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 Building Community More Important Than Networking?
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

Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Is Building Community More Important Than Networking?
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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.

Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Interview with Endurance Weke
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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.

Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Is Nightlife Here Getting Worse Or Are We Just Getting Older?
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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.

Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Interview with ZoeSweets
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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

Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Is Social Media The Modern Day Resume?
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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.

Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Interview with Mister Martini
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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.

Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Interview with Karen Okonkwo
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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.

Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Interview with Sage Quiamno
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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.

Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Interview with Mike Nasty
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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 with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.
Cognac Small Talk 2 Year Anniversary







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