Soho Street Snaps 📸 by @shawnpbruce | I love that you can just be walking to grab a coffee and someone will compliment your style, grab a portrait and talk watches ⏱️ — 📍NYC, there ain’t nothin else like it.
I first met Josh Cannon in line at the barbershop. We share the same barber, I was fascinated by the sterling silver jewelry he was wearing. The very next day I bumped into him at Goodwill thrifting for silver. I don’t really believe in coincidence — so I’m grateful to the universe for connecting me with another talented creator with an awesome story to tell. A former advertising professional, Josh decided to follow a childhood dream of metalworking, inspired by his father who first taught him the craft as an oral surgeon. From casting, to melting and repurposing, he up-cycles ♻️ old spoons 🥄 into jewelry.
Josh is a talented metalworker extraordinaire who is inspired by creators like #chromehearts and brings a unique perspective to the craft of #metalworking
If you know me as a social creator or strategist for big brands you know I’m passionate about #accessibility and leveling the playing field. I see a ton of great creators skip the step of adding #subtitles so here’s a quick tip on why it matters. It’s not just aesthetic — it’s about making sure your content can be seen by all and making sure you’re not #ableist by definition. 🙏🏽 Accessibility matters just as much as representation.
More heat 🔥 in the studio with @chuckmarcus of @ps92studios — What I appreciate about Chuck is he doesn’t just take pictures, or make content, he tells stories ✍🏽📝. He understands the emotional connection needed to resonate with great ideas.
This week, I sat down with @chuckmarcus Photographer, founder & owner of @ps92studios 📸 In Part 1 of this two part interview, we discuss how PS92 was founded and what it was like relocating to ATL from NYC to form a production company. Always appreciate the time Chuck! 🙏🏽
Peep the interview, drop me a comment and let me know who you think 💭I should interview next. 🎤
I recently pulled up with Atlanta’s own @breaksons ,a multi-hyphenate Breaking collective formed from several legendary crews in the ATL scene. In this interview we talked about how BreakSons was founded and what each member of the crew specializes in outside of breaking. Special thanks to @iqtheinfamous , @thesunwriter@whondytwist , @reallyvega@soul.lingasiku@kalucho.suede and @ninja.natee for letting me tell their story. 🙏🏽🎬
Music: Ridin Thru Instrumental 🎼 produced by IQ The Infamous via @dojostudios.wav
In Part 2 of my interview with @fani , owner of @closette323 and @originalfanidesign design, we talk about carrying local Atlanta designers at the shop, vs his inspiration behind accessories — the heart of what his brand was founded on. Finally we round out the conversation by touching on some of the Album covers he’s designed, his connection with ATL producers such as @metroboomin + @mikewillmadeit and their vision behind 360 degrees of creative. 🙏🏽
Thought of the day 💭 — Pay attention 📋 to those who show up for you when they have nothing to gain. 📈Growth is usually a two-way street. (This is not me calling anyone out because I don’t do subtle disses) This is just me thinking out loud and expressing Gratitude ✨🙏🏽 ✨to all the homies looking out or showing up for me right now.
Located in the heart of Castleberry Hill in Atlanta, you’ll find Closette, a unique clothing and apparel boutique run by @fani — A man of the community well known for his shop, his personal brand @originalfanidesign , his connection to the world of Hip-Hop and his curated events. In Part 1 of this 3-Part interview series I caught up with Fani on how Closette came to be and what his vision was for the store. 🏬
