ABOUT DISTORTEDD
Anhia Zaira Santana aka Distortedd is a Philly-born visual artist, illustrator and animator. Armed with a pen, a paintbrush, a canvas or a sketchpad, she creates her own original characters as well as twists on pop culture fixtures. She has showcased her talents digitally, being covered by esteemed outlets like Philadelphia Inquirer, Complex, Highsnobiety, Tumblr, Harper's Bazaar, Fader, Genius and The Source.
She has worked with brands like Reebok on an official sneaker collab, Topps, Mattel, Spotify, Foot Locker, Champs, Mountain Dew, adidas, Amazon Prime, Polaroid, Nike and Puma. She released her first collectible figurine in 2023. She has also produced music videos for notable musicians worldwide such as the legend, MF Doom.
NFL Capsule Overview
"My vision for this collection was to apply my creativity as an artist to the team mascots and logos through the lens of engineering and machinery. Each team has a collection of components (players) to execute a shared vision or task (win) with the precision of a well-oiled machine.”
“The mascots for sports teams are very interesting to me. It's such a fun concept - specially animals, like the Eagles, their emotions from excitement to rage are fun to illustrate. When I think about sports, I see how passionate and emotional fans are during and after games about their teams. I love that raw emotion, it reminds me of how passionate people can be for whatever it is that brings them joy, as art does for me.”
Blitz Champz
Blitz Champz is a fun and competitive card game for football fans ages 7 and up. Created by Adrienne Smith, Boston Renegades wide receiver, football advocate and spokesperson, and entrepreneur, Blitz Champz is a fast-paced, action-packed game perfect for kids, families, and friends. Blitz Champz also reinforces math skills for students in grades 3-8 and can be used as a math learning tool for schools, and at home for fun and family bonding time. The game features 100 vibrantly-illustrated playing cards characterizing a diverse lineup of male and female players. The Blitz Champz NFL Collection features eye-catching, stylized designs that capture the essence of each of the NFL’s 32 teams. For more information, please visit www.blitzchampz.com.
Adrienne Smith
Adrienne Smith is the founder of Gridiron Queendom, a company dedicated to promoting and supporting women and girls around the world who play tackle and flag football. Adrienne and her work have been featured on Today, Forbes, and the iconic Gonna Need Milk ad campaign for the milk industry’s Team Milk!
Adrienne is also the inventor of Blitz Champz, the award-winning football card game for ages 7 and up. Created in 2015, Adrienne developed Blitz Champz to bring the excitement and joy of football to kids and adults in a fun, action-packed way. Adrienne has hosted Blitz Champz events for NFL teams such as the Patriots, Steelers, Packers, and Seahawks. Additionally, she provides Blitz Champz Workshops to schools and youth groups as Biltz Champz can be used as a math learning tool that helps students in grades 3-8 improve their strategic thinking and mental math skills.
As an athlete, Adrienne is a five-time member of the U.S. women’s national flag football team, having won three silver medals, and a two-time member of the U.S. women’s national tackle football team, having won two gold medals. Adrienne currently plays wide receiver for the Boston Renegades with whom she has won six national championships. Adrienne is known as the “female Jerry Rice,” currently holding the All-Time Receiving Yards record in the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA).
Adrienne's professional career began in Japan, where she worked as a translator and Coordinator for International Relations for the Japanese Board of Education. During her two years in this position, Adrienne produced and co-hosted a local television show geared towards educating Japanese people about American culture. She earned her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School in Media & Entertainment; and her Bachelor’s degree in Japanese and Film, with a pre-med concentration, from Washington University in St. Louis. Adrienne is currently based in New York City.
STABLE GOODS
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Goods is a Black owned independent luxury luggage and bag brand. Founded in 2016 by Rashad Lyons. S.T.A.B.L.E. draws creative inspiration from the urban culture and use it as fuel for product development. This is the cornerstone of the brand.
"Our goal is to enhance functionality in products for the everyday person. Whether it’s the avid traveler who is always on the go, the athlete who needs storage to pack away athletic shoes and gear, or the daily commuter who moves securely and in style"
Rashad Lyons
Rashad Khari Lyons is the founder of S.T.A.B.L.E. Goods, a luxury luggage and bag brand. Raised in California, Rashad also spent part of his childhood growing up in New York. Moving back and forth between coasts, Rashad was lucky enough to witness urban culture’s growing influence on visual art, fashion, sneakers, music and professional sports. He has taken all these influences and poured them into his lifestyle and travel brand.
Since 2016, the brand has been featured in movies, placed at some of the biggest and most influential tradeshows and events, and Rashad has also owned and operated 3 different S.T.A.B.L.E. Goods retail locations since 2020.
“We are more than just a company that makes travel packs. We are the embodiment of the urban culture. Our creativity allows us to influence the world. We represent sports, luxury, travel, hip hop, fashion, sneakers, and life! We understand that urban culture is the most inspiring culture seen across all walks of life. That same inspiration is what fuels the creative process behind the products that this company will produce. WE ARE A LIFESTYLE BRAND.... This is S.T.A.B.L.E.”
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Hedley & Bennett
Hedley & Bennett makes pro-grade cooking essentials to inspire creativity and confidence in every kitchen. It all started with an apron - designed hand in hand with the industry's toughest testers of durability and function: top chefs. Led by founder Ellen Bennett, Hedley & Bennett is now a growing collection of practical, durable, and beautiful cooking gear designed to last you a lifetime of meals.
Ellen Marie Bennett, Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Hedley & Bennett
Ellen Bennett is the founder and Chief Brand Officer of Hedley & Bennett, a Los Angeles based kitchenware company. A multi-hyphenate, Ellen is also an acclaimed cook, designer, author, and mom. Half Mexican, half English, a passion for cooking led Ellen to Mexico City for culinary school at age 18. She returned to LA to cook professionally in some of the city’s best kitchens, including two-Michelin starred restaurant Providence, where she realized there was ample room for improvement in the standard kitchen work wear. Starting with only $300, Hedley & Bennett launched with a single apron, reimagining the kitchen staple with professional grade quality that was also stylish. Now, the 8-figure company has grown beyond its beloved apron collection to revamp even more kitchen essentials with pro-grade knives, cutting boards, kitchen linens, and more. Bennett is also an esteemed author, her memoir \Dream First, Details Later \serves as a playbook for pursuing your dreams before you stop yourself.