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K-Swiss Radio

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K-Swiss Radio presents CEOsWear sneakers, Turning Pro, and Inside K-Swiss. Every week we deliver interviews with CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Creatives who inspire and educate. Hosted by president Barney Waters and Social Media Manager Omar Prestwich.

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CEOs Wear Sneakers with Pia Baroncini

October 02, 2020 17:03 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MB

On this episode of CEOsWearSneakers, Omar Prestwich interviews Los Angeles based fashion designer, model, and disruptor Pia (Arrobio) Baroncini.    Pia is the founder of LPA, a company that she started and partnered with Revolv to bring to life. In the interview, PIA shares how her family upbringing played a major role in her creative ambition.   Omar and Pia talk about music, school, family, and being a kind human being. They also touch on the recent collaboration between Pia, Basic...

K-Swiss Live Podcast | Magic The Gathering and the US Open

September 04, 2020 23:27 - 15 minutes - 38.1 MB

On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Omar and Gabriella are back with an update on our recent Magic The Gathering Drop and the US Open.    Magic The Gathering: This week the team released a super limited edition release of the Gsstad 86 reimagined in collaboration with Magic The Gathering. The shoe sold out in seconds and has already found to be resold at $750.    On The Court: Shout out to all our athletes competing in the US Open, Cameron Norrie, Ajla Tomljanovic, and Mitchell Krueger....

Black Voices with Waraire Boswell

August 26, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 145 MB

In this episode of “Black Voices”, Barney welcomes American fashion designer, Waraire Boswell. Coming from beautiful Los Angeles, Waraire has made suits for icons like LeBron James and Collin Kaepernick while impacting the fashion industry in a positive way.   Barney and Waraire talk about how little Black representation there is in the boardroom meetings, especially in the fashion industry. “They want my vibration, but they don’t want my impute”. They talk about the importance of divers...

K-Swiss Live | Waraire Boswell and Lucky In Love

August 24, 2020 17:22 - 13 minutes - 35.1 MB

On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Omar and Gabby are back with a quick update on our podcasts, product drops, and shout outs!   From the studio: “Black Voices” Podcast featured American fashion designer Wariare Boswell. He’s made suits for LeBron James, Colin Kaepernick, and many other famous people.   From the Shoe Box: On 8-24-20, K-Swiss Tennis x Lucky In Love partner up with a limited edition Hypercourt Sneaker release. The Florida based tennis lifestyle brand brings a vibrant att...

Black Voices with Ryan Mundy

August 19, 2020 16:49 - 50 minutes - 119 MB

On this episode of “Black Voices” podcast Barney welcomes former NFL Superbowl champ turned entrepreneur, Ryan Mundy.   Barney and Ryan discuss the mental transition from being a professional athlete to an entrepreneur. They talk about how many athletes leave their sport completely broke and depressed. The rise of social media has played a critical role in brand development providing opportunities for players on and off the field.   Ryan talks about the process of making the switch f...

K-Swiss Live Podcast | Omar Prestwich and Gabriella Gomez

August 14, 2020 22:13 - 22 minutes - 53.5 MB

In this episode of K-Swiss Live, Global Marketing Director Gabriella Gomez joins Omar as this week's co-host. They talk about the recent Black Voices Podcast Episode, give fan shout outs, and touch on all new the North Court sneaker.   Black Voices started out as a 5 part series hosted by K-Swiss President, Barney Waters, and has gained popularity with the community. Gabriella and Omar talk about the recent episode with former NFL Superbowl Champ Ryan Mundy and how he's transitioned into...

K-Swiss Live | #BackToHogwarts Release

August 06, 2020 00:28 - 19 minutes - 43.7 MB

On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Global Marketing Director, Gabriella Gomez, joins Omar as this week's co-host. They talk about the recently dropped Harry Potter collaboration and the #WomenSupportingWomen movement. The all-new Harry Potter x K-Swiss collaboration dropped on July 31, 2020. For the Harry Potter fans, they know that is HP’s birthday, but it is also the day he found out he was a wizard. The new collection features all four houses in 4 distinct styles. Gabriella talks on the...

K-Swiss Live | Harry Potter Collaboration Teaser

July 28, 2020 16:10 - 29 minutes - 66.8 MB

On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Omar and Barney are back to bring the latest news about the recent Harry Potter release, Cali Trail, and Black Voices Podcast. The Harry Potter x K-Swiss collaboration has finally been debuted with the limited edition “Firebolt” Hypercourt Express 2. For the HP fans, this sneaker pays tribute to the fastest broomstick in the  Wizarding World. Omar and Barney also tease the next styles that are about to drop. Following up with releases, the latest styles a...

Black Voices with Obi Olime

July 22, 2020 18:35 - 1 hour - 142 MB

We're proud to introduce "Black Voices", a five-episode podcast series where we will interview notable people from our community. We'll hear their experiences and thoughts on the current racial unrest and the best way forward.   In this episode, we welcome entrepreneur and co-founder of "The Cut" a barbershop app, Obi Omile.  Barney and Obi start by talking about the recent protesting and messaging that has been seen throughout our country for the past month. They talk about people's ...

Black Voices With Brandon Williams

July 15, 2020 17:20 - 55 minutes - 131 MB

We're proud to introduce "Black Voices", a five-episode podcast series where we will interview notable people from our community. We'll hear their experiences and thoughts on the current racial unrest and the best way forward.   In this episode, we welcome entrepreneur, NBA, Hollywood, and MLB stylist Brandon Williams. Coming from the east coast, Brandon has built a career of his style, friends, and positive actions.   Brandon and Barney discuss NBA player's fashion style and it’s e...

Voices of Pride with Joe Nguyen

July 01, 2020 18:47 - 25 minutes - 61.3 MB

On the final episode of Voices of Pride we welcome our very own Joe Nguyen. Joe is the man behind brining the NOH8 project to life, he is the regional merchandiser for K-Swiss and a proud gay husband and father.   Joe and Patrick start by talking about the importance of being a transparent brand and why it’s important to collaborate with others who share the same values as you. Joe talks about how the project came to life, how the K-Swiss team all embraced the message from the start, and...

Black Voices with Beny and Teo

June 26, 2020 22:06 - 56 minutes - 132 MB

We're proud to introduce "Black Voices", a five-episode podcast series where we will interview notable people from our community. We'll hear their experiences and thoughts on the current racial unrest and the best way forward. In this episode, we welcome craft beer entrepreneurs, Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter.  Barney, Beny, and Teo talk in detail about the current climate and what we can do to better educate ourselves. “Change happens when everyone is held accountable". - Benny  Beny a...

Voices of Pride with Lindsey Horvath

June 23, 2020 17:25 - 25 minutes - 62.1 MB

In this episode of “Voices Of Pride” we interview the Mayor of West Hollywood, Lindsey Horvath. Patrick and Lindsey talk about the recent West Hollywood LGBTQ / Black Lives Matter march and the power behind it. Lindsey said that now is the time for listening, hearing experiences, and having open minds and hearts. She said, “Now is the time for conversation and action”. Lindsey talks about the importance of “Service Leadership” within your own community. Stating that “We are a better comm...

Black Voices with Mike B

June 19, 2020 17:23 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

We're proud to introduce "Black Voices", a five-episode podcast series where we will interview notable people from our community. We'll hear their experiences and thoughts on the current racial unrest and the best way forward.   On this second episode, we welcome fashion stylist to many of the biggest names in hip-hop music culture and named The Princess of Fashion, Mike B. Mike and Barney discuss current events and why it is different this time. They discuss business, culture in music...

Voices of Pride with Detox

June 16, 2020 17:10 - 25 minutes - 61.1 MB

In this episode of Voices of Pride, we welcome Detox, one of the most powerful drag queens in America.     From her youth, Detox has always loved fashion and stardom. Having the support of her sister in coming out allowed her to find the confidence to come out to her parents and also express herself as a lover of drag. That support played a major role in future opportunities.     Detox and Patrick talk about the power everyone has to share their voice on various social media platform...

Black Voices With Donye Taylor and Raymond Smith

June 15, 2020 15:57 - 54 minutes - 126 MB

We're proud to introduce "Black Voices", a five episode podcast series where we will interview notable people from our community. We'll hear their experiences and thoughts on the current racial unrest and the best way forward.   Today's episode is with young entrepreneurs, Donye Taylor and Raymond Smith. They are Co-founders of The Digital Footprint, a millennial lead marketing agency. On this episode Donye and Raymond talk about the struggles of growing up and trying to fit into the "n...

Voices of Pride with Esera Tuaolo "Mr. Aloha"

June 15, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MB

NFL veteran @eseratuaolo joins us on this episode of #VoicesOfPride. The discussion covers many important topics like coming out, supporting others, and the importance of spreading more love. Hosted by @patricklyspeakn. Voices of Pride is a mini-series dedicated to Pride Month and equality. 

Voices of Pride With NOH8 Campaign Founders

June 15, 2020 04:37 - 14 minutes - 33.8 MB

This is Voices of Pride, a mini-podcast series dedicated to Pride and equality. The first episode is with @noh8campaign founders, Jeff Parshley and Adam Bouska.  The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with "N...

Leading Through Changing Times | K-Swiss Live

April 06, 2020 17:46 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

Leading Through Changing Times | K-Swiss Live   On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Barney Waters (K-Swiss President) opens up about business, leadership, and tone of voice during this time of global change.   As we all move into week 4-5 of quarantine, the team has bunkered down in their own home doing their part to stay healthy and safe. It is a team effort from all of us to beat the virus and come out of this better than we did when it all started.   Barney shares important thing...

K-Swiss Live | Women Are The Future

March 06, 2020 17:25 - 16 minutes - 41.1 MB

On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Omar welcomes Gabriella Gomez K-Swiss Global Marketing Director as a co-host. They converse about International Women’s Day, women leadership, sneaker design winner, and community on social media.   March 8th is International Women’s Day and K-Swiss is celebrating by highlighting women they have collaborated with in the past, women leaders in the office, and bringing female friends on the podcast for the rest of the month. The majority of the leadership i...

Learn From Your Team | K-Swiss Live

February 28, 2020 21:36 - 18 minutes - 43.3 MB

On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Omar welcomes Mason Tompkins K-Swiss videographer as a co-host. They converse about a recent team-building activity and the importance of it, having a voice on TiKTok, mental philosophy, and hitting 100k on Instagram.     Every quarter HQ has a town hall meeting where the company gets updated on everything happening in all regions. This meeting was focused on culture and team building. It’s important to work with people from other departments to problem...

Learn to SHOW UP not just Show Up | K-Swiss Live

February 21, 2020 18:34 - 20 minutes - 47.3 MB

On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Omar and Barney talk about recent collaborations, surrounding yourself around positive people, and the importance of showing up.   Collaborations are a big part of our “Spark Strategy. Just like a fire, you give it enough sparks and soon enough you’ll start a fire. The strategy is to create memorable moments in collaboration with pop culture that result with more sales on classic models. The most recent collaborations are with Breaking Bad “Cooking and Cl...

Challenge Yourself More | K-Swiss Live

February 14, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 46.4 MB

On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Omar and Barney converse about Stacking Growth, cheering people on, and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations to improve confidence.   Stacking Growth is an entrepreneur networking event hosted by Thomas Ma, in Los Angeles and New York. Thomas recently came into the office to visit and talk about TiKTok strategy.  Barney says “No one is really off-limits due to social media.  Everyone is reachable” and Thomas coming to the office and presenting his...

Turning Pro | Fly By Midnight

February 12, 2020 17:29 - 35 minutes - 82.2 MB

Omar welcomes to the podcast songwriters/producers Justin Bryte and Slavo, aka Fly By Midnight, a New York based indie-pop duo.   For many people that are chasing their dreams, it can seem unattainable, especially when it comes to pop music. Justin and Slavo have defied the odds and have found themselves making a career producing and performing original music.   On the podcast, they share the beginnings of how they started the project, college, struggles, and what they did to move fo...

K-Swiss Live | Collaborate and Grow

February 07, 2020 19:24 - 14 minutes - 32.4 MB

On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Omar and Geoff converse about Super Bowl commercials, Streetwear, and the young entrepreneur.   They start by talking about their favorite Super Bowl commercials and what stood out as far as collaborations and nostalgia. Omar shouts out GaryVee’s company VaynerMedia for their solid execution on three Super Bowl commercials.     Geoff, who is the director of special collaborations at K-Swiss talks about the upcoming collaboration with Willy Chavarria. ...

K-Swiss Live |How To Level Up At Work and Life

January 31, 2020 22:40 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MB

On this episode of K-Swiss Live, Omar and Barney converse about life, positivity, and the entrepreneur mindset.   They start by sharing their thoughts and feelings about the passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. His passing left a powerful impression on both of them to reach out more often to friends and family.   The rest of the conversation encompasses business, life, and the power of going the extra mile. What separates ordinary people from the elite, is an incredible ...

Turning Pro | Vance Hayes

January 29, 2020 18:02 - 37 minutes - 87.2 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro, Omar welcomes to the podcast entrepreneur and go-getter Vance Hayes.   Coming from Virginia Beach, Vance was surrounded by inspirational people and great culture that helped him get a taste of the music and fashion world. Dropping out of college didn’t stop Vance from chasing greatness. By the age of 37, he became the President of Creative Recreation, a sneaker brand from the early 2000’s.   On the interview, Vance talks a lot about mindset and busines...

CEOsWearSneakers | Ajay Relan - Hashtag Lunchbag Revisited

January 27, 2020 19:49 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

In this episode, Barney welcomes to the podcast entrepreneur, investor, humanitarian and founder of the Hashtag Lunch Bag movement, Ajay Relan. Barney and Ajay discuss the mission, success and rapid growth of Hashtag Lunch Bag, from a prescribed project to a national phenomenon spanning over forty cities nationwide. Ajay also touches on topics such as mental health, therapy and the importance of living to give back to others. Listen to all our past episodes: https://kswiss.com/pages/kswiss...

Boyz N The Hood Sneaker Drop | Inside K-Swiss

January 24, 2020 18:12 - 11 minutes - 26.8 MB

Omar and Barney are back for the first podcast of 2020.   On this episode of the Inside K-Swiss Podcast, the fellas talk about the recent sneaker collaboration with the iconic movie Boyz N The Hood. K-Swiss is a California based brand and Barney shares why this collaboration has great synergy. Omar mentions A Place Called Home, where K-Swiss will donate a portion of the sales for the South Central Los Angeles youth program.   Barney talks about the 2019 marketing strategy of combing ...

Turning Pro | Cameron Norrie

January 14, 2020 18:59 - 30 minutes - 71.8 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro, Omar welcomes newly signed K-Swiss Tennis athlete Cameron Norrie.   Cameron is a 24-year-old British professional Tennis player who has had an incredible journey leading him to his current ranking of 52 in the world.   During the episode, Cameron talks about watching Wimbledon as a child and being inspired. He talks about his love for competition and how it aligns perfectly with tennis as a brutal one on one sport. At the age of 16, Cameron was so focu...

Turning Pro | Ajla Tomljanovic

January 13, 2020 19:10 - 37 minutes - 87.2 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro, Omar welcomes newly signed K-Swiss Tennis athlete Ajla Tomljanovic.   Ajla is a 26 year old professional Tennis player that is currently ranked 52 in the world. She is from Croatia, lives in Florida, and plays for Australia.   During the episode, Ajla shares intimate stories from her childhood and how she fell in love with tennis. She also details how important family has been in her journey of becoming a pro, and how that lead to her family relocating...

Inside K-SWISS | Talking Sneakers with Lil Jupiterr

December 20, 2019 22:08 - 9 minutes - 22.6 MB

Inside K-Swiss | Talking sneakers with Lil Jupiterr.   On this episode of the Inside K-Swiss Podcast, Omar welcomes sneakerhead,  tastemaker, and influencer Lil Jupiterr.    Lil Jupiterr talks about the debut of his second sneaker at Almost Con in Japan, his experience there and talks about his first-time experience at Complex Con. Jup explains where the inspiration for his new sneaker comes from and shares how the design inspiration for the new shoes came about.   Lastly, Jupite...

Turning Pro | Bear Walker

December 18, 2019 17:01 - 23 minutes - 55.5 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro, Omar welcomes to the podcast skateboard customizer Bear Walker.   Bear comes from lower Alabama and has a woodworking/design background. Taking inspiration from surf, skate, and love for pop culture, Bear found opportunity in his art.   Bear shares how he turned a side hustle into a full-time job/career by staying making the necessary sacrifices to make his dreams a reality. He shares how he combined his graphic design skills with carpentry to create c...

Inside K-Swiss | Angry birds and debuting The Matrix Sneaker.

December 13, 2019 17:28 - 18 minutes - 43.1 MB

On this episode of the Inside K-Swiss Podcast, Omar and Geoff talk about the Angry Birds drop, Lil Jupiterr, and they debut the final release of the year, The Matrix.   First, they go over the Angry Birds 10 year anniversary collaboration and go over the box details, shoe details, as well as mention the activation they are hosting in Los Angeles.   Geoff officially shows the next iteration of Instagram influencer and tastemaker Lil Jupiterr, the Lil Jupiterr 2.0. Built on a brand new...

Turning Pro | Kickstradomis

December 11, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro, Omar welcomes artist entrepreneur Kickstradomis. Kickstradomis has been customizing sneakers for over a decade and has worked with top athletes around the world. Through the ups and downs, he has remained true to his passion and has made a name for himself in the sneaker customizing world. First he goes into details about the early days of his career when he was working at Finish Line, sleeping on friends couches and paying child support while attempting t...

Inside K-Swiss | Welcome to the team Cameron Norrie and Ajla Tomljanovic.

December 06, 2019 15:35 - 20 minutes - 47.4 MB

In this episode of the Inside K-Swiss Podcast, Omar and Barney talk about the busy week they’ve had hosting professional tennis players, the new Angry Birds collaboration, and a special look at the Monopoly collaboration sneaker.   They first talk about the recent Batman x K-Swiss collaboration and the success of selling out in two different styles. They go into the details of the Angry Birds 10-year anniversary collaboration dropping next week.   Barney shares statistics about the K...

Tuning Pro | Danielle Lao

December 04, 2019 16:36 - 35 minutes - 82.1 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro, Omar welcomes a member of Team K-Swiss, professional tennis player, Danielle Lao. Danielle aka the Little Giant is currently ranked 196 in the world with a strong designer to win. She starts by sharing the ups and downs of becoming a professional tennis player and the mental toughness required to pursue this career. She compares it to a dream job, you have to start at the bottom and work your way up. Danielle shares how turning pro requires more than just ...

Inside K-Swiss Podcast | Holy Sneaker Drop Batman!

November 29, 2019 22:55 - 22 minutes - 51.3 MB

Omar and Mason are back as hosts of the Inside K-Swiss Podcast. In this episode, they talk about the GaryVee 005, The Batman collection, and tease the next release. They start out by talking about their entrepreneur backgrounds and how important that spirit is at the workplace. The first sneaker they discuss is the recently released GaryVee 005. This is the 5th signature sneaker that K-Swiss has done with Entrepreneur, CEO, Social Media machine Gary Vaynerchuck. They go over all the snea...

Tuning Pro | Justin Escalona

November 27, 2019 01:40 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro, Omar welcomes Entrepreneur, YouTuber, modern hustler Justin Escalona. Justin is the CEO and founder of streetwear brand 1340 Collective. The 23-year-old has been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur magazine and many other publications for his fashion line. Justin shares how his first apparel drop ranked in over $20k in the first week. Justin shares his story of creating the brand, how the name originated, and how his network he had built from his YouTube C...

Inside K-Swiss Podcast | Debuting the Batman Classic 2000

November 22, 2019 16:59 - 14 minutes - 34.4 MB

On this episode of Inside K-Swiss Podcast, Omar welcomes to the podcast Senior Designer Jon Tang. Jon Tang has been designing sneakers for over a decade and is responsible for recent collaborations such as Breaking Bad, Ghostbusters, and most recently the Batman pack. Jon shares the thought process of bringing all three styles to life. Where he started, why he chose the styles he did, and where the inspiration came from. Jon goes into the details of each sneaker. The materials used, th...

Turning Pro | Episode 05

November 20, 2019 17:36 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro, Omar welcomes Chilean entrepreneur, podcaster, and social media strategist, Carolina Millan. Carolina shares how she got started in her entrepreneur journey post-college. Knowing she wasn’t happy at her corporate job she searched for more opportunities. She shares how learning social media and online marketing opened up many opportunities to support her and her family. Carolina tells how applying herself lead her to become the most followed Chilean woman o...

Inside K-Swiss | Episode 09

November 15, 2019 17:33 - 12 minutes - 28.4 MB

On this episode of the Inside K-Swiss Podcast, Omar welcomes Mason Tompkins, K-Swiss's in-house videographer.  Omar and Mason discuss their positive take-aways from having Chase Jarvis visiting the office. Mason shares how one piece of content from Chase helped him quadruple his income as a freelancer.  They talk about the newest addition to the Startup collection, "Self-Belief" which was just released. They also go into the details of creating the campaign with LinkedIn expert Michaela ...

CEOsWearSneakers | Michaela Alexis

November 12, 2019 14:23 - 39 minutes - 96.1 MB

Michaela was an early adopter of LinkedIn and it’s network capabilities. In March of 2016, her first article, called "How I Landed My Dream Job in Two Weeks on LinkedIn"​ went viral, and it changed her life forever. Now Michaela consults companies on LinkedIn strategies and is also going to be one of the first people teaching LinkedIn Pages. Barney and Michaela talk about how they met at Haste and Hustle where Michaela was presenting one of her first major keynotes and how that left a posi...

Inside K-Swiss Podcast | Episode 08

November 08, 2019 17:36 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MB

On this episode of Inside K-Swiss Podcast, Barney and Omar return to with the latest updates at K-Swiss. They discuss the limited GaryVee 005 that released at ComplexCon and go over all the details of the shoe.  Leaving the listeners with a question to answer for a chance to win a free pair of K-Swiss shoes. Barney talks about the return of Instagram influencer Lil Jupiterr and the upcoming sneaker release with him. Lastly, they talk about “The Startup” campaign with LinkedIn Influence...

Turning Pro | Episode 04

November 06, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro, Omar welcomes to the podcast Producer, Talent Manager, and Brad Lambert.  Brad shares his story of working in the Sports Industry working with some of the top professional athletes and some of the most successful sports franchises. He shares his motive to move out west to explore his passions in the Entertainment Industry. Brad and Omar talk about the value of giving without expectation and building long-lasting relationships. Finally, Brad gives tips on h...

Inside K-Swiss | Episode 07

October 24, 2019 23:54 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MB

On this episode of the Inside K-Swiss Podcast, Barney and Omar, the dynamic duo return to bring you the latest happenings at K-Swiss. Barney and Omar discuss the global sales meeting and why that is important to the company. Barney talks about “The Sparks” of sneaker releases and how that affects sales and visibility. They tease the next release of #TheStartup and go into detail as to why this shoe is on high demand. Lastly, they give shout outs to @thecharlesbaker (Skinny Pete) and @max...

Turning Pro | Episode 03

October 23, 2019 17:03 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro, Omar welcomes to the podcast urban pop star and songwriter LV. LV opens up about her childhood dream of being a pop star and shares the struggles of following that passion. She talks about her mindset of staying focused and driven. She shares how dropping out of college was the defining moment that would ultimately land her a tour with Flo Rida.   Finally, LV shares how through hard work anything is possible. Listen to all our past episodes: https://ks...

Inside K-Swiss | Episode 06

October 18, 2019 07:21 - 6 minutes - 16.6 MB

On this episode of Inside K-Swiss Podcast, Omar welcomes Santi Fox to the podcast. Santi is the Art Director for K-Swiss and is responsible for big campaigns such as the MIBR “One Tap” esports sneaker and the ecstatic Ghost Busters imagery. Omar and Santi talk about the sold-out Breaking Bad sneaker, the Breaking Bad Experience in Hollywood and when the next drop is. Lastly, they give shout outs to the people who camped overnight for the Breaking Bad Experience and Santi leaves some word...

Turning Pro | Episode 02

October 16, 2019 14:10 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MB

On this episode of Turning Pro. Omar welcomes to the podcast Accomplished photographer Arem Keleshian. Armen is known for being one of Complex top 30 photographers and has shot photos for artists such as Travis Scott and Post Malone.  Armen talks about not being fulfilled as a creative person and ultimately leaving his IT job to pursue photography in the music industry.  Finally, Armen shares his projects that are in the work and leaves us with great tips on networking and pursuing you...

Inside K-Swiss | Episode 05

October 11, 2019 16:25 - 21 minutes - 49.1 MB

On this episode of Inside K-Swiss Podcast, Omar welcomes Geoff Nishimoto to the podcast. Geoff is head of special projects and collaborations. He is responsible for recent collaborations such as Clueless and Ghostbusters. Geoff and Omar tease a lot of big shoe drops. First Geoff finally debuts the Breaking Bad Classic 2000 and shares all the details on the shoe. They show the new Lil Jupiterr sneaker that is coming soon, and they give an early look at a Classic 66 Batman collaboration. L...

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