Keepin' It Candid With Kyle Hollis

There was a time in my life when I was a tournament organizer for the fighting game community in the DMV area. Jonathan and I sit down to talk about the experiences learned from that time during my early 20s.

This week we are looking back on the past and discussing any regrets that have been lingering in the back of our minds. After 30-something years on this planet, what do we wish would have played out differently?

Welcome back, folks! Is there a hobby that you don't mind spending a pretty penny on? For me it is electronics for sure. Brian and Jonathan have some different hobbies/passions that they share with us this week. What are some of yours?

Is anyone ready to return to the office? Has your employer started talks about the plan for this fall or next year? With the cases once again on the rise due in part to the Delta variant and people being unvaccinated, it makes us second guess ourselves when it comes to leaving our work from home setups.

This episode was recorded on Father's Day. Jonathan and I talk about how I got a chance to meet VP Harris which led to a picture of her and Leah going viral on LinkedIn. We talk about the comments, messages, and everything else that comes with a post going viral unexpectedly. There were some good lessons learned that came out of this wild two weeks.

We came across a pretty cool IG post that Aaron shared on his story and we decided to discuss that as our topic for this episode. "When you've finally achieved meaningful success after years of hard work and sacrifice, you'll look back on a lot of respectable, well-intentioned people who warned you not to rock the boat, or take a risk, or change the part of your life they were comfortable with; and you'll realize how sad things might be if you'd listened." -gfda.co   Oh, and I met VP Harris!

This episode is actually our first hybrid episode since the pandemic! Brian joined me in the studio and Jonathan joined remotely. This was actually a pretty fun episode where we talked about famous/popular people who have been "canceled" in the last couple of years. Are there any people that we left off that are must haves on your list?

The guys took a few weeks off to get some things done and recalibrate for the rest of the year. Our transitions were a little rough this episode as we got back into the swing of things but we delivered nonetheless!

What does this question mean to you? I don't think this question is as simple as a Yes or No response. There is a lot to talk about and the topic is way to important to brush over. Tune in to see what our thoughts are and if we can end the episode by answering Yes or No.

Brian, Jonathan, and I discuss mentorship and we talk about our personal experiences with it. Mentorship can be formal or informal so it's nice to see how it helped us grow into who we are today.

On April 11th we decided to come together and review one of DMX's classic movies, Belly. By decide I mean I convinced Brian and Jonathan that this was the obvious choice! Enjoy the movie review!

I always knew Pokemon would back yet another comeback but I didn't think it would be as intense as it is in 2021. I'm guessing the pandemic has played a part in this just like with everything else going on but maybe we were always due for a late 2020/early 2021 resurgence of the 'Mons. We also talk about other collectibles like Pogs, Disney cups, and Beanie Babies. What were some of the hot ticket items from your childhood?

This week it is Jonathan and I recapping the horrific events that transpired in Atlanta, which resulted in the death of 8 people.  It's hard to ignore that violence against Asian Americans is in the rise when 6 of the 8 victims are Asian. As we talk through the actual event and the subsequent conversations that transpired the rest of the week, we also thought it would be worthwhile to talk about any tension (whether perceived or real) between the Black and Asian communities.

This week we identify the must-haves when making a big decision like purchasing a home. What are the things you need to have in order to make this huge financial commitment? location price schools garage Are any of those on your list?

We continue talking about our list of topics from the last episode while placing a greater focus on introversion and how it is undervalued in the workplace. Are you more introverted or extroverted? Does it differ for you when in a professional setting as opposed to your personal life?

This week we talk about the violence against Asian Americans and the model minority myth. We soon discover there is a lot to unpack on this topic and we go off onto a tangent a few times to dissect this topic.

After an almost two year hiatus, we are back with another self reflection episode! This week we are featuring Brian and his journey from college and the path he took to make it in the finance and treasury world. Buckle up ladies and gents!

The world went stock crazy for a week or two. Who were the biggest winners and losers and how are you feeling about the Robinhood app now? Take a dive with us down the rabbit hole and invest in some good ol' dogecoin.

Imagine driving off to a nice, secluded spot under the stars and camping right in your very own Tesla! Elon has solved the problem for all people who can no longer afford a place to live! Live in your Tesla and upgrade your hobo experience.

Momma we made it to episode 90 and this week we are talking about the best decade that planet Earth has seen...the 1990s. Take a trip with us down memory lane to revisit some classic cartoons, hangout spots, foods, clothes, and gadgets. What was your favorite part of the 90s? If you weren't alive yet then we feel sorry for you.