For today's Spotlight Episode, I have none other than Bobby "Hundreds" Kim, the Creative Director/Co-Founder of the iconic LA streetwear brand, The Hundreds.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
- Growing up in Riverside and not quite fitting in
- Asian Americans killing it in every industry, but we don't hear enough about them
- Being told he would never make it as an artist by his parents and teachers
- Deciding to go to law school to make his parents proud
- The pivotal moment Bobby decided to forego a successful career as a lawyer to make T-shirts
- Having no regrets at 40 years old
- How different his life would've been if he didn't go on to go all-in with The Hundreds
- How he was able to overcome all the naysayers and those who didn't believe in what he was trying to do
- The first time Bobby's father realized how successful Bobby was (book signing)
- How vital media is to Korean culture
- How becoming a father made him more proud to be Asian American
- Retrospection
- What's your best piece of advice?
- Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
You can follow Bobby on Instagram at @bobbyhundreds or visit www.TheHundreds.com.
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