Best Chris Gentry Podcasts (2025)

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500 Remote Employees, Zero Office Space: The Anti-Traditional Playbook 58:17

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In this powerful episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with Brad Stevens, founder and CEO of Outsource Access, to explore his remarkable journey from serial entrepreneur to building a 500-person remote workforce in the Philippines—all while navigating a global pandemic. 📍 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: Brad Stevens & Outsource A…

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Famous in a Footlocker with Mache 1:21:06

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This week I am joined by Mache, we start off pretty heavy talking about wrestling and the wrestlers he's worked with. We also touched on the first pair of kicks he absolutely needed to have. Some of the crazy names he's been able to customize sneakers for. How he is able to build relationships through sneakers. The moment he decided to start his ow…

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Creativity Starts in Kentucky with Davin Gentry 1:22:57

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This week I am joined by Davin Gentry of Diet Starts Monday. We talk about his journey into sneakers and streetwear. How Kentucky built him for working within streetwear. How he got his start, the lessons he learned along the way. What it takes to put a ComplexCon booth together and why ComplexCon is important. Moments in his life that changed the …

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AI Is Killing the Agency Model (And How We're Using It to Win) 1:00:07

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In this compelling episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with Raj Choudhury, founder of Alloy Marketing and Purpose Group PE, to explore how purpose-driven leadership and strategic AI adoption are reshaping mid-market companies. 📍 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: From Uganda to Atlanta - Raj's Journey 03:45 - The Two Tracks: S1 (B…

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Why Don't You Work in Sneakers? with Jae Yannick 1:10:27

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This week I am joined by Jae Yannick, we talk about his journey with kicks. How he ended up with a pair of kicks that don't fit him, his time interning at Atlantic records. Finding a way to share his love for sneakers with content creation. How he found his way into Footlocker and figuring out his path. How important it was to create relationships …

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The Town of West 72nd Street Live from West NYC 1:08:14

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This week we are live from West NYC, I sat down with Lester Wasserman and Adir Landes to talk all things West and Tip Top Shoes. We hear how long Tip Top has been around, how Lester grew up and his love for shoes. Adir's and Lester's love for ugly shoes and helping the area of West 72nd street. How their new Clark's Original came to be. The store a…

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How This CEO Built a $160M Firm While Staying 100% Independent | Thomas Grealish 58:12

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In this powerful episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with Thomas Grealish, leader of Henderson Brothers, one of Pittsburgh's most respected independent insurance and financial services firms with over 160 employees. What You'll Learn: 🔹 Culture as Competitive Advantage - How Henderson Brothers protects their independence and uses…

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The Future of Jordan Fusions with Chris Chance 1:05:24

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This week I am joined by Chris Chance, you may know of this work as African American Artist. We get to hear about his journey with-in sneakers, how he and Ish connected. How one forum changed his life and connected him with Coral Studios. We get to hear about how the iconic Coral Studio's Air Max 95 came to be. What he is working towards and why we…

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Cooking Up Sneaker Leaks with ChefDoomy 1:09:41

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This week I am joined by Adham, we talk about growing up in Canada. Being chronically online and how that helped him start in sneakers. What he feels when it comes to leaking sneaker information. How he found the problem he wanted to solve when it came to the sneaker's. I also share my thoughts on content creation, my struggles when I first started…

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How to Fix Your Hiring Process: CEO Reveals Why You're Losing Top Talent | Executive Search Expert 1:03:51

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Struggling to find and retain top talent? You're not alone. In this episode of CEOs Unscripted, I sit down with Brandt Handley from ROI Executive Search to uncover why most mid-market companies are getting hiring ALL WRONG. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why the traditional interview process is fundamentally broken ✅ Cultural fit vs qualifications: What ACTU…

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Setting Kicks on Fire with Jazerai Allen-Lord 1:24:57

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This week I am joined by the legendary Jazerai Allen-Lord, we talk about her journey into the sneaker industry. From becoming a writer at the age of 8 to helping Kicks on Fire become a profiting business. Jaz takes us down her career as well as touches on being a Mom. Mentoring people that she finds that have amazing talent. Creating True to Size a…

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Nothing's Misplaced with John Geiger 1:09:44

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This week I am joined by John Geiger, and we talk about his journey to where he is now. We speak on his early days playing ball and causing a brawl. Putting his city and his back and what it meant to him. We get a guest appearance by Iman Shumpert and he sets the record straight. Sean Davis jumps in to talk about the business side and how big John'…

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The Hidden Crisis Behind Your 5G: A CEO's Mission to Save the Telecom Workforce 49:59

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In this compelling episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with Letizia Latino, CEO of Neptune USA, to explore the unique challenges of leading in the telecommunications infrastructure industry. From managing the boom-and-bust cycles of wireless construction to championing workforce development through apprenticeships, Letizia shares…

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Ya'll Wasn't Outside! with The Cool Kids 1:05:53

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This week I am joined by Chuck Inglish & Michael Rocks, as we talk about their impact in the game. Copping kicks in Detroit and Chicago, how sneakers changed over time. Why they should be called Mike's and not Jordans. How their style has evolved and what being outside really means now. Plus a ton more! Follow The Cool Kids: IG: https://www.instagr…

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Chris & Ellie Radcliffe 40:19

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Shutting Down Sweet Chick with Akeem Dewan 57:27

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This week I am joined by Akeem Dewan, he is the creator of Keem Studio's. We talk about how he was able to work with SZA, how he got his start in creating clothes. Who keeps him motivated and to keep going, how he grew up in NYC. Finding his lane with fashion and turning his passion into more than just a hobby. Holding a NYFW show that shut down Sw…

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The $50M Exit Blueprint: How a Blue-Collar Kid Built & Sold an International Business 54:29

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What happens when a blue-collar kid from South Jersey transforms into a business-scaling expert? In this episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with her longtime mentor and business partner Pat Alacqua to uncover the raw truth about entrepreneurial growth, leadership transformation, and the psychological barriers that keep founders …

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Your Stories Matter! with Tom of InStyleShoes 1:07:06

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This week I am joined by Tom aka InStyleShoes1999, we share stories about how sneakers created amazing friendships. How he found a way to get his foot in the door at a foot store. His time on NikeTalk and why it connected with him. How The Gathering came to be and what Aaron AC Cooper has shared with him. Meeting Tinker Hatfield and what it is like…

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No More Mannequin Fits with Mugzy McFly 1:09:33

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This week I am joined by Mugzy McFly, we talk about why he created McFly studio's. Growing up in the Bronx, how the color orange chose him! Working with Jae Tips and that first time we met each other. How he is inspired to solve the New York Problem. Getting to travel the world with his best friends and how he's always working. How this year's McFl…

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AI Strategy for Mid-Market CEOs: How to Start, Scale & Succeed Without Getting Left Behind | Chris Happ 57:25

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Is AI overwhelming your mid-market business? You're not alone. In this unfiltered episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with Chris Happ, CEO of Virtuous AI and serial entrepreneur, to break down exactly how mid-market CEOs should approach AI strategy—without the tech jargon or corporate bureaucracy. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why AI is a…

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BBC Ice Cream and Concussions with Key Nyata 1:16:30

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This week I am joined by Key Nyata, we talk about growing up in Seattle. Becoming a local celebrity at 16, what made him switch to rapping. Being a two sport athlete and how skate culture influenced him. The wild things he has done in his life. The differences in culture from the West Coast and East Coast. Plus much much more! Follow Key: IG: https…

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Quitting to Sell Ugly Shoes with Adir Landes 1:08:05

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This week I am joined by Adir Landes, who is behind West NYC's social presense. We talk about his time growing up on the Upper West Side, how he help his mom understand sneaker trends. What it was like waiting for the Packer x Iman Shumpert drop. Working at B&H and how he ended up at Tip Top Shoes. What keeps him curious and what drives him plus so…

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How to Build Trust and Lead High-Performing Teams: CEO Steve Hedrick Shares Military Leadership Secrets 58:18

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Join host Jane Gentry in this compelling episode of CEOs Unscripted as she sits down with Steve Hedrick, CEO of AVN Corporation, for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, empathy, and building successful organizations in today's competitive business landscape. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Leadership Fundamentals - How military experi…

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In My KSWISS with Anwar Carrots 53:00

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This week I am joined by Anwar Carrots to talk about his work with KSWISS. How he designed the newest collection for the KSWISS Racket Club. How this was all connected to his how he grew up. Who were some of his influences, and how much he values collaboration. Where has his brand taken him and what moments he's been able to have. Plus so much more…

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Ohio got Something to Say! with JD 1:03:08

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This week JD is on the podcast, we talk about how he grew up in Ohio. How did streetwear travel to Ohio, what it was like to put on his own events. Starting the Streetwear Flea Market and continuing to host them every year. Working at sneaker stores in Ohio, and how he build community. Also we talk about his views on influencers and much much more!…

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From Carpenter’s Son to $500M CEO: Growth by Fundamentals, Not Fads — Troy Place (Place Services Inc.) 57:46

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What does it really take to scale from $60M to $500M without turning your company into a bureaucracy? In this candid conversation, Troy Place (CEO, Place Services Inc.) and host Jane Gentry unpack the unsexy fundamentals behind year-over-year $100M growth: fast decision-making, quality that the customer defines, ruthless focus on profitability, hir…

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Is Lebron the Goat with Trey Uno 1:03:17

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This week Trey Uno is on the podcast, we talk about his time at Overtime. How he thought he was going to make it to the league. What type of hooper was he, how he got into Content Creating. He shares some crazy stories from growing up. His love for kicks and the things he did to fit in. What he is doing now and much much more! Follow Trey: IG: http…

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From Hollyhood To The World with Ari 1:06:32

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This week we sit down the legend himself Ari Forman, as we talk about his time as a kid in the 80s. We remenicise over his moments as a kid in Los Angeles. How he used to hang out with in Sears and how I also hung out at Sears too. We touch on how his family inspired his art inspirations. How advertising shaped his artistic views and much much more…

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Fortune 100 Tips: Cash Management, Talent Strategy & Decision-Making Speed with Stacey Tank 50:40

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Are you a mid-market CEO struggling with cash flow, talent retention, or decision-making speed? Fortune 100 veteran turned growth company CEO Stacey Tank reveals the exact strategies that transformed her leadership from managing billion-dollar enterprises at GE, Home Depot, and Heineken to scaling a high-growth beauty brand. KEY TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 -…

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From MLS Dreams to 3D Kicks with JohnnysKicks 1:07:47

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This week John Trottier aka Johnnyskicks is on the podcast. We talk about working with the Sneaker Surgeon. How he almost was a pro in soccer. How he grew up on military bases and how he got a British accent. When did he start designing shoes. Working with several customizers and what he is doing with Yankee Kicks. Where his inspiration for design …

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Producing Sneaker Laws with Kenneth Anand 1:07:52

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This week Kenneth Anand is on the podcast, we are talking about his love for kicks. Growing up in New Jersey, working on music and pursing a degree in law. He share some crazy stories like selling kicks straight off his feet. Working with Kanye West on the Yeezy brand, what it was like to start writing Sneaker Law. How he's able to combine his pass…

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From the NFL to the C-Suite: Rich Scanlon's Journey of Calculated Risk-Taking 49:16

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In this episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane sits down with Rich Scanlon, Chairman of Sendible and a former NFL linebacker turned successful SaaS CEO. Rich shares his extraordinary journey from the football field to the boardroom, revealing how lessons in discipline, accountability, and high-stakes decision-making shaped his leadership style. Tune…

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Sneakerhead Sweet Valley High with Jixie 1:05:22

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This week Jixie is back! If you haven't heard the first episode we dropped check out Episode 18 of the podcast! This week, she's back and we are catching up 4 years later. We talk about how sneakers have effected her life. Working with Jordan brand, the reason she had to put sneaker down for a while. How she uses sneakers to connect to other women …

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Deadass Sneakerhead with Mouse Jones 43:40

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This week I am joined by Mouse Jones, we talk about how we got connected. His love for kicks and where did it stem from, growing up in Long Island. Becoming the host of Trap Karaoke and how that came about. Creating Deadass Comedy Show and how it is the toughest room in New York. Being outside and what he has seen. The one time he's made a line and…

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The Gratitude Advantage: How One CEO Built a Thriving Culture Through Authentic Leadership 50:00

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What happens when a 39-year-old takes over a family business and inherits employees who are decades older? In this powerful episode of CEOs Unscripted, Jane Gentry sits down with Jim Nooney, who transformed Nooney Controls through the revolutionary power of gratitude and authentic leadership. Jim shares his raw journey from feeling "unsuited" to ru…

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We Out to Cafe 28! with Maiy 1:05:06

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This week I am joined by Maiy, we talk about her journey working at foot stores. How she found herself working in corporate Foot Locker. What she really went to school for. Growing up with immigrant parents and why they want to open up a store. Her transition to working at Hoka and their recent success. Finding culture and embracing culture, plus m…

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Bengali Boys Unite! with Anik Kahn 56:33

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This week I am joined by Anik Kahn, we talk about how we met. How he got into music and the significance behind his latest release. Also we talk about his history with sneakers and fashion. How growing up in Astoria, Queens changed his life. The work he put into reclaiming his name, and how family has always had a huge impact on him. The places he …

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From Lean Processes to Human Potential: Building Meaningful Work Environments 55:32

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What happens when a supply chain expert who built and sold a successful consulting firm realizes the real problem isn't broken processes—it's broken workplaces? In this episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with Robert Martichenko, founder of Trail Path Workplace Solutions and former CEO of Lean Core Supply Chain, for an eye-openin…

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Smash Burgers, Wings & Kicks with Paco 1:01:26

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This week I am joined by Paco, you may know him for his dope food content. We talk about how he started getting into creating food videos. Becoming a pro skater and the opportunities he's gotten. Also living in Cali and what he didn't like about the state. Late nights at Diamond Supply Co. and how far skateboard has taken him. Being discovered by J…

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Lead With The Message with Bimma Williams 1:03:44

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This week Bimma returns to the podcast to talk about how creating Collab Lab changed his life. Hearing how the decision to end Claima Stories came about. What struggles creators face and what it is like to be a one stop shop. When he decided to do a Sneaker of The Year video and the response about it. Who inspired him to start Collab Lab and where …

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Beyond the Exhibit: Building a People-First Company with Michael McMahon 56:42

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What happens when a bartender-turned-restaurant-owner discovers a passion for experiential marketing and becomes the CEO of one of the top exhibit houses in the country? You get Michael McMahon. In this episode, Michael opens up to host, Jane Gentry, about his winding path to leadership, how he cultivated his leadership voice over decades, and what…

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Out of The Box 48:46

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This week my guest didn't show up, so I decided to roll with the punches. It's just me talking to you all about what I have been seeing in sneaker culture. I share stories about growing up and why I think certain things shaped my views on sneakers. Creating this podcast and the journey I have had, what is next and how do I get there. Plus much much…

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We Are The Tastemakers with Mage 58:52

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This week I am joined by Mage, we talk about growing up in Brooklyn and New Jersey. How his parents influenced him, and their unique way of punishing them. Getting to know Heron Preston, and how we met in ComplexCon. Being able to be invoice boys and working at Stadium Goods. What he plans to become and work on and much much more! Where to find Mag…

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Protect the King: Navigating Family, Business & Hard Decisions with Mark McKenzie 47:30

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How do you run a thriving business with your siblings—without losing your sanity or your bottom line? In this episode of CEOs Unscripted, Mark McKenzie, CEO of DocQmax, shares the gritty, inspiring story behind his family’s 50-year journey in the printing industry. From navigating family dynamics and hard conversations to staying innovative through…

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Why We Cop Em And Rock Em With COPEMNROCKEM 56:58

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This week I am joined by Tara aka Copemnrockem, we talk about her love for Jordan 11's. How she became copemnrockem, her ambition to own her own sneaker store. How cookies got her a job at Jordan Brand, being a Jordan Historian. Making the choice to bet on herself, and the brands she has worked with. Where her inspiration to be a go getter comes fr…

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The Real Sneaker Mayor with Zellnor Myrie 1:04:43

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This week I am joined by current state senator and mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie. We speak about his journey with sneakers, what it was like collecting kicks for him. How one trip to Yonkers created the itch for more. The flip that switched to want to create change. How the Knicks hurt us, why Mayor Adams spent money our money on them. What he is…

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The Servant CEO: Bold Leadership Lessons with Mike Plaia 53:51

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In this episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with Mike Plaia, CEO of PharmaPoint, for an unscripted masterclass on building culture, embracing servant leadership, and staying bold in the face of adversity. (05:34) The GE program that fast-tracked Mike’s business instincts (07:25) Why Mike tells young professionals to start with st…

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Supreme Email Hoax with Zane 1:03:44

7M ago1:03:44

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This week I am joined by Zane, we talk about his adventures in graffiti. How he got into reselling and sneaker cleaning. How he went viral for making a fake post for a Supreme drop. Being outside for drops and how he was able to secure pairs. Pursuing art full-time and what he has been able to accomplish and so much more! Where to find Zane: IG: ht…

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The Blog Era's Sneaker Podcast with ItsTheReal 1:03:19

7M ago1:03:19

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This week I am joined by Jeff & Eric who are ItsTheReal, we talk about their sneaker stories. How The Blog Era Podcast success has propelled them, how working with The Lox happened. The legendary convo's they had in their old apartment, and people who didn't wanted to leave. Wild moments in their lives that pertain to sneakers and much much more! W…

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Leading with Transparency: Lessons in Open-Book Culture with John Costello 57:35

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What happens when a 16-year-old managing adults becomes a CEO of a niche manufacturing company? In this candid and inspiring episode of CEOs Unscripted, host Jane Gentry sits down with John Costello, CEO of Cherry’s Industrial Equipment, for a real conversation about leadership, legacy, and the power of transparency. From navigating a tense busines…