I had decided to have a catch up with one of the guys from GentleGiant* as its been a while since the last interview. I also wanted to see what the brand has been up to and how they are planning to change the world.
Q:How has the brand been since our last chat?
A:-The reception has been both amazing and scary. The demand has far outweighed our supply. This is because we are a fair trade brand it takes longer to produce and we are a small company
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| Yes GentleGiant* was in Yale |
Q: Has this been a learning curb for you guys ?
A: Yep. We've had to adjust our theories of change along the way.
Q: Was adjust the theories hard in anyway and what was the one thing that was not gonna change regardless
A: It wasn't really. All social ventures go through it and it'll continue to evolve with the ecosystem, time and context
Q: What have been the highs since the last chat?
A: I think the reaction the product and brand got from both Americans and Africans alike, we've received so many orders outside our boarders it's quite scary and again, exciting.
Q: What's the next step? With the momentum still high?
B: The campaign behind creating new GentleGiant*s that will lead their communities
Q: Do elaborate
A: So we are looking to sell more of our products so we can support the learning in at-risk areas and an inclusion of entrepreneurship in syllabus.
We've got a new campaign launching this week #GOTS and you all gotta keep an eye on our facebook page GentleGiant and gentlegiantsa.com for more info. No cat out of the bag yet.
Q: The meaning behind #GOTS at least.
A: -Township young men and women deserve a chance to be great.
Q: Will it only be launched on Facebook? Or do you guys have other platforms?
A: -Through our website. YouTube channel. Twitter. And with time our ambassadors will be on mainstream media.
-We will also unveiling our awesome ambassadors in the weeks to come
Q: Disco Stay Jacket is totally behind the brand and cant wait to see big things happen as well as the launch. Any last words before we wrap this up?
A: - With the rise of social enterprises all over, I think one thing I'd like to emphasize about gentlegiant* is our commitment you serving our nation, we realize many leaders tend to get side tracked by all the awards and personal attention on social networks, at genteleGiant* we accept its not about an individual, its also not about us, whatever need people feel we need to fulfil that is what we are here for. For all the gentle souls, humble artists heads. This one is for you.
To support:
You can like the Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=778803892164549
Twtter & Instagram account :
@GentleGiantZA
cost of the T-Shirts is R140
The future of South Africa is in our hands, we as the youth are not the future but, we are the present. Lets support our fellow young people who are making strides to uplift our communities. The R140 for one T-shirt will go a long way and you will rest easy knowing that you are apart of something big.
