The Coramino Fund — Grant Recipient

Bodine Clean was selected as one of 50 Black and Latinx-owned small businesses nationwide to receive a $10,000 grant through The Coramino Fund — a partnership between LISC and Kevin Hart's Gran Coramino® Tequila. The fund was created to provide capital to entrepreneurs who have historically faced racial barriers to growth. Just five months after our soft launch, being selected from applicants across the country validated that our vision resonated far beyond our own community.

Canvas Rebel Feature

"When you choose Bodine Clean, you're not just choosing cleaner shoes — you're embracing a philosophy that speaks volumes about who you are and the impact you wish to make."

Canvas Rebel sat down with co-founder and CEO Kyle Martin to explore the story behind Bodine Clean — from honoring the legacy of Jeffrey "Bodine" Martin Sr., to navigating manufacturing, securing the brand's first grant, and building a business rooted in values rather than profit margins.

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2310 Elgin St., Houston, TX 77004
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90 Roswell St NE., Marietta, GA 30060
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  • August 2023

    Back to School Giveaway — Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center, Houston, TX. Partnered with local organizations to donate cleaning kits to students heading back to school.

  • September 2023

    Black Footwear Forum, Detroit, MI. Attended as an affiliate and featured as part of the Black Footwear Brand Spotlight — recognizing Black-owned brands making meaningful contributions to sneaker culture.

  • December 2023

    Soul Sessions with BeSocial, Houston, TX. A community gathering built around culture, connection, and good energy. More than a brand activation — a reminder of what Bodine Clean stands for.

  • April 2024

    Southern Tea Awards, Lafayette, LA — where our roots are. Nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year among the South's most driven founders, in the city we call home.