Anthony J.R. had his panel series, "It's All Subjective" co-sponsored by Cognac Small Talk. The trade-off is you get to stream the audio from the panel through the podcast platform, so that's exactly what this is. Summary: The narrative for some is that it’s tough to build a community outside of work when you’re attached to a 9 to 5 job. Others have also stated that networking sometimes can be seen as a one-sided conversation: What can you do for me? But what if you’re networking for the intent of building community and what if the community you’re building exists within your 9 to 5 job? Panelists: Anthony Kerr (@thinkgoodthoughts): Founder of The Collective Seattle Angelina Howard (@jadoremarie_): President of BEN w/ Amazon Sage Quiamno (@sageq): Co-Founder of Future For Us Avi Soor (@suitedsoor): Co-Founder of Seattle Gents

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Is Building Community More Important Than Networking?

Endurance Weke, also noted as the Curator of Cool is a stylist, entrepreneur, blogger and financial analyst from D.C., but currently based in Seattle. He joins Anthony J.R. to reflect on 2019, discuss his styling techniques through social platforms, his Curate styling show, advice to bloggers and so much more.

Interview with Endurance Weke

Anthony J.R. had his panel series, "It's All Subjective" co-sponsored by Cognac Small Talk. The trade-off is you get to stream the audio from the panel through the podcast platform, so that's exactly what this is. Summary: Millennials have slowly started to value their free time a bit more now that they seem to be busier than ever. As some clubs, bars and lounges close and never reopen it forces millennials not to prioritize their weekends in these spaces. For some, they believe they’ve just gotten too old to be in these spaces and would much rather do something else more productive. For others, there are several other factors that play a part in their nightlife attendance. Panelists: Casey Carter (@misscaseycarter): Radio Personality Mikey McClarron (@mcclarron): Curator Lace Cadence (@lacecadence): Artist/ Producer/ DJ Lily Million (@lilymillion): Event Planner & Marketing This panel was sponsored by both ATLAS Workbase & Cognac Small Talk. Video by ZOOM video webinar. The audio version is available on Cognac Small Talk and here.

Is Nightlife Here Getting Worse Or Are We Just Getting Older?

Zoey (@smilesz0ey) and Sweets (@justsweets) are both fashion designers and the founders of ZoeSweets (@zoesweets), a fashion brand specializing in custom fit clothing, designed for women who struggle finding clothes that fit them properly. The ladies join Anthony J.R. to discuss their process on how they design clothes, owning a business as a woman, fashion style and trends and more.

Interview with ZoeSweets

Anthony J.R. had his panel series, "It's All Subjective" co-sponsored by Cognac Small Talk. The trade-off is you get to stream the audio from the panel through the podcast platform, so that's exactly what this is. Topic: Is Social Media The Modern Day Resume? Summary: In today's day and age, social media has been one of the biggest factors in growing a brand, business and has even gotten many people hired. We update our social media accounts more often than our resume and many creatives and entrepreneurs have said they haven't used their resume in years. Panelists: Mike Garrett (@ayyomikeg): Marketing Manager Ribicca Mamuye (@iamabyssinia): Blogger Victoria Kovios (@visionbykovios): Photographer Endurance Weke (@curatorofcool): Stylist

Is Social Media The Modern Day Resume?

Mister Martini (@mister_martini) is a streetwear connoisseur from Vancouver, BC, who owns Dipt (@diptvancity), Vancouver's longest-running streetwear and sneaker boutique and also owns Vancity Original (@vancityoriginal), a streetwear brand very popular in the British Columbia area. He joins Anthony J.R. to talk about the evolution of streetwear, starting and building a successful brand within the retail industry, and how today's social media era plays a role in our we view fashion today.

Interview with Mister Martini

Karen Okonkwo (@karenokonkwo) is a social entrepreneur and also the co-founder of TONL (@tonl), a business focused on diversity within stock photography. She joins Anthony J.R. to talk about life after the launch of TONL, understanding your purpose with your career choice, the evolution of Karen's Thoughts, business strategies surrounding 401ks, and so much more.

Interview with Karen Okonkwo

Sage Quianmo (@sageq) is a keynote speaker and co-founder of Future For Us (@futureforus.now), a platform dedicated to advancing women of color at work. She joins Anthony J.R. to break down what her company is doing to change the narrative of women represented in the workplace, allyship with men, negotiation strategies, and so much more.

Interview with Sage Quiamno

Mike Nasty (@djmikenasty) is a DJ and Producer currently based in NYC. He joins Anthony J.R. and discusses how he launched his career back home in Memphis, issues with Atlanta's creative scene and why his move to NYC has completely changed his life.

Interview with Mike Nasty

Anthony J.R. celebrates two years of doing Cognac Small Talk with a brief message, reflecting on growth, future success and what's to come in the new year.

Cognac Small Talk 2 Year Anniversary

Nelson Yong is a Brand Director, Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategist and Consultant who has actively helped build brands and companies like Microsoft, Intel, Dell, Aston Martin and Thompson Hotel through strategic marketing and business development. He stopped by the show to clarify what it truly means to have a taste for luxury and style, how to keep big name companies/ clients happy, personalizing your branding in niche markets and more.

Keep Your Clients Happy feat. Nelson Yong

Last time, Zea Lingard stopped by the show to inform us on how she manages to pursue other endeavors while maintaining her image as a model for various runaway shows, commercial work, etc. Now she's an entrepreneur and business owner for her brand 'Model Basics' which is a one stop shop for all model needs, to ensure they arrive prepared for their modeling gigs. With this new role, we talk about why she has to put modeling on the side to grow the business, working with Shopify, modeling tips for those entering the industry, the difference between copying and being inspired and more.

More Than A Model Part 2 feat. Zea Lingard

Karen Okonkwo & Joshua Kissi recently launched TONL, a company that seeks to transform the idea of stock photography into something more innovative. Through this company, they plan to help diminish stereotypes, share the stories of every day people and prove that diversity matters.

Stock Photo Diversity feat. TONL (Karen Okonkwo & Joshua Kissi)

Avi Soor stopped by the show to talk about how the blogging scene is now over saturated and why he's choosing to focus more on consulting and entrepreneurship. As the co-founder of the Seattle Gents, he express his love for menswear and how collaborations with brands & companies have helped grow the fashion scene in Seattle.

Suits, Socks & Shoes feat. Avi Soor

Crystal Reed stopped by the show to give her feedback towards Donald Trump's discriminative tweets against the LGBTQ community, the fashion scene in Seattle and how she fits blogging and designing into her busy schedule at The Washington Bus.

Wearing Multiple Hats feat. Crystal Reed

Cognac Small Talk is a podcast series hosted by the connoisseur of smooth, Anthony J.R., who infuses humor, real-life experiences and sociocultural references to aid each episode's timeless topic. Guests that come onto the show enjoy a glass of cognac, either neat or on the rocks and can choose to indulge in a cigar while discussing issues currently revolving around their industry.

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Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.

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