No More Nonversations: Recent Episodes
Michael Conley
Get past the small talk and have more meaningful conversations to build relationships. Get actionable nuggets on emotions, people, identity, culture and life.
Judith Norman of Start TV (www.starttv.net) discusses black and latina women being the fastest growing entrepreneurial group, the contents of an entrepreneur's purse, eliminating distractions, and sharing your vision with the right people.
Ben and Meghan discuss getting married, becoming first-time parents in a pandemic, and keeping the faith through it all.
Farah Mitha discusses Aretha vs. Whitney, choosing what you want over what's expected, accepting your sensitivities, and what it takes to be in Firefly World.
Dave Bailey discusses honoring ideals, Critical Race Theory, free speech, interracial relationships, and the empathy hurdle.
Jenae and Casey discuss privilege, marginalization, and how we all move forward together.
Coach Randolph discusses leading a team through Hurricane Katrina, navigating the politics of collegiate sports, and fear as the most destructive virus.
Dan Aho discusses finding the truth in entertainment, why news stations can lie to the public, removing Beverly Hills from Los Angeles, keeping your circle in check, and pursuing what makes you lose track of time.
Matt Wallace discusses being big in a small world, living for your child, and English vibes across the pond.
Jade Stevens discusses the joys of cycling, nuances of education, and difficult acknowledgements as the path to empathy.
Francisca and Belinda Freeman discuss race relations in the workplace, African heritage, and the necessity of pride in culture.
Kareem Ghanie discusses gentrification, building on what you've been given, cities that thrive on excellence, and slowing down.
Ace Hill is back for part two with some striking ideas on reparations, self marginalization, status as the path to stagnation, and how love means choosing yes when you want to say no.
4:30 - Reparations
5:25 - Structured distribution of funds
12:10 - Self-marginalization
31:00 - Financial literacy
49:35 - Flipping the consumption mindset
54:35 - Ace's definition of love
74:50 - Separating love and life
Louis and Aaron discuss living effortlessly, peace of mind, religious perspective, and Haitian culture.
'Twas a heated and great discussion with Teimosa and Briana on gentrification, safe spaces, and privilege.
John and Aaron discuss finding your purpose, the concept of "less is more", and being your own personal legend.
Rationality isn't something you're born with. It must be developed over time, tested, and retested. This will take a lot of effort, so make space for it.
Terence discusses basketball, cycling, politics, and life.
0:01:10 - Athleticism
0:02:00 - Retiring from basketball
0:06:04 - Nutrition and performance
0:09:30 - Living overseas
0:13:30 - The drive for cycling
0:22:45 - Personal critiques
0:28:11 - Civil unrest
0:45:50 - The people in your circle
0:54:15 - When physical performance declines
1:00:30 - Kevin's rule
1:03:31 - Giving back
Tim and Aaron discuss the movie Soul, following passions, and the difference between generational mindsets.
Fabio and Shelly discuss the harshest critic, living in LA., and how much is enough.
1:03 - The harshest critic
5:20 - Self love
9:05 - The difference between me, myself, and I
12:22 - The vibe of LA
20:20 - What are you chasing?
31:00 - The difference between OC and LA
37:10 - A woman's walk vs. waddle
39:30 - How much is enough?
Kory Martin discusses being intentional with words, AAVE, and personal/professional identity.
0:00:30 - Using precise language
0:12:30 - Words as a weapon
0:23:15 - AAVE in the workplace
0:34:03 - Perception of dialects
1:01:37 - What it means to be black
1:13:09 - Career attached to identity
1:42:11 - Awareness of personal experiences
Eliminating the desire for validation and acceptance is key to being a better person. To get there, you'll have to get critical.
What can a man/woman do to find a good partner?
Channing: "Get in his way."
Shauna: "Have women friends in your life."
Summer Justice discusses his recent injury, the thrill of cycling, and what it takes to live in the moment.
Retired Army vet and sheriff, Alex Eteuati, discusses military mentality, the difference between training & teaching, and the challenges of police reform.
High school friends reflect on navigating teenage years, tackling America's biggest issues, and understanding communication styles.
The ice cold brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. discuss college life, parenting, and keeping relationships alive.
The concepts of God, spirituality, and religion can be better understood when you look for the things that we all share. The one thing that EVERYONE shares is the emotional library.
What do you get when three friends who went to the same high school jump on a podcast? One heckuva conversation. Join in as we tackle school days, politics, love, and spirituality.
Thanksgiving and Christmas are two holidays for unwinding, eating, and celebrating. You have 3 weeks of opportunity between them to buckle down and refocus on your goals. Join in for 21 days of discipline to finish 2020 on a high note.
Ace Hill, owner of Ace Elite Services and motivational speaker, discusses flexible mindsets, walking with authority, and contentment as the gateway to happiness.
Love often gets confused with emotions, but love is only selfless giving. To be in a state of love, you'll first have to get past a few hurdles.