It wasn’t long before he put his two passions together of graphic design and vintage t-shirts to create what we all know today as Charlie Hustle. While in school, Chase began selling and trading vintage t-shirts and became enamored with the underground culture of those who also valued finding a one-of-a-kind 1970s Nike t-shirt or an original Rolling Stones concert t-shirt. Chase moved to Lawrence, Kansas, where he met his lovely wife and partner Holly, to get his college life experience while attending the Kansas City Art Institute for graphic design. Growing up in Overland Park, Kansas, and collecting old vintage t-shirts, Chase appreciated that every t-shirt represented something different. Chase is the CEO and founder of Charlie Hustle, the brand behind the iconic KC Heart t-shirt I know you’re all familiar with. I’m super excited for you to hear a conversation with my good friend Chase McAnulty. Our corporate services range from corporate foundations, strategic planning, employee matching gift programs, employee disaster relief and hardship programs, scholarship programs, competitive grant making, custom charity giving cards, and much more. The Community Foundation works with companies around the country to help achieve their charitable goals. I’ll be your host for today’s episode of the Grow Your Giving podcast. I’m LaVon Colhour, director of corporate services at the Community Foundation. We’re excited to bring you conversations featuring experts in philanthropy, share impactful stories happening in the Kansas City community and elevate the voices of those making a difference around the Metro. Welcome to the Grow Your Giving podcast, powered by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. The company has a fully operating warehouse and office in the heart of the East Crossroads, a storefront on the Country Club Plaza, a Heart of KC Foundation, more than 200+ licenses, and over 1,000 SKUs in inventory. The ‘KC Heart’ design was the last addition to the collection and has become a beloved icon portraying Kansas City pride and connecting individuals from near and far. Charlie Hustle’s website launched in 2012 with only 16 shirt designs. It wasn’t long before he put his two passions together of graphic design and vintage t-shirts to create what we know of today as Charlie Hustle. While in school, Chase began selling and trading vintage shirts and became enamored with the underground culture of those who also valued finding a one-of-a-kind 1970’s Nike t-shirt or original Rolling Stones’ concert t-shirt. Chase moved to Lawrence, KS where he met his wife and partner, Holly, to get his “college life experience” while attending the Kansas City Art Institute for graphic design. Growing up in Overland Park, KS and collecting old vintage t-shirts, he appreciated that every t-shirt represented something different. That’s what Chase McAnulty, CEO and Founder of Charlie Hustle, believes and what motivated him to create Charlie Hustle Clothing Company. ” – Chase McAnultyĬhase McAnulty, CEO and Founder of Charlie Hustle, one of Kansas City’s most beloved brands, shares the story behind the iconic KC heart design, how his company has grown over the last decade, what the future looks like, and how generosity is at the heart of everything Charlie Hustle does.Įach shirt has a story. Don’t be afraid to open those doors and just go. It leads you to different places, it opens up other doors. We’ve met a lot of amazing people through just supporting their causes. What giving does is it brings back the intention and it helps you also leverage a lot of great connections.

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