Wilmington's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022: Michael Langston
Age: 35
Birthplace: Raleigh
Employer: Foundation Footwear, Boseman’s Shoes
Job title: Owner
Family: Two children, Aubrie, 8, and Amiyah, 11
Education: Attended UNCW
What community and professional groups are you affiliated with? Better is Possible CDC, NC Black Film Festival, Core DJ's, B-Her (new initiative we are launching at Boseman's Shoes).
What are your guiding principles? Make peace with the past and let go of worry, fear and anxiety. Surround yourself with great people and things will fall into place.
How do you volunteer your time in the community? Mentoring, I am never afraid to talk about my wins and losses in the business world.
Who has helped you achieve success in your life and career? My family and friends. I also look back to a few influential teachers over the years who have shaped me to be where I am today.
What goal would you like to accomplish before turning 40? Sneaker Collaboration with Jordan Brand and Nike, and expanding to have another store.
What's your favorite book? “Shoe Dog” by Phil Knight
What are your hobbies? DJ'ing, working out and golf.
What's your most prized possession? My kids and my first music plaque, which I received from the Core DJ's as a trendsetter DJ in North Carolina.
If you had a theme song for your life, what would it be? “Dedication” by Nipsey Hussle featuring Kendrick Lamar
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wilmington's 40 Under 40: Michael Langston, owner of Boseman’s Shoes
