Strange on Purpose

[izzy lugo @itsizzylugo]

Sarmad Marzuq, Lifestyle Global Collaborations Footwear Designer at @newbalance is next up on Strange on Purpose.

His story is insane. From architect to pumping gas for a living to designing at New Balance.

🚨 Episode drops next Monday 🚨

[izzy lugo @itsizzylugo]

Shouts to Nike / SNKRS for providing me with a platform to talk about some of my favorite pairs in my collection.

Disclaimer: not a hypebeast, lol.

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Today’s Strange on Purpose episode is number TWO HUNDRED (!!!)

Today’s guests are Chloe Mann and Aundre Gray of Reebok.

They jump on the show to talk about the upcoming Human Rights Now! collection and why it’s so important to the brand.

🎧🎧🎧👇🏽

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Aundre Gray is the designer behind the product and talks about the importance the Reebok Archive played in this collection.

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Chloe Mann is the Product Manager of Human Rights Now! She really hit on the importance of the authenticity behind the product and the importance of trust between the brand the the consumer.

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😭😭😭😭😭 #SpotifyWrapped

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In a BONUS Hispanic Heritage Month episode, meet @AlisonMDesir

Alison joins us this week to talk about her new book, Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn’t Built for Us–which is available tomorrow, October 18, 2022.

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[izzy lugo @itsizzylugo]

The book is a searing exposé on the whiteness of running, a supposedly egalitarian sport, and a call to reimagine the industry.

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Balancing the benefits of running in her life against the realities of white supremacy in the sport and in America, Désir realized that the very existence of being a Black runner can hold the power to disrupt the white narrative while also carving out space for Black people.

[izzy lugo @itsizzylugo]

I've had the opportunity to receive an early copy and trust me, you're going to want to get your copy while you can.

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[Mbiyimoh Ghogomu @TheNamesBeemo]

If you haven't yet, make sure you go check out this feature on my man @itsizzylugo and his incredible podcast @strangenpurpose!!

Super grateful to have such a thoughtful, mission-driven storyteller on the squad, and honored to call him a friend as well!

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[Tradeblock - #1 Sneaker Trading App @tradeblock_us]

Our very own, @itsizzylugo was featured by @FootwearNews for his work on his podcast, @strangenpurpose

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To close Hispanic Heritage Month, meet @dreasdoodles

An illustrator & photographer, Andrea joins us today to talk about how COVID started her journey in illustration and her new book, 𝘊𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰, with Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez.

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[Lucy @lucycrivelli]

Its inspiring to see friends doing what they love 💛
Very well deserved @itsizzylugo
Go follow @strangenpurpose if you haven’t yet!

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[izzy lugo @itsizzylugo]

Yooooo this is so wild. Shoutout to @PeterVerry for the incredible @FootwearNews piece on the show. This month has been so damn incredible and I cannot wait to continue amplifying the stories that need to be heard.

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As of last week Strange on Purpose was the #5 career podcast and #28 business podcast in the Dominican Republic 🤯

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Louis Colon ( @louiswcolon3 ) of atmos USA details his unique approach to marketing and how the best part about his move to atmos is yet to come. He tells us about his rocky beginnings from calling quits on his sneaker businesses and more.

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Andres Paz Micheo ( @holapaquito_ ) is the next feature for Hispanic Heritage Month!

From Guatemala to Rwanda to LA, Andres Paz Micheo has worked with people like Ye and Pharrell, helped bring affordable cellular to Rwanda and so much more.

Listen ⬇️

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For the next act of Hispanic Heritage Month, @AndresIzquieta jumps on Strange on Purpose today!

Co-founder of brands such as Five Four, Young & Reckless, and most recently, @drinkchiki – Andres is a trail blazer who won't take no for an answer.

https://t.co/3tUrnsjsHF

[Krista Jasso @KristaDestinee]

Two days ago, I played this episode for my family before it was released & we reminisced on how far we’ve come. To be here is something my parents, grandparents & great-grandparents dreamed of.

To all Latinx creatives, we’re making a reality of the dreams of our ancestors 🇲🇽