Listen "J.G. and Taffi Ayodele: Foldable Flats, African Adventures, and the Thando's Love Story"
Episode Synopsis
J.G. and Taffi Ayodele, founders of an innovative company specializing in African designed products, tell us about their journey to building Thando's, a company that utilizes African artists to help design comfortable, durable shoes. "For the love of the sole," the firm's motto, explains how J.G. and Taffi built a socially impactful organization that allows consumers to connect both with the product and the story. In a twist of fate, we also hear about J.G. and Taffi's own story, one about finding each other, and love...right here at NYU.
Produced: Eric Warters and Adrianne Henderson
Directed: Derek Fein
Editing and Sound Design: Michael Schwartz
Technical: Bob Kerr & Daniel Thoennesson
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Produced: Eric Warters and Adrianne Henderson
Directed: Derek Fein
Editing and Sound Design: Michael Schwartz
Technical: Bob Kerr & Daniel Thoennesson
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Send us a tweet: twitter.com/sternchats
Check out some photos: www.instagram.com/sternchats/
Send us an email: [email protected]
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