EPISODE 30 - ZAID OSMAN: GRADE AFRICA, BUILDING YOUR BRAND, COMMUNITY & CULTURE

<p><strong>Today we have a special episode lined up for you! We had the privilege of speaking to Zaid Osman, Founder of Grade Africa and Sneaker Exchange - which is the biggest sneaker exchange event in Africa.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>We discussed all things from brand building, culture, Grade Africa, Sneaker Exchange and so much more!! This episode is one for the books! Great episode for aspiring creatives, entrepreneurs and designers!&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><em><strong>About Zaid Osman:</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Forefront runner and leader in spreading South African street culture to the world. He is an incredible creator and entrepreneur, extremely humble and a brilliant example of what it means to believe in yourself and your vision.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>GGP Pinterest Quotes/Memorable Moments:</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>* ''Understand, it's a journey.''&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>* ''When you tour. Don't just tour. Go out there and BUILD. Connect. Create relationships with people in the new places you go to. ''</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>* ''I'm trying to show people this is the way to do it. Give them the keys to unlock these spaces and connect people to the world.''&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>* ''Uplift people and show people how to build and network. ''</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>* ''Be real about it. Create some real product, some real things and you'll get there. Just have some patience.''</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><em><strong>Key Time Stamps:</strong></em></p> <p><br></p> <p><em><strong>* 05:00 - Growing up in the United States</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>* 08:30 - The formation of Sneaker Exchange&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>* 18:18 - Grade Africa's Mission&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>* 21:00 - Pushing your brand</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>* 23:52 - Perseverance&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>* 25:48 - Keys to remember</strong></em></p> <p><em><s