What can we learn about ourselves by researching our family history? Communications manager, historian and musician, Robert Griner, explains how a label from a bottle of Irish Creme liquor sent him on a journey to discover his family history. Robert explains how genealogical research has become quite easy in recent years and how doing this kind…
Can we afford to sacrifice short-term profits for a sustainable future? Emmaly Beck believes we can. In episode #9 I interview Portland State University college senior and Environmental Studies Major Emmaly Beck. She talks about her spiritual influences and gives her take on online entrepreneurship, fast fashion, the fossil fuel industry, off-grid utility systems, and…
Is the personal introduction a lost art? One important lesson I learned from my grandmother is to be inclusive of others. Over the years, I’ve noticed an opportunity for us to be more inclusive of other people. How? By introducing them to each other. In episode #8 I point you to a favorite short film…
The world lost a rare and amazing talent on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. An elder statesman of rock with an iconic and unmistakable voice, Chris Cornell emerged from the Seattle grunge scene and was becoming one of those timeless artists that spanned generations. I’m pretty sure I was in shock this whole episode having just…
We’re up to episode 6! This episode goes from healthy breakfast, to iconic apparel, to cover letters and more. I introduce you to one of my favorite bands, Bran Van 3000, and an amazing series of music compilations from a Parisian restaurant called Buddha Bar. Listen through to the end to hear a special message…
In this episode, I explain why, when it comes to job prospects and career advancement for Gen-X, “reality bites.” I propose a rebranding of Gen-X based not on the generation’s perceived lack of influence and underrepresentation in popular culture and sociology, but on its contributions and its historical significance. After all, Gen-X is the last…
Hear my chat with Co-founder of Oregon’s SalesFirst Recruiting, Adam Morris, as he shares how being stranded at a bus stop led to founding and running a successful business. Adam delivers a plethora of do’s and don’ts, stories, and quotes. He also offers a killer interview tip, a few key book recommendations for entrepreneurs, and…
Topics Review of Canva.com Retrospective of Band of the Day app from 2011-2015 The story behind the term “420”, excerpt from the Criminal podcast Uber is being sued for ‘predatory pricing’ Interview with Channel Marketing Director Matt Cisneros Music On Time (featuring TuPhace) by Disco Biscuits Let the Good Time Roll Live from San Quentin…
Topics Joyfear, is it good, is it bad? turns out, it’s both How I focused through a major life change What is Radio iDeal Radio? Five Reasons I volunteered to be a KPSU DJ Impact Bias Why I listen to podcasts Three tips to upgrade your resume Music My, Myself, and I by De La…
This is my mentor session as a volunteer DJ and my first time in the KPSU radio booth! I shake the nerves off, explain the premise of the show, demonstrate a music bed, discover an Elvis Presley-themed bar planned for inner SE Portland, dedicate a song to mom, and reveal why I’ll never forget the…
