[imagine “Graduation” by Vitamin C is playing probably]
A lot has been coming out about Foxtrot and Dom's Kitchen & Market the past few days. It's disappointing. It's personally frustrating. But equally en masse, seeing the outpour of support and praise on behalf of my teammates in the Creative Department has been endearing. I'm honored to have been a part of it, and that's really all I want to focus on. Because, to me, after its front-line workers, a brand's most potent asset is its story. And our enduring story was my favorite part of Foxtrot, even as it warped and we fought back. So, I want to shoutout the people who guided me and told a stellar story over the past few years:
Jasen Emamian: A erudite social manager, content machine, and outspoken voice in the room. The rare social hire who also delivers.
Colleen Griffiths: A wholly original one-person team whose talent is matched by their speed. PS this is the kindest human.
Nicole Mizgalski: An extremely informed and worthwhile creative, mentor, and thought leader. When she speaks you better f***in’ listen. This is invaluable perspective.
Rob Schellenberg: Surely a future leader in unlocking this “third coast” as the most inspired hub for creative cool things. Makes designing and sifting through the rubble to find your genius look easy.
Garrett Sweet: An agile and masterful photographer; you’ll be lucky to look at his gallery and see things the way he does. I’d say book him now but he’s probably already too cool for you.
and Stephanie Klaers + Kelsie de la Ossa: The only people who could keep you wrangled long enough to bottle all your genius, and patient enough to bring your vision into the material world.
We made stuff. We threw parties. We launched wines and snacks. A concert here. A DJ set there. We created so many f***ing emails, posters, menus, intros, booklets, signs, product descriptions, the coolest merch. We were as hungry as the business we worked for. And still are! So connect with these people. Foxtrot and Dom’s are done, but the talent of this team and all it's contribtuors will be recognized wherever they go next.
