An Atlanta man is truly making the best of a bad situation and is hoping to inspire many with his talent and determination.
Fashion has been Shod’s life and something he’s been passionate about since growing up in ATL. “I would like to think I was the flyest guy in high school and on the streets,” he said. He added that he had his first store on Bankhead at the age of 19 in Club Crucial’s parking lot.
But after getting involved with the wrong crowd, Shod was locked up back in 2016 on robbery charges and is expected to be released from prison in October of this year. He’s taken the opportunity to not only learn from his mistakes but to focus on his dreams and change his life around by creating “The Trenches,” a clothing line he has created from prison uniforms and materials.
“I want people to know my story because location doesn’t determine destination. I want to inspire others to make something out of nothing and reach their full potential without making excuses,” Shod said.