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Beyond Bold
The rules for success are changing - and fast. Beyond Bold isn’t another “how I built my startup” podcast. It helps ambitious people navigate what it really means to thrive in a world shaped by culture shifts, new technologies, and evolving ideas of ambition.
Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur Kyla Bolden, the show zooms out to explore the patterns, ideas, and cultural changes that shape modern ambition. From AI breakthroughs and future-of-work trends to the rituals, habits, and quirks that fuel happiness and achievement, Beyond Bold connects the dots between identity, culture, and success.
Through sharp solo episodes and smart conversations with thought leaders, Kyla delivers thoughtful—and sometimes playful—commentary that goes deeper than recycled business advice. This is success reimagined: not as hustle, but as a life well lived.
Follow Kyla on Instagram and TikTok @kylabolden.
Beyond Bold
How to Build a Fashion Brand That Actually Makes an Impact
In this episode of Beyond Bold, I sit down with Blake Van Putten, founder and CEO of CISE—the fashion brand behind the viral Protect Black People bags.
We talk about what it really takes to build a fashion brand people care about in 2025—and how CISE grew from a message into a movement. Blake shares how emotion, community, and strategy fuel his work, the ups and downs of going viral, and why real impact will always beat empty marketing.
This is a must-listen if you're building a brand, navigating social media, or trying to connect with your audience in a way that actually matters.
🔗 Connect with Blake:
- Website: cise.store
- Instagram: @blakevanputten | @cise.store
- LinkedIn: Blake Van Putten
- Substack: blakevanputten.substack.com
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