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
David Filar & Stephanie Howard of Endstate
Former guests, Stephanie and David join the show to talk all things Endstate, Web3 and what to expect in drop 2 for Endstate!
Taylor Walker of Respect Female Sneakerheads
@lettaytellit jumps on the show next week to talk all things @respectfemalesnkrhds, building a brand and how important it is to find your own lane.
Marco Henry Negrete of Sole Savy
Marco Henry Negrete has been working within the sneaker industry since 2014 when he started writing for Finish Line’s The Fresh Press blog as a side gig. From there, he worked his way up to a role at…
Estevan Longoria of Lost Files
In his final year of college, Estevan Longoria decided to start his new brand. What happened next was something that he never thought would happen.
Kevin Trotman of New Balance
Truly a man for the people, Kevin Trotman jumps on the show to talk about his journey, what he's been able to touch at New Balance and soooo much more.
Go get your bag.
“You are responsible to yourself, to love yourself, to care for yourself, and to help yourself.”
D'ana Nunez of COVL
D'ana Nunez of COVL jumps on the show this week to talk about her experience working with major brands like Nike and Instagram, launching a creative career from scratch and soooo much more.
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Troy Pryor of Creative Cypher
Troy Pryor is one of those creatives that I really look up to. We worked together in a previous role and I immediately knew that he was someone to lean on for questions and guidance in the journey. T…
Eddy Zamora of Adidas
Eddy Zamora joins Izzy to talk about his story. From dropping out of college to working at the Adidas HQ, Eddy is the definition of resilient. From working in the retail store to taking a chance and …
Gabrielle Serrano aka Queen Leo
Queen Leo took the sneaker world by storm in 2019 with her Air Max 98 "La Mezcla." Today she's a jack of all trades. She's a designer, photographer, nurse practitioner, daughter and more. In this epi…
David Filar, Creative Director.
Dubbed as the "Nicest footwear designer you'll ever meet" David Filar jumps on the show to talk about his creative journey, commitment to the underground creatives and how the immigrant mentality fue…
A Conversation with Puma Hoops
Today's episode features the latin members of the Puma Hoops design team, Jacob Garcia, Kirby Nunez and Roberto Agrait as they talk about landing their respective roles and what it's like to work in …
Jairus Morris of SUPLMNT
Jairus Morris is on a mission to educate the urban community on the importance of water. As a kid, Jairus knew friends that would play basketball for hours and and look to soda or juice to hydrate th…
John Clayton of Foot Locker
I met John Clayton a few months ago and the first thing I thought to myself was, "This guy is just giving out free game." After talking, I realized why. A child from Philly that just wants to see peo…
Simran Kaleka of Made for the W
In late 2018, entertainment attorney Simran Kaleka came on board the Made For The W roster to help push the brand forward. With her knowledge and expertise in the industry, the brand hasn't looked ba…
Javier Rodriguez of El Puerto
Launching your own thing is tough enough but when you add in a pandemic–the stakes get higher. Two weeks before the covid-19 pandemic put the island of Puerto Rico into a state of flux, Javi launched…
Jeff Cole of Ikonick & Metarelics
The visual artist known only as @Cole on Instagram has made a name for himself with his artwork, but it’s the team behind his Ikonick brand that truly elevates his craft. In this episode, Jeff talks …
Roberto Agrait of Puma
A member of the all latin design team at Puma Hoops, Roberto Agrait is living his childhood dream. Since he could remember, he wanted to get into sportswear design and when basketball brought him to …
Nicolle Nicosia-Polanco of Adidas
How many stories have you heard of a retail team member at Adidas rising through the ranks and landing a job at the corporate HQ? Enter Nicolle Nicosia-Polanco, a Dominican that refuses to hear "you …
Liz Beecroft of Mentl.Sesh
Psychotherapist, mental health advocate, and lady hooper with a soft spot for sneakers, Liz Beecroft is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist whose main mission is to educate and rais…