1 hr 4 min
Darrell Alston (CEO of Bungee Brand) Philly Famous Podcast
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- Society & Culture
CEO and lead designer of Bungee Brand Sneakers and Clothing, Darrell Alston talks with Greg about his hustle as an up and coming rapper in the ‘90s; the trials and tribulations of his 11 year stint in and out of prison; creating his viral Eagles-themed sneakers that catapulted his business; how he pivoted in the face of COVID-19; why he thinks judges and DA's in the criminal justice system should spend 60 days in jail as a qualification for their job; his relationship with his mentor Bernard Hopkins; how his personal and professional mission seeks to empower and uplift the voices of formerly incarcerated kids and adults looking to turn their lives around; and more.
Buy Bungee Brand shoes and apparel at Blue Sole in Center City, Gate215 on South St., and online at bungeebrand.com
To book an appointment at Bungee’s exclusive showroom, DM Bungee on Instagram @bungeebrand.
CEO and lead designer of Bungee Brand Sneakers and Clothing, Darrell Alston talks with Greg about his hustle as an up and coming rapper in the ‘90s; the trials and tribulations of his 11 year stint in and out of prison; creating his viral Eagles-themed sneakers that catapulted his business; how he pivoted in the face of COVID-19; why he thinks judges and DA's in the criminal justice system should spend 60 days in jail as a qualification for their job; his relationship with his mentor Bernard Hopkins; how his personal and professional mission seeks to empower and uplift the voices of formerly incarcerated kids and adults looking to turn their lives around; and more.
Buy Bungee Brand shoes and apparel at Blue Sole in Center City, Gate215 on South St., and online at bungeebrand.com
To book an appointment at Bungee’s exclusive showroom, DM Bungee on Instagram @bungeebrand.
1 hr 4 min