Calculated Conversation Radio Show

Today's episode will be a special feature of Kan's podcast, Unrefined Sophisticates. The Unrefined Sophisticates keep in the theme of back to school and education via a conversation with a special guest, social worker, and executive director of Influencers of Neighborhoods, Paul J Peters. We talk about the current education system and what it means to really connect with students of color. Get your ears ready because there is some great information in this episode.

Today's episode will be a special feature of Kan's podcast, Unrefined Sophisticates. The Unrefined Sophisticates talk education in this episode via a conversation with special guest Nichole Watson, Activist, Facilitator, Consultant and Prescott Elementary Principal. We talk about the current education system and what it means to be an educator. Get your ears ready because there is some great information in this episode. As usual, there are some things we just need to talk about.

Today's episode will be a special feature of Kan's podcast, Unrefined Sophisticates. With Sneaker week coming up on Friday 8-7 the Unrefined Sophisticates sit down and talk with Faith J. Wilson (WOKE PDX founder), H Jackson (Jackson Shine Co. founder) and Jess Rowe about the LQBTQ and Sneaker Community as it intersects. Listen as we discuss the sneakers we love, which brands are getting it right as it relates to recognizing the LGBTQ community and more!

Today's episode will be a special feature of Kan's podcast, Unrefined Sophisticates. The Unrefined Sophisticates sit down and talk with international headline maker known as Portland's "Naked Athena". She clears up many of the misrepresentations made by the media about her public display in the face of the feds during the Portland protests.

Today's conversation center's around direct communication, the commitment some people have to misunderstand, and the importance of developing thoughts and opinions with people who will correct you if needed. We also make some talking points around the benefits of disconnecting for your own mental health. Tune in!

Today's discussion center's around making sure that we are focusing on the long game in terms of the uprising for reform. Listen in as we talk about ways to learn more about topics including Dave Chapells "8:46", special defunding the police, books, and podcasts that will help people better understand some of the sentiments being expressed during this time.

Discussions around the state of the country we live in currently.

This is a special recording from the show "Run up the Numberz" which airs on our sister station The Numberz 96.7FM. In the midst of our worldly happenings, Kan and Ambush chop it up with mental health coach Phillip Roundtree (@phil_roundtree) about healthy ways how to process and navigate some of the current issues facing the black community. As always there are some things we just need to talk about.

During this episode, we sit with Marcus Carter II. Marcus is an amazing man and voice in the push for a more diverse and equitable workplace in the tech industry. He can be seen speaking at many events across Portland's professional landscape and in this episode we get him in the studio with us. Listen in as we discuss equity, networking, and much more. As always there are some things we just need to talk about.

In this episode, we bring you the same great conversations you are used to but from the comforts of our own living spaces while remaining compliant with the quar restrictions. During this episode, we explore the ways we have used the time to explore and expand our reach within the community, the effects of trauma, and the burden of carrying the weight of melinated skin in America. Thank you all for tuning in, and as always there's some things we just need to talk about.

Part 2 of our interview with Casey Jackson, the founder of The IFIOC (The Institute For Individual And Organizational Change) and the lead author of "Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment". Casey travels globally to train a variety of organizations and we got him to come to Portland, OR just to do an interview with the Calculated Conversation radio show!

We have something special for our new listeners! Casey Jackson, the founder of The IFIOC (The Institute For Individual And Organizational Change) and the lead author of "Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment". Casey travels globally to train a variety of organizations and we got him to come to Portland,OR just to do an Interview with the Calculated Conversation radio show!! Imagine that! This will be a 2 part interview on the concept of motivational interviewing. YOU do not want to miss these! This man is a Genius and has shared with us a wealth of information over the two-part interview session. One of our greatest Conversations yet!As always, there are some things we just need to talk about.

Gotta dope Show today from @calculatedconversation! listen in as we chat about Quarantine, Fear Management, and Post Quarantine goals! Tune into xray.fm or 107.1 fm radio! #CalculatedConversation

In this episode from 2019, we have an amazing special guest, Javonnie Shearn discussing youth engagement, stereotypes, and mental health awareness. As always, there are some things we just need to talk about.

From a distance we are being social so that means another episode from the archives is revisiting the airways. A great conversation still. In this episode from 2019, we have a special guest Portland's very own Mathius "Mighty" Mauk. Listen to him take us on a journey with his story, which has been fueled by the amazing energy he has kept in and around him. Learn about his passion in music, community work, and how Laced Up PDX came to rise!

This week we pulled an episode from the archives to revisit some great talks that center around the advantages in withholding judgement, gratitude, and allowing others to have grace in their actions. As always, there's some things we just need to talk about, so have a calculated conversation with us.

This week we pulled an episode from the archives to revisit some great discussion around masculinity and the emotional weights that we carry as men. We cover ways we've been able to channel our energy positively, growing closer to our higher selves and the roads less travelled in doing so. As always, there's some things we just need to talk about, so have a calculated conversation with us.

On this episode of Calculated Conversation we discuss how we believe comprehension is actually more important than communication. More updates from the Pipeline play revealed. We also go into understanding personal value and creating or operating in places where our value is recognized.

On this episode of Calculated Conversation we take some time out to discuss how conversations can lead to learning more about yourself through the life and lens of others shared experience.We calculate the dangers of spreading information or taking stance on a given topic without doing the proper fact checks or research. We also shine some attention on a great play called "Pipeline" going on now at the Portland Playhouse through mid March 2020.

This week Kan and David recap the experience at the future leaders community event in Tacoma, Wa. We also discuss the meaning of personal success and how understanding social capital will help you reach your goals. Relationships are important and so is self awareness.

This week Kan and David calculate their conversation around expressing ourselves in difficult moments, areas we want to improve our communication, upcoming future leaders event and more. We also read comments left by our show followers regarding this weeks topic's. Listen in!

On this inaugural episode Kan and David calculate their conversation on a few topics including SEI’s Junction Avenue event and its importance within the PDX small business owner community, sharing our stories with our voices, The Great Kobe Bryant (RIP), why we need to allow for people to be dynamic and allowed grace as they grow and more!