We’re so pumped about our conversation with Brandon Greere. Brandon is a Fashion Designer and is also a content partner. Content partners help Voyage in so many ways from spreading the word about the work that we do, sponsoring our mission and collaborating with us on content like this. Check out our conversation with Brandon below.
Brandon, it’s been too long since we last connected. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with our community again. Some readers might have missed our prior conversations, so maybe you can kick things off for us with a quick intro?
My name is Brandon Greere born in Milwaukee Wisconsin moved to Atlanta Ga to chase a dream and make something of myself I am one third of the fashion trio with Yvette Burke and Bernardette Hurtte Reid we are working hard to build a Fashion Hub in Atlanta
What was it like growing up in Milwaukee’s inner city?
It was very hard times growing up there but it made strong it made me street smart and book smart I been thru it all seen it all from being homeless living in a Homeless Shelter working at a young age to pay bills and help raise my brothers but by God’s Grace im still here
What are you driven by?
being someone that broke all the chains and defeat and beat the odds I want to make history and be great I know I am special and here for a reason
Who gave you the best advice about life and business?
Dre Love from back home he told me this is bigger than I am representing for the people from the hood that cant put on a suite and go in between both worlds street and corporate america and this jewish man that told to never live beyong my means !
What did Malcolm X Academy do for your mindset?
it made me think outside the box and that no matter what nobody say about me I am special and I am somebody and be proud of my skin color and know that you do anything you put your mind to pray and work hard at it
What keeps you going weekend times get tough?
what keeps me going when times get tough ? i think about my brothers kids and all the kids in the inner city that need to see this and know thats its hope
What’s the end goal?
building a ECO SYSTEM ! vertical integration from start to finish ! ownership
Alright, so before we go, how can our readers connect with you to learn more and show support?
instagram @Brandon Greere
Contact Info:
- Facebook: Brandon Greere
- Linkedin: Brandon Greere
- Twitter: Brandon Greere
Image Credits
@peacewithkim @cecebandit @buststyles @donsoup
