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Who hasn't bought vintage clothing? We all have and it's usually something we treasure right? In this two part episode I sit and chat with Brandi Munoz. She is the owner of La Loupe Vintage. It's a vintage clothing boutique with two locations here in San Diego. Brandi shared with me everything from her first experience buying vintage to opening the door on her first store. Anyone wanting to open their own business, who already own a business, who manages a business for others will find something they can use in this conversation. Brandi's ove 20 year background in managing retail accounts for the GAP among others, as well as her love of building teams and mentoring said teams is worth the price of admissions alone (and you're getting it for the Theme special price of Free-ninety-free). Enjoy. La Loupe can be visited at www.laloupevintage.com and on-ground here in San Diego

2020 was heartwarming and heartbreaking. It was filled with crazy, filled with love, disappointment, and ended with me filled with hope and promise for tomorrow. I just wanted say "hey" and share my thoughts and dreams for us on this planet as we wake up into 2021. Just your favorite black superman's musings. Happy 2021. Stay you.

This week we speak Registered Respiratory Therapist Erica! She is a Respiratory Therapist at one of the largest hospitals in Los Angeles. She was kind enough to sit and talk about what it's been like to go into work each day and help keep people well during a global pandemic. It was a serious but also fun conversation about what she and her colleagues are dealing with each day. What is her day like? Are people getting better? How safe do healthcare workers feel? These are just a few of the questions we touched on in this podcast. I hope you enjoy it. Erica is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 9 years as well as a Registered Nurse. She is a also a mother, partner, sister, daughter, and friend. Covid-19 Resources: Information on Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Testing in San Diego: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/testing.html Testing in Los Angeles: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/ Stay well everyone

We left off with Gerardo looking past the laws shoulder and seeing the Ghostrider riding towards them. Sparks flying and the police officer putting his hand on his gun. How does this story end? Press play and listen to the conclusion of this amazing episode. Big Bully Brand takes us on a wild ride! I truly hope you enjoy this conversation with a budding entrepreneur. Also, if you see the Ghostrider riding down the street, sparks flying and smiling, have him call me. We want him on the podcast. Instagram: @bigbullyweights Big Bully Contact Phone/text: 951-275-4260 Instagram: @Themecast1 www.themepodcast.com Contact Theme Podcast: Omar@themepodcast.com

This episode is action packed! I met Gerardo, owner of Big Bully weights by chance. This episode was a lot of fun! Gerardo and I spoke about everything from starting ones own business, to his being a first generation college graduate. It was really cool to learn about a young mans journey from living on the right side of society, his journey to the other side, and places in that really hard to navigate and ever changing middle. All it sometimes takes to change ones life are amazing educators who care, family that has your back, and a ghostrider rolling down the street on rims with sparks flying. Big Bully advises you to buy some weights, be a boss, and watch out for that house! Enjoy Omar Follow and buy weights: https://www.instagram.com/bigbullyweights/?igshid=1ncrch6ryam2y Follow and be amazed: @Themecast1 www.themepodcast.com

The ugly: This week was difficult. The Jacob Blake shooting hit me really, really, hard. The aftermath, where a 17yr old armed with an rifle killed two peaceful protestors and was allowed to walk by police and drive home, it really got to me. In this podcast I talk about it a bit, but I also talk about what good friends, prayer, meditation, and good music can do to help us heal from the trauma we're all absorbing each time an act of violence happens. There is always hope! The bad (not really) I also talk about completing my 2nd half-marathon at the "Run With Horses Marathon: in Green River Wyoming two weeks ago. It was amazing, beautiful, peaceful, and it kicked my a** cause 13.1 miles on mountain at 6,000 above sea level is not a game. But no, it was great and the people were great and the Green River water is excellent after you finish, but remember to "watch out for the rattlesnakes." The Good: Bob Marley, Prince, The BareBack Saloon (shout out to Nova and Bella) and pushing ourselves when you body wants to quit. Thank you for listening. Email me with questions: omar@ themepodcast.com IG: @themecast1 Website: www.themepodcast.com Green River Marathon Info: https://runwiththehorsesmarathon.com Visit Green River: https://www.grchamber.com

This week's Theme is "Living abroad." Theme Podcast welcomes a new contributor and member to the Theme family, Laura P I find out from Laura what it's like to pack up your family to live all over Europe for a year. Luxury hotels and Swiss alps spas? Umm no. Think sleeping in spider infested barn's, (like "get in your sleeping bag and zip the top all the way closed too, less you have 100 large spider as bunk mates) infested barns, all artichoke menus, 2 minute ice cold showers with a water hose , and trying to milk or herd a post-parted depressed mama cow with an attitude. Laura's professional background includes working as a Special Education teacher, Project Manager, and freelance writer. She has travelled and lived around the world and is mom to 3 amazing children! (no, they really are amazing) Laura loves our Earth mother and believes in protecting her as well as living as close to her as possible. She is bilingual, kind, and generous to a fault. She loves paddleboarding, hiking, running, kickboxing and as much as a bad a** as she is, she can't resist saying "Hi" and loving on every Labrador she sees, and on occasion, leaves the "t" silent in the word "Baltimore. Please enjoy this podcast episode as we explore one families to living abroad for one year You can check out pic of Uma at www.themepodcast.com Omar P.S. We recorded this podcast on sunny Sunday morning at Morley Field. There is some noise from the wind, kids learning to ride a bike, and a guy on a bike who I'm pretty sure is Tevin Campbell's grandpa

I received a few emails from folks asking about.....me?!? As the host/interviewer this isn't supposed to be about me folks : ) But no, people had questions about my background, how the podcast came to be, book selections etc.. So in this week's episode we go behind the curtain and find out more about the host/me. Hopefully you will enjoy hearing about how this all came to be as we dive into my background. Work, books, hobbies (Am I really about to walk another half marathon!?!?) my entanglement with Natalie Portman, my love of the ocean, it's all here. (note: one of those statements may not be true) Enjoy and thanks for listening! P.S. Shout out to Jeannie Marr for naming this episode

This weeks better late than never podcast guest is.........me. Yup, your super handsome, friendly neighborhood black superhero, Omar man. I wanted to do a a quick check-in with everyone on where I am and have been since the pandemic began. Talk about what "normal" has been like thus far. Join me as I give an update on my tiny home situation, health and workout frustrations and tips, observations in kindness, and my reading list. Press play and I'll tell you my take on national events we've all been witnessing as well as local heroes I've personally come in contact with. Lastly, I've also included info on how to contact me. Yes, I was told that things I say, they often leave folks with their wanting something to say back to me. Holla at ya boi (well don't really holla cause no one responds well to being yelled at, IJS) Happy Podcast Saturday.

Join me and my bud Danny as we talk all things 1980's. He gives the argument why this was the best decade the world has ever known. (I mentioned to him things like the great wall being built, the pyramids. He said they were cool, but not they were not the 80's) From MTV to Nightmare on Elm Street. Family Ties to the Fall Guy. The Go-Go's to the Gummi Bears cartoon. We talk about the decade that defined a generation and one man in particular. He talks about how Regan was bigger than life, his dad having only one film on VHS that he let a then 7yr old watch over and over again, (gulp, it was Scarface) and how being part of the MTV generation influenced him with the values he still lives by in 2020. Dan is a L.A. native who studied film, worked for Aaron Spelling Productions, and has worked in the indie film world. If you buy him gummy bears and a super big gulp, he can be persuaded to take you to the "Back to the Future" house (which ironically is located across the street from the house in Teen Wolf) and you can end your day by jumping into the water fountain The Go-Go's jump into at the end of their "Our lips are sealed" video.

Theme Podcast is back with another episode! This week we dive deep with a native San Diegans search for empathy and truth. We discuss the recent protest and how one video can spark a thousand conversations and with many different conclusions. It was a great conversation full of her wit and insight. I'm honored she shared her journey to a deeper understanding about what's been going on in the world with the Theme Podcast. She is super hero by day, fighting for the rights of the underserved, an amazing photographer, lover of amazingly good music (she and not my own mother (How could you mother!?!?) was the person to put me on to Otis Redding), is a true animal lover (those with four legs and wings) and has a magical green thumb. No really. Her garden is full of plants, flowers, fast moving birds, and magic. Another super hero I'm honored to call a friend. Thank you for listening.  

Theme Podcast very 1st episode. In todays episode we speak with my really good friend Mojo. She is a college professor here in San Diego and we discuss her journey from a home where both parents battled addiction, to her attending one of the most prestigious universities in the country all the way to her teaching at one. We will also discuss her dream of being the worlds first black female surf champ (spoiler alert, she doesn't surf at all). This podcast was recorded live at The Dojo cafe in City Heights. Please support this wonderful community run cafe.

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