What’s the biggest thing you learned last year that you’re keeping top-of-mind this year?
The biggest thing I learned from last year is not to sink into negativity and let that deter you from your goals. In 2020 there was so much negativity to sink into and you could fall into a slump. But I saw that sitting around and being negative is the least productive thing you could do. You just have to keep going and let the negativity fuel your passion.

How can streetwear lift up, amplify, and support the black creators within our space who make it all possible — not just during Black History Month but consistently?
Personally, I think big streetwear brands can support Black creators by being mentors to them and doing collaborations with them. I know on my journey, the advice I have gotten from streetwear owners such as Zac FTP, Anwar Carrots, Kacey Lynch, and Ben Hundreds has really helped me. Back in 2017, I was at this sushi place and I saw a guy with Undefeated Air Max 97’s so I walked up to him and I told him I liked his shoes and started a conversation with him. At that time, I used to go out with 50 stickers with my website and Instagram on them and wouldn’t go back home until I gave them all away to people. It turns out that the person I gave it to was Ben Hundreds and he DM’ed me on Instagram and asked me if I wanted to come through to the office. Visiting The Hundreds office really changed my perspective and showed me what was possible for me if I kept working hard. Ben also gave me so much great advice and I sat down and told him about where I saw my brand going in the future. This was really cool of him because he didn’t have to do what he did and it really meant a lot to me.

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