Craft Conversation

17/01/2017

Ep. 10 of Craft Conversation is live!

In it, we’re getting real nerdy with Ali Gorey and Eric Robinson of Nerd Nite Denton.

Have you ever considered what you can legally do in space? Curious about what democracy looks like in Africa? From binary code to geopolitics you never know what you’ll learn at Nerd Nite.

Listen in as Eric and Ali share their love for all things nerdy, and their desire to broaden the intellectual horizon for all. This episode was recorded at Nerd Nite IX-MAS hosted by The Bearded Monk.

Ep. 10 of Craft Conversation is live, and in it we’re getting real nerdy with Ali Gorey and Eric Robinson of Nerd Nite Denton. Have you ever considered what you can legally do in space? Curious about what democracy looks like in Africa? From binary code to geopolitics you never know what you’ll lear...

28/12/2016

A little beer, a little knowledge, a little nerding out and podcasting at Nerd Nite Denton - Speaker pictured is Randi Skinner of Denton Rotary!

21/12/2016

Craft Conversation Ep. 9 is live on iTunes!

In it, we explore beauty in its many forms with Amanda Dawn Servis, Owner of Lucky Locks Beauty Bar. Amanda is a mother, entrepreneur, philanthropist, musician and more!

What she shares is empowering, to say the least. She speaks from the heart, encouraging us all to go out there, and, “get that apple!” She’ll leave you grateful for those like her in your life, and inspire you to be just that to someone else.

Keep listening for our 'Anecdote of Artisanry' on beauty by the super talented writer, Lauren Coe!

Download this episode on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-conversation-people/id1168508196?mt=2

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20/12/2016

You don't want to miss tomorrow's release of Craft Conversation Ep. 9 with Amanda Dawn Servis of Lucky Locks Beauty Bar!

If you're someone looking to create the kind of world you'd like to live in, she's got some valuable knowledge to drop and roadmap to follow.

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12/12/2016

Listen to Craft Conversation Ep. 8 this week with with Taylor Higginbotham!

Taylor is Co-founder of E Third - an outdoor concert venue and booking/ promotional service for live music and comedy in DFW. We talk about life, laughter and his love of both punctuated by witty jabs at myself and my home we both found the humor in.

Stay tuned in after for another beautiful Anecdote of Artisanry by our Creative Writer, Lauren Coe.

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08/12/2016

Stay inspired.

Being "successful" is finding a need and filling it. Needs are found in every place and at every level.

Do what you CAN do.

08/12/2016

Think differently - seek your truth - persevere- empower others.

23/11/2016

Craft Conversation Ep.7 is live! I get a little meta and talk music with soulful singer/ songwriter, Joel Cross. Joel is passionate and purposeful in each song he writes, and is experiencing incredible success as a result. Listen in as he speaks from the hip and the heart about what he’s doing, where he’s headed and his “why” for it all. Tune in and subscribe at: https://itunes.apple.com/…/…/craft-conversation/id1168508196

21/11/2016

Tune in this week for Craft Conversation Ep. 7 with Joel Cross - Joel is a phenomenal musician and human-being purposefully pursuing music and meaning. Listen as we chat about his approach to life and 'the business'.

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18/11/2016

Let's find the love...and some empathy...and some solidarity. Some shared values. Some common ground.

18/11/2016

Today is a new day.

16/11/2016

Craft Conversation Ep. 6 is live on craftconversation.com and iTunes!

In this episode we have real talk with Clinton Wilkinson of Clint Wilkinson Atelier about being a family man, business man and passionately pursuing a leather craftsman dream. We chat about his family's legacy Weldons Saddle Shop, and the one he's now creating - hear how Clint is opening new doors even as others are closing.

Keep listening afterward for our Anecdote of Artisanry, written by Creative Writer, Lauren Coe.

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14/11/2016

Wednesday, listen to Ep. 6 for some real talk with family man, business man and leather craftsman, Clinton Wilkinson of Clint Wilkinson Atelier. We chat about his family's legacy, and the one he's now creating - hear how Clint is opening new doors even as others are closing.

Tune in and subscribe at: https://itunes.apple.com/…/…/craft-conversation/id1168508196

13/11/2016

Craft Conversation's Ep. 2 guest, John Williams, and his bar East Side Denton, TX is in the running to be voted as DFW's favorite craft beer bar!

If you're a fan, click on the link and vote now!

Where's the best place in Dallas-Fort Worth to grab a craft beer? I get this question all the time from readers, social media followers and...

12/11/2016

In the grandest sense, we're all made of all things; we're all made of the same thing.

We all want to matter, to someone, or for having done some thing.

We want to be and feel connected.

To celebrate diversity in the world we asked 67 people from all over the world to take a DNA test. It turns out that they have much more in common with other...

10/11/2016

Ep. 5 is live on our website and iTunes!

In the spirit of resiliently moving forward, I sit with with Pop-rock Artist, Jessie Frye. We talk about where her passion for music started, her drive to create and how it continues to shape her music career. Jessie offers valuable insight for others on a similar path, and heart-felt encouragement to pursue your dreams your way, relentlessly.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-conversation/id1168508196

08/11/2016

08/11/2016

We're giving Election Day the attention it deserves. We'll post Ep. 5 with Jessie Frye tomorrow.

07/11/2016

Tomorrow, listen to Ep. 5 for some good conversation with pop-rock artist, Jessie Frye about life, music and her relentless pursuit of both!

Tune in and subscribe at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-conversation/id1168508196

Download past episodes or subscribe to future episodes of Craft Conversation: People | Craft | Community | Conversation by Founder/Host Gabriel Killian - Producer John Potess for free.

03/11/2016

I had the real pleasure of being a guest on NTTV's show, Late Night at North Texas - chatting about my venture iDentonfy, building local community and economy, and of course, Craft Conversation.

This final episode of the season will be out on the North Texas Television’s Vimeo channel in a couple of weeks. These folks are real fun and real talented, and it shows in their show.

01/11/2016

Craft Conversation Ep. 4 is live on iTunes!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-conversation/id1168508196

We sat down with Matt Fisher, Owner of West Oak Coffee Bar in downtown Denton, TX.

Matt’s passionate about coffee, and equally so about people. He’s working to build community, connecting people from the coffee shop all the way back to the picked coffee bean. Listen in as he shares his love for his family and his faith, and what they’ve both inspired.

Stick around for our Anecdote of Artisanry written by Creative Writer, Lauren Coe - she's found the legend of coffee's origin!

30/10/2016

Listen in this Tuesday, as I chat with Matt Fisher - Owner of West Oak Coffee Bar in downtown Denton, Texas. He's doing amazing things in the coffee community, for the Denton community and others!

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Photo credit: Caroline Kunkel

26/10/2016

In Craft Conversation Ep. 3 we sit down with Benjamin F. Esely, Owner of The Bearded Monk in Denton, Texas!

The Bearded Monk offers an incredible selection of craft beer to enjoy on site, or fill a growler to go! Ben is an important part of Denton’s craft beer culture, and provides space for supporting local artists and creators of all kinds wishing to engage with others over a pint, and show their talent.

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26/10/2016

Listen to John Williams in Craft Conversation Ep. 2!

John is the Principle Owner of East Side Denton, TX and Oak St. Drafthouse in Denton, Texas, as well as Co-owner of the soon opening Dot's Hop House & Cocktail Courtyard in the booming Deep Ellum area of Dallas, Texas.

John is as local as local gets to Denton, and has been instrumental in introducing the craft beer and whiskey scene to the area. He's a business leader, but perhaps more importantly, a strong community leader for Denton.

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26/10/2016

Tune in to Craft Conversation Ep. 1 with Jeremy Dean - Director of Operations for Paschall Bar, Andy's Bar as well as The LABB in Denton, Texas.

http://craftconversation.com/craft-conversation-podcast/

Jeremy also offers his skills as a cocktail consultant, and recently worked to launch a Denton Chapter (soon official) of the United States Bartenders' Guild - USBG - The USBG will provide incredible opportunities for Denton bartenders to improve their skills, network, compete and create a career around their craft!

25/10/2016

Subscribe to Craft Conversation on iTunes!

More episodes with authentic, inspiring folks doing incredible things coming next week!

25/10/2016

Craft Conversation is live!

The greatest wealth of any community is its people. We're connecting with normal, yet influential people that are crafting a life they love, and shaping strong, unique communities in doing so.

We hope our audience finds a little inspiration for pursuing their passion, and a little know-how for shaping their own community in positive ways.

We would appreciate you subscribing on iTunes! Enjoy!

A special thank you to Producer John Potess, Creative Writer Lauren Coe, Graphic Designer Jon Harper, and Joel Cross for providing music (follow his work at Joel Cross). Also, thank you to our sponsors East Side Denton, TX, Oak St. Drafthouse and Dot's Hop House & Cocktail Courtyard.

We're engaging with those in craft industries from beer to cocktails, coffee to music, wine and design - promoting connection, collaboration and community.