Thee Empire Podcast

In this episode we speak with Matt Thompson


@ThompsonWoodworks   based out of the state of Michigan creates unique and ridicuolosly cool things primarily out of wood.
He talks to us about how he got into joy of creating his designs. Matt also talks to us about the partnerships he was able to get, going viral, his experience with Reddit, his Fatih and more.

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In this episode we speak with Martin Serna.

Martin is the Deputy Chief of Operations for the San Bernardino County's Fire Department.
He talks to us about the fire department being proactive instead of reactive like how it was done in the past. Martin also speaks on his role as Deputy Chief of Operations, therapy dogs to help with certain cases, other jobs under the umbrella of the fire department and so much more...

In this episode we speak with Billy Dinnerstein.

Billy is a barber based out of NJ. He isn't an ordinary barber. He started a business called "Your Kind Of Cuts" where his clients are kids and adults of special needs.
 He talks to us about being funding barbers through school, working internationally, treating every client the same and more.

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 www.yourkindofcuts.com 

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In this episode we speak with Ted Burnett

Ted is the VP of the Poor People's Campaign in California and a retired Deputy Director of SEIU 1000. He talks to us about how his road to activism started at an early age. He also talks to us about forming the Ontario Future Alliance, the impact of the Child Tax Credit Law, Voting Rights and much more.

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tedmail2@yahoo.com

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In this episode we speak with Melissa May.

Melissa May is based out of the Inland Empire, California. She talks to us about the process of her running for congress. Melissa also talks about several organizations that she is a part of, the Ontario explosion, having African heritage, being the mother of an autistic son and so much more.


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https://www.melissamayforcongress.com

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In this episode we speak with Porscha Dillard

Porcha is the Founder of Off The Chain Alliance. Off the chain is a non profit organization that helps with low income minority families from the Inland Empire. They help with programs of grief for families who have lost loved ones, funeral costs, and more. Porscha also talks to us about other programs that her organization offers, like the upcoming active shooter training.

In this episode we speak with Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh

Rosilicie is the State Senator of California's 23 District. This district represents the Inland Empire which would covers San Bernardino County and Riverside County. She talks to us about the importance of marriage, California government 101, her stance on education, accountability and so much more.

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In this episode we speak with Julian Brown

Julian Brown is the Founder of the company Nature Jab. He talks to us about pyrolysis, which is the process of turning plastic into fuel and how he developed his own process of  doing it with microwaves. He also shares with us the mindset it takes to be an innovator, protecting the environment, the process of pyrolysis, safety and more.

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https://naturejab.info

In this episode we speak with Cesar Garcia

Cesar is an artist based out of the Inland Empire. He talks to us about his Oaxacan background and influence. His wood working style and tools, starting the collective Grafica Nocturna, custom orders and more.

**APOLOGIES FOR POP IN AUDIO

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In this episode we speak with author Lydia Theon Ware I

Lydia is an author based out of the Inland Empire. She talks to us about her Christian Fatih, homelessness, working for Blacklandia, mental health, her magazine and much more.

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In this episode we spoke with Conney Williams.

Conney is a Poet based out of Southern California. He talks to us about how he was kicked out of the military, being a former preacher, growing up in the south, black history and so much more.

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https://www.instagram.com/dredconney?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==

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https://instagram.com/yeahthatishim?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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In this episode we speak with Maurice Howard

Maurice is a Surreal Visual Artist based out of Riverside, California. He talks to us about Charles Bibbs being his mentor, his love for birds especially humming birds, his famous clown painting, his Muse and so much more.

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https://www.instagram.com/mauricehoward1951?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==

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https://instagram.com/yeahthatishim?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=...

In this episode we speak with Juan Delgado

Juan is poet based out of the Inland Empire. He talks to us about how he got into the creative writing space, his role as an educator, the importance of being involved in the community and so much more.

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juandelgado.poet@gmail.com

HOST
https://instagram.com/yeahthatishim?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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In this episode we speak with Linda Reyes

Linda is a model and brand influencer. She talks to us about how she got into modeling, future goals, her obsession with pickles and more.

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https://www.instagram.com/thelinrey?igsh=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==

HOST
https://instagram.com/yeahthatishim?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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In this episode we speak with Cam Archer

Cam is a rapper from San Bernardino. A rapper that can rap well as he says. We talk about his latest project "Cam Is Outside", Wrestling, Rap, Current Projects and more.

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https://linktr.ee/camarcher

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https://instagram.com/yeahthatishim?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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In this episode we speak with Joshua Brown

Josh is the Creator/Founder of the community Nerdz & Hip Hop. He is also the creator of the comic books General Joshua. He talks to us about nerd culture, hip hop culture, moving in your purpose, and so much more.

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https://www.instagram.com/nerdzandhiphop?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

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In this episode we speak with Drew Oberjuerge

Drew is the executive director of the Riverside Art Museum. She talks to us about her studies in Italy, learning a lot from working in different museums, soft power, the influence and power of museums, the importance of showcasing local artists and much more.


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In this episode we speak with Debi Varvi

Debi is an artist based out of the Inland Empire. She is the founder of Henna Crone, which is her personal brand the does Henna artwork. Henna is artwork that originated from Africa all the way to India. Debi talks to us about meeting henna, falling in love with henna, learning about the different styles of henna, the legacy of henna art and so much more.



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In this episode we speak with Jason Lola

Jason is the Founder of WAX Skateboards & Sesh House Printing which are based out of San Bernardino. He is also owner of Nostalgia Kills which deals with 80s Nostalgia from games to toys. He talks to us about how weed changed his life, going to a Christian school, helping the kids and more.

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