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#158 Transformative Leadership in These Monumental Times—a conversation with Columbia Sportswear's Chief Advocate May 20, 2019

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Straight from FDRA's 2019 Footwear Executive Summit, listen in as Matt speaks with Tim Boyle, President and CEO of Columbia Sportswear, on his values, the importance of advocacy and engagement, and his plans to grow Columbia's footwear business in the coming years.

#157 Footwear Tech Potpourri May 13, 2019

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At the 2019 FDRA Executive Summit Andy welcomes a panel of footwear technology experts as they explore emerging technologies in the areas of 3D rendering, product integrity, workforce development and learning, and factory efficiencies.

Guests include:

Alban Denoyel, Co-founder and CEO, Sketchfab
Paul Foley, Executive Vice President Global Sales & Strategy, Vi3
Sam Caucci, Founder & CEO, 1HUDDLE
Jose Suarez, Founder & CEO, Impactiva

#156 How a 245-Year-Old Brand Can Thrive in a Modern Market with David Kahan of Birkenstock May 06, 2019

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Matt and Andy listen in on David Kahan's address at FDRA's 2019 Footwear Executive Summit as the Birkenstock Americas CEO takes us through the brand's long history and thriving relevance in today's marketplace. You'll get to hear David sing some Dylan as a bonus!

#155 Global Design Innovation and How to Protect It with NIKE Apr 29, 2019

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As the global footwear industry celebrates the importance of intellectual property protection this World Intellectual Property Day, Matt catches up with NIKE's Chief IP Officer, Margo Fowler, and Mark Smith, NIKE's VP of Innovation and Special Projects, to discuss the importance of protecting IP and strategies brands can adopt to successfully defend their trademarks, designs, patents, and IP.

#154 Shoe-In Show Live with Tiffany Beers! Apr 22, 2019

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FDRA's Footwear Innovation Advisor Tiffany Beers joins Shoe-In Show for this live edition as the crew discusses Foot Locker's recent innovative investments, the latest updates on renewable materials, and the rise of automation and its impact on the American workforce.

#153 Biblical Shoe References and Their Meanings with Dr. Eric Gilchrest Apr 15, 2019

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During this Holy Week, Matt, Andy and Jasmine welcome Dr. Eric Gilchrest, pastor at South Run Baptist Church, to explore the many Biblical references to footwear and their meaning. Curious to know the ancient cultural context for these shoe Scriptures? Make sure you listen to find out!

#152 Footwear Compliance Crash Course with Melissa Jones of Stoel Rives Apr 08, 2019

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Compliance attorney extraordinaire Melissa Jones of Stoel Rives drops by Shoe-In to catch the crew up on all the latest chemical and safety compliance trends impacting footwear. Need a crash course on footwear safety? Make sure you listen. Jasmine joins in with her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment to discuss graffiti print heels and sneakers becoming trendy in high-end footwear. Does the graffiti make them less desirable or a must-have...we get Melissa's thoughts!

#151 The Next Great Female Designer is Here! Apr 01, 2019

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Miranda Woods, an upcoming footwear designer with a plan, drops by Shoe-In to talk about her journey from Washington, DC to the halls of Pensole, New Balance, Ghana and back! She is a rising female footwear designer, so make sure you get to know her now.

Jasmine jumps in with her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment as she discusses the use of turf and other unique materials on footwear uppers.

#150 Shoe Brands Talk Design and Development Transformations Thanks to Material Exchange Mar 25, 2019

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Listen to a fun conversation of directors of materials and innovation at Wolverine Worldwide, Ariat and Deckers talk about current design and development challenges and how they are transforming internal processes thanks to the new Material Exchange platform. ME is helping brands increase speed-to-market, cut costs, and increase sustainability.

#149 Supply Chain Insights with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey Mar 18, 2019

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In what's sure to be the start of a podcast crossover event, Andy, Matt, and Jasmine welcome Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, host of the popular podcast Let's Talk Supply Chain, to discuss the latest innovations and challenges impacting the movement of goods. Sarah has her fingers on the pulse on all things supply chain and doesn't disappoint. Jasmine joins in the fun in her Fashion Footwear in Focus segment focused on shoe styles she wants to discard and those shoe types she can't live without.

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