Rewind to our chat with Corey Gilkey at Chicago&#8217;s iconic Leaders 1354.
More than just a streetwear staple, Leaders 1354 is a movement on a mission to mentor and inspire the next generation of leaders. At its heart is its charismatic founder, Corey Gilkey, a true entrepreneur and community leader.
In our latest In Convo episode, Corey joins Globetrotter&#8217;s Kennedy Ashinze to discuss his vision for inspiring the next generation, expanding beyond the US, his passion for community, his various entrepreneurial endeavors, and more.

Conversations with brilliant minds, makers, and creators who continue to inspire and create work that define and shape our cultural landscape.

Visions of Visionaries

Corey Gilkey of Leaders 1354 on Community, Culture & Commerce

Community

Creatives

Design

Fashion

In the new episode of our “In Convo” series, Globetrotter&#8217;s Kennedy Ashinze sits down with Daniel Mitchell, the founder of environmentally-friendly design company, Space Available.  
Despite his success as the co-founder of LN-CC in London, Mitchell left everything behind for Bali. Determined to make a real impact, in 2020, he founded Space Available to share his knowledge of sustainable designs and work with local artists to recycle plastic goods into clothes and furniture.  
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Daniel Mitchell of Space Available on Making Space for Nature

Culture

Jakarta&#8217;s acclaimed Pantja Bar is raising a glass to its 5th anniversary. Fresh off its #27 ranking on Asia&#8217;s 50 Best Bars list, the bar pays homage to the unsung heroes of mixology.
In the latest episode of our &#8220;In Convo&#8221; original series, Pantja&#8217;s co-founder Kabir Suharan sits down with Globetrotter Lab&#8217;s founder Kennedy Ashinze and talks celebrating the bar’s present by honoring history through their new cocktail menu, &#8220;Tribute.&#8221; This innovative collection celebrates the pioneering contributions of Black bartenders and female trailblazers who have shaped the industry.
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Pantja Bar’s Tribute to Unsung black bar heros and women trailblazers

Food

Other than being notable figures in the UK nightlife scene, DJs Shy One and Ruby Savage have little in common musically. “We’re both on the ends of the spectrum,” Savage describes. But you know what they say: opposites attract, much like magnets. Or, in this case, “Like tennis,” as Shy One says. “We complement each other as well. It&#8217;s like a little sparring like that.”
The duo has teamed up for joint sets and brought their differing musical styles to many cities, including Bali, where Globetrotter’s Kennedy Ashinze caught up with them. Check out the latest episode of the “In Transit” series, where Shy One and Ruby Savage talk about the club scene in London, vibing with the crowd, and more.
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Vibing with DJs Shy One & Ruby Savage

Music

When Eric Williams established <a href="https://thesilverroom.com/">the Silver Room</a> in Hyde Park, Chicago in 1997, he wasn&#8217;t just creating a store. He was also building a home. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> 
“I always try to figure out ways to say yes; that’s my motto. I try to say yes as much as I can,” Williams said. So, when the local creatives started coming to the Silver Room and asked if they could use the space, whether it was to exhibit their artworks, hold a book signing, or learn to DJ, Williams said yes. In doing so, Williams laid a foundation for the <a href="https://www.silverroomblockparty.com/">Sound System Block Party</a>, which brought different communities together through arts and music. 
To Globetrotter&#8217;s Kennedy Ashinze, Williams shared insights on his iconic store&#8217;s impact, his new Bronzeville Winery venture, his love for Chicago, and his vision for the future. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> 
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Eric Williams of Silver Room: A Cultural Catalyst Shaping Chicago

“The kids are hungry,” says Iretidayo Zaccheaus, aka IZ, the owner, founder, and CEO of Street Souk. Started in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2018, Street Souk is Africa&#8217;s largest street fashion community and convention. “There&#8217;s just so many people who are hungry, who are tired of being called lazy. Nobody wants to be a doctor or a lawyer anymore. It’s, like, I can make a living out of [streetwear].”<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
According to IZ, the appeal of street fashion appeal lies in the fact that it gives African youths the freedom to express themselves. This is where Street Souk comes in. The convention provides a space for Africa’s upcoming and established streetwear brands to reach their customers directly, allowing them to build a community while empowering the industry at the same time.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
“I think what we’re doing at Street Souk is so important for future generations coming out of Nigeria,” IZ explains.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> 
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Ireti “IZ” Zaccheaus on What “Street Souk” Means for Nigerian Youth

Nigerian-American yoga instructor Chocolako looks to provide ease, steadiness, and coherence to anyone who seeks it.

Innergy by Chokolako

Nigerian-American yoga teacher Chocolako has made it her mission to help others find their inner strength and flavor through her Innergy philosophy. Founded by Chocolako herself, Innergy is described as the balance between inner strength and energy. With Innergy, she looks to provide ease, steadiness, and coherence to anyone who seeks it. When she’s not teaching at the Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali, Chocolako can be found in classes, workshops, training, and retreats around the world, bringing good vibes everywhere she goes.

Open Table

Chef Christina Alexis is the owner of the catering company, the Pleasure Principle, located in the Bay Area. With her creative recipes and menus, she intends to not only pay tribute to the cuisines of the West Indies and West Africa, but also remember the real history and the people who first brought it to the Americas. 

Globetrotter Lab Founder and Creative Director. 

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