Building A Sneakerhead's Dream - Young Corey Interview

Building A Sneakerhead's Dream - Young Corey Interview

59:16 Sep 1, 2025
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In this episode, Mike Guillory interviews Young Corey, a prominent figure in the sneaker and streetwear community. They discuss Corey's journey from a young sneaker enthusiast to the founder of Circulate, his experiences working with Nike, and the importance of authenticity and community engagement in business. Corey shares insights on the challenges of entrepreneurship, the evolution of sneaker culture, and his aspirations for the future, emphasizing the significance of kindness and support within the community.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistoryBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallEarly Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistorySubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@sneakerhistoryJoin our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgzaIf you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us: podcast@sneakerhistory.comChapters00:00 Introduction to the Sneaker Culture02:55 YoungCorey's Sneaker Journey05:52 The Influence of Nike SB08:53 The Intersection of Skateboarding and Sneakers11:56 Building Circulate: The Brand's Origins15:00 Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship18:07 Authenticity in the Sneaker Community21:00 Connecting with the Audience23:54 The Evolution of Online Sneaker Culture26:38 Embracing New Collectors in the Community31:42 The Evolution of Sneaker Culture34:01 Building Community in Sneaker Culture36:01 Full Circle with Nike38:13 Dream Collaborations and Future Aspirations40:21 Authenticity in Skateboarding and Streetwear44:23 Cultural Shifts in Fashion47:41 Giving Back to the CommunityCHECK OUT OUR OTHER SHOWS:For the Formula 1 Fans - Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fmFor the Fitted Hat Fans - Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.comFor the Cars & Sneakers Fans - Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.comFor the Creators & Creatives - Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106[Links contain affiliate links; we may receive a small commission if you purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––Our podcast is proudly...Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistoryHosted & Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPbGET IN TOUCH:Robbie - robbie@sneakerhistory.comMike - mike@sneakerhistory.comRohit - rohit@sneakerhistory.comNick - nick@sneakerhistory.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do
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