40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk.14 Jun 2024

281: Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe – Threading the needle of gay success

From the moment he was a young man, he knew, and was taught - no one is going to hand you anything and you have to go out and get it yourself. And as a Jamaican-American man that is exactly what he did. He's gone out and fiercely pursued his dreams and lived his life authentically. Author and Fashion Designer, Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe shares is thoughts on how you stay and the game of your life to create your own way into your destiny as a gay man. In this episode you'll discover...

How his toughest challenges brought him to is greatest strengths
The one phrase that always moves him from failure to success
What one thing you must do every day to feel fulfilled

About Kadeem Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe, is a Jamaican-American fashion designer. His label, KADEEM ALPHANSO FYFFE | NEW YORK, specializes in made-to-order event wear and RTW for the contemporary woman. He studied womenswear design in Milan, Italy at Istituto di Moda Burgo, and is a gradaute of Parsons School of Design. Fyffe has worked for esteemed brands such as Michael Kors, Burberry, and Marc Jacobs - his work has been featured in numerous major publications, including in USA Today, People, and Cosmopolitan; his LGBTQ+ advocacy work landed him on Out Magazine’s 2020 Out 100 List. Additionally, Kadeem is the author of Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer's Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection. Connect With Kadeem Website Instagram LinkedIn Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

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