Keepin' It Candid with Kyle Hollis

Back at it with Brian on April 10th and during this episode we talk about getting back into religion and what it means for us at this point in our lives. We also touch on working as a solo-preneur and how that journey is going for me.

Here is an episode from February 27th 2022. Life has been hectic with a newborn and I am playing catch up.  During this episode, Brian and I talk about wedding planning, a future casino in Virginia, Thor's cataracts and the largest land mass in the world!

This week's episode features two special guests, Bobak and Lee. We've been meaning to get together tot talk sports and we had a chance to get together early on NBA All Star weekend to do a quick recap. We talked about the Super Bowl, NBA All Star Weekend, the Winter Olympics, and Adam Sandler? It may sound random but there is a valid transition built in there!

I am no longer an employee and I officially work for myself. This week Brian and I talk about ways to manage business cash flow as an entrepreneur!

Last episode was all about NFT's and now we are talking about the magical Metaverse! Where is it going to be? How many Metaverses are there? How do we profit off of this early on??

Everyone is talking about the Metaverse and NFTs. None of it has been interesting so far but maybe we should jump on this bandwagon in case there is a way to profit during these early days. Do you own any NFTs? Why or why not?

Welcome to the 6th edition of our New Year's Resolution episode! Are you ready for a fresh start and some new goals? We are here to put our resolutions out there into the universe so that everyone can hold us accountable. Care to join? If so, leave us a review with your resolutions in the comment section.

Brian returns from his trip to catch up with us. We chat about those first back to office moments for Jonathan, some new shows we are watching, the weirdest things we've eaten, and transitioning back to work after a long break.

Jonathan and I are back after taking a weekend off for Thanksgiving and to celebrate my birthday. We chat about alternative work schedules, Thanksgiving plans, random movies and more!

Another 365 days is almost in the books! How do you feel about this year? Did you hit those marks that you set for yourself? How about work goals? It's about time for another round of performance evaluations. In this episode we also talk about the difference between strategy and execution and organizational structures.

It is the middle of November and we are due for another talk about how we spend most of our waking time working and less time enjoying our lives.

Northern Virginia is working on renaming one of the roads that runs through the county, Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. In this episode, we talk about the Virginia midterm elections, people being triggered without knowing why, and how we are slowly erasing any trace of the Confederacy.

One of the most popular questions that I get asked on LinkedIn is "How do I get into Project Management?" In this episode, we break down a few of the ways you can make the transition into becoming a PM and how taking on some more responsibility can mean gaining the experience you are lacking.

If you realized that a story was exaggerated, would that change how you felt about a person and/or event?

We watched the newest Chappelle special, The Closer, on Netflix and wanted to give it a quick rundown! Heads up, it isn't worth the time in my opinion.

Do you think the way work experience is measured in job descriptions is flawed? In this episode, we discuss job descriptions, requirements, and past performance.  

Are there certain things you are more willing to pay for as you begin to make more money? For example, this could be food delivery services, luxury vehicles, private movie theater rentals, or something like valet parking. Have you noticed yourself paying a premium for a service if it makes your life a little easier?

It's hard for us all to get together during the summer months but we finally rallied the troops this episode! I'm back with both Brian and Jonathan and we talk about our preference of hotels vs. Airbnb while traveling.

Let's say that you're allowed to work from home indefinitely and your company is getting rid of its office space. Should your pay be adjusted to reflect where you are working from now or should you be paid the same as before? Has this happened to you or has this been a topic of conversation at your place of employment?

Sometimes it is hard to get these ruminating thoughts out of my head. I wonder if it is like this for everyone...

There was a time in my life when I was a tournament organizer for the fighting game community in the DMV area. Jonathan and I sit down to talk about the experiences learned from that time during my early 20s.

This week we are looking back on the past and discussing any regrets that have been lingering in the back of our minds. After 30-something years on this planet, what do we wish would have played out differently?

Welcome back, folks! Is there a hobby that you don't mind spending a pretty penny on? For me it is electronics for sure. Brian and Jonathan have some different hobbies/passions that they share with us this week. What are some of yours?

Is anyone ready to return to the office? Has your employer started talks about the plan for this fall or next year? With the cases once again on the rise due in part to the Delta variant and people being unvaccinated, it makes us second guess ourselves when it comes to leaving our work from home setups.

This episode was recorded on Father's Day. Jonathan and I talk about how I got a chance to meet VP Harris which led to a picture of her and Leah going viral on LinkedIn. We talk about the comments, messages, and everything else that comes with a post going viral unexpectedly. There were some good lessons learned that came out of this wild two weeks.

We came across a pretty cool IG post that Aaron shared on his story and we decided to discuss that as our topic for this episode. "When you've finally achieved meaningful success after years of hard work and sacrifice, you'll look back on a lot of respectable, well-intentioned people who warned you not to rock the boat, or take a risk, or change the part of your life they were comfortable with; and you'll realize how sad things might be if you'd listened." -gfda.co   Oh, and I met VP Harris!

This episode is actually our first hybrid episode since the pandemic! Brian joined me in the studio and Jonathan joined remotely. This was actually a pretty fun episode where we talked about famous/popular people who have been "canceled" in the last couple of years. Are there any people that we left off that are must haves on your list?

The guys took a few weeks off to get some things done and recalibrate for the rest of the year. Our transitions were a little rough this episode as we got back into the swing of things but we delivered nonetheless!

What does this question mean to you? I don't think this question is as simple as a Yes or No response. There is a lot to talk about and the topic is way to important to brush over. Tune in to see what our thoughts are and if we can end the episode by answering Yes or No.

Brian, Jonathan, and I discuss mentorship and we talk about our personal experiences with it. Mentorship can be formal or informal so it's nice to see how it helped us grow into who we are today.

On April 11th we decided to come together and review one of DMX's classic movies, Belly. By decide I mean I convinced Brian and Jonathan that this was the obvious choice! Enjoy the movie review!

I always knew Pokemon would back yet another comeback but I didn't think it would be as intense as it is in 2021. I'm guessing the pandemic has played a part in this just like with everything else going on but maybe we were always due for a late 2020/early 2021 resurgence of the 'Mons. We also talk about other collectibles like Pogs, Disney cups, and Beanie Babies. What were some of the hot ticket items from your childhood?

This week it is Jonathan and I recapping the horrific events that transpired in Atlanta, which resulted in the death of 8 people.  It's hard to ignore that violence against Asian Americans is in the rise when 6 of the 8 victims are Asian. As we talk through the actual event and the subsequent conversations that transpired the rest of the week, we also thought it would be worthwhile to talk about any tension (whether perceived or real) between the Black and Asian communities.

This week we identify the must-haves when making a big decision like purchasing a home. What are the things you need to have in order to make this huge financial commitment? location price schools garage Are any of those on your list?

We continue talking about our list of topics from the last episode while placing a greater focus on introversion and how it is undervalued in the workplace. Are you more introverted or extroverted? Does it differ for you when in a professional setting as opposed to your personal life?

This week we talk about the violence against Asian Americans and the model minority myth. We soon discover there is a lot to unpack on this topic and we go off onto a tangent a few times to dissect this topic.

After an almost two year hiatus, we are back with another self reflection episode! This week we are featuring Brian and his journey from college and the path he took to make it in the finance and treasury world. Buckle up ladies and gents!

The world went stock crazy for a week or two. Who were the biggest winners and losers and how are you feeling about the Robinhood app now? Take a dive with us down the rabbit hole and invest in some good ol' dogecoin.

Imagine driving off to a nice, secluded spot under the stars and camping right in your very own Tesla! Elon has solved the problem for all people who can no longer afford a place to live! Live in your Tesla and upgrade your hobo experience.

Momma we made it to episode 90 and this week we are talking about the best decade that planet Earth has seen...the 1990s. Take a trip with us down memory lane to revisit some classic cartoons, hangout spots, foods, clothes, and gadgets. What was your favorite part of the 90s? If you weren't alive yet then we feel sorry for you.

This has been one of the most ridiculous week's in recent times. Trump supporters decided it would be a good idea to turn from a peaceful protest on the National Mall into a disastrous riot. They stormed the U.S. Capitol while congress was in session and was met with little to no resistance....smh.

Welcome to 2021 and we are back with the annual resolution episode. We've been doing this since 2017 and we are here to give you our plans for this year. Were any of your plans held up by the pandemic last year? Well fear not! 2021 is ours for the taking.

As we began wrapping up 2020, we took a look back on the episodes from the past year and ranked them by popularity. We were able to gather some insights onto what the listeners are interested in and we are planning to tailor the 2021 episodes to fit this mold.

According to Indeed.com A leadership philosophy refers to an individual's beliefs, principles and sentiments that they use to lead a company or organization. During this episode, we discuss the guiding principles that we use on a daily basis in hopes of becoming a good leader. What can people expect of you as a leader?

The vaccine is almost here! Who is going to be the first one to turn into a zombie? Some weeks I'm in and the next week I'm 100% out. I also discovered more of these idiotic challenges and I must be really old because I think these kids are going too far.

How was your Thanksgiving this year? We bought a family meal from Whole Foods and it was less than stellar. Then I read an article about people saying their Whole Foods turkey smelled rotten. Yep, that is a true story.

It has been a tough year but nonetheless we find thanks in the things we usually take for granted. Join us for this pre-Thanksgiving episode where we share the bright side of 2020.

Playstation 5 has swept the country and no one cares about the X-box series X. They are sold out everywhere and none of us here care but it is still fun to follow. Were any of you lucky enough to snag one for the holiday season?

What a week! Waiting on the 2020 election results and feedback from an AWS interview at the same time. Jonathan and I talked about President-elect Biden's victory and all of the strange conversations and media takes from that Tuesday night to Saturday when we finally found out who would be the next President. Next, we talk about the Amazon AWS interview experience. The process for the larger tech companies is quite different than what you experience at other companies, so I wanted to share my thoughts and provide a little insight.

Kyle and Brian tag team this episode while Jonathan is out this week. We are fresh off a Halloween bonfire event and ready to talk about what we can expect from the year 2021. The resolutions will come later but right now we want to know what normal life will look like once the ball drops on New Year's Eve.

Buying a house is super stressful due to so many factors. In this episode we talk about our home buying process and how it worked out for us. We also talk about credit card debt and other fun stuff that you find yourself in during your 20's. Take a listen to this episode if you want to figure out how to get your life together.