3 hr 22 min
Episode 59: Brandon "Eazee" Banks Mama We Made It!
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- Business
"Anything culture is always going to be about consistency and longevity." Welcome to the Crenshaw District, home of some of LA's most creative and influential people who push #theculture forward daily. Enter Brandon Banks, a young child with a big imagination, who instantly fell in love with drawing as soon as he picked up a pencil. His fascination with art was nurtured by his mother - a teacher who pushed him to do the things he loved, and at the same time instilled work ethic, and taught him to stay curious. As art continued to guide his journey, he went from loving cartoons and comic books, to magazines like Slam and XXL - infatuated with the details in covers and ads. But how do you turn that into a career? At that time, there were few courses you could take, and no photoshop to download. However, despite not having the tools, Brandon realized that graphic design was the of the future...and the money (let's be real). Out of college, the economy was horrible, and there were very little job opportunities - especially for artists. That's when it was time for Brandon to take control of his life, and make his own opportunities. This entrepreneurial mentality would lead him to the epicenter of the creative culture that was forming throughout LA. From throwing events, making shirts, posters, and album covers, to developing eazeest.com, one of the most revelatory blogs that became a foundation for the "New West" to stand on, Brandon was an integral piece of something bigger than all of us. But when you're living for your passion, and guided by blind faith, the realities of life can set in, and you're faced with challenging choices. Do you stay broke doing what you love? When do you pivot and where do you go? This is a story about taking life into your own hands, and living for something you truly believe in. This is about fighting for your art. Simply put, this is about doing it for the culture. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Brandon "Eazee" Banks. #MamaWeMadeIt
Connect!
IG @eazeetho
@mamawemadeit
@anoushmoin
@getrauschy
mamawemadeit.com
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"Anything culture is always going to be about consistency and longevity." Welcome to the Crenshaw District, home of some of LA's most creative and influential people who push #theculture forward daily. Enter Brandon Banks, a young child with a big imagination, who instantly fell in love with drawing as soon as he picked up a pencil. His fascination with art was nurtured by his mother - a teacher who pushed him to do the things he loved, and at the same time instilled work ethic, and taught him to stay curious. As art continued to guide his journey, he went from loving cartoons and comic books, to magazines like Slam and XXL - infatuated with the details in covers and ads. But how do you turn that into a career? At that time, there were few courses you could take, and no photoshop to download. However, despite not having the tools, Brandon realized that graphic design was the of the future...and the money (let's be real). Out of college, the economy was horrible, and there were very little job opportunities - especially for artists. That's when it was time for Brandon to take control of his life, and make his own opportunities. This entrepreneurial mentality would lead him to the epicenter of the creative culture that was forming throughout LA. From throwing events, making shirts, posters, and album covers, to developing eazeest.com, one of the most revelatory blogs that became a foundation for the "New West" to stand on, Brandon was an integral piece of something bigger than all of us. But when you're living for your passion, and guided by blind faith, the realities of life can set in, and you're faced with challenging choices. Do you stay broke doing what you love? When do you pivot and where do you go? This is a story about taking life into your own hands, and living for something you truly believe in. This is about fighting for your art. Simply put, this is about doing it for the culture. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Brandon "Eazee" Banks. #MamaWeMadeIt
Connect!
IG @eazeetho
@mamawemadeit
@anoushmoin
@getrauschy
mamawemadeit.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 hr 22 min