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A Refreshing Conversation is an unscripted, raw and very real conversation between King and E as they discuss black culture, travel, entertainment, life and whatever else happens to come up when you have...a refreshing conversation.


    • Apr 10, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    WE DID IT! 1st Season complete!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 48:15


    In this final episode of season 1, E and King reflect on their best and "Daaaamn" moments from season 1, even those that came when they were not on the show.They'll answer such questions like:What was their favorite episode from season 1?What positive feedback did they receive from listeners?What was the negative feedback received from listeners? What they're looking forward to in Season 2?and much more.They'll also share their thoughts on the murder of rapper and community activist Nipsey Hussle and the phrase "people of color"- should we use it or nah? 

    21 Questions Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 61:01


    Yo! We're back Y'all after a short break E and King are back on the mic with an all NEW episode of a refreshing conversation. This episode can be described in one word: an outrageously, hysterically, fantastically, insanely, wildly entertaining, stomach-turning laughter of a damn good time. Welcome to 21 Questions: Part Duex (Two). Quick spoiler, not really, but kind of...in this episode we learn how - Why King identifies with a teenage white girl?- When E feared for her life?- Why King hates the concept of texting a laugh- lol? - We also learn E's hilariously

    Getting Back Out There

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 44:33


    You're back into the single life dropped into a world of joyous possibilities and excitement but also an endless space of “dating” apps, profiles, and first dates.

    Minding My (Black) Owned Business Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 48:08


    Minding My (Black) Owned BusinessIn this episode of a refreshing conversation, we review the first episode of Killer Mike's Netflix series "Trigger Warnings", in which he spends three days using and consuming only products that come from the Black community. We are HERE for the mission but um...Killer Mike's goal leaves him car-less, hungry, and scrambling for a place to stay.  Why though? In 2019 why don't we have a stake in these commodity driven industries?! We'll explore these questions and more.We'll also discuss some of the Black businesses that have created their own space in lesser sought after industries like Friggers Communications and True Laundry Detergent.If you like the show, please share it with someone you think will too! Ppreciate y'all!Drop a comment on our social:FB: www.facebook.com/arefreshingconvoInstagram: instagram.com/arefreshingconversationRate, Comment, Share, & Subscribe, INDULGE!

    Minding My Black (Owned) Business Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 45:31


    E and King continue their "Minding My Black (Owned) Business" with a discussion on the challenges, or not, that come with being in a relationship with an entrepreneur. The long hours can be challenging and the lack of financial security can be a deal breaker. But is dating or being married to an entrepreneur all bad? Are there bright moments in the relationship that make the long hours and limited finances worth it? What does it look like when both partners are entrepreneurs? How do you make time if both of y'all are grinding?!All these questions and more will be touched on as E and King dive deep into the topic of "Loving Entrepreneurs." It can be a challenging life, but hey, entrepreneurs need love too.  Drop a comment on our social:FB: www.facebook.com/arefreshingconvoInstagram: instagram.com/arefreshingconversationRate, Comment, Share, & Subscribe, INDULGE!

    Minding My Black (Owned) Business Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 45:42


    E and King continue their "Minding My Black (Owned) Business" series with a conversation on the state of Black businesses. Listen in as they discuss the “Homie discount” and how it plagues Black businesses, why it's time for Blacks to have a bigger stake in the hair and nail industry, and how HBCUs and Black businesses have more in common than you think. They'll also share their personal experiences with Black businesses; those that left them walking away ✊

    Minding My Black (Owned) Business Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 55:31


    Welcome back, welcome back, wel-come back!E and King are back and on the mic bringing you all new series on entrepreneurship and Black business. To kick off this series, E and King share their personal insight into the life of an entrepreneur. They'll discuss the realities of living the entrepreneurial life dishing on the glitz, glamour and pain because, keeping it 100, all that glitters is not gold. Topics to be covered:Maximize your networking with effective strategy. Control the grind don't let it control you.The failures and successes along the way. Is entrepreneurship for everyone?. In addition, E shares how she has managed to effectively network and collaborate with people, essential elements for being a successful entrepreneur, while also being an introvert requiring her space and privacy. Conversely, King dishes on how the nature of an extrovert can have negative effects for entrepreneurs and how he balances being a social butterfly while also reserving space and time for the one who matters most- himself.   So press PLAY as you walk, run, drive, cook, or relax and enjoy the latest episode of a refreshing conversation! Share your thoughts! RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! Share your thoughts!www.arefreshingconversation.comInstagram: arefreshingconversation

    What It's Like To Be Black: Sounds Of Black Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 49:41


    Join E and King for a powerful episode on the Black (American) experience, at home and abroad. In this episode, they'll give insight into the complexities of Black (American) life: from having to prove their Americanism, defend a country that (still) systematically oppresses them, or dealing with the anxieties of returning to America. This is a practice in introspection as E and King dig deep to reveal their personal struggles as well as the general trials of Black (American) life. After recounting King's experience of a Chinese woman running away when she saw him, the host will give their one piece of advice to address systemic racism in America. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and review we'd love to hear from ya'. For Show Notes: www.arefreshingconversation.com 

    21 Questions For E and King - Getting to Know The Host

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 60:26


    Creating a podcast can be challenging. Creating a podcast with a complete stranger is even more challenging. Right? In this episode, get to know E and King as they (continue) to get to know each other. The animated duo briefly reflect on their 3 month journey and dive into a tell-all game of 21 Questions!If you enjoy badass DJ names, shameful "WTF" was I thinking relationships, stories about that lie you had no business telling, then you'll enjoy this game of 21 questions - jokes, shame, crushes, Michelle Obama and George Bush chilling at the crib. Don't miss this game of 21 Questions with E and King.

    What's (Black) Love Got To Do With It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 49:33


    In this episode E and King share their views on Black Love. What is it? How do you know when you have it? Is it something that is simply manifested when two Black people decide to share their lives together?  They'll also ponder and attempt to answer these questions: How does the African American experience shape Black Love? Do other races have their own versions of "Black Love?"Don't miss this episode as E and King take a deeper look into this unique version of love by discussing the the strength, uniqueness, beauty, and cosmic power that is Black Love. 

    Black Panther & "Most Popular Film" Award at the Oscars

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 52:16


    On this week's show, film addicts E and King address the initial controversy of the Oscars committee announcement to add the "Most Popular Film" award, why the committee retracted the award, and why many people believe this was meant to be nothing more than a pat on the back for the record setting movie Black Panther.Plus, we'll share our thoughts on the need for a "Black" Oscars and what that would look like.Disclaimer: This episode as with its predecessors were recorded during the development phase of this podcast hence the poor audio quality. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working hard to ensure that top quality material is shared in future episodes.

    Am I Black Excellence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2018 34:37


    In this episode E and King discuss the culture of "Black Excellence" and how this moniker has become the singular determinant of progress and achievement in the Black community. Is this fair? Who decides the measure of Black Excellence? Has Black Excellence been reserved for elitist liberalism?Have a listen as we discuss these questions and more!

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