Wilson Smith (Fmr. Shoe Designer at Nike)

The Call to Mastery with Jordan Raynor by Jordan Raynor

Jun 18, 202500:47:03Religion & Spirituality

How Wilson came to be the shoe industry’s first Black shoe designer, how work can be a form of prayer, and why he chose Philippians 2 to be printed in his Nike shoes. Links Mentioned: Wilson Smith on LinkedIn Wilson Smit...

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