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Not sure why this begins with television when the lead reads that he's best known as the founder of Tom's. I can't imagine anyone will object but leaving a note before I begin on a revision. JSFarman (talk) 19:16, 5 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Finished! We need a photo though. JSFarman (talk) 22:47, 8 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Noticed that this bio shows up in searches tagged visibly with the name Joan Salge Blake (vs. the correct Blake Mycoskie) - and her book's are listed in with Blake's book (Start Something That Matters). Not sure how to uncouple these in searches - because his bio and name are correct on his actual Wikipedia page. AmyAllisonGray (talk) 16:10, 28 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Please change parts of the page as per the request below

Information to be added or removed: Please update the page with latest information (work and award) available in the public domain and remove irrelevant promotional information about his family (siblings and ex-wife) from his personal life section.

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  • Occupation: Founder and Chief Shoe Giver, Toms Shoes
  • Organization: Clinton Global Initiative
  • Spouse: Heather Lang Mycoskie (m. 2012-2020)
  • Awards: Secretary of State’s 2009 Award for Corporate Excellence
  • Occupation: Founder, Toms Shoes and Co-founder, Madefor
  • Organization: Clinton Global Initiative, B Team[1]
  • Spouse: Heather Lang (m. 2012-2020)
  • Awards: Secretary of State’s 2009 Award for Corporate Excellence, amfAR’s Award of Courage[2]
Lead paragraph Blake Mycoskie (born August 26, 1976) is an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Toms Shoes.[3] Blake Mycoskie (born August 26, 1976) is an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Toms Shoes[3] and co-founder of Madefor.
Career (last paragraph) In August 2014, Mycoskie sold 50% of Toms to Bain Capital, retaining his role as Chief Shoe Giver. In a company press release, he said: "In eight short years, we've had incredible success, and now we need a strategic partner who shares our bold vision for the future and can help us realize it." He will donate 50% of the profits from the sale to establish a fund that identifies and supports social entrepreneurship and other causes. Bain committed to matching Mycoskie's donation to the fund, and will continue the One For One business model.[4][5][6] In August 2014, Mycoskie sold 50% of Toms to Bain Capital, retaining his role as Chief Shoe Giver. In a company press release, he said: "In eight short years, we've had incredible success, and now we need a strategic partner who shares our bold vision for the future and can help us realize it." He will donate 50% of the profits from the sale to establish a fund that identifies and supports social entrepreneurship and other causes. Bain committed to matching Mycoskie's donation to the fund, and will continue the One For One business model.[7][8][9] In December 2019, Mycoskie sold Toms to a group of creditors.[10]

Mycoskie, with Pat Dossett, launched a wellness program called Madefor in March 2020. It is a subscription-based program that helps users adopt sustainable habits of body and mind; and develops lifestyle changes through practice-oriented monthly kit service.[11] The kits are based on a scientific topic, and also contains the literature along with a physical tool to monitor progress of the users shift in behavior and mindset.[12]

Personal life Mycoskie, who lives in Los Angeles, met his ex-wife, Heather Lang, before the two worked together at Toms. They have one son, Summit, and one daughter, Charlie.[13][14] Lang runs Toms Loves Animals, a program launched in May 2014 in conjunction with Toms.[15] His sister, Paige Mycoskie, is the founder and designer of Aviator Nation, a surf lifestyle brand inspired by vintage sportswear; his brother, Tyler, works in marketing at Toms.[16] Mycoskie is an avid golfer and fly fisher.[17] Mycoskie lives in Jackson, Wyoming.[18] He mutually separated with his ex-wife, Heather Lang in 2020.[19] They have one son, Summit, and one daughter, Charlie.[20][21] Mycoskie also acts as a parent to Wubetu Shimelash, a young boy from Ethiopia. He has been Shimelash’s financial benefactor supporting his education from School of Tomorrow to Wake Forest University.[22]

Mycoskie is an avid golfer, fly fisher, surfer[23] and adventure athlete,[24][25] who enjoys rock climbing[26] and polo.[27] He is an investor at Urban Golf Performance,[28] and Athletic Brewing Company;[29] and was a participant of the Sexiest Bachelor in America Pageant.[30]

Awards and Honors

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--YutaMales (talk) 20:20, 1 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

References

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  13. ^ Moore, Booth. "Toms Shoes: A Venice shoe-in". December 23, 2012. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
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  22. ^ Henson, Maria (3 October 2018). "Walking With the Hope". Wake Forest Magazine.
  23. ^ Moxley, Mitch. "20 Minutes With: Toms Shoes Founder Blake Mycoskie, Whose New Company Takes Aim at Physical and Mental Health". www.barrons.com.
  24. ^ Esper, Dawn. "Jordan Spieth, Tony Romo get hot on greens to take Pebble Beach Pro-Am lead". February 9, 2013. Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
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  28. ^ Williams, Aniesia (1 August 2018). "How this Game-Chaning Golf Performance Facility Landed Blake Mycoskie as an Investor". Destination Luxury.
  29. ^ Furnari, Chris. "Leading Non-Alcoholic Beer Maker Athletic Brewing Closes $17.5 Million Series B Round Backed By Darren Rovell And Blake Mycoskie". Forbes magazine.
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  46. ^ Boston, 677 Huntington Avenue; Ma 02115 +1495‑1000 (4 March 2015). "Next Generation Award". Fellowship Celebration. Retrieved 3 January 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  47. ^ "Altruism Abounds at SXSW Interactive: Blake Mycoskie of TOMS to Speak on Tuesday, March 11, 2014". December, 2013. SXSW. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  48. ^ Kay, Andrea. "How to enthrall an audience when you speak". January 25, 2013. USA Today. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  49. ^ "Philanthropist Blake Mycoskie will receive ISPA Humanitarian Award". May 29, 2013. Smart Brief. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  50. ^ "40 Under 40 - Blake Mycoskie". October 25, 2011. Fortune. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  51. ^ "Person of the Week: TOMS Shoes Founder Blake Mycoskie". April 8, 2011. ABC News. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  52. ^ Shapshank, Toby. "South by SouthWest: Blake Mycoskie, a man comfortable in his own shoes". March 16, 2011. Daily Maverick. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  53. ^ Mycoskie, Blake. "TOMS Shoes Accepts the Secretary of State's 2009 ACE Award". December 10, 2009. Huffington Post. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  54. ^ "America's Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs". 2008. Bloomberg Business Week. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  55. ^ Ingrassia, Lisa. "He Gave 50,000 Kids Their First Pair of Shoes". September 10, 2007. People. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
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YutaMales - I have made the edits you requested. I have tweaked it at some places to avoid adding irrelevant/unnecessary information. Westminster88 (talk) 11:19, 6 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

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