Episode 475 - A Man With Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole is an American designer and social activist who believes that business and philanthropy are interdependent. His company, Kenneth Cole Productions, creates modern footwear, clothing, and accessories that are distributed worldwide. Kenneth’s commitment to public health initiatives goes back decades. He has been one of the leading and loudest voices in the global response to HIV and AIDS for more than 30 years. Kenneth joined amfAR’s board of directors in 1987 and assumed its chairmanship in 2004. Under his leadership of 14 years, amfAR was instrumental in significant breakthroughs in HIV and AIDS research, treatment, and helping to designate the disease. Since 2016, Kenneth has also been a UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador using his passion, insights, and vast experience to help end the public health crisis. Dori Berinstein is a six-time Tony-winning Broadway producer and an Emmy-award-winning director/producer. As a filmmaker, Dori’s work includes:Dori’s award-winning documentary work includes: “A Man with Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole”, “ShowBusiness: The Road To Broadway” (IDA Finalist), “Carol Channing: Larger Than Life” (NYT – Favorite Films of the Century) “Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love” (Emmy Award) and “Gotta Dance”. Dori is Executive Producer of Isaac Mizrahi’s “Unzipped”, “Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story” and producer of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix film “The Prom”, adapted from Dori’s Broadway Musical (Golden Globe Nominee).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices