, to making beats near Detroit, to taking a risk and moving to NYC with nothing to lose and everything to gain. At one point in this interview, Ali mentions hes worked with ASAP F...

Well, well, well... ladies and gentlemen we have ourselves a heater of an episode! In this weeks conversation, we host senior footwear designer - Dominic Dina.   Dominic walks us through his key takes on stepping up when opportunity presents itself, the value of an apprenticeship, and how to separate yourself from your competition.   Follow along Dominic's journey: https://www....

We're back!!!  Thanks everyone for rockin' with us throughout 2020 - it is massively appreciated. That being said, we wanted to start the new year off with not only a new Season, but also an episode reflecting on the previous 3 seasons.   In this episode, our host runs some ideas off the top of his head.  Stay tuned for really great guests coming up! Appreciate everyone. -- --...

In episode 0024, Dave sits down with an incredible LA based artist - Brock DeBoer. Brock's not your ordinary artist, but a ceramic/porcelain maker that strives for perfection. In the hour spent together Brock talks about formulating his own glaze, to meeting his sneaker passion with his art, to self care - especially in these wild times.