Noah’s interview style is calming and not very invasive. He enables the person being interviewed to come to the answers organically. There isn’t any interruption when the conversation moves to a variety of places and that’s powerful. In this interview with Salehe, we get a 30-minute documentary on Bembury’s journey into footwear design. The humble beginnings serve as a precursor to reaching the highest levels of the footwear industry. Salehe explains the importance of mentorship with NinetyNine Products founder Jeff Henderson, and he discusses the power of being unafraid to reach out to companies of interest. There is a moment of clarity when Salehe explains being on unemployment after his time at Yeezy. His decision to actively engage and do cold calls on LinkedIn is a welcomed insight into using social media to make connections. The ability to network is discussed early in the interview and is very brief, but it’s extremely important.
A longer, more involved interview is available on Spotify: How Salehe Bembury Went from Payless to Versace to Birthing His Own Brand | IDEA GENERATION S2 E3 by IDEA GENERATION (anchor.fm)
