Accepting The New Terms and Conditions | Toriano Fredericks
Toriano Fredericks, owner of restaurant Boricua Soul, was traveling overseas working at an oil rig before managing a successful restaurant. Fredericks maintained a food blog as he traveled before deciding to launch a food truck business.
Learn more about Fredericks restaurant journey tomorrow at 7 p.m. for our season finale premiere on the patio of Boricua Soul.
“Realigning the Stars” | Cicely Mitchell
Biostatistician by day and festival runner by night! Cicely Mitchell, artistic director of SummerStage at Golden Belt Campus, sits down with Tobias Rose to discuss how she turned her passion for jazz music and art into the Art Of Cool Festival in downtown Durham. Mitchell shares how her idea for a small jazz event became a major festival featuring artists like Anderson Paak. Mitchell also shares her journey as an HBCU alum and how it has impacted her career. Finally, hear how 2020 allowed her to pause and her thoughts about the future of music festivals.
Dr. Cicely Mitchell's episode trailer
If you’re a fan of jazz and soul music then chances are you’ve heard of the Art Of Cool Festival. We have Dr. Cicely Mitchell, artistic director of SummerStage at Golden Belt Campus, joining us this week on Konversations to discuss her journey as a co-founder for the festival. Hear her thoughts about the future of music festivals and more this Thursday at 7 p.m.! Secure your tickets here: https://kompleks.agency/MitchellEvent
“Against the Concrete Horizon: For the Community” | Erin Kauffman
Creating space for community is harder than it sounds. Tobias Rose and Erin Kauffman, executive director of Durham Central Park, discuss the challenges of retaining the Park’s identity while Downtown Durham continues to experience gentrification. In March 2020, the Park faced its biggest challenge yet. Learn about the Park’s pivot, including significant changes to how they budget, fundraise and host events. Wrap up with Kauffman’s words of wisdom as a nonprofit leader and her vision for the future of the Park.
Against The Concrete Horizon: For The Community | Erin Kauffman
In 2020 when homeless shelters closed their doors, some people sought shelter under the Pavilion in Durham Central Park. Learn how Erin Kauffman, executive director of the Park, responded passionately and worked to maintain the identity of the community despite renovations downtown. Tune in Thursday at 7 p.m. https://kompleks.agency/kauffman
“New School Rules” | Michael J. Schoenfeld
How did higher education adapt to the societal changes caused by the pandemic? Michael J. Schoenfeld, vice president of public affairs and government relations at Duke University, sits down with Tobias Rose to discuss how it felt to manage a global brand during a worldwide health crisis. Schoenfeld shares how his team navigated decision-making during this time and his thoughts on the unexpected division caused by mask mandates. Schoenfeld also speculates about the lasting impact of the pandemic and the truths it has revealed about human nature.
New School Rules | Michael Schoenfeld
Michael Schoenfeld, vice president for public affairs and government relations, oversees all global communication for Duke University. This week he sheds light on how a global brand like Duke transitioned during a worldwide health crisis. www.kompleks.agency/schoenfeld
Konversations: Will the Kids Be Alright?
DPS Teacher of the Year Caroline Brickhouse teaches lessons to her students that extend far outside of the classroom. Hear her thoughts on debunking myths with middle schoolers, emotional intelligence, keeping it real with students and more.
"Will The Kids be Alright? Classrooms of the New Economy" | Caroline Brickhouse
From learning how to teach virtually to caring for the mental health of our young people, teachers are the unsung heroes of the pandemic. Caroline Brickhouse, 2021 Durham Public Schools teacher of the year, joins Tobias Rose to discuss the challenges of primary education during the pandemic. We also hear her thoughts on returning to the classroom and the unexpected involvement of politics. Teaching digital native students, Brickhouse also speaks about her efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation in the classroom.
Season 2 Mid-Season Trailer
We're back 🤩
Hear local leaders from Durham Central Park, Boricua Soul, Duke University, Golden Belt Campus and Durham Public Schools discuss how the "new economy" has impacted business in Durham, North Carolina. #KompleksKonversations
