Published Jan 11, 2024

Designing shoes for women's feet with Wes and Allyson Felix of Saysh (2023)

Guy Raz talks with Allyson and Wes Felix about their inspiring transition from athletics to entrepreneurship, founding the shoe company Saysh which designs footwear specifically for women's feet, while highlighting Allyson's battles with Nike over pay equality and maternity protections, which spotlight ongoing challenges for female athletes.

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Designing shoes for women's feet with Wes and Allyson Felix of Saysh (2023)

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Building Brand Partnerships

Negotiating with Nike

Revolutionary Women's Shoe

Building a Talent Agency

Building Success

Athletic Journey Challenges

Shoe Company Origin

Negotiating Challenges

Women's Footwear Revolution

Sache Shoe Success

Empowering Athletic Independence

Nike Contract Shock

Embracing Defeat, Finding Magic

Nike's Pregnancy Controversy

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Career Transitions

Building Saysh Brand

Athletic Sponsorship Struggles

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Designing shoes for women's feet with Wes and Allyson Felix of Saysh (2023)

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Career TransitionsAllyson Felix, the most decorated American track and field athlete, and her brother Wes Felix, share their journey from athletics to entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of creating Saysh, a shoe company designed specifically for women.

Career Transitions

Building Saysh BrandAllyson and Wes Felix share the inspiring journey of founding Saysh, a shoe brand dedicated to designing footwear specifically for women's feet. Their story highlights the challenges and triumphs of creating a brand that empowers women and redefines athletic apparel.

Building Saysh Brand

Athletic Sponsorship Struggles

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