Cognac Small Talk with Anthony J.R.

Is Building Community More Important Than Networking?

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 SeattleAngelina Howard (@jadoremarie_): President of BEN w/ AmazonSage Quiamno (@sageq): Co-Founder of Future For UsAvi Soor (@suitedsoor): Co-Founder of Seattle Gents

Interview with Endurance Weke

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.

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

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 PersonalityMikey McClarron (@mcclarron): CuratorLace Cadence (@lacecadence): Artist/ Producer/ DJLily Million (@lilymillion): Event Planner & MarketingThis 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.

Interview with ZoeSweets

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.

Is Social Media The Modern Day Resume?

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