We're catching up with Christopher Korey, who last hung out with us in Episode 9, "Don't Follow, But Lead With Example & Confidence," and Episode 24, "Fun Conversation With Christopher Korey." This conversation is about his approach to mental health and how being phenomenally stubborn benefits in pushing through when the "throwing in the towel" feeling is edging closer—also sharing the most important life lesson advice from his mom. IG: @christopherkorey ** If you enjoy the podcast, would yo...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 65
Halloween is a special time to hangout for treats and shares chilling stories. What makes the stories even scarier is that it's TRUE. Special guests coming back to hangout and tell us their hair-raising stories will make you want to turn on all the lights! Do you know about the horrifying history of Cheeseman Park or how a loved one who recently passed away still managed to come back for one last "Good Bye"? How about a tragic love story? Deem the lights, grab your Halloween treats, and hangout ...
Oct 27, 2021•52 min•Season 6Ep. 63
How does food, exercise, and talking to someone help with mental health? He's baaaccck! This great hangout with Dr. Shah MBBS will give you all the answers. Hearing from a lifestyle medicine professional will offer you a different perspective on this very important topic. IG: @drmoofee ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping us share our stories! Join Us! Ins...
Oct 20, 2021•44 min•Season 6Ep. 62
We all have different ways of dealing with mental health. Emelia packed up and moved across the world and took on jobs, her business, and her pursuit of a master's degree with creativity. Sounds like a lot to handle? Come hangout with us as Emelia shares various creative ways to support your mental health as you trek towards your passion. Reach Emelia here: creativemindhabits.com ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less...
Oct 06, 2021•51 min•Season 6Ep. 61
Encountering problems as a business owner is common. Believe us, we're in the business of solving those problems for our clients, whether that's marketing or communications. We've compiled the three most common problems we've helped small business owners solved so far and shared it all in this episode! Listen to find out if you have these problems too, and how to solve them. Let's hangout! ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It ...
Sep 29, 2021•25 min•Season 6Ep. 60
Everyone faces their own personal battles, and not many will talk about them openly. It takes courage, and it takes heart and honesty with others and yourself. Hap was on top of the highest point in Africa, but inside, he was unhappy. Fast forward to now, he has grown Happy Cones Co from a food truck, which he still has, into two locations. Let Hap take you through his journey facing mental health and how he turned it all around and thriving in his business, making people leave HAPPIER. www.happ...
Sep 22, 2021•41 min•Season 6Ep. 59
We all strive to be the best no matter the profession we choose. We also have this commonality. We all are DAMN HARD on our self. While others will see our work as great or perfect. We feel it is just "good," and it can be better. We beat ourselves up for not reaching our set goals or have mishaps in our work. We know you can relate. We take you through the consequences of this, factors that influence these feelings, and personal stories of overcoming it when you are in this position. Let's hang...
Sep 15, 2021•28 min•Season 6Ep. 58
Do you remember when we hung out with Vicky from Yummmm Bar? Welp, a lot has changed since we hung out on episode 26. She did it. She listened to her gut and bravely left her 9-5 position to run Yummmm Bar full time. She will take us back to how this all started and the process she went through to walk away, for good! This hangout is filled with gems. Such as pivoting with purpose, embracing rejections, and what comes out of commitment and consistency. We know if you're curious about what it's l...
Sep 08, 2021•49 min•Season 6Ep. 57
It's been a while since we last hangout with you all! July 7th, to be exact. So many things have happened, and we're excited to hangout again and share special news on what's in store for season 6! Hint? Reniuon tour and mental health perspectives from 9-5ers to established millioinaires. So, without further ado, let's hangout. ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in...
Sep 01, 2021•10 min•Season 6Ep. 56
Let's get personal in our Season 5 FINALE. We are diving deeper into Episode 54: Temptation to Quit, based on our audience's request. In this part two hangout we will fill you in on our personal experiences and struggles with the temptation to quit. ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping us share our stories! Join Us! Instagram: Hangout Talks: instagram.com/...
Jul 07, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 55
Do you have the temptation to quit? Not just talking about your 9-5, but your entrepreneurship journey? Believe us, we all face that temptation to quit along the road of unknown to success. But what are the temptations, and how do we overcome them? Triet received an Amazon flyer in the mail the other day, a 1k bonus, and $20 an hour. Safe, secure, easy, right? Pursue that or stick to the entrepreneurship route? We'll personally fill you in on how we are overcoming them and have that help you on ...
Jun 30, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 54
We're hanging out with Anna Costello, owner of Ship Sunshine. An online service that delivers a gift box straight to your door, no matter the occasion. Anna left her 9-5 to follow her passion for gifting and giving, coming up with the idea while hiking up a volcano in Bali. Anna share insightful advices on how to lessen that burden of being a small business owner. Ready to feel inspired? ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It ta...
Jun 23, 2021•58 min•Season 5Ep. 53
We are living in a worldwide “Social Dilemma. “ Exposed to constant advertisements and daily collection of data on every single person. All used to generate billions of revenue. In our social world, how do we market and communicate “ethically”? Digging deep into our marketing and communication knowledge, let's hangout and let us share how we can take a bite out of this big topic. Do you have the answer or know one that we missed? Message @hangouttalks and let us know! ** If you enjoy the podcast...
Jun 16, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 52
Hanging out with Alex Milewski, part-owner of Block 1750, and talking about his unique entrepreneurial journey. From traveling two hours to take dance classes, finding Fate and Engineering in boulder, being on Shark Tank, to owning a thriving dance studio. Alex's Info: www.instagram.com/breakflows Take classes at Block1750 here: www.block1750.com ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really ma...
Jun 09, 2021•59 min•Season 5Ep. 51
Many times we get obsessed with reaching too far into the future. Today, we talk about why it is so important to appreciate the things we currently have and not be in such a hurry. So let's hangout, wherever you are. ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping us share our stories! Join Us! Instagram: Hangout Talks: instagram.com/hangouttalks Peter: instagram.com...
Jun 02, 2021•32 min•Season 5Ep. 50
We spend time with Bill Folk, owner of Homer Reed LTD. We are chatting about suits, the history of downtown, ghost hauntings, and so much more! Imagine carrying on the family business and the established tradition for over 60 years. There has to be uniqueness and passion that these business owners bring to their customers. Such as small details most customers may not notice, but those are the details that contribute to the business thriving for many years. Bill Folk will tell us those details th...
May 26, 2021•50 min•Season 5Ep. 49
Sometimes we make things seem better than it really is, glorifying certain accomplishments. What is wrong with that? Let's hangout and talk about the damages glorification can cause and find out our answers to that question. Approaching this serious topic in hangout talk's style, you know, that inspiringly casual feel. Here are the topics we're covering today: What is wrong with glorifying certain things? What happens when you do, and how does it affect you and your business? How to avoid over g...
May 19, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 48
A story of traveling the world, falling into depression, to finding one of the happiness sweets in the world to share. Deep right?! Come hangout with Hap, Peter & Triet and indulge yourself in this unforgettable story, get it, indulge, we're talking about ice cream? Hap was at the highest peak in Africa and traveled to Antarctica, but still left empty. Eventually, after many life-changing events and a battle through depression led him to a surprising idea one day that inspired him to bring N...
May 12, 2021•58 min•Season 5Ep. 47
We know, we know. May the 4th be with you was yesterday, but it's catchy, right? Almost a month has gone by, so let's hangout, catch up, find out what we've been up to, personal goals we've set (we know you can relate to those). Of course, we can't leave you without giving new marketing and communication recommendations to apply to both your personal and business! Stay tuned to the end. We will give you a sneak peek into what's in store for season 5. Let's hangout! ** If you enjoy the podcast, w...
May 05, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Wow! Season 4 came and gone just like that. Many things have happened since January of 2021. We wanted to slow things down and announce an excited and humbling achievement! Hint? Look at the title and come hangout with us in this finale episode. As a bonus, following up on our live pop-up on Instagram on Monday, April 5th, we went in-depth to some of the questions we received from our listeners (you). You can catch the episode here! Let's hangout! As promised, below is our links to the investing...
Apr 07, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 45
"One size fits all," it doesn't always fit the way you wanted. Nor does it ever separate you from the crowd. Mark Zheng, President, and Cofounder and his cousin Ray Li wanted to stand apart from the crowd and create clothing from scratch customizing it to you. Everyone is unique so are their style and fit. You know what else is unique? Mark's ability to pull off a wedding a week before the mandatory covid-19 lockdown and making egg noodle wonton soup with char siu at home. Come hangout with the ...
Mar 31, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Now imagine this, going from hustling individuals in a game of pool, working a day job with only a 30-minute lunch break, selling digital assets on games to crypto trading, and traveling full time. That's quite a turnaround. Since Bitcoin exploded, and we mean exploded. It is all the craze right now. Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrency have been mentioned quite frequently in all media outlets. The thing is, J Thomas didn't buy in when it was mainstream. He started back when Bitcoin was around a cou...
Mar 24, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 43
In time for St. Patty's day! No, neither of us are Irish or drink. Instead, we're hanging out to talk about what we genuinely think about money, luck, and the "pot of gold." Join us with your green attire, a pint of your favorite drink, and let's have a special St. Patty's day hangout. ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping us share our stories! Join Us! Ins...
Mar 17, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Akemi Tsutsui Kunitake is a younsei artist based in Denver, Colorado. Her work has themes of whimsicality, adventure, and magic with a Japanese cultural lens. Aside from illustration, Akemi is a dedicated karate athlete and instructor at her family’s Colorado Budokan. With over twenty years of karate experience, she is currently a member of the USA Women Karate team member for kata. Join us as we hear how she finds the balance between her two passions and how she experimented with different path...
Mar 10, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Shoe Shiner & YouTube celebrity Jason Dornstar takes us through his improv shoe shine at Denver International Airport to making it his passion and achieve YouTube stardom. Let's hangout and have Jason fill us in on his journey and how he navigated through the 2020 lockdown to keep his business growing. Jason: www.teamshineforce.com www.youtube.com/user/dorn0114 www.instagram.com/dornstarshines ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTu...
Mar 03, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 40
In this episode, we're hanging out with DJ Victory, who started going door to door getting signatures for a $2 payout per signature. To owning one of the fastest-growing small businesses in Denver, CO, On The Grind. In this episode, we will hear about his unforgettable journey and the lessons he shares about the #1 entrepreneur trait you should have before getting started. Supporting small businesses, black-owned businesses, and hear a glimpse of how we collaborated on our Grind x Hangout Talks ...
Feb 24, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Whew! We went through a week that had Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, and today Ash Wednesday. Although this week is centered around receiving blessings and gifts. We wanted to talk about what we are giving up, maybe for good. Don't worry, it is a good thing. Come and hangout with us, and we'll tell you why! ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping us share o...
Feb 17, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Annie Guo VanDan is the President of Asian Avenue Magazine, a Denver-based publication that lifts up the stories and voices of Asian Americans. She began the publication in 2006 at the age of 20, in collaboration with her mother, a first-generation immigrant from Taiwan. She found her passion in health equity and community engagement work and is now a Change Specialist for the company Change Matrix. She she works with diverse communities to provide training and consultation on racial justice, eq...
Feb 10, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Siege the DJ has officially taken over Hangout Talks Podcast! He will spend the episode in the driver seat and interview us with his well thought out plan. At the end, he has a surprise for us. So make sure to listen for it! Reach Siege the DJ here: Siege the Dj: www.instagram.com/siegethedj Fitness Page: www.intagram.com/siegegetsfit Listen to his mixes here! www.mixcloud.com/SiegeTheDJ Twitch Account: https://www.twitch.tv/siegethedj ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leavi...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Welcome back, everyone! So excited to be back for our fourth season, let's dive right into 2021 and catch up on what's new with us and some words of motivation to keep all of us striving to achieve long term accomplishments. Let's Hangout! ** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping us share our stories! Join Us! Instagram: Hangout Talks: instagram.com/hangouttal...
Jan 27, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 35
