The brands philosophy is to be on your own fucking program(OFP). In other words, think out the box and build your world.
Veteran Empire is a veteran-owned lifestyle brand that portrays military veterans in a new vibrant, positive light. I had the privilege to interview co-founder David Burnell. He served the country for 11 years in the United States Marine Corps back in the States he started a company called Veteran Empire (LLC).
What inspired you to start your brand?
Johnny Cupcakes http://johnnycupcakes.com/. He identified a lifestyle brand that was personal to him. At the time I was on Embassy Duty as a Marine and I saw that I could have a lifestyle brand that I was proud of. I was fit, I was invited to diplomatic type parties, high end restaurants, and I was well traveled. I knew a hand full of buddies that were like me so I came up with a logo. Printed it and sent my t-shirts out to the other 144 + US Embassies. Told my friends to wear my shirt, take cool pics in the present country they were in. We went 0 to 100 real quick. *Drake voice
The brands philosophy is to be on your own fucking program(OFP). In other words, think out the box and build your world. My creative passion is acting so I went out there and I started acting.
What has been your greatest achievement so far?
A short film I starred in (PIGS) got selected to the Cannes Short Film Corner Festival 2015. I have been featured on CBS news And I auditioned for the Fox hit show EMPIRE with casting director Leah Daniels. (my positive energy will force her to call me back. lol)
Where can our readers find you online?
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Nice interview! I never heard before, so thank you for sharing!
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