281: Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe – Threading the needle of gay success

From the moment he was a young man, he knew, and was taught - no
one is going to hand you anything and you have to go out and get it
yourself. And as a Jamaican-American man that is exactly what he
did. He's gone out and fiercely pursued his dreams and lived his
life authentically. Author and Fashion Designer, Kadeem Alphanso
Fyffe shares is thoughts on how you stay and the game of your life
to create your own way into your destiny as a gay man. In this
episode you'll discover...

How his toughest challenges brought him to is greatest
strengths

The one phrase that always moves him from failure to success

What one thing you must do every day to feel fulfilled


About Kadeem Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe, is a Jamaican-American fashion
designer. His label, KADEEM ALPHANSO FYFFE | NEW YORK, specializes
in made-to-order event wear and RTW for the contemporary woman. He
studied womenswear design in Milan, Italy at Istituto di Moda
Burgo, and is a gradaute of Parsons School of Design. Fyffe has
worked for esteemed brands such as Michael Kors, Burberry, and Marc
Jacobs - his work has been featured in numerous major publications,
including in USA Today, People, and Cosmopolitan; his LGBTQ+
advocacy work landed him on Out Magazine’s 2020 Out 100 List.
Additionally, Kadeem is the author of Threading the Needle: A
Fashion Designer's Guide to Successfully Launching Your First
Collection. Connect With Kadeem Website Instagram LinkedIn Hey
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