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 o

Flex Education

Sep 1st, 2020 56m 54s

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 Prescot

Peep The Sneaks

Aug 4th, 2020 57m 54s

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.

"Naked Athena" Tells Her Story

Jul 28th, 2020 57m 54s

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 misrepresentatio

Speaking in Rough Draft

Jun 30th, 2020 57m 33s

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 ar

Marathon Mentality

Jun 16th, 2020 58m 42s

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,

Change through Chaos

Jun 9th, 2020 54m 59s

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

Let's Talk About It

Jun 2nd, 2020 58m 54s

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)

Culturally Speaking

May 27th, 2020 53m 49s

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

The Weight We Carry

May 18th, 2020 55m 19s

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 e

Motivation For More Pt. 2 of 2

May 12th, 2020 52m 47s

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 o

Motivation For More Pt. 1 of 2

May 5th, 2020 49m 50s

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

Live from the Quar

Apr 22nd, 2020 45m 27s

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

More Than Skin Deep

Apr 15th, 2020 53m 1s

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.

Energy, Community, and Laced Up PDX

Apr 8th, 2020 53m 25s

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

Withhold Judgement, Allow Gratitude

Mar 24th, 2020 54m 43s

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

The Emotions of Men

Mar 17th, 2020 54m 23s

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 s

Comprehension is the Key

Mar 9th, 2020 57m 7s

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 operat

Convergence of Paths

Feb 25th, 2020 57m 7s

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

Social Capital

Feb 18th, 2020 57m 5s

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

Expression in adversity

Feb 11th, 2020 53m 48s

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 regardi

Complexity in our Voices

Feb 3rd, 2020 55m 50s

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 Br

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