DREAM DEFENDERS: PEACE SUMMIT DAY 2 Featuring: Shoe Gallery x 5INS
Empowering the Next Generation
On Day 2 of the Dream Defenders Peace Summit, Shoe Gallery joined forces with 5INS for a powerful community workshop focused on creativity, business, and purpose. Together, we poured into the next generation with real tools, real talk, and real love.
What Shoe Gallery Brought to the Table
We kept it honest and insightful, giving young creators an inside look at how to break into retail and connect with stores like ours. Topics we touched on included:
- How to approach a retailer when trying to sell your brand
- What Shoe Gallery looks for when being approached by new brands
- The ways the Miami community has helped shape and support us over the years
Build Your Brand, Build Yourself – with Jonathan of 5INS
Jonathan from 5INS followed with a motivational talk that emphasized branding from the inside out. His message was clear:
- Your brand is a reflection of you
- Stay connected to your customers
- Networking is key
- Consistency is important—but never rush the process
- Above all: stay true to yourself
From Ideas to Tees
After the talks, we got interactive. The youth were asked to dream up a brand name and design a T-shirt they’d want in their first collection. Their creativity was unmatched.
We closed out the workshop with a raffle. Two lucky winners will have their custom-designed tees professionally produced and delivered to them in just a few weeks. The energy was electric.
Purpose Meets Style
This wasn’t just about fashion. It was about self-expression, community love, and equipping young people with the tools to turn ideas into action.
Big love to Dream Defenders for allowing us to be part of something meaningful. And salute to all the young visionaries who showed up and spoke up — the future is bright.
