#6 Willie Maldonado - Creative & Businessman

In this episode of Behind the BOSS, we meet Australian supermodel Jordan Barrett. Having started in the industry at the age of 14, Barrett grew up traveling the world and learning from some of the best. With a clothing line and now an NFT under his belt, we sit down with the young trailblazer to pick his creative brain. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Zoe Rose-Davies, and recorded at The Church Studios. Music is composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.

In our next episode of Behind the BOSS, we meet Veronica Yoko Plebani. The Italian Paralympic athlete doesn’t dabble in just one sport — she does it all: from snowboarding and paracanoeing to competing in the paratriathlon. Tune in to find out about her personal battles and the resilience she nurtured on her inspiring journey. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Zoe Rose-Davies, and recorded at The Church Studios. Music is composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.

In this episode, we meet Fred Stauffer. Having grown up around the world, the digital content creator had to learn how to adapt to new cultures, people, and mindsets, fine-tuning a skill that’s helped power his practice. Now, having garnered thousands of followers through his playful videos and interactive online identity, Stauffer is changing how big brands present themselves online by putting fashion through the fisheye lens - literally. We chat all things social media, online identities, and the future of the social universe with the young Brazilian multi-hyphenate. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Justin Trevino, recorded at Henson Recording Studios, music composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.

In this episode of Behind the BOSS, we chat to Joshua Kissi, a Ghanaian-American creative entrepreneur who specializes in film-making and photography. Much of his work centers around the exploration of identity and widening the breadth of voices that are heard in and around the creative industry. Stay tuned as we dig into conversation with Kissi and his experiences in carving out his own space. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Justin Trevino, recorded at Henson Recording Studios, music composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.

In this episode of Behind the BOSS, we met Galey Alix. Wall Street executive by week and interior designer by weekend, Alix shot to recent fame thanks to her 72-hour home makeovers that became overnight viral sensations. With a winding life journey taking her from college track and field to the fast-paced world of finance, Galey has had a career like no other — one born from hardship to inspire her empathetic work today. We sit down with this phenom to uncover how she carved out her exciting path and why human connection is at the core of her practice. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Justin Trevino, recorded at Gold Diggers, music composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.

In this segment of Behind the BOSS, we meet up with Noah Beck, the golden boy of TikTok, who in just over two years has become one of the app’s breakout stars. Beck downloaded TikTok in 2020 as a soccer player at the University of Portland and has been unstoppable ever since. His multi-hyphenate endeavors include producing his own reality show and pivoting into modeling, acting and entrepreneurship. Currently, he co-hosts the Put a Sock In It podcast with musician and fellow content creator, Larray. We sat down with the young star to chat about navigating viral fame, full-time content creation, and next steps in a career that’s just getting started. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Justin Trevino, recorded at Gold Diggers, music composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.

In this episode we meet entrepreneur and women’s empowerment advocate, Sharmadean Reid. Reid has been working tirelessly to champion and enable female excellence since she started her own hip-hop magazine, WAH, while at university in 2005. You may know her from her iconic nail bar chain, WAH Nails, her book New Methods for Women, her funding group, FutureGirlCorp, and her groundbreaking platform, The Stack World, that spotlights women through the strength of community. We are honored and privileged to talk to her today to find out more about her inspirational journey and how she has become a force to be reckoned with. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Zoe Rose-Davies, and recorded at The Church Studios. Music is composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.

In our next episode of Behind the BOSS, we meet Nick Mayhugh. A Paralympic sprinter and soccer player, Mayhugh represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics where he won one silver and three gold medals. He currently holds three Paralympic World Records and three American Records — and all of this came after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 14. It’s time to find out more about Mayhugh’s remarkable journey and what got him to where he is today. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Justin Trevino, recorded at Henson Recording Studios, music composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.

In this episode, we meet Willie Maldonado. The Los Angeles native has spent almost all his life enthralled by the world of photography, eventually opening his own space, Milk Studios. If he’s not busy curating exhibitions or hosting events in Milk, Maldonado is working with the next generation to incite change and find new creative talent. We dive into his world to get an inside scoop on the LA scene, who he’s worked with, and how exactly he and Milk Studios got to where they are today. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Justin Trevino, recorded at Gold Diggers, music composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.

In this episode, we meet Arianne Phillips. The American creative works across all forms of the arts, from theater and film, to music and opera. Phillips has been nominated for Oscars and BAFTAs for her outstanding costume design in blockbuster films, not to mention she’s worked closely with artists like Madonna on music videos and album covers. With the goal of giving back to the people and places around her, she advocates change and charity through talents, brands, and creative campaigns. We sit down with Phillips to talk all things career, creativity, and community. Behind the BOSS is a HUGO BOSS and Highsnobiety production, hosted by Raven Smith, executive producer Justin Trevino, recorded at Gold Diggers, music composed by Olga Wojciechowska at String and Tins, supported by Studio Bummens.