mizizi

JERSEYS STIR EMOTIONS - the founder of MIZIZI streetwear brand turned his own story into a successful passion project. Together with his amazing CSO, the Chief Spiritual Officer, and with his diverse creative community Paakow Essandoh runs a growing Black-owned fashion business that is from, speaks with and for the Diaspora… and that celebrates the culture of the Black community by connecting to partnerships such as Marvel, BLACK PANTHER.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, books, projects - as mentioned in conversation with PAAKOW 

PAAKOW. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• Website: https://www.mizizishop.com
• instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizizishop/
• facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaakowEssandoh/?ref=page_internal
• email: paakow@mizizishop.com

MIZIZI TEAM 

• Mary Essandoh
• Temi Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/temithomas_/
• Kwesi Yanful: https://www.instagram.com/kwesithethird/
• Kenneth William Obeng: https://www.instagram.com/kwesioben/
• Rebecca Antwi: https://www.instagram.com/officiallyvex_/

BOOKS

•  Growth IQ, Tiffani Bova: https://www.amazon.de/Growth-IQ-Smarter-Choices-Business/dp/0525534407/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&dchild=1&keywords=Growth+IQ&qid=1615673170&quartzVehicle=111-1329&replacementKeywords=growth&sr=8-1

Temi Thomas is a Creative Director and Photographer based in Dallas, Texas. From ideation to execution, she lives to create. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Vogue Italia, Forbes and WIRED. Of her many roles, Temi is also a Brand Strategist for MIZIZI - the official streetwear brand for the African Diaspora.

If you feel like you wear many hats in your creative life, Temi’s story will resonate with you. Find out what goes into being a Creative Director of brand campaigns and why cultivating a strong team makes all the difference. We talk about how being a perfectionist can get in the way of self-confidence, and how doubt can be a valuable driver to keep going. Temi explores the importance of taking risks, intentionally putting yourself and your work out there and building community.

This is We Are Photographers with Temi Thomas and this is her story.

Connect with Temi Thomas: temithomas.com | Instagram | LinkedIn

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In this episode, Ndu is joined by Paakow Essandoh, President and Chief or MIZIZI, an athleisure and lifestyle brand that embodies the spirit and strength of its African ancestors. MIZIZI was founded in 2015 and is inspired by various cultures revolving around African roots. They have exclusive collections that are consistently designed with connection and representation in mind. 

Mizizi has created an international movement that’s encouraging members of the Diaspora to stay connected, to stay represented, and to #StayRooted. You can find them on Instagram @mizizishopand online at mizizishop.com.

During the episode, we delve into Paakow’s experience growing up in the US, securing MIZIZI’s collaborations with Marvel and Disney, and what staying rooted means to him.

“The acquisition of knowledge is the catalyst to progress. The game is out there—it’s about being intentional and taking the responsibility of wanting to learn about it, and applying that knowledge after the fact” – Paakow Essandoh

Tune in for more of our amazing conversation! 

Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephdeacetis/2019/01/18/meet-mizizi-how-one-twenty-four-year-old-ghanaian-american-is-inspiring-africans-to-stay-rooted/#933a57322a09

MIZIZI Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mizizishop/?hl=ur

MIZIZI Website: https://www.mizizishop.com