We Are The Tastemakers with Mage | My First Kicks Podcast Ep. 223

This week I am joined by Mage, we talk about growing up in Brooklyn and New Jersey. How his parents influenced him, and their unique way of punishing them. Getting to know Heron Preston, and how we met in ComplexCon. Being able to be invoice boys and working at Stadium Goods. What he plans to become and work on and much much more! Where to find Mage: IG: https://www.instagram.com/@mage.ig YouTube: @mageWAV Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/ ----------- Chapters: 00:00 Lacing Up: The Power of Sneakers 00:48 Introduction to the Episode 01:11 Meet Maj: The Sneaker Aficionado 01:46 The Journey to Social Media Fame 04:12 First Kicks: The Bread 11 Story 07:48 ComplexCon Experiences 11:57 Working at Stadium Goods 19:37 Meeting Icons: Virgil and Travis 22:02 The Legacy of Virgil Abloh 27:28 Future Aspirations and Career Goals 28:08 The Art of Producing: Beyond Making Beats 29:05 A Passion for Horror Movies 31:31 Sneaker Culture and Collecting Stories 33:21 Navigating Sneaker Trends and Hype 37:41 The Future of Sneaker Culture 55:09 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Ambitions