D'Wayne Edwards is the founder of Pensole Footwear Design Academy, located in Portland, OR. He's spent over 30 years in the industry, from working with Tupac and Biggie at Karl Kani to working with the GOAT, Michael Jordan. After spending 10 years working at Jordan, D'Wayne decided to start a school for footwear designers to help the next generation and has established one of the top schools in the world for Footwear Design. Donte' not only got to learn under him but interview him for the podcast. Listen as Donte' and D'Wayne talk about the journey that led D'Wayne to Portland. 

Highlights: 

• 0:30: The Beginnings
• 3:58: Baseball Cards to Sneakers
• 5:10: the Reebok Design Competition
• 7:30: Fast food to Footwear
• 12:05: Footwear meets Hip-Hop
• 15:33: The Advent of Sity and Skechers
• 16:58: The Transition to Nike/Jordan
• 20:41: Meeting Jordan
• 23:33: The Nu Retro II
• 24:21: Melo and the .5 Series
• 29:33: Designing Signature Jordans
• 31:29: Innovation and “The Experience”
• 37:11: Founding Pensole
• 45:28: How to Attend Pensole
• 47:30: The Future of Pensole
• 51:53: Bringing Industry Technology to Pensole
• 54:07: The Favorites

Pensole's 

Website: http://www.pensole.com/

Instagram: pensole_academy

Twitter: @pensole_academy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pensole.footwear.design.academy/

 BRNDD Podcast:

Website: debonairmaterial.com

E-Mail: brndd@debonairmaterial.com

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/brnddpodcast

Twitter:

@BRNDDPodcast

Instagram:

@brnddpodcast

facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/brnddpodcast/

Ronald James'

Twitter and Instagram:

@whoisronjames

Blake Thomas is one of the best freelance photographers on the wrestling circuit. He has worked with the likes of; Mia Yim, Veda Scott, NXT's Nikki Cross and Baltimore Legend, Ruckus. Over the years, he's also gotten into management and production for different leagues across the nation. Ronald and Donte' catch up with Blake to talk about his story and ultimately striving to work for the WWE.

 Highlights: 

• 9:21: Power of Friends Motivating Friends 
• 10:33: Humble Beginnings 
• 14:20: The Evolution of Love for Wrestling
• 21:45: What Makes a Good Wrestling Match
• 31:40: Watching the Growth of Your Friends
• 35:42: The Importance of Supporting Friends
• 44:52: Burnout 
• 47:15: Who's Next in the Game
• 51:50: Attending Youtube University
• 55:29: The Favorites 
• 1:03:02: The BRNDD 10

Contact Blake: 

Twitter/Instagram:

@itsbliz

BRNDD Podcast:

Website: debonairmaterial.com

E-Mail: brndd@debonairmaterial.com

Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/brnddpodcast

Twitter:

@brnddpodcast

Instagram:

@brnddpodcast

Ronald James

Twitter and Instagram:

@whoisronjames