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On this episode, Sarah and Ian sit down with Suzanne McKenzie!

Suzanne is an award-winning entrepreneur, Chief Creative Officer and designer, passionate about using design and collaboration to make the world a better place.

She is Founder and CCO of Able Made, the Original Off Pitch Soccer Style brand that combines soccer-inspired apparel and accessories with responsible manufacturing and giving back.

Suzanne's 24 years of experience includes work in the advertising and design consultancy worlds for numerous national and global brands, including Tom Ford, Timberland, Puma, Supergoop with Maria Sharapova, the Olympic Games, ESPN, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Titleist, and many more leading brands. Suzanne’s Purposely Podcast on iheartradio features conversations with her Able Made creative collaborators on how they help build stronger communities.

Suzanne has been on the jury for numerous international design award shows, including the 2022 One Show and the Ad Club. She was selected and recognized at the White House by President Obama as a Global Emerging Entrepreneur, and also is a Sappi Ideas that Matter North America Grant recipient. Suzanne has taught Design and Social Entrepreneurship at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City, and is Founder and Board Chair for award-winning nonprofit, Ucal McKenzie Breakaway Foundation.

Her work has been featured in Business Week, Vanity Fair, Graphic Design USA, Vogue, WWD and more. Her work has been recognized by the Art Directors Club, the Hatch Show, the One Show, WebAwards, and Mobius Awards. Suzanne is a 2024 AIGA Fellows Award recipient.

Listen along as they discuss her incredible brand, Able Made, and how it was inspired by the life of her late husband, Ucal McKenzie. Able Made and the foundation honor his legacy. Her creativity, genius, and hardworking ethic are apparent in all of the projects she has taken on. We loved this conversation and hope you do too!

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Sarah and Ian Harkes interview the founders of Soccer Resilience, Dr. Brad Miller and Wells Thompson. Soccer Resilience is a company that provides mental health training and performance advice to youth, pros, parents, and coaches. Dive into an awesome conversation about the importance of mental resilience on and off the pitch. The group discusses topics like today's youths' mental state, performance anxiety, and how important mental resilience is for the future of the sport.

Soccer Resilience helps you "think better to perform better".

Follow them on all social media platforms @soccerresilience

Website: https://www.soccerresilience.com/

Reach out to either co-founder:

• drbradmiller@soccerresilience.com
• wells@soccerresilience.com

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On this episode, we interview recently retired player, Kelyn Rowe. We cover his twelve year career and how his love for the game started at an early age. We dive into his love for community, interactions with fans, and how he's left a legacy behind at each of the places he's played. We also talk about his newest venture, Vino FC, and how his love for wine and community is the driving force behind his idea. Kelyn is so much more than a professional soccer player, he is someone who inspires others, brings people together, and is an all around just good dude. Tune in, pour yourself a glass of vino, and enjoy!

Vinofc.com

@vinofc_

@kelynrowe

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On this episode, we chat with Antoine Hoppenot about his career and the work he's now doing at Icarus FC. Icarus FC is a jersey design company based out of Philadelphia. They are known for their unique, custom-made designs and now their big annual tournaments that bring the community together. We discuss how Icarus was formed from founder Robby Smukler's love for the game and history. It's now an international company that has some of the most desirable strips out there. Before jersey culture was so trendy, there was Icarus FC. Antoine also talks to us about his long career in the MLS and USL, being grateful to still be working closely in the game. Hear more from the Paris-born footballer and his journey on this episode!

icarusfc.com

@icarusfootball

@theicaruscup

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