Sneaky Leak Podcast

What happens when your passion for sneakers doesn't fit the dress code? This week on Sneaky Leak, we sit down with Valerie Rodriguez, the senior director of people experience and global impact at StockX, to talk about her journey from a traditional corporate career, where sneakers stayed in the closet, to a company where she can be fully professional and fully herself.As part of the HR team at StockX, Valerie helps shape the culture and the people behind one of the biggest names in sneaker and resale culture. She shares what her day-to-day looks like, what it means to work somewhere that celebrates self-expression, and why the right workplace lets you stay polished without leaving your personality at the door.And Valerie also lets us in on how a pair of Dior Jordan 1s may have played a part in bringing her and her husband together. Let's just say some love stories start with a great pair of kicks.Whether you're a sneakerhead in a corporate world or just here for a good story, this one's for you.FOLLOW ⤵️IG: @SneakyLeakPod / @HennyKicksit @Dopest.E @JCheyenne_Subscribe to our PATREON: Sneaky Leak PodEarly access to our weekly episodes + exclusive content!Apple Podcast & Spotify: Sneaky Leak PodcastYoutube: Sneaky Leak Podcast

Henny, Elaina & Janelle coming together to give you their personal thoughts and perspectives on how they've navigated the sneaker community, industry and culture.

On this episode of the Sneaky Leak pod, we're joined by @Djlezlee! Leslie is a runner, DJ, and a true inspiration.

We ask how she got into her running era, what keeps her motivated on the tough runs, and how she improves her pace. We also talk running shoes, sizing, and how running has changed her lifestyle while she maintains a career as a DJ.

Leslie has run everything from 5Ks to marathons, and she took part in last year's Nike After Dark tour in LA (13.1 miles!). With this year's Nike half marathon is right around the corner in LA and we’re so excited to see all the women in LA run to the finish line! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️💨

Whether you're training for your first 5K or your next marathon, this one will get you moving.

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This week on the SneakyLeak pod we have Evelynn Escobar gracing us with her presence! Evelynn is founder of HikeClerb, a vocal activist, and as of recent a collaborator with Saucony. Creating a “Mom Shoe” instead of the traditional dad shoe that releases 10/23.We get into the conversation around BIPOC in outdoor spaces and HikeClerb, but we also discuss how Evelynn made this particular Saucony collab part of her own personal brand instead.And since this is a Mom Shoe, we had to talk about being mom, common misconceptions about motherhood, and even water birth?! Evelynn is a true gem, and you don’t want to miss this episode!!!FOLLOW ⤵️IG: @SneakyLeakPod / @HennyKicksit @Dopest.E @JCheyenne_Subscribe to our PATREON: Sneaky Leak PodEarly access to our weekly episodes + exclusive content!Apple Podcast & Spotify: Sneaky Leak PodcastYoutube: Sneaky Leak Podcast

We’re keeping a cute short and sweet this week!

With ComplexCon upon us, Janelle and Elaina dig into what brands will be there, what drops, and what pick ups we’re hoping to grab.

Between Nike, Vans, and Fragment, these drops are about to be crazy.

And while we are at it, who is the guest coordinator or who the heck facilitated these Conversations? Why is there an album of the year panel….. don’t even get it started on the hosts.

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We are so excited to announce our big move over to Hartbeat studios!

After 3 years in the couch at Elaina’s we are moving on up. Same us new look!

We had so much to catch up on with our recent visit to Detroit for Black footwear forum, we heard so many amazing speakers and even picked up some goods while visiting StockX.

But since we are in a new space and place, we figured we would reintroduce ourselves.

E and Janelle talk their sneaker journeys from early collecting to podcasting.

And ofc we had to dissect the Kai Cenat fashion show….. leaving the people wondering how he will improve Vivet overtime.

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Henny, Elaina & Janelle coming together to give you their personal thoughts and perspectives on how they've navigated the sneaker community, industry and culture.

The pod gets ready to head to Detroit and we are so excited! As Janelle continues to hop of planes, you can catch us at Black Footwear Forum😉

In more recent sneaker news we look into some of the releases for the remainder of the year.. Vans continues its pearlizd line up, but when is enough, enough? Simone Rocha unveils a gorgeous adidas collection on the way, and Shai gives us his 001 Lace Up with converse before making the move to Nike.👀

And ofc we hadddd to get into the Deajon Love scandal 😭🏈 In 2026 people are still falling victims to scams left & right. Not only did he cos-play a NFL player, he also scammed his women victims out of large sums of cash…. Smh 🫠

Also, be on the look out for changes coming soon!!

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There is sooo much sneaker talk this week!!

Janelle shares her D23 experience and E talks about her UNlucky weekend in Vegas 😭🎰

Supreme F/W 26 preview is actually insane! BOGO leather jacket, Dyson accessories, and an Air Max 2000?! 😱👟

And E & J wanna know whyyyy the Royal AJ1 is returning but NOT in an 85 cut?!!!!!! HUH?

AyaBrown realized some amazing 95s 😍

And we get into what could possibly be on the sneaker of the year top 10 📝🗳️

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Janelle and Elaina are taking back to 2013 this week with their fits, Hundreds tee and Married to the Mob?! Sheeeesh!!

Spider-Man has hit theaters and WOW. We couldn’t wait to discuss and talk about our favorite parts, and E breaks down her theory on the AJ1 shoe print and the end credits scene. 👀👟🕷️

And as usual sneaker twitter knows how to ruffle some feathers. In light of conversations around idolizing people with exclusive kicks some community members have decided to chime in and points were made. We’re not quite in the hypebeast era like we were just a few years ago, but that shift says a lot, because before the hype took over, exclusive kicks were the reward of a collection built on individual style. 🔥👟

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Henny, Elaina & Janelle coming together to give you their personal thoughts and perspectives on how they've navigated the sneaker community, industry and culture.

This week Sneaky Leak has @theyneedeu front and center on the mic 🎙️ Eutel is a host, social media personality, and friend of the pod. Starting his journey off on the East Coast working at Flight Club, making his way to the West and expanding beyond sneakers to platforms like Complex, Mitchell & Ness, and more.

Listen in to hear Eutel’s journey & how his personality took him from sneaker shopping IRL to sneaker vlogging on SnapChat.

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New week, New episode!

We are so excited to have another special guest this week, LA a native @dez.ale !

Dez is the owner and founder of @thisishergame , a leadership and exposure program for young female athletes. As well as a recent author of the children’s book This Is Her Game.

Dez shares with is her journey from playing sports to pushing the next generation of female athletes forward. Inspiring not only the youth but her community along the way.

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Henny, Elaina & Janelle coming together to give you their personal thoughts and perspectives on how they've navigated the sneaker community, industry and culture.

Janelle recaps Dream-Con in Texas, Elaina battles the flu, and we get into sneaker talk.

Did someone say Jordan Futures are rumored for a 2027 return?!

And Nigel Sylvester’s been rocking Jordan 14s (is he hinting at something?)

We are so excited True Blue 3s are back…… but why’s nobody talking about it? 👟🤧”

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Summer is upon us!!

E & J have a long catch up this week as Janelle shares her family reunion trip to Hawaii and we deep dive into allll the sneaker news from the last few weeks.

With the World Cup currently happening foreigners are sharing their impressions of the Americas and it’s pretty hilarious.

Paris fashion week recently passed and it was accompanied but the Paris heatwave.

Meanwhile, Vans takes a fun jab at Pharrell’s new LV sneakers that look very familiar. 👀👟

And Air Jordan 14 Mule?! Spider-Man Jordan 1 Easter egg?? There is soooo much to cover this episode!!🎙️📝

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It’s about damn time!!!!!!!! We FINALLY have @shoehefner5 on the couch with us.

As we teased this episode a few weeks ago in line with the Toro 4 release we got quite a few comments about who our guest was, so here it is, Matt’s episode.

We talk early sneaker days, nostalgia, camp outs, and more. 👟⛺️❤️

But the Patreon exclusive is where it is at for this one! We get to shoot the shit with everyone’s fav, we talk performance shoes, who got blocked by who, and of course it wouldn’t be an episode without some more Henny lore🤣

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Henny, Elaina & Janelle coming together to give you their personal thoughts and perspectives on how they've navigated the sneaker community, industry and culture.

We love having a returning guest, especially when there are not only friends but family!

We’re so excited to have Natalia Durazo back on the podcast. 🔊🔊

After a year and a half, since we seen her last, Natalia shares her many business ventures she’s been working on and some funny stories in between.

We talk the continuation and growth of Bella Doña & their new partnership with Jordan Brand with The Greatness Council. While still working and collaborating with the Dodgers, and what to expect with this summer’s hottest girl party in LA, Lover Girl✨💋.

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It feels like the end of May is closing out with some bangers!!!

Nigel Sylvesters Brick after Brick is flooding the timelines, rightfully so, with an anticipated drop this weekend.

Between G-Unit sneakers coming back out and Toy Story releasing another film, it’s getting real nostalgic out here for the millennials.

And you know we had to talk about who know who releasing three albums last week…..

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Henny, Elaina & Janelle coming together to give you their personal thoughts and perspectives on how they've navigated the sneaker community, industry and culture.

E & J are back on the couch this week getting into the latest sneaker news and recent pickups.

From a viral teacher wearing JA 3s and students finding out Michael Jordan actually played in Jordans, to the ongoing disconnect between sneaker history and the younger generation, there’s a lot to unpack. Plus, the SNKRS app had everyone panicking after another round of layoffs at Nike sparked rumors about its future. And trust us… the recent pickups are worth the listen

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This week on The Sneaky Leak Podcast, the crew is joined by comedian Rob Haze— Atlanta raised, New York seasoned, and now out in LA running the podcast-and-stand-up circuit. We chop it up about comedy, podcasting, doing Netflix Is A Joke shows, life in different cities, and somehow end up deep in a hilarious conversation about Kool-Aid Reeboks.

We also catch up on recent sneaker news, current drops, and everything happening in the culture — plus Henny’s officially back on the couch in LA with the crew. Real conversations, good laughs, and a little chaos per usual!👀👟

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Henny, Elaina & Janelle coming together to give you their personal thoughts and perspectives on how they've navigated the sneaker community, industry and culture.

It’s a new week and you know what that means it’s a new episode!

E & J are going over some Sneakernews and headlines from the last few weeks.

What fun picks ups we got, what events we popped into and what we are scoping out for summer heat!👀👟

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