October 18, 2024
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Five years ago, Justin James and his wife, Amanda, opened a shoe factory outside of Asheville, North Carolina – a realization of Justin’s lifelong dream to design and manufacture the “best sneaker made in America.” In fact, their company, “Opie Way,” was having its best year to-date … until Hurricane Helene. With raw candor, Justin walks us through the early days of entrepreneurship and the recent devastation brought by Helene that has tested not only his professional fortitude but also his personal faith. This unique story of hope and grit highlights one man’s tenacity, the strength of North Carolina’s unique business culture and community and the undeniable resilience of the American spirit – a conversation truly made to connect ‘sole’ to soul.
Important Links:
A GoFundMe set up for Justin’s family
The raffle Justin mentions of “Made in America” companies rallying to support Opie Way
Opie Way (Raffle is closed)
by Jenna Lee, Founder of SmartHER News
