conversations across fashion, culture, and image-making.
SNKRS APP ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION- 2026
Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG “Banned” release
Hosted a round table discussion at SVRN Shop.
Bridging the gap between generations through sneakers and culture.
Youth Programming
Xzavier Jackson & Kamara Hackle, two students from Flight High School in Hyde Park, got the opportunity to talk with industry professionals about sneakers and culture.
Featuring:Dave Jeff - A cultural architect, brand builder, street wear pioneer, and the creator of PHIL, Voice to many communities.
LaVelle V-Dot Sykes - Community and streetwear business offering the latest footwear releases.
Bringing fashion from all over the globe to the South Loop. SuccezZ has been styling the streets of Chicago since June 2008. Chicago native and NBA forward, Bobby Simmons, teamed up with fashion connoisseur, LaVelle Sykes, to make this one of a kind boutique come to life.
Where the past inspires the future.
Columbia College Chicago - 2025
Hosted by Rachel Jimenez Penca
Guest Speaker at The Stylist Symposium. Meaningful to be in a space with others who are passionate about evolving, pushing boundaries, and shaping what’s next in the industry.
Collaborative Energy
Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.
Expert FacilitationLed by experienced professionals who hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.
A Supportive Space
Prioritizing a safe and comfortable environment.
University of Wisconsin–Madison - 2025
Hosted by Grantham Green & Annelise McDonald
A conversation on the evolution of a creative practice.
Invited to speak as a multidisciplinary creative, contributing insight into navigating fashion.
Building a visual language, and working across editorial and commercial spaces.
Grounded in process, perspective, and how ideas shift through culture and experience.
I always enjoy the opportunity to share my journey, the perspective I have gained, and how I approach my work with intention and creativity.