One day I’m broke I’m applying for night jobs, the next day Nike camera crew UNEXPECTEDLY walking in the shop to shoot a commercial. Paying like they weigh.
First step is watching which words you use to describe the local citizens you need to vote for you. Secondly, do some research on injection safe sites. Thirdly, those “junkies” more than likely are standing outside of Methadone clinics on North Ave.
The guy in the middle owned a produce market in this location 1962-64, sold it to Mr Watson, who turned it into a shoe repair shop. I’m next up... the torch has been passed.
When I first started cleaning my girl gave me a picture that says “Remember why you started” … that’s on the wall in the shop over the sink. Funny that this is why I started … I wanted the Barkleys & I wanted work with Nike.
Had to call my father (I NEVER call him) just to salute him for changing his life around. He’s showing me the personalized bottle Coke gave him at work. So if yall see me rocking hella Coke merch … this is why. Prod son of a
#CompanyMan
lol
Y’all remember crying about wanting the Barkleys since I was 9 ….. I never told anybody that story besides y’all. My mother knows because I showed her that Popular Club catalog page with the Barkleys circled everyday ….. Nike just sent them to me.
did I think I’d actually meet him or better yet be invited to lunch to discuss how he could help me prosper. All I had to do was put in the work first & make myself valuable. One step closer.
Never underestimate the valuable & important difference you make in every life you touch. The impact you make today has a rippling effect on every tomorrow.
When I first started cleaning shoes my BIGGEST dream/goal was to be a vendor at a local festival. 🪣 ✅ I don’t even know the words to describe how I feel right now.
I been giving out shoes/clothes to the community for 8 years now .... never a camera in sight, purposely. Don’t compare me to nobody else. I’m not looking for likes, grants, or attention.