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

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Golden Generation

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Telescope Vision - presents Golden Generation. A series of informative talks with young and upcoming artists of today's generation that will be a force to be reckoned with in the future and that are breaking down walls right now - with their innovative craft. The series will serve as an archival reel, highlighting key cultural moments within our generation around the world.

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

Golden Generation

1 hour 11 minutes 20 seconds

3 years ago

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

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.

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!

About Zaid Osman:

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.

GGP Pinterest Quotes/Memorable Moments:

* ''Understand, it's a journey.''

* ''When you tour. Don't just tour. Go out there and BUILD. Connect. Create relationships with people in the new places you go to. ''

* ''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.''

* ''Uplift people and show people how to build and network. ''

* ''Be real about it. Create some real product, some real things and you'll get there. Just have some patience.''

Key Time Stamps:

* 05:00 - Growing up in the United States

* 08:30 - The formation of Sneaker Exchange

* 18:18 - Grade Africa's Mission

* 21:00 - Pushing your brand

* 23:52 - Perseverance

* 25:48 - Keys to remember

* 32:58 - Vision

* 42:00 - Touring

* 1:00:00 - Grade Africa in the next 5 years

LINKS TO VISIT:

- Zaid Osman socials:

* Instagram: @zaid_osman

* Twitter: @zaid_osman

- Grade Africa socials:

* Instagram: @gradeafrica

* Twitter: @gradeafrica

* Facebook: Grade Africa; https://www.facebook.com/GradeAfrica/

* Website: https://gradeafrica.com/

*Flagship store locations : Mall of Africa, Johannesburg and the V&A Waterfront, battery park, Cape Town

- SOBERTOBY Socials:

*Instagram: @sobertoby

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* Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/72uaF5Y4GarV39WhrlgSyt?si=mzhjEMkJQPK9-8_Q4QpVaQ

* Apple Music: ‎Uya Raye on Apple Music Sound cloud

* https://soundcloud.com/sobertoby

- Trvstentre Socials:

* Instagram: @trvstentre

*Twitter: @tretrexv

* Twitter: @tretrexv s://music.apple.com/za/artist/tristen-tr%C3%A9/1444469172

* Latest single: https://music.apple.com/za/album/like-a-whisper-single/1632255372

- Golden Generation & Telescope Vision Socials:

* Instagram: @goldengenerationpodcast

* Instagram: @telescope_vision_

* Website: www.telescopevision.co.za