Episode description
Episode description
Daymond John was drawn to early hip hop’s realistic lyrics and style, finding his identity by embracing the culture. Struggling financially, he taught himself to sew the trends he couldn’t afford, quickly making $800 selling his homemade hats. Leveraging connections, he got rap stars to don his clothes in music videos, earning free promotion and credibility. Now Daymond encourages everyone to monetize their passion, just as he capitalized on his love for fashion despite no industry ties.