In this powerful episode of The Todd Boffo Show, Todd sits down with Ronnie Wright — award-winning footwear designer, musician, and former Vice President of Footwear Design at Nike, whose journey has shaped sneaker culture across Adidas, Pony, and Jordan Brand.

Ronnie opens up about his creative philosophy, the mentors who shaped him (including Nike legend Peter Moore), and the heart behind his “three pillars” of leadership: Create with empathy. Be a sponge. Value group perspective.

Together, Todd and Ronnie dive deep into:

• Ronnie’s design beginnings and the cultural rise of the Air Force 1
• Lessons from working with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Russell Westbrook
• Balancing creativity with leadership and corporate politics
• Turning failure into growth and faith into fuel
• What it really means to lead — and love — people well

Ronnie also shares how faith, family, and authenticity have guided his path through an iconic career that continues to inspire a new generation of designers and dreamers.