Daniel Buezo on The Power of Community - Chief Influencer - Episode # 015

Daniel Buezo is the Founder and CEO of Kids of Immigrants, a Los Angeles-based, purpose-driven streetwear brand. Alongside Co-Founder Weleh Dennis, Daniel has collaborated with top brands and celebrities such as Apple, Nike, Vans, and Bad Bunny, among many others. Daniel joins Host Anthony Shop to discuss the story of how the brand came to be from humble roots, why Daniel’s most important meeting of the day is with himself, and how they stay committed to their mission in the face of all of their success.
Takeaways: A major factor behind the launch of Kids of Immigrants was the goal, of bringing people of all backgrounds together. This was in contrast to the often exclusive attitude proliferating the world of fashion and streetwear.  Daniel and Weleh wanted to create clothing that genuinely represented who they are and their experiences. This was something they found lacking in many of the popular and readily available clothing brands in the United States. When launching the brand, Daniel and Weleh realized that even if the brand evolved, there would be a constant factor tied to the company, which was that they were “Kids of Immigrants.” Their roots and community are interwoven into the initial creation of the brand, and its continued evolution.  Daniel says that his most important meeting of the day is with himself. Taking a moment to reflect or meditate gives him a chance to communicate with his inner self,  which helps him find a sense of calm, make tough decisions, and become inspired.  Recognize that productivity and inspiration are two separate things. While Daniel’s days can get very busy, allowing him to be very productive, he knows that to find inspiration, he needs to get out of the office and have time alone. Taking the time to find what inspires you is crucial. 
Quote of the Show:“We were kids of immigrants yesterday. We're kids of immigrants today, and we'll be kids of immigrants tomorrow. We knew that wouldn't change.” - Daniel Buezo
Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-buezo-581815189/ Company Website: https://kidsofimmigrants.us/