Harlan Friedman

Sole Free is the brainchild of Harlan Friedman, a connector, taste-maker and veteran in the media and event industry. Harlan's experience as the former Program Director of the legendary alternative radio station WLIR in New York helped introduce such legendary acts as Coldplay and Maroon 5. In addition he proudly mastered the art of marketing & promotions working alongside Tao Group founders Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss. Harlan's passion for music, fashion, food and pop culture led to content creation and the formation of Sole Free Radio Network. The intent of these shows are to inform and entertain authentically as well as to inspire all to pursue their dreams and ambitions. Harlan and team take pride in the privilege of reaching and engaging with audiences on a weekly basis. Sole Free with Harlan Friedman: Sole Free is the network's flagship and longest running show. Sole Free is the home for sneaker and street culture. From Fat Joe to Basquiat and Pharrell Williams to Virgil Abloh, sneaker and street culture have always gone hand in hand. Featured guests have included Spike Lee, Laurence Fishburne, Aoki, Mayor, DMC, Darryl Strawberry, Andaluz, Dwight Gooden, CC Sabathia, Jane Rosenthal, Berner and so many more with content distributed via podcast as well as specialty on-air segments in the Donna Drake Show on WCBS TV, Apple TV, YouTube, Romulo and over 100 other OTT platforms.