Living a Dream

Dream Impossible is more than just a "slogan," it truly is a lifestyle and mentality. When Joe Buys and I promote the notion of "Follow your dreams," we mean it. 

If this isn't the first time you've been on this blog, then you know what the journey has been like. From the very first custom shoes in my freshman dorm room with Sharpie markers, to my first NBA client (Tayshaun Prince), to LeBron James and Chris Paul -- there's been a lot of peaks of the good. To the people that are closest to me, you've also seen the not-so-goods: the symptoms of the "Starving artist," the "Not sure where to go from here," and of course the worst of them all, "Maybe I should get a normal job," diseases.

I'm humbled and honored to share with you another peak in this dream has been reached: I am contracted as a Product Development / Designer for the Sebago brand under the Wolverine Worldwide umbrella.

I know you are all familiar with their iconic Dockside boat shoes, but they also have an incredible line-up of footwear products for all four seasons of the year (which is important if you're living in Michigan).

If you've been following my Instagram (@twayco), Twitter (@TWAYco), and Facebook (www.Facebook.com/TWAYcollection) accounts, then you've seen tidbits of images that showcase sneak peeks of the leathers, colors, materials, sketches, notes, laces, and prototypes of shoes. Well, now you know of what and why!

The contracts are in increments of 90-days. We just concluded our first contract and resigned last week for another 90-days. So far I've been able to work on creating new shoe designs and concepts, re-design previous uppers, choose colorways and materials for their Docksides and Spinnakers, and more.

(Of course I cannot show you everything behind-the-scenes, but a blurred image at least allows a taste.)

You'll have to wait until Autumn-Winter 2013 to buy any of these products, though, since they work 18+ months in advance of when they're sold in stores.

Truly, it's been a dream come true.

Now, go LIVE YOUR DREAM.