Strange on Purpose
The Strange on Purpose Podcast tells the stories of professionals shattering the glass ceilings of culture and shows young professionals what happens when you are authentically you, 100% of the time. Highlighting creatives in sports, apparel, lifestyle and beyond, the show aims to connect creatives everywhere to professionals that can help guide them in their individual journey.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 206
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2024
Jream and Britney of NinetyNine Products
Jream Henderson and Britney Hand of NinetyNine products join me for the 206th episode of Strange on Purpose to talk about all things NinetyNine. From their latest creations to their creative pursuits…
Tara Carsner of Home Team Talent
Operating at the intersection of sport, music + fashion, Tara has 10+ years of experience working with major brands developing creative strategies, brokering talent partnerships + executing national …
Pedro Rodriguez of Crocs
Originally from Ponce, Pedro thought his life was going to be full of engineering work for the rest of his life. That was until a conversation with a former professor and a crazy set of events change…
Jonathan de Lagarde of LITA by Ciara & Good Man Brand
Diadora, Nike, Fila and more. Jonathan de Lagarde dives deep into his career journey to date and how it's shaped him in working with the likes of Ciara and Russell Wilson.
Sarmad Marzuq of New Balance
From architect school to pumping gas. Sarmad Marzuq left a promising career that didn't fit his view on how he saw his life. Little did he know that he'd be designing shoes for KITH, ALD, and other N…
How the past influences your future with Ricardo Emmanuel
Today we're joined by Ricardo Emmanuel, a DJ, Photographer, Videographer, and more. He gives us insight into his creative endeavors including a project with Sean Wotherspoon at Coachella with Adidas.…
Chloe Mann & Aundre Gray of Reebok
In the 200th episode of the Strange on Purpose Podcast, Chloe Mann and Aundre Gray of Reebok join us to talk about the latest Human Rights Now capsule from Reebok. The Human Rights Now! collection is…
Alison Mariella Désir of Running While Black
Running saved Alison Mariella Désir’s life. At rock bottom and searching for
meaning and structure, Désir started marathon training, finding that it vastly
improved both her physical and mental health.…
Andrea Campos of @dreasdoodles
Andrea Campos is a proud first-generation Latinx illustrator & photographer based in sunny California that specializes in creating expressive, upbeat work. Andrea joins us today to talk about how COV…
Louis Colon III of Atmos USA
Louis Colon 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 sneake…
Liz of Liz Flores Art
Liz Flores is a Chicago based artist and muralist, painting the human form through shapes and colors. Working primarily with acrylic paint on canvas, her work is a reaction to life, an emotion, or a …
Andres Paz Micheo of Exile Content Studio
From Guatemala to Rwanda to LA, Andres Paz Micheo has left a stamp wherever he goes. Whether it was at Adidas with Ye and Pharrell or in Rwanda helping bring essential cellular to the people, Andres …
John Khalilian of Novus Global
Johan Martinez-Khalilian is an executive coach. Khalilian grew up in Humboldt Park, Chicago. In 2005 he was featured on the cover of RedEye magazine, a youth-oriented weekly published by the Chicago …
Chris Belloso of Latin Wealth
Today we're joined by Chris Belloso, the co-founder & co-host of the Latin Wealth. Chris covers finance, podcasting struggling as a creative and more!
Andres Izquieta of Chiki Chiki Boom Boom
Andres Izquieta is a multi-hyphenate CPG entrepreneur in the areas of fashion, food and beverage, and entertainment. His passion and drive sits at the intersection of sustainability, culture, communi…
Krista Jasso of NASCAR
Texas-born, Carolina-raised. Krista started her journey back in 2015 as the youngest member of the social media team for Pope Francis' visit to the United States. There, she collaborated and learned …
Luis Moreno of HabloDesign
A Beer marketer turned sneaker designer, Luis Moreno is on a path to find himself and bring what was once a creative outlet, into the limelight!
Brittany Chavez of Shop Latinx
Shop Latinx was created after the 2016 presidential election when Chavez found herself at a career and identity crossroads. She was itching to find a passion in life using her skills to develop solut…
Jesus Gonzalez of BMI
Jesus Gonzalez is the Vice President, Creative, Latin, at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). Based out of the company’s Los Angeles office, he oversees the Latin Creative team, helping to sign and develop …
Geza Frey of Tomorrow isn't Promised
Geza jumps on the pod to talk his journey and the upcoming launch of his brand, Tomorrow Isn't Promised!