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Thomas C Knox, a Master Connection Curator, Social Entrepreneur, and Thought Leader from Brooklyn, New York, is committed to curating impactful educational and community experiences through The Connection Collective. At the forefront of innovation, his company endeavors to challenge and empower individuals to forge unique connections. As the owner of BeGreat Bow Ties, an exclusive custom bow tie brand, Thomas encourages his customers to express their individuality by being unique in style. Importantly, he is the visionary creator and host of the Emmy-winning television series, boasting an impressive 13-time award recognition. This achievement is rooted in his pioneering connection platform, Date While You Wait.
The Men Up crew is joined by Emmy award-winner and creator of the series Date While You Wait, Thomas C. Knox. As the Connection Curator, Thomas offers some powerful keys to forming and maintaining relationships—romantically, personally, and beyond. Whether it's having the courage to ask the questions we may not like the answers to, leading with the value we can add to other people's lives/projects (rather than seeking the value), or staying inquisitive, your relationships are definitely gonna level up after listening. Be sure to check out Date While You Wait and connect with Thomas @theconnectioncurator.
On this episode your hosts Natasha and Stephany talk their sh*! on: •Dealing with things out of your control •First chiropractor experience •Getting interviewed vs doing the interviewing •Date While You Wait on the train with Thomas C. Knox •Being respectful of your partners wants and needs in the bedroom •Financially supporting your kids while they study or build a business •Some fun would you rather questions •Put yourself in my shoes: Would you stay with someone who never lets you forget the mistakes you've made while being with them? •And more! Tune in every week for more! Talk Your Sh*! Pod Merch: https://talkyourshitpod.com/store Pod Website: https://talkyourshitpod.com Charlotte's Web Code: TYSP for 15% OFF https://www.charlottesweb.com/all-charlottes-web-hemp-cbd-supplements?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=2-373166&utm_content=241210&clickId=3595037948 We love hearing from you so feel free to rate, like, comment and subscribe. Email: Talkyourshitpodcast@gmail.com Youtube Instagram Twitter iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts
Hey Everyone- We're back with another podcast talking about the importance of human connection. While we have even more ways to connect with others, strangely with access to all of these avenues to connect, many of us are still left looking and craving connection. Thomas Knox is trying to change the way you relate to others, one person at a time. Thomas is known as the "The Connection Curator." He set up a sign in the subway in NYC that stated, "Date while you wait," to get people talking to another. Through these experiences of talking to others, Thomas has learned a lot about others and realized that our differences don't mean we aren't relatable. Thomas is leading a social initiative to get people back to talking to one another and having real face-to-face conversations. He shares his experiences, which will surprise you about what's on everyone's mind. Listen in here and let me know what you think. Please remember to subscribe so you can listen to future episodes of Bedtalks on the Anchor App, iTunes, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Until next time, Xoxo
Thomas C. Knox's pop-up, Date While You Wait, started by bringing New Yorkers together for meaningful conversations in the Union Square subway station. After going viral, Date While You Wait has been replicated in cities around the world and even became an Emmy-nominated TV show! In this episode of Keep Connected, you'll hear about the keys to Thomas's success, from cultivating a positive mindset to finding common ground with strangers. Learn how to make the most out of life by connecting with others.For more details on this and other episodes, visit: http://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/We hope you'll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating!
On this episode of the behind the leash podcast we welcome Thomas C. Knox, Founder of Be Great Bowties to the show. Be Great Bowties founder, Thomas C. Knox shares his very first mistake as a business owner, what happened just hours before he tried to pull the plug on his business and most importantly how he got HERE, where he is today. This episode is one I wish I didn't have to cut to under 40 minutes. Thomas shared so much insight to what it means to be an entrepreneurs, how to be the best business owner and the importance of a team. Sometimes we all forget that the most successful businesses were able to scale and grow because of the TEAM. The team helps not just the business grow, but also the owner, and Thomas is grateful for that support. It is admirable to hear how thankful Thomas is for all the curveballs life has thrown at him. When it comes to his business, Thomas says his mistakes are the opportunities that have lead him to be successful and innovative. If you should take anything away from this episode it should, number 1, be the craziest WiFi name that he has seen pop up on his phone...and second (seriously the most important), is that passion, gratitude and innovation are the most important pieces to running a successful business. Enjoy this episode of the Behind the Leash Podcast, a podcast for business owners, entrepreneurs and side-hustlers in the Philadelphia area. Find out more about Be Great Bowties: Follow them on Instagram Visit the Website Follow Thomas C. Knox on Instagram _________________________________ The Behind the Leash Podcast is brought to you by co-owners of Tails and Ales Philly, Dog Walking & Boarding located in Philadelphia, PA. Co-hosts of the podcasts, and co-owners of the business, Paige and Ryan started the podcast to shine light on all the amazingly creative and passionate people in Philly. The podcast launched just a week or two into the pandemic and there was no better time to remind people why they opened their business. To learn more about Tails and Ales Philly: Dog Walking and Boarding Follow us on Instagram Visit our Website
This week's episode features Thomas C Knox, a Master Connection Curator, Social Entrepreneur, and Thought Leader from Brooklyn, New York. His critically acclaimed movement, Date While You Wait puts a brilliant spin on connection and communication. He has received attention from the likes of CNN and the NY Times and is currently producing a television series. Thomas is deeply committed to developing strong communities and passionate about innovating ways to bring people from all walks of life. Thomas is also the owner of The Connection Collective and BeGreat Bow Ties. Both companies put a unique spin on creating meaningful connections. In this episode, Thomas talks about his relationship with NYC, his love for the city, and his passion for telling stories and making an impact in people's lives. Thomas also opens about his upbringing in a foster home as a child and explains how his childhood taught him the value of brotherhood, unity and relationships. He also credits how his past has led him to his career path today as a connection curator and entrepreneur. Feel free to connect with Thomas on his social platforms, which can be found below: Thomas Knox: @TheConnectionCurator Date While You Wait - DateWhileYouWait.tv - @DateWhileYouWait The Connection Collective - Instagram: @TheConnectionCollective BeGreat Bow Ties - BeGreatBowTies.com - Instagram: @BeGreatBowTies Feel free to email any feedback, questions or suggestions to thecityconfessions@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support
In this episode, we talk to Thomas C. Knox, founder of Be Great Bow Ties. His unique bow ties are made of 3D printed frames and Scrabble tiles and aim to showcase the unique nature of the wearer themselves. You will also find out why Thomas began this venture and why he donates a portion of the proceeds from the bow ties to support mental health awareness. Ever been invited to an impromptu date? Listen in and find out more on “Date While You Wait”, another interesting initiative by Thomas in which he creates unique moments for random people in the subways of NYC and helps them let go of the hustle and bustle of their lives for a moment. Find more at https://www.begreatbowties.com Connect with Thomas on https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomascknoxv
Thomas Knox is a native New Yorker. He comes from a unique family and spent time in the foster system. He's a fascinating young man that knows who he is and where he's going. He created Date While You Wait and Be Great Bow Ties. Date While You Wait is literally Thomas sat down with a table and two folding chairs, and a sign that said "Date While You Wait". Specifically, while New Yorker’s were waiting for the subway in Manhattan. Be Great Bowties goal is to embody greatness, inspire, connect and empower those around us to harness their inner potential by allowing them to express the best aspects of themselves in a unique, seamless and stylish manner. Topics we cover/// Date while you wait, history and what it is His experience with it as a black man The journey of the business and future ideas What led to his desire to start something like Date While You Wait The family dynamics he grew up in Growing up in the foster care system His dad being a black militant His mom struggling with drugs The dynamics of his dad and how impactful he has been on Thomas How he thinks that leads him to do the things he does especially as a Black man References: Date While you Wait Be Great Bowties Howard Wexler Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) Credits: Music: Main Theme: "I dunno" by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusqu Guest theme: Mr Sun by Robbero (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Robbero/59416
Thomas C. Knox is a Connection Curator, Social Entrepreneur and Thought Leader. However, you may know him from his company Date While You Wait. As the founder of Date While You Wait, he has developed innovative ways to inspire and connect with people from all walks of life. He has been interviewed by “The New York Times”, CNN, “Huffington Post”, and CBS just to name a few. Thomas has been invited to several countries and colleges all around the world to speak about the importance of communication and human interactions. Recorded at Makerpark Radio
In this life, you'll have your homies and then you'll have your brothers/sisters. You know you'd ride or die of either, but for your brother, there are absolutely no limits you'll go to see them shine and the feeling is mutual. Thomas C. Knox (Date While You Wait and Be Great Bowties) is one of those people in my life. He joined Cynthia and me for some Henny on the rocks while we kicked it about it everything from fashion, the need for human interaction, group homes, diversity, systemic racism and of course all things dope. Follow him on Instagram @theconnectioncurator Be Great Bowties on Facebook and https://www.begreatbowties.com Wanna brand/organization shout out on Henny with Keni? Hit me up and we'll talk Twitter & Instagram @kenithacker