The Imprint Podcast

This episode of The Imprint podcast is the third of a three part mini series within the overall series. I ask three women questions about their thoughts on Breaking being part of the Olympics. My third guest, I sat down with aspiring Olympic hopeful Melody McAvoy. This episode we gain insight to this youngest member of Team GB who is currently training towards that goal for the 2028 games. Along w...

This episode of The Imprint podcast is the second of a three part series within the overall series.  I ask three women questions about their thoughts on Breaking being part of the Olympics. My second guest, I sat down with aspiring Olympic hopeful BGirl Ambush.  This episode we gain insight to this young olympic hopeful who is currently training towards that goal.  Along with medical and psychical...

This episode of The Imprint podcast is the first of a three part series within the overall series.  I ask three women questions about their thoughts on Breaking being part of the Olympics. My first guest, I sat down with aspiring Olympic hopeful Shani Radia.  Here we gain an insight to a young olympic hopeful who is currently training towards that goal.  What community really means to her within t...

On this episode of The Imprint Podcast I sat down with Kristina G-H, The newly appointed Design Director at Lululemon. We discuss Kristina's 11 year period with Nike and creating and reimagining some of our favourite sneakers (if you're watching this then you get to see first hand some of her work. How sport played a major part in her life to fuel her passion for sneakers for the future. W...

I'm back with Season 4 of The Imprint podcast I speak with Marrizles, Collector living with Disability and Chronic illness. Q1 has been an interesting time to say the least.  With brands/retailer ABLEISM at it highest for those who are exposed to it on daily basis and no consideration to the disabled community who try to be part of the sneaker eco-system. We sat down and discussed the challenges w...

This episode of The Imprint Podcast we bring season 3 to a close where I speak with Jackie Munroe, Colour & Materials Designer at Asics Collaborations Designer.  We discuss how Jackie started her footwear journey and along with being a co-founder of no fake flowers. While at Asics, Jackie has worked on some of the most after sort collaborations to date from Bodaga and more... And never fo...

This episode of The Imprint Podcast I speak with Michelle Riley Apparel Designer. We discuss how Michelle's journey started out as an appeal designer and being part of the team that created the team outfits for the 2020 Olympics and more. Host: Shernay La Touche Guest: Michelle Riley Music: Häzel Disclaimer: All views and opinions are that of the Imprint Collective and DO...

This episode of The Imprint Podcast I speak with Brittney Perry, Founder Of PerryCo Shoes We discuss how Brittney's journey into footwear is very different to what some of my previous guests who started their footwear journey. With no footwear design credentials, PerryCo shoes was born out of love and to represent the everyday female in sneakers. Having won an award and had a few celebs wear her c...

This episode of The Imprint podcast, I sit down with Tega Akinola. We discuss how Tega started her journey into footwear design took place and how a hobby/passion became what it is today. Along with not having any of her original piece to what’s next in-store for this budding designer. Host: Shernay La Touche Guest: Tega Akinola Music: Häzel Disclaimer: All views and opinions are that of the Impri...

This episode of The Imprint Podcast I sat down and talk with Kimminski Adams, Artist who now works at S.E.E.D in NYC. We talk through her influences being raised in the South and her art form along with never-ending self learning and providing and support her community.  Kimmiski, has not only created not one but two Nike By You in the last decade which is rare, especially being a woman also....

This episode of The Imprint podcast I sat down with Suzanne Oude Hengel, Knit Innovator and Founder of KiM (Knit In Motion) We discuss Suzanne's career path on not ever working with a direct brand along with having such a niche design outlet. Having taken part in design projects such as Construct 10061 with Timberland to setting up her company called KiM with 5 women located around the world. Ther...

This episode of The Imprint podcast, I sit down with Sneaker Queen (Julia Schoierer) We discuss how Julia started her journey into sneakers and starting her blog called Sneaker Queen Est.2007, what her career path as a photographer looks like and what direction she had to take during the pandemic to what she does now in terms of exhibition curation. Julia, has gone on to have created two sneakers...

This episode of The Imprint podcast I sat down with Martha Garcia, Founder of I Am Collective. We discuss Martha career path on why she left Hoka to start I Am Collective and how her heritage and environment made her the women she is today. Along with being the outstanding role model to her daughter. Not forgetting her never ending love for the Nike Cortez and why certain classics should be well a...

This episode of The Imprint podcast, I sit down with Sarah Sukumaran, Founder of Lilith NYC. We discuss how Sarah career journey and the idea for Lilith back in 2015 but felt it wasn't the right time to start then to Sarah leaving her job at Nike in 2020 to start her brand just before the pandemic hit.  We also discuss the high and lows of starting a company along with her influences growing...

This episode of The Imprint podcast, I sit down with Myriam Córdoba, CMF Footwear Designer at Salomon. We discuss how Myriam got into the industry from her as an intern at Adidas to which then lead her to Salomon. We also discuss her early years starting out in her desired career and not having that initial support from her family starting out in the industry. Along with what effects the pandemic...

This episode of The Imprint podcast, I sit down with Charlotte Lee, Senior Footwear Designer at New Balance.  We discuss Charlotte's first steps into the industry from her internship at Clarks Shoes & Footwear, not having a real interest in sneakers to creating the iconic 237, 372 and XC-72 when they launch with French contemporary luxury brand Casablanca during the Global Pandemic, it ma...

This episode of The Imprint podcast I sat down with Stephine Howard, Co-Founder of Endstate to gain insight into her design career over the past 25 years.  We go discuss how she first started in the industry right out of school working at New Balance where she went onto create NB 850. Then on to Reebok and Nike. From their Stephine started her consultancy company How & Why where she went...

The fifth and final episode of The Imprint Podcast, I speak with Fran & Louise regarding all things Puma marketing and brand partnerships.  This podcast goes through their love of sneakers, working history, challenges faced along with anxiety and some career regrets. And not forgetting there specific roles they currently hold The Imprint has partnered with Footpatrol to celebrate 20 years...

The forth episode of The Imprint Podcast, I speak with Alice, Chey and Morgan who are the current women that represent the inner and outer workings at Footpatrol London. We will discuss all things regarding women, commuity and more. Host: Shernay La Touche Guests: Chey, Alice and Morgan Music: Häzel The Imprint has partnered with Footpatrol to celebrate 20 years in the game. Disclaimer: All views...

This episode of The Imprint Podcast is the third instalment of The Imprint's INWM series in conjunction with Footpatrol. Lola Okuyiga, Founder of Wonder: a collaborations consultancy and partner to brands, artists and retailers. Over 10 years experience in buying and creating sell-out fashion brands + collaborations across the luxury, contemporary, street/sport and e-commerce sectors and designing...

This episode of The Imprint Podcast is the second instalment of The Imprint's INWM series in conjunction with Footpatrol. I sat down with PC-Williams Costume Designer & Creative Consultant.  PC Williams is a graduate from Central Saint Martins (where she currently holds a position as Associate Lecturer). Working across advertising, fashion, music and narrative moving image, her obsession...

This episode of The Imprint in conjunction with Footpatrol, I sat down with Yee British-Chinese designer/illustrator. Born in Swindon. Based in Bristol. for The Imprint's INWM series. We discuss her design journey, branded projects and along with a few exclusives. She has worked with Footpatrol over ther years designing window vinyls for their Paris location to more recenlty creating a special t-s...

This episode of The Imprint podcast I sat down with Jjacqz. She is a published author, stylist and Poet. We talk about what she wore as a child from to her grail to day. Her 20 years of collecting sneakers, helping and guiding those in the "community" with how to navigate through social media and more with no returns back when questions asked from her side. We also discuss the point she raised a f...

Hey Imprinters! We're Back with Season 3 of The Imprint Podcast. This episode of The Imprint podcast I sat down with Caterina Mongillo. We talk about what fuelled her at an early age especially growing up with a TV. The positive and negative affects COVID-19 had working, connecting to the wider team and working on commercial accounts creating products for what women really want. Not forgetting whe...

This episode of The Imprint podcast I sat down with my good friend and homie in sole Asheeba Charles, Creative Brand Lead at FootPatrol London & Paris. We talk about her journey from the shop floor to the current role she's in today. Along with her iconic designs that she has created, that right! She is the design wizard behind FP EQT, Forum Low, Pro Keds, Converse and more... and not to forge...