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Keoni ChatsGeleen Abenjoa: Owning a Business, Prioritizing Self-Care, Family InvolvementThis week on Keoni Chats: I sat down with Geleen Abanjoa, owner of Shop Halo Halo. Geleen was originally set for a career in nursing, but she made a bold pivot—moving to Oregon to pursue her passion for baking. We talk about the challenges of that life-changing decision, how her family supported her from afar, and the journey of turning her festival-based bakery into a brick-and-mortar shop. That shop became reality thanks to a unique partnership with a plant nursery owner—something I had to learn more about.➡️ Check out Shop Halo Halo’s website to see where...
2025-10-061h 10
Keoni ChatsPauline Lee: PIE, Being an Advocate, Powered by ReligionPauline Lee joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Pauline is the founder of the Program for Intellectual Empowerment (PIE). We talk about the beginning of the program and the challenges she encounters with keeping it going. Pauline shares how her religious following has kept her going on the path she is on. She has a strong passion to give neurodivergent individuals opportunities. This led her to create the Unified Art Studio. A place for students to paint and take on real world challenges and provide a safe space for them to meet new people. Follow Pauline here: ht...
2025-05-191h 14
Keoni ChatsArturo Basurto: Disc Golf, Earning Everything, Having LoveArturo Basurto joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Arturo and I were one time co-workers and from that time together, he made a positive impression on me with his positivity and curiosity. Arturo is a professional Disc Golfer and we talk about how he discovered the sport. He grew up in California and decided to move to Oregon on a whim. We talked about that decision and all the life adjustments he had to make once it was complete. Follow Arturo here: https://bit.ly/4beatAZ, https://bit.ly/43b6LGr. Read Arturo’s stats here: https://bit...
2025-03-101h 08
Keoni ChatsCreator Check-In: The Struggles With Creativity Part 3In this third episode of the Creator Check-In: The Struggles with Creativity, I discuss editing and marketing. I open up about my overly ambitious approach to weekly episode releases and the mental and emotional limits that took me. As this show was finding its format, I didn’t have the financial capability to purchase the software that was available to me in college. This made me have to resort to stock software and be limited by their abilities. In the beginning, I was using Zoom to supplement the interview. As I was shifting from Zoom to in-person interviews, I ha...
2025-01-2031 min
Keoni ChatsCreator Check-In: The Struggles With Creativity Part 2In the second episode of the Creator Check-In: The Struggles with Creativity, I discuss my growth with interviewing. I grew up with an extroverted father so casually talking with people was easy for me. The issues I encountered was having a guided interview while trying to push a narrative forward. I talked about being too reliant on retaining information (all from memory) and how that led to a poor interview with the first stranger of the show. I didn’t even mention how long it took to get use to hearing my voice and overcome my stutters and pauses. Ne...
2025-01-1331 min
Keoni ChatsCreator Check-In: The Struggles With Creativity Part 1In the first episode of the Creator Check-In: The Struggles with Creativity, I broke down the latest break from the Keoni Chats podcast show and the thought process that led to this mini series. As I did the NFL Roster Breakdown series on the KCM Sports show, I realized that I can produce a show that is not in an interview format. Once I got a layout of the topics I wanted to speak about in this episode, I got back behind the microphone and opened up about my own struggles with creating the Keoni Chats show. In this...
2025-01-0633 min
Keoni ChatsJosh Stofiel: Evoke Visual Solution, Troubled Past, Reconnecting With FamilyJosh Stofiel of Evoke Visual Solutions joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Josh through my last job. The company he was working for at the time was being absorbed and I remember when I first saw him, I thought that this is a guy that I could enjoy working with. As his time grew at the new place, our passing interactions grew more friendly and memorable. When he left that job for another opportunity, we lost contact with each other but those fun moments stuck with me. When I found out that he co-found Evoke an...
2024-07-151h 31
Keoni ChatsBrian Weber: Persistence, Change and Adapting, Police OfficerWhen making a trip back to Portland, Brian Weber stops by and is this week’s guest. Brian and I were high school classmates. During this conversation, A lot of his stories and experiences started to emulate my own. We talk about his pathway to becoming a Police Officer with the city of Astoria, Oregon. He opens up about the many rejections he faced and how he was able to find an alternate route to achieve his dream. The last memory I have of Brian was a kid that blended into the background. But when he was with his fr...
2024-04-081h 23
Keoni ChatsAdam Becenti: Culture Intertwined With Work, Spreading Knowledge, Finding BalanceAdam Becenti becomes the newest member of the two-timer club, as he returns to be this week’s guest on Keoni Chats. A lot of Adam’s first episode revolved around his participation in the Black Lives Matter movement and his support to community causes. We built off that episode and talked about his work as the Tribal Affairs Director at the Oregon Department of Human Services and having a balance between his work and his culture. What always sparked my curiosity about Adam was how he finds the line between work and culture when his job involves his cult...
2024-02-261h 15
Keoni ChatsTasha Emmerson: Virtual Teaching, Mother of Two, Creating Own Support SystemConfessions Of A Tiny Teacher Founder Tasha Emmerson joins me in this week’s Keoni Chats. Tasha and I have similar social circles, but this was the first time we’ve talked with each other. Her openness and engaging nature made this conversation quickly comfortable. We talked about her upbringing with absentee parents, and having to be the parental figure for her sisters. Tasha opened up about her marriage to her husband and being involved with each other for almost two decades. As Tasha became a mother of 2, and her teaching career was taking off, the world was introduced to C...
2023-12-271h 23
Keoni ChatsKeith Nelson: New Approach To Comedy, Wife Impact, ActingI met Keith Nelson for the first time in this week’s Keoni Chats. He was born and raised in Portland, OR and we are both alumni from the same high school and college. I reached out to him through our high school’s facebook group and he graciously accepted. This chat was a challenge for me, not only because this is our first time meeting, but because of his extensive resume and figuring out where to go first. Keith is a Comedian and Actor of over 30 years. Outside of the comedy stage, Keith has been in projects such as: E...
2023-11-201h 27
Keoni ChatsAngela Lackey: Diversified Clothing Brand, Competition Mindset, Community RepresentationAfter keeping up with Angela Lackey through social media for so long, it was time that I brought onto the show for this week’s Keoni Chats. Ever since Angela and I were calling each other “co-workers,” she had talked about clothes and her fashion line Diversified Clothing Brand. We talked about the beginnings of Diversified Clothing Brand and some of her future plans for the company. Angela is a former professional athlete so she brings the same focus and energy to her brand as she did when she was playing basketball. We talked about the multiple hats she has to...
2023-08-211h 20
Keoni ChatsOlan Muller: Embracing Yourself, Asking “Why Not?”, Unconventional PathOlan Muller opens up about his journey in this week’s Keoni Chats. Olan was one academic year younger than me but our paths always found a way to each other. During our time together in high school, we did dragon boats together and our social circles overlapped. Olan and I talked about his new look of shoulder length hair and a mustache. We also talked about his unconventional path that began during his middle school years as his childhood home went further and further into the distance. Olan opened up about always being on the move and how he...
2023-07-171h 17
Keoni ChatsBryton Wilson: Life as a Freelancer, Growth Through Practice, Projects for MeAs Bryton Wilson is getting settled into his new home, he takes a break from unpacking and we reconnect in this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Bryton when I was working at Nike and he was working at Apple. As the Nike Apple Watch was being released, he would be in the Nike store to answer any customer questions. When we weren’t talking about watches, Bryton and I would talk about everyday life. I kept up with Bryton as he went deeper into the photography and videography world as a freelancer. We talked about the progression from a ho...
2023-06-201h 24
Keoni ChatsDom Huynh Returns: Working with Disney, Critical Self-Talk, Battling DemonsDom Huynh returns for another conversation in this week’s Keoni Chats. The last time we spoke was late 2020 so trying to cover his life since then was tricky but really fun to hear about. After pairing up with Dillon Vibes (former guest), Dom gained some traction in the fitness world as he was casted for some fitness equipment commercials. I asked Dom about that experience and keeping in shape as he ages. We also talk about his character “Hank” in the movie Obsessed With The Babysitter and how he was able to mold that role into his vision. Before...
2023-05-221h 29
Keoni ChatsAshby Rodriguez: Long Distance Dating, Aid Against Domestic Violence, Speaking SpanishAshby Rodriguez and I take our usual small talk a step further in this week’s Keoni Chats. Ashby is married to former guest David Rodriguez. We talked about how their relationship started and how they endured long distance. Ashby and David are renovating their homes without any proper training outside of what they call “YouTube University.” We talk about how they handle a home project gone sideways. I met Ashby as she was working for the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV). I wanted to know more about how she doesn’t take the heaviness of her work wit...
2023-04-241h 18
Keoni ChatsKelsey Sievert: Maneuvering Grief, Encountering Trauma, Not Giving Up On LoveKelsey Sievert virtually joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Kelsey during my time at the University of Oregon. While in Eugene, my roommate and I took in a stray cat (that ended up being pregnant with three kittens). Kelsey and I went on a couple dates, and while that never led to anything, I still thought of her as a great friend and gave her a kitten. One aspect that made me want to talk with her was that she is a professional makeup artist. I wanted to know how early covid affected her and ho...
2023-03-201h 21
Keoni ChatsEdward Bernier V: Rap music, Finding Art, Becoming an ActorEdward Bernier V steps away from the microphone and cameras to join me for this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Edward in middle school and even then, we never had a conversation longer than a sentence. I kept track of Edward's musical career as he dove further and further. He would find traction as he would perform live and start to open for big name artist. He really caught my eye when I saw his music video for his song The Accused. The editing and lyrics sparked my curiosity. The more I listened to his music, the more I...
2023-02-271h 24
Keoni ChatsChris Avery: The Power of Routine, Self-Talk, Constantly CuriousChris Avery takes a moment to reflect on the road traveled in this week’s Keoni Chats. Before becoming a cheerleader for the University of Oregon, Chris played football in California and thrived under the strict schedule of a student athlete. As he started out at the University of Oregon, he found himself missing that routine and structure and his studies showed it. Once he became a cheerleader, he was able to discover how important a routine is for him. After this chapter of his life ended, he had to discover the next physical challenge - bobsledding. While Chris di...
2023-02-061h 30
Keoni ChatsKJ Paik: Doctor during COVID, Connected to Korean Culture, Work/Life BalanceDr. KJ Paik puts the stethoscope down for the day and sits down with me for this week’s Keoni Chats. I have known KJ for the majority of my life. This ranges from our days playing pop warner football to our last days sharing the high schools hallways. We talk about life after high school and his decision to switch to a medical career after studying business. KJ started his medical career during the height of the pandemic. He was thrown into fire from the start and while he will never know how the hospital operated prior to th...
2023-01-161h 27
Keoni ChatsNatalie Isaacson: Teaching, Life Transitions, ADHD & AnxietyFor this week’s Keoni Chats, I reconnect with my former high school classmate Natalie Isaacson. I met Natalie during our junior year as she was fresh off a move from Washington down to Oregon. Prior to coming to Oregon, she made a promise to herself that she would pursue singing and when I first met her, she was excelling in the choir group living up to that promise. Natalie was always easy to talk with and made connecting easier. We talked about the transition she experienced moving from Washington to Oregon then the transition she experienced afterwards that le...
2022-12-281h 26
Keoni ChatsErick Kelly: Tricking, Understanding Advice, Learning Through DoingErick Kelly steps off the sprung floor to sit down with me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Erick is the second youngest sibling out of four boys. I did Boy Scouts with the elder two Kelly brothers with Erick joining as my time was ending. Erick is the co-owner of PDX Tricking. Tricking is a combination of flips and twists. We talked about his shift towards the activity and having to balance four jobs to become a co-owner. While trying to find the Tricking community in the PNW had obstacles, Erick was able to bring them all together wi...
2022-11-141h 33
Keoni ChatsMichaela Canete: Relationship with Food, Helping Community, RoyaltyFellow Pinay Michaela Canete joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Michaela through her partner and got to know her through a couple group dates. Michaela and I covered many topics but her experiences as a Rose Festival Queen in 2017, really set a strong foundation for her for the rest of her life. We also spoke about a new goal for herself that has helped her during all the phases of her life. Michaela moved from the Philippines at a young age and while adjusting to American life was achievable, some stressors followed her everywhere. Follow Michaela on...
2022-10-241h 22
Keoni ChatsAnnie Weaver: Sister Bond, Nomad Lifestyle, Speaking UpAfter settling into her first Nomad location out of the PNW, Annie Weaver joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Annie is one of three sisters, while also being a twin. Annie and I shared the same high school together and while we never spoke to each other, this conversation felt like we had been talking for years. We spoke about her family dynamic and the decision to have a nomadic life. I always viewed Annie as quiet as I would have more engagement with her twin sister, but we spoke about her using her voice to steer he...
2022-09-261h 22
Keoni ChatsKai Limuaco: DJ OreGuam, ADHD, Self-CareKai Limuaco (aka DJ OreGuam) takes the first seat in the new studio for this week’s Keoni Chats. Kai and I wrestled in high school and our social circles always overlapped. I remembered Kai as a fun loving guy but we barely had classes together so I never knew how he was academically. We talk about his decision to forgo college due to anxiety and his journey that led him to becoming a DJ. With being a DJ and being in front of people, we also spoke about what Kai is like when he is by himself. Follow hi...
2022-08-221h 29
Keoni ChatsAnthony Holton: Learning to Open Up, Handling Attention, Own IdentityAnthony Holton takes the seat and is my guest for this week’s Keoni Chats. When I initially reached out to Anthony, I had no idea what to expect because we never had long conversations while in high school. We talked about his journey with sharing his emotions and what it’s like for him to stay connected with people. Anthony also shared what it was like moving from LA and growing up with a dad as a professional basketball player. Follow Anthony here: https://bit.ly/3SxKZ83
2022-08-081h 24
Keoni ChatsBen Collins: Life as a Musician, Comic Book Writer, Reaching SobrietyThe chase is over as Ben Collins finally joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Ben was one of the first people I asked to be a guest on this show but opted to work on himself before taking the seat. Geesh did this guy work on himself as we talk about everything from his time as a guitarist, jumping from band to band, to the incident that pushed him to sober living. We talked about the connection of songwriting with comic book writing and the origins of that passion. Check out his website now https://thegonzoraven.com/ an...
2022-07-251h 38
Keoni ChatsKevin Corbin: Financial Industry as a minority, Major injury in sports, Life BalanceFrom one-time football player to Vice President of Personal Capital, Kevin Corbin stops by for this week’s Keoni Chats. Kevin has bounced around following college but found his home back in Oregon. I played freshman football with Kevin where he sustained a knee injury making him convert to basketball. We talk about the hardship of handling that injury at a young age. Kevin found Economics and the financial world during his time at the University of Oregon. We talked about his interesting family dynamic as he and his dad were the only ones in a home filled with wo...
2022-07-051h 18
Keoni ChatsNick Newcom: Creating an Identity, Adjusting to Citizenship, Power of KnowledgeNick Newcom joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Nick and I met in middle school but our friendship didn’t grow until high school. We are both younger brothers and we spoke about the challenges of creating our own path. Following high school, Nick had a stint in the military and that threw me off completely. I wanted to learn more about his mindset heading into and being deep in the military. Check out my chat with Nick now and learn about the depth of his thinking and how it can make him stand out from a crowd.
2022-06-131h 35
Keoni ChatsEmily McMullen: Wine industry (and being a one-time bouncer),Teacher, Chaotic OrganizationFresh off Adelsheim’s Vineyard, Emily McMullen sits down with me for this week’s Keoni Chats. This will serve as Emily and I’s first conversation outside of email. We talked about a wide variety of topics including the life of a mother during early COVID to jumping to Adelsheim after being a teacher. While it was tricky balancing the conversation to cover both work and life, Emily surprised me when she shared about some trauma she experienced early in her life. Dive into my chat with her now and find out how she keeps her smile and upbeat...
2022-05-231h 17
Keoni ChatsKatrina Wilson: The Power of Positivity, Losing a parent, The Little Golden PineappleI reunited with my former Nike Portland coworker Katrina Wilson. Katrina and I only shared a handful of weeks together but I always thought of her as a reliable and dependable person to get the job done. She has had a few jobs since leaving Nike and one of those is continuing her law career that she started in high school. We spoke about the hardship of that kind of work as well as being a mother of two. Katrina lost her mother relatively late in her life and while it is still not easy to process, the effect it...
2022-03-281h 25
Keoni ChatsRolando Rado: Softening up, life in the military, helping where neededLongtime friend and sibling-like figure Rolando Rado drops in for this week’s Keoni Chats. Rolando is my brother’s age but we always spent time together either watching WWE or attending a ComiCon. As he progressed through life, I noticed that Rolando’s tough exterior started to soften up and he was being more open. We talk about his military experience and the moment that led to his PTSD. While he is no longer in active duty, he is helping those that have lost loved ones to the military. Check out my chat with him now and find out ho...
2022-03-141h 38
Keoni ChatsLaurel Barker: Being a Mom and a Military Wife, Taking the first step and Remembering JohnThe Keoni Chats show goes international as I sat down with Laurel Barker (formally Green) for this week’s episode. At the time of this recording, Laurel checks in from Japan with her husband Andrew in the military. Laurel and I met back in middle school as we would spend our summer days at the local bowling alley. Laurel attended Brigham Young University where she would get an internship with Disney. This fit Laurel too well. We talked about that experience and becoming a mother. With her husband Andrew in the military, Laurel has to play both strict and fun pa...
2022-02-281h 19
Keoni ChatsSamira Lobby: Childhood with colorful people, finding the love, and funk musicThe Oregon based, funk music singer Samira Lobby joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Samira and I have both called the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication building - Allen Hall - a second home and that was the first spark that led to me wanting to have this conversation. While it was challenging to make this interview different from previous podcast interviews she's had, I really enjoyed the different topics we jumped in. Samira shared her opinions on the Black Lives Matter movement, her involvement in her various communities and much more. Check out Sa...
2022-02-141h 31
Keoni ChatsKristiana Kamara - Strength as a mother, Life as a former UFC wife, Surviving a troubled childhoodKristiana Kamara leaves the warmth of Arizona and returns to Oregon for this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Kristiana in high school and when we talked about our time under that roof, I realized that I knew close to nothing about her. Kristiana is the eldest of six sisters and her parents were far from ideal. She had to grow up quickly. Despite her childhood being shortened, she is able to relive it with her two daughters. After leaving the cold and rainy Pacific Northwest, Kristiana found a new life in Arizona. Tune into my chat with her no...
2022-01-311h 34
Keoni ChatsJen John: Enneagram, Survival, and listening to your bodyJen John virtually makes the trip down Interstate 5 and joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Jen through my partner and the first sentence she used to describe Jen was that she is sober. This was the first sign that I wanted to hear her story and get it out to the public as alcohol is engraved in a lot of society. I had so many questions for her at that moment that bringing her on as a guest was in the near future. What added to my motivation to get her story out, was her su...
2022-01-171h 24
Keoni ChatsLena Harris: Sports, Marriage, and the Life of a TravelerThe explorative traveler Lena Harris virtually returns to Oregon for this week’s Keoni Chats. Lena is also a Duck TV alumnus and we spoke about her discovery of the program and how it helped propel her career in sports journalism. We conversed about the process of handling rejection while continuously hunting down the next journalism opportunity. While she ultimately decided to switch careers, sports is still a spark in one of her many fiery passions. Now a few years post college, Lena and her husband Richard started a business called Nomadic Weekenders, where they talk about their travels to...
2022-01-031h 28
Keoni ChatsEJ Akins: the art of not caring and maintaining long-standing relationshipsEJ Akins is this week’s Keoni Chats guest. EJ and I had a short time together while in high school and shared a year of football together. He virtually returns back to Oregon and we talk about topics that made me, as the host, reevaluate some aspects of my life. EJ opens up about his outside view of Portland’s Black Lives Matter movement. He was always seen with a smile on his face so we talk about his drive to keep smiling and being joyful. He speaks on keeping up with friends he made during middle or high scho...
2021-12-201h 26
Keoni ChatsBen Creighton discusses his passion behind being a Play-by-Play caller and the journey he traveled.Ben Creighton finds time in his busy schedule to be this week’s guest on Keoni Chats. Anytime I thought about the combination of sports and Journalism, Ben was the first person I thought of. When I first embarked into this field, I immediately thought of my first interaction with Reporter Ben back in high school for the student newspaper. As I kept up with his career, I was more inspired to work harder in the Journalism field as he represented sports networks like ESPN and the PAC-12 Network. Check out his episode now and find out about the or...
2021-11-1559 min
Keoni ChatsAnna NickelAnna Nickels takes a virtual trip down i5 for this week’s Keoni Chats. I usually have some kind of plan heading into an interview but as soon as we started talking, this conversation blindsided me. Anna opens up about her thinking process and her fear of talking about deep issues and her mental health while in high school. She is a former college softball athlete (now coach) and Anna reflects on the journey and the crossroads she faced. We talk about the evolution of her faith not just due to the pandemic, but as she grew up and mo...
2021-11-011h 20
Keoni ChatsBranden Kota Shimada RETURNSOn this 60th episode, I bring back my episode 1 guest in Branden Shimada (aka Branden Kota). With this being my first episode with a returning guest, my goal was to make it different. Branden opens up on his childhood and the supporters and opposers he faced on his journey. We also spoke about producing music and creating eye-catching music videos during the pandemic. Check out his episode now and find out the meaning behind one of his latest hits called “Questioning.” His music can be found here: https://spoti.fi/3BGvQbA; https://apple.co/3mUpGyJ; https://bit.ly/2YJxAD2 . Follow him...
2021-10-181h 31
Keoni ChatsGus McTigueI reunited with fellow UOSOJC alumni Gus McTigue in this week’s Keoni Chats. Gus’ creativity always stood out in class and I am ecstatic to have him on the show. We spoke about the stresses of handling multiple projects and the importance of making sure that each project got the same amount of attention. From his time behind the camera, Gus has developed deep ideologies on the world and being able to explore those was beyond fun. Check out his episode now and learn about his experience with filming “Who’s on Top.” Check out his website here: https://ww...
2021-10-041h 23
Keoni ChatsAlbert Joo (FLANNEL ALBERT)The last time Albert Joo (or Flannel Albert) and I shared a room together was 13 years ago in high school. Albert finds time before heading back to LA for a visit and is this week’s guest on Keoni Chats. Once the “holy crap, it’s been awhile” glow subsided, we had a deep conversation about everything from leaving the United States after his freshman year of high school to being an introvert working in an extrovert business as a singer and performer. Albert also had to work through not following the path that his parents wanted for him and find his...
2021-09-211h 35
Keoni ChatsAaron BojePaddle sport athlete, crossfitter and Pizza Schmizza manager Aaron Boje virtually sat down with me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Aaron’s responsibilities as a husky dog dad to Hoku-lele cause this interview to shift from an in-person to a video interview. Reflecting back on the 15 years I've known Aaron, there were a lot of facts about him that I did not know. Check out his episode now and find out what was a motivator behind his drastic body change. Follow him on these platforms: https://bit.ly/3jSLDOp; https://bit.ly/3zJx5pA. Follow Aaron’s Pizza Schmiz...
2021-09-061h 37
Keoni ChatsEmily WalkerFresh off the first year in her pursuit of a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, former D1 soccer athlete Emily Walker joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Emily during her playing days at Lane Community College and immediately got the impression that she is a fierce competitor. Emily comes from a military family, for which he brought a ferocious and intense mentality to the field and to the classroom. That same upbringing made it hard for her to accept help but when it came to her medical retirement from sports, she worked to overcome that hurdle. Fo...
2021-08-231h 31
Keoni ChatsDennis DixonFormer Oregon Duck and 2x Super Bowl Champion Dennis Dixon stops by for this week’s Keoni Chats. Dennis’ lucrative college football career at the University of Oregon helped the push to turn Oregon from a well-known basketball school, into the football powerhouse it is known for today. Dennis has been drafted twice into Major League Baseball but ultimately chose to pursue the NFL and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008. Now with his football career over, Dennis is the founder of Dixon Fit, his own personal training business that expands to athletes of other sports. Check out his...
2021-08-091h 05
Keoni ChatsJuwaan WilliamsJuwaan Williams shows another layer in this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Juwaan at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication in a couple classes. I always saw Juwaan with a big smile on his face and laughing but we got to talk about topics that hit him the hardest. We talked about the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement in Portland, OR that garnished the attention of the Homeland Security and more recently, Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday. Juwaan is also a former athlete for the Oregon Ducks football team and we talked about handling that kind of...
2021-07-261h 43
Keoni ChatsJoe McNeilJoe McNeil takes a virtual visit back to Oregon for this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Joe when we were kids playing soccer together and had one year of high school wrestling together. Joe would join the ROTC ranks at Colorado State University and lead the push up group during football games. We talk about that experience and how fitness has carried his life to where he is now. Joe is currently a trainer at Max Results gym in Florida. You can book a training session with Joe here: www.maxresultspft.com . Help veterans here: https://bit.ly/2TYGxWz; ht...
2021-07-131h 26
Keoni ChatsTorrey HendersonTorrey Henderson joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Torrey and I met in middle school and while it felt like we went to high school together, she only used the school as the stop before heading home. Torrey opened up about raising a child, as a single parent, at the age of 22 with only a minimum wage salary. Torrey has also gone through extreme body changes as she adopted the Keto diet and opened her business Fit & Pretty Biohacking, Co. Check out her company here: https://bit.ly/35WAofU. Follow her on these platforms: https://bit.ly/3vZ6WjV...
2021-06-291h 35
Keoni ChatsOlivia OntkeanOlivia Ontkean hangs up the dance shoes for the day and sits down with me for this week’s Keoni Chats. In our first conversation in over 10 years, Olivia opens up about developing anxiety and handling depression. Following a childhood in the spotlight as a dancer, she is now helping the next generation as a coach and instructor. Olivia is also an avid cosplayer (when we had Comic-Cons) and you can see her cosplay work here: https://bit.ly/2SsbH7O . She also sells handmade jewelry at her shop called Lunabee. Check it out here: https://etsy.me/2StJPAm Fo...
2021-06-141h 27
Keoni ChatsAlex Moan (Black Bulb Creative)For the 50th episode of Keoni Chats, I bring on the guy that helped me raise the show from an idea to reality in Alex Moan. Prior to becoming co-workers, he told me about his business Black Bulb Creative and that he is the Video Marketing Specialist for the company. Along with those two jobs, he also is the co-founder of Passport to Tacoland, an Instagram account that goes around the Portland, OR area and tries different iterations of tacos. As a part of Black Bulb Creative, he also is a host of the Black Bulb Podcast where he...
2021-06-011h 23
Keoni ChatsWhitney Green - BautistaWhile in between feedings, Acupuncturist and new mother Whitney Green - Bautista stops by for this week’s Keoni Chats. Whitney is the wife to Keoni Chats episode 3 guest, Alvin Bautista, so this felt like a continuation from that episode. This was a great glimpse into Whitney as I’ve only encountered her as my doctor, the sports fanatic and now a mother. If you are in Oregon, to inquire about Whitney’s services, go to her website here: https://whitneygreenacupuncture.com/. Follow her on these platforms: https://bit.ly/3wsFNqq; https://bit.ly/3fBsCN1; https://bit.ly/3hHrCJT
2021-05-2458 min
Keoni ChatsIan SladeHigh school classmate and good friend Ian Slade visits with me for this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Ian on a random day in high school as my friend and I decided to have lunch with him on his first days in Oregon. While in New York during the COVID year, he was able to get some acting gigs before returning back to LA. Learn his story now. Follow Ian here: https://bit.ly/3eTaW0h; https://bit.ly/3uL8yOq; https://bit.ly/2RTmt6H.
2021-05-151h 36
Keoni ChatsNena Conlu (My Mom)As Mother Day approaches, my mom, Nena Conlu, stops by for this week’s Keoni Chats. I’ve had deep conversations with my mom before but this was the first time we had a deep conversation with a microphone and on record. We covered a few topics but I could easily see this having multiple parts. I learned a lot about my own traits and where they stem from while learning my mom’s back story. Check out her episode now and see where her ability to support and be persistent comes from.
2021-05-081h 35
Keoni ChatsErick VillarErick Villar balances a chat while tending to his dog Luna in this week’s Keoni Chats. Erick’s story following college is what sparked my interest in having him on the show. At the end of the conversation, I found myself relating with Erick more than I thought and that was enlightening and exciting. Check out Erick’s episode now and find out what his mom told him as he was deciding where to go to college. Follow Erick here: https://bit.ly/2QGRgTT; https://bit.ly/3u5g1HR; https://bit.ly/3u6kDgU; https://bit.ly/3aTjwtc
2021-05-011h 30
Keoni ChatsChris KeizurUO Alumni and host of the Boo Boys Podcast, Chris Keizur stops by for this week’s Keoni Chats. Chris and I were briefly writers on the Daily Emerald, UO’s student-run newspaper. We both shared a love for sports and once I found out that he has his own podcast, I wanted to talk with him about how he ran his show and the road that led him there. The Boo Boys Podcast can be found here https://spoti.fi/3sHk4Zm; https://apple.co/3xiJY9f and all major podcast platforms. Follow Chris on these platforms: https://bit...
2021-04-241h 33
Keoni ChatsDavid RodriguezLife long friend David Rodriguez makes the in person visit for this week’s Keoni Chats. David is my brother’s friend that became like a brother to me so this felt different vs other episodes. When you’ve known someone for as long as I’ve known David, the conversations can feel routine. This conversation felt different because it included topics that I never thought I would have with him. Learn his story and find out about his adventures early in his Private Pilot career. Follow David here: https://bit.ly/3x5iqUC; https://bit.ly/3v0SnvY;
2021-04-171h 34
Keoni ChatsJake EilandJake Eiland and I were best friends in high school. We haven’t kept up with each much since but this conversation felt like we picked up right where we left off. Jake is a US Army Sergeant currently stationed in Iowa helping with their Covid vaccine efforts. I always remembered this guy as someone that wants to help people and to help end this pandemic is admirable. This episode is filled with stories and that is exactly how I remember Jake - a story teller. Follow Jake here: https://bit.ly/3cOTfhj
2021-04-031h 40
Keoni ChatsClaudia BueermannPodcast enthusiast and host of her own show, The Beginner’s Project, Claudia Bueermann joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Claudia is the daughter of the CEO of the company I currently work at and when I met her, all I remember was how happy and excited she was, and still is. During our first couple conversations, she mentioned working on podcast episodes for her thesis and even getting a podcast internship. Check out her show on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Follow Claudia here: https://bit.ly/3w1xBOd. Check out The Beginner’s Project’s website here: ww...
2021-03-271h 43
Keoni ChatsRyan BrownRyan Brown closes up shop for the day and we reconnect on this week’s Keoni Chats. I met Ryan at my last job and he and I immediately hit it off. I remember the work we did for him and Future Work Design being absolutely breathtaking. We always had great conversations and it was a lot of fun catching up and talking about his adjustments to covid and the creative world’s adjustment. Check out Future Work Design here: https://futurework.design/ Follow Ryan here: https://bit.ly/3eZXjws; https://bit.ly/3s6jOng ; https://bit.ly/3eYGemB ; https://bit...
2021-03-201h 36
Keoni ChatsAshmere PrasadSwitching perspectives to being a guest, Ashmere Prasad joins me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Ashmere and I are former University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications classmates. Following graduation she moved back home to California and continued fostering her passion for sports joining Nuts and Bolts Sports as their Featured Writer and Video Host. Check out Nuts and Bolts here: https://nutsandboltssports.com/. With this opportunity, Ashmere is determined to give Indian women stronger representation in the sports journalism atmosphere. Follow Ashmere here: https://bit.ly/2OthqbB ; https://bit.ly/2OsllW8 ; https://bit.ly/3lenOzh ; https://bi...
2021-03-131h 16
Keoni ChatsAustin CandanozaAustin Candanoza steps out of the Octagon to be this week’s Keoni Chats guest. Austin and I started at Nike Portland together and while we went on our own path towards the tail end of our time together as employees, he was able to get sponsored from the company as he embarked on his professional career. Austin went back down to California where he continues to train for when fights open up again. In the meantime, he is keeping up with current politics and continuing to get practice on being creative. He also enjoys giving back to the yo...
2021-03-071h 19
Keoni ChatsKael NewtonKael Newton locks up the virtual classroom for the day and sits down with me for this week’s Keoni Chats. Kael was the first and last person I anchored an episode of DuckTV Sports with so bringing him onto the show was a lot of fun. We talked about a plethora of topics ranging from dating someone taller to his battle with Testicular Cancer in his teens. Kael was always the person that can be seen all over the room as everyone wanted to talk with him and getting to dive into his history and see how he go...
2021-02-271h 19
Keoni ChatsJosh MaklerJosh Makler sits down with me for this week’s Keoni Chats episode. Josh and I were athletes for Sunset high school for football. In addition, he played baseball and for a short time, wrestling. He would continue his baseball career into college while also developing a passion for brewing. That passion would take him into opening his second business named Kove, a hard yerba mate brewing company. Check out Kove’s website here: www.hardyerbamate.com . Follow the company here: https://bit.ly/37w4YhM ; https://bit.ly/2NGiVma; https://bit.ly/3ay27qm. Follow Josh on these platf...
2021-02-201h 20
Keoni ChatsJordan LuyambaJordan Luyamba and I worked together for a couple months at Nike Portland before he went off to greener pastures. Since he left, he was able to pursue all kinds of challenges with an open mind and the acceptance to “fail at full speed.” Jordan has explored photography and continued his experience in directing with his most recent project “Ode to a Woman.” He has most recently released his art series called Lazarus. Check out Gatling Studios here: https://gatling.studio/ and follow Jordan here: https://bit.ly/3b5C5K0 ; https://bit.ly/2Zg38wK
2021-02-141h 26
Keoni ChatsMariah Mills*Due to poor internet connection, the interview you are about to listen to will have glitches and broken words or sentences. I was able to clean up as much as I could and string together some sentences. I hope this doesn’t deter you from learning about Mariah’s story.
Mariah Mills gets to try a new perspective as she becomes the interviewee in this week’s Keoni Chats. Mariah and I are DuckTV alumni and she was able to achieve the dream all journalism students have, get a job as a Reporter coming out of college. Mariah...
2021-02-061h 32
Keoni ChatsRobert "Buddy" WhiteRobert ”Buddy” White’s passion knows no end. Whether it is to show his support in the Black Lives Matter movement or setting an example for his daughters, Buddy White can’t turn the passion off. He sits down with me for this week’s Keoni Chats and we talk about a wide array of topics. We touched on everything from his incarceration at a young age to finding the right mentors and friends to set him up for success. He and I met while working together in Eugene, OR and Buddy is someone that wants to dig deeper but knows...
2021-01-301h 34
Keoni ChatsAugust JeffersonAugust Jefferson has a big presence. Whether it’s his wide smile, booming voice, or his infectious personality, August can bring the noise. I met August as he was helping me get through Spanish class. We didn’t spend a whole lot of time together outside of class and that is a shame because I discovered that we have a ton in common after this interview. Finding someone that has the same overthinking tendencies, anxieties, fears, interests is the best exhale. Check out his company here: https://www.privatebeachentertainment.com/ . Listen to August here: https://spoti.fi/3iC2jY5 ; http...
2021-01-231h 23
Keoni ChatsAlana Richardson (Alana Rich)In the first episode of 2021, I get to reconnect with Alana Richardson (aka Alana Rich). Alana and I were high school classmates as she was a cheerleader and I was a football player. She donned my jersey number during pep rallies and game days so it was fun to walk down that memory lane again. Since high school, she continued to grow both her musical career and her personal life as she became a wife and now a home owner. We talked about a wide array of topics but hearing about her views on people that only pay attention to...
2021-01-091h 19
Keoni ChatsRoman CortezIn the early 2000s, I grew up watching Seven Oh Five and repeating the jokes or their mannerism. As I rewatch their videos now, I am still cracking up. Roman Cortez, my guest this week, is 1 / 3 of the team that makes up Seven Oh Five. I was floored when he agreed to be a guest and this was so fun. We go into the dynamics of Seven Oh Five behind the scenes and into his current business that include Plastic Meatball and building the Roman Cortez brand. We also talk pop culture and Star Wars - well I try...
2020-12-191h 28
Keoni ChatsSean Morgan (CafeGo Delivery)Sean Morgan, owner of CafeGo Delivery, is this week’s guest on the Keoni Chats show. I met Sean briefly and as he was telling me the story of his company, I wanted to help get his story out to the public. Sean began CafeGo Delivery in 2014-2015 as the food delivery industry was starting to swing upwards. We talk about handling competition with big companies and helping the community as well how he celebrates his accomplishments. Check out CafeGo’s website: https://cafegodelivery.com Follow CafeGo on these platforms: https://bit.ly/3451d10 ; https://bit.ly/2Luke6F ; http...
2020-12-121h 31
Keoni ChatsLexi SloanI’ve admired this week’s guest since I first saw her work at DuckTV. Lexi Sloan virtually returns back to Oregon and sits down with me for this week’s Keoni Chats. I was starstruck after I first saw her work as a part of Damsels in Control with Claire Larson. It blew my mind that someone that is my age that has sat in the same classrooms as me, created an amazingly funny and clever piece of video. From there I knew she was going to do amazing things that involve a camera or a stage. Outside of her...
2020-12-051h 32
Keoni ChatsKaty WeaverKaty Weaver started her photography business in 2009 and has gone on to create such a unique portfolio and her website captures her personality perfectly for couples needing her services. I reached out to her as our only connection was that I am her twin sister’s age and she is my older brother’s age. I’ve seen her work through social media and knew that the Weaver last name was synonyms for creative and high quality work, so I wanted to find out how she got to where she is. As soon as we started talking, her outgoing person...
2020-11-211h 32
Keoni ChatsJacob AbregoThere were two summers where I really went from the person that never saw themselves as a runner, turn into a runner. Anytime I would go into a long run (10+ miles), I would think to myself “how would Jacob Abrego” tackle these long runs and I was able to get him to sit down for this week’s Keoni Chats and pick his brain about running. Jacob and I worked at Nike Portland for two years and he was known as “Mr.Nike Running.” He ran cross country at Texas A&M Corpus Christi college and with that experience it made him t...
2020-11-141h 24
Keoni ChatsAlex NunleyAlex Nunley and I worked together at Nike Portland and at first, I wasn’t sure how to read him. He was a quiet guy but always got the work done and quickly so I admired that. Once he started opening up, he’s sarcastically funny and people gravitated towards him. He was a constant volunteer to go to elementary schools and help kids stay active and I joined him on one volunteering trip and he looked 100% in his realm. Once I started seeing his nature photography, I had to take a longer look and really absorb what I am seei...
2020-11-071h 12
Keoni ChatsJames ArthurJames Arthur and I have known each other since 10 years old or younger. We met through soccer and we were very close until middle school where we went to different schools but in the same district. After high school together I kept up with him through social media and he has done some amazing things. Check out his episode now and learn of his journey. Follow him on these platforms: https://bit.ly/2TQovCl ; https://bit.ly/34GS1AH ; https://bit.ly/31WvwFM ; https://bit.ly/2HLozAk
2020-10-311h 13
Keoni ChatsDominique (Dom) HuynhI have known Dominique Huynh for almost my whole life and I was ecstatic when we agreed to come on my show. Since we were young, I knew that he had talent when it came to acting and bringing ideas to life. We talked about a wide array of items including tapping into those deep emotions for roles and the stereotypical asian roles he had to fight off to get his career going. Follow him on there platforms: https://bit.ly/3jsXzma ; https://bit.ly/31C7LTo ; https://bit.ly/37ExmiA
2020-10-241h 20
Keoni ChatsSonja CecilSonja Cecil and I have such a long history together. Even though the bulk of our interactions were in high school, I realized going into this interview that I don’t know this new Sonja. This was a fun episode because I got to discover who the new Sonja is - a mother of two, fitness freak, caring and intimidating when aggravated. Follow her on these platforms : https://bit.ly/355tVOQ ; https://bit.ly/31gHUjM
2020-10-171h 13
Keoni ChatsDillon Vibes (Finally!)I am so happy to finally get Dillon Vibes’ story out. After a failed first attempt, I am very happy to have the opportunity to revisit with Dillon after some time from our first interview. I fought every instinct to ask the same questions and recreate that first interview but in reality there is no way we can recreate it as we have both grown so much since. Dillon has continued to grow his business in Dillon Vibes Photography (https://bit.ly/33LDinB ; https://bit.ly/34MidZc) and has started his own personal fitness training in Vibes Training (https://bit.ly...
2020-10-101h 05
Keoni ChatsNick and Steve OdermannNick Odermann and I ran in different social circles during high school. We would have a sporadic class together and knew of each other but that was it. Steve Odermann and I were somewhat more acquainted as we crossed paths once in a while and shared the occasional “hello.” Once I found out that they had gone into business together to form the Odermann Brothers real estate, I had to hear their story. Check out their website: http://odermannbrothers.com/ and follow them here: https://bit.ly/30tHYMP ; https://bit.ly/34neAJe Follow Nick on these platforms: https://bit.ly/34ngcC...
2020-10-031h 23
Keoni ChatsJake SmithJake Smith virtually sits down with me for this week’s episode. Jake and I met while working together at the Regal movie theater in Eugene for a couple months before I moved to Portland, OR. We had a great conversation as we touched base on everything from his relationship with his father to his fascination with Star Wars and how those movies helped him through the rough patches in his childhood. Follow Jake on these platforms: https://bit.ly/2S0cpWa ; https://bit.ly/3mRNClp ; https://bit.ly/307IVtQ
2020-09-261h 18
Keoni ChatsCody McCormickCody McCormick is a man that will always help and support his people. From my time with him as we worked at Nike Portland together, he treated everyone he encountered as a friend and I admired that. It was great to have him on the show not because this was his first podcast, but because he and I can talk about anything. Follow Cody on these platforms: https://bit.ly/32nLVUl ; https://bit.ly/32m174A
2020-09-121h 16
Keoni ChatsZach Kelley (Coach at Cedar Hill High School)Zach Kelley and I played football together when we were kids and freshman in high school was our last year playing together. We follow each other on social media and I knew that he went into coaching after high school. As a fan of not just the NFL, not just college but of the sport all together, him becoming a coach makes so much sense. During what he calls “Coronacation,” Zach was able to write his first book “Simplified 4-2-5” and you are able to purchase it here: https://amzn.to/3by18Fi . He is currently a coach with the Ceda...
2020-09-051h 11
Keoni ChatsChrist OchoaLearning a second language isn’t easy. I struggled learning spanish in high school and college during the process of having an english thought and trying to turn it into a complete spanish sentence. English is my primary language but for Christ Ochoa, she is a native spanish speaker from Venezuela. She immigrated over in 2018 and while she is still learning the language, she wanted to challenge herself and be a guest on my podcast show. She did an amazing job but I could still see the struggle in her face as she was trying to take a complete spanish th...
2020-08-2956 min
Keoni ChatsJessica Ashman (Jessica Ashman Fitness)The main purpose of this podcast has always been about journey. How someone got from point A to point B and what it took mentally to get there. A next up purpose behind this podcast is just to reconnect and catch up with people I’ve lost touch with and I got to hit all the points with this interview. Jessica is extremely active on social media so I had that vision of her, but getting to talk with her and find out more about her fitness journeys and struggles with anorexia and mental health was a new and fresh vi...
2020-08-221h 18
Keoni ChatsAmy and Jason Liwag (Little Shop of Pins)Amy and Jason Liwag started Little Shop of Pins in 2017. I came into contact with this company in 2019 and immediately fell in love because of how unique they represented the Philippines. Their whole collection of pins and stickers just made that love grow. When I reached out to both Amy and Jason to see if they would be open to being guests on my show, I wasn’t sure if I would hear from them. I am just a fan in Oregon wanting to hear their story but Amy and Jason have made it their constant mission to interact with as...
2020-08-151h 09
Keoni ChatsJustin JonesThank you Justin Jones for sitting and reconnecting with me for the the show! Going into this interview, I really wanted to get your opinion on Portland’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement. I have always thought about health and fitness and want to try and get into the best shape of my life but to see you put in all the work and making it, motivates me to push myself. You can find Justin at these links: https://bit.ly/33GhVEw ; https://bit.ly/2PDTy26
2020-08-091h 02
Keoni ChatsKylee O'ConnorKylee O’Connor takes time out of her day to virtually sit down with me for this week’s episode of Keoni Chats. She is a former Track and Field athlete from the University of Oregon so I was excited to talk sports with her for a little as well as everything going on in society. Her and I met through DuckTV and I always admired her work. I also admire how crazy driven and competitive she is and where that has gotten her in life. Check out her website here: https://bit.ly/3fi0pZs ; Follow her on these plat...
2020-08-011h 09
Keoni ChatsAdam BecentiAdam Becenti came into my life as a fellow paddle sport athlete from Dragon Boats and Outrigger. I’ve only known him as that and barely as the Director of the Office of Tribal Affairs as he never talked too much about his work. Adam has often attended the Black Lives Matter protest in Portland and admires how it is being led by the youth. His passion for equality and representing the Diné tribe is inspiring and exciting. Follow Adam on these platforms: https://bit.ly/3f2w9S5 ; https://bit.ly/3hzfdnW ; https://bit.ly/3jETywt ; https://bit.ly/3g1X
2020-07-251h 27
Keoni ChatsChloe ShaughnesseyChloe and I met in 2014 and took a one-time tinder date into a life-long friendship. Our educational paths are also similar as we both attended Lane Community College then transferred to the University of Oregon at the same time. While graduating from the UO’s School of Journalism and Communication as their 100th graduating class is special, sharing that day with her made it even better. While it took me some time to get a job pertaining to my degree she was able to jump in right out of the gate. She is currently working with Facebook as a Community Ma...
2020-07-181h 18
Keoni ChatsSeth Murphy10 episodes in! Very grateful to all the listeners, viewers, subscribers, followers of this podcast and the KC Media brand. Thank you to all the guest i've had on so far and those slated to have their time in the sun. For this special 10th episode, I asked Seth Murphy to tell his story.Seth is the youngest of five siblings and the only one not to complete college. I met Seth during his short time at Nike Portland and I could tell that his passion is people and helping them. Helping people get their dream homes is a long way...
2020-07-041h 04
Keoni ChatsKeoni ConluThis episode was suppose to be for Dillon Vibes but due to a mistake I made, his interview is postponed until another time. I feel horrible about it but he has agreed to come back for a second interview. Dillon is extremely understanding and this same situation just happened to me so I appreciate this openness to come back and be a guest. I didn't want to leave my fans out of an episode so I decided to tell my own story about how I became host of the Keoni Chats podcast.Schedule a photo shoot with Dillon here https...
2020-06-271h 22
Keoni ChatsSophie MoshofskyIt’s crazy to me that I have known Sophie Moshofsky for over 10 years but this is our first time talking with each other. I kept up with her through social media and knew she was doing amazing things as an actor, singer, and now as a producer with Fight the Good Fight. Keep a lookout for her new short film Also WIth You.Fight the Good Fight’s platforms: https://bit.ly/3eldBgq ; https://bit.ly/37KPt4p : Follow Sophie on these platforms: https://bit.ly/3hMwScJ ; https://bit.ly/3djxEKP; https://bit.ly/3hOlD3B ; https://bit.ly/37QpSa
2020-06-201h 27
Keoni ChatsJoey Rook (Dirt Squad)Joey can be seen trying to make a living in Eugene. He has his nose to the grindstone and always accomplishes any tasks asked of him. Once his shift is over, Rook goes to bed and RooX is ready to get to work. Joey raps under the RooX and is a part of the group called Dirt Squad. Since moving from Phoenix, AZ, Dirt Squad has gone on to open shows for artist like Lil Wayne and Twista as well as headline their own shows. Their work can be found on Spotify and Apple Music.
2020-06-1357 min
Keoni ChatsMark BrooksMark discovered his love for printing at a young age while growing up in Biglerville, PA. He was able to make that into a career with Premier Press in Portland, OR. He brought his love for the outdoors and adventure over 2,500 miles and has pushed himself mentally and physically since arriving. He is also a 17 year volunteer with Ski Patrol with his current stop being with Mt. Hood. Mark is also a huge fan of all Philadelphia sports.
2020-06-061h 10
Keoni ChatsMichelle Gilman (Micki XO)Michelle Gilman and I met through college but never fully got to know each other prior to this conversation. She tells me about the road she traveled to go from the youngest of five siblings from a military home to trying to blossom a musical career under the name "Micki XO".Where you can find her:Spotify: Micki XOInstagram: @mickixomusicTwitter: @mickixomusicFacebook: Micki XOYouTube: Micki XO
2020-05-301h 09
Keoni ChatsKirsten KrullKirsten is a recent graduate of St. Cloud State University. We had a great conversation about going through the process of completing college during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kirsten also took full advantage of her time in school and was apart of several sports talk shows while also being a pillar in creating the WCHA Women’s Hockey League. She is a very passionate and driven individual that has a nose for reporting and sports. Kirsten can be found on these social media platforms: Twitter: @kirstenkrullFacebook: @kirstenkrull55Instagram:@kirstenannkrullLinkedin: Kirsten Krull
2020-05-2357 min
Keoni ChatsAlvin Bautista (Pinnacle Chiropractic Wellness)Alvin Bautista is a small business owner of the Pinnacle Chiropractic Wellness in Lake Oswego, OR. This was a great conversation as he goes great detail on his expedition to where he is today. He is a very enthusiastic and energetic individual that seeks to bring a sense of childhood adventure to his patience treatments. He also has a great story of how he came up with the name of the business! Live basement show with Hannah DiMo on 5/16 at 7pm! More details to come.
2020-05-091h 11
Keoni ChatsMiguel Pobre (Fluid Roots Clothing)Huge thank you to Miguel Pobre so stopping by and talking with me. He is the co-founder of Fluid Roots. Miguel opens up about his childhood in Seattle, WA and being one of the only Filipinos in his neighborhood. We also get into this extraordinary experience as a media member of an XFL game.Fluid Roots: https://fluidrootsclothing.com/Miguel's personal website: https://www.miguelpobre.com/
2020-05-031h 06
Keoni ChatsBranden Kota Shimada (Branden Kota)I had the great pleasure of talking with my good friend Branden Kota Shimada about his days as a track athlete to just recently releasing his third single.Here is where you can find his music: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3eLGKSB Apple Music: https://apple.co/2VC9tl1 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3eVvFhY Sound Cloud: https://bit.ly/3bQj65D Also can be found on Shazam, Pandora and Tidal.
2020-05-0248 min