16 Mar 2023
50m

HIBT Lab! Saysh: Wes and Allyson Felix

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How I Built This with Guy Raz

This podcast episode features Allyson Felix and Wes Felix, who share their experiences navigating the sports and business worlds. Allyson discusses her decision to turn pro in high school and her journey as a student-athlete, while Wes talks about his transition from running to entrepreneurship. The siblings emphasize the importance of information, mentorship, and support in their success stories. Allyson highlights her struggles with Nike during her pregnancy and her decision to write an op-ed that sparked the idea for starting their own footwear company, Saysh. Saysh aims to create products that meet the needs of women and celebrate them holistically, going beyond traditional marketing strategies to address the gap in women's footwear.

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