In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, we sit down with Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, Blake Van Putten (@blakevanputten). Blake is the founder of CISE (@cise.store), a Black-owned LA-based fashion house renowned for its viral Protect Black People handbags and commitment to social justice, education, and entrepreneurship. Blake shares his journey from growing up in LA to testing entrepreneurship at Howard University, where we first met and became dear friends. He then moved to NYC to work in financial services before quitting to return to LA to run his startup.Join us as Blake discusses the challenges and triumphs of his path, offering insights into his experiences and the impactful mission behind CISE. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, community, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Don’t miss Part 1 of this captivating episode! Follow us on Instagram @ontherydar and @malibudarbe for more updates.Stay tuned for Part 2 releasing August 7th at 9am PST! Social Media Handles:Blake Van Putten: @blakevanputtenCISE: @cise.storeOn the Rydar: @ontherydarDarbe Canady: @malibudarbe Check out CISE’s full collection at https://cise.store/.Subscribe and Follow Us: Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to “On the Rydar” on your favorite podcast platform. Leave us a rating and review to help others discover the podcast! Follow Us on Social Media On the Rydar: @ontherydar Darbe Canady: @malibudarbe Ryann Canady: @blkkstar Connect with Us on LinkedIn Darbe Canady LinkedIn Ryann Canady LinkedIn Contact and More Information Have questions or feedback? Email us at: ontherydar@gmail.com Credits Hosted by Darbe Canady & Ryann Canady