Golf. Streetwear. Filipino Roots. How Matt Sakdalan is Changing the Game with PARE | Ep. 22

In this inspiring episode of Momentum Now, we sit down with Matt Sakdalan, founder of PARE — a golf apparel brand that blends Filipino culture, streetwear, and inclusivity to redefine what golf fashion can look and feel like.

Matt shares how his love for sneaker culture and golf evolved into a purpose-driven brand, the challenges of launching as a first-time entrepreneur, and why community, culture, and just getting started matter more than perfection. Whether you’re into fashion, entrepreneurship, or just want to break the mold, this episode is for you!

⛳ Golf was the starting point. PARE became the movement.

 

🕐 Timestamps:

00:00 – Meet Matt Sakdalan: Founder of PARE 01:47 – The origin story: blending golf, streetwear & Filipino heritage 05:13 – Launching PARE during Filipino American History Month 08:32 – Finding identity and belonging through golf 10:08 – Building an inclusive, culture-forward brand 12:22 – The power of community in brand building 14:00 – Overcoming fear, doubt & taking the leap 17:14 – Why streetwear matters on and off the course 21:40 – Inspiration from Tiger Woods & sneaker culture 23:46 – Redesigning the golf mock neck (and why it matters) 25:37 – Learning fashion from scratch & trusting the process 30:19 – Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs of color 34:15 – Mental health, faith & staying grounded 39:26 – The discipline of entrepreneurship (and golf) 46:31 – Matt’s “Why”: Serve others. Build community.