“Who do you want to be, and what do you wanna be remembered for?”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe, who shares his journey as an openly gay Black man living in the South, and reflects on the challenges of reconciling his identity with cultural and religious expectations. He discusses his early self-actualization and the positives of that, along with the importance of representation on TV for children (himself included). The conversation dives into the fashion industry’s challenges and gatekeeping, Kadeem’s beliefs about possibility and self-discipline, and the balance between work and enjoyment in life. He also touches on the artist’s dilemma, taking leaps of faith, his quarter-life crisis, and the power of being purpose-driven with a focus on leaving a meaningful legacy and self-improvement.
About Kadeem Fyffe:
Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe is a Jamaican-American fashion designer, consultant, and author, designing under his namesake label: Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe | New York. He serves as Head of Design/Consultant for start-ups across various Active and Ready-To-Wear categories. Several publications have featured his design work, including People, Cosmopolitan, Medium, Fashionista, and USA Today; his LGBTQ+ advocacy landed him on Out Magazine’s 2020 Out 100 List, alongside other notable figures like Tim Cook, Lizzo, and fellow Durham, NC native, André Leon Talley.
His book, entitled Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer’s Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection, was published in May (2023) and debuted as Amazon’s #1 New Release in Commercial Fashion. It’s the new go-to back-pocket resource for aspiring designers, providing valuable insights and advice for breaking into the industry.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadeem-alphanso-fyffe-86a416137/
https://www.instagram.com/k_alphanso/
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