This week I am joined by Stan Birch, we talk about his early days customizing. Growing up in the south of France and betting on himself. How he broke the news to his mother about pursuing his passion. The moment he felt it clicked for him, then him switching to try something new. How creating varsity's lead him back to creating shoes. What is the difference between Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. He literally flew here to do the podcast so we talk about EVERYTHING! Follow Stan: IG: https://www.instagram.com/staniflou/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/stanbirch__/ Cop Something: https://stanbirch.com/ Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/
This week I am joined by the legend Mike Packer, we talk about his journey with Packer. Growing up in the sneaker industry and being part of a family owned business. The moment he decided that he wanted to take over the family business. Why Packer has become a mainstay with in the sneaker industry. What it takes to create a loyal customer base. How that customer base became integral for their recent Air Force 1 exhibit. Plus a whole ton more! Follow Mike: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikepacker_/ Packer IG: https://www.instagram.com/packer/ Shop Packer: https://packershoes.com/ Shot by Jay Dimino IG: https://www.instagram.com/bydimino/ Website: https://www.bydimino.com/ Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/
This week I am joined by my friend Sango, as we catch up talking about his newest album Rhythm & Melody. He shares what lead him to wanting to put out the album. I also share with him how it looks through my eyes seeing him perform. We also break down his newest album and talk about what really connected to us. The inspiration of the album, why he feels like producer albums are rare and underrated. What it has been like since he dropped the album. Also what it was like to play it for Nas and much more! Follow Sango: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/ Buy the album: https://shop.massappeal.com/products/sango-rhythm-melody-2xlp-one-black-one-white?srsltid=AfmBOoqKWZvAmdxHba63-jYO1AgEq06shyhYJJiaKF5B5DKUMboCPjYp Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/
This week I am joined by VP of Jordan Visioneering & LA28 at Jordan Brand, Jason Mayden. We touch on his journey, growing up in the south side of Chicago. How he didn't let not being able to get things stop him from creating them. Becoming the first intern at Jordan brand, and a wild interaction with Michael Jordan. What it has been like to work with Jordan and how the creation of the Air Jordan 40 and 41 came to be. We also get a early look at the Jordan 41 and breakdown of the design. Where is never take no as an answer attitude comes from and so much more! Follow Jason Mayden: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmayden/ Jordan Brand IG: https://www.instagram.com/jumpman23/ Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/
This week I am joined by Really Jaewon, we talk about growing up and his history with kicks. Some of his most recent cops and why he wants the Steven Victor's. His love for forces and growing up around sneaker legends. Pursuing a psychology degree and then switching to music. His approach to his music and navigating the New York Hip Hop scene. Why he doesn't value material things and a ton more! Follow Jaewon: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reallyjaewon/ Twitter: https://x.com/_ReallyJaewon Listen to North Star: https://album.link/i/1888112130 Follow The Pod: Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Intro & Outro by Sango: https://www.instagram.com/sango_/