POPSUGAR: What was your biggest takeaway from the movie "Air"?
Essie Golden: "Air" is such an incredible movie to me. I think the most exciting aspect is learning about how Michael Jordan's mom was such a crucial part of making the deal with Nike happen. I think that's often something that's left out of history when you talk about sneakers and streetwear culture — Black women are at the forefront. If Michael Jordan's mom wouldn't have pushed him and encouraged him, we wouldn't have what we have today when it comes to sneakers. On a wider scale, the movie shows that all you need is one person to believe in you, and you can make the impossible possible. What happens when all those things align is that we get an incredible shoe like the Air Jordan.
