“LIMITLESS” Shoe Release (2021)
The shoe designed by my 2019 STF team released via Greenhouse and Foot Locker on February 5. The team of students participated in the production process with Garrixon to bring their sketches to life. Named “LIMITLESS,” the shoe is a nod to inclusivity of all people across spectrums and intersections. For the launch, I served as the communications and content lead to oversee the rollout strategy.
Incorp(HER)ated Straight to Feet Workshop (2020)
I returned to Straight to Feet as a mentor for the virtual workshop titled “Building Your Legacy.” The theme centered on storytelling and creating a long-lasting impact during such an unprecedented time. Together, we virtually worked on creating ideation mood boards, color design and developing marketing strategies.
Incorp[HER]ated Straight to Feet Workshop (2019)
For the second time, I joined Incorp[HER]ated’s STF Workshop to mentor a group of middle and high-school students in the imaginative design competition. My team was tasked to create a sneaker design and campaign tied to tennis and developed a concept addressing ageism and sexism with Coco Gauff as their inspiration. They were selected as the winners of the competition, and their design was produced in a limited quality.
WAM! NYC Funemployment Diaries Panel (2019)
I joined WAM! NYC’s Funemployment Diaries panel to share my experiences navigating unemployment and mental health.
Lola Plaku x PUMA Co-Creator Collab
To launch Lola Plaku’s PUMA collaboration and the new Nova silhouette, I worked with the music mogul as project manager and producer to execute her vision of a female-forward, empowering campaign. This consisted of ideation to production, including overseeing all aspects of the GRL PWR and GRL BOSS shoots, from casting to set design.
Incorp[HER]ated Straight to Feet Workshop (2018)
I was invited to join Incorp[HER]ated’s Straight to Feet Workshop as a mentor to teach female high school students about the sneaker industry through a hand-on design competition centered around sustainability. My team of extremely bright young students presented their design and created a mock marketing campaign based on upcycling and job creation, earning first place in the competition.
STREETHEARTS Panel (2018)
The Afro Blues magazine invited me to moderate a conversation on the representation of black women in the streetwear industry.
Incorp[HER]ated Straight to Feet Panel (2017)
I moderated Incorp[HER]ated’s first-ever panel to lead a discussion about innovation, social responsibility and the evolution of the sneaker industry alongside other women panelists who held various roles, from marketing to designing.
Revolt TV Live (2016)
I returned to Revolt TV Live during NYFW SS16 to talk about some of the most popular musicians today and how they fit into the fashion industry. Watch here.
Revolt TV Live (2015)
I appeared on Revolt TV Live as a New York Fashion Week correspondent alongside Vashtie as we broke down the trends we spotted on the NYFW FW15 runway.