In this conversation, Ciela and Omar explore the multifaceted nature of change, creativity, and the human experience. They dive into the discomfort that often accompanies change, share personal stories of transformation, and discuss the role of language and love in navigating life's challenges. Omar reflects on the pivotal moments that have shaped his understanding of self and the world, emphasizing the importance of embracing pain as a catalyst for growth. The conversation illuminates hope, and encourages listeners to recognize the beauty in change and the love that surrounds them.

Omar Salam spent his childhood traveling and living throughout Europe. Initially believing that words were the best way to communicate with the world, he started studying film but later realized that he could tell more intricate and vibrant stories through fashion. “Clothing is a language within itself,” he says.  Omar graduated from Parsons School of Design with a degree in fashion. In 2001,  he started working for Sonia Rykiel in Paris and became Visual Director for the New York City office. He spent seven years with Madame Rykiel, fostering a meaningful relationship with the designer. In 2010, he joined Christian Lacroix and spent two years with the house.  In 2012, the designer established his own fashion house called SUKEINA after his late mother, meaning “bright light.” “Light is what reconciles us with the value of everything, and without it, all goes missing,” the designer says.  Omar’s passion for making women look and feel special along with a unique worldview, shaped his approach to fashion in a way that is progressive, innovative, and powerful while still elegant.

Ciela Wynter is an astrologer, inner work guide, artist, author, musician, and sound facilitator, enamored by the process of deep diving into the unknown oceans of vast uncharted waters within the psyche. Ciela researches the inner stars, planets, and galaxies for the clues to the profound mysteries and eternal “case studies” that call her attention. Ciela has always been a seeker, and her journey has taken her around the world from skyscrapers to jungle floors to temples to danger zones. She loves the chapters of life and how we actually can make progress through knowing ourselves. Ciela has been in deep study of astrology for over 20 years. It has been a lifeline for mapping out her psyche and an invitation to explore it with fervor. She is self-taught, a student of the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, and an avid reader and psychonaut of the transpersonal realms. Astrology is a language that helps Ciela to understand why she does the things she does and how to change herself from the inside out. Ciela is both in awe and in love with the utter mystery that is revealed in the language of the stars.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Connection

02:12 The Nature of Change

07:41 Pivotal Moments and Personal Growth

14:39 Language as a Medium of Change

26:05 Creativity Born from Change

35:25 The Nature of Change

40:56 Growth and Perception

47:01 The Magnificence of Humanity

52:28 Navigating Pain and Change

55:25 Love as the Core Truth

change, creativity, transformation, language, love, growth, perspective, pain, resilience, personal development