Keepin' It Candid With Kyle Hollis

It's August 8th and we're back with some FRESH topics for you this week. Listen in and let us know what you would like us to talk about in future episodes! Good Cop, Bad Cop. How to build a cohesive family unit. Navigating the unspoken social rules and norms of parenting. Effective Time Management Starting any new family traditions  

Shortly after getting married, we were surprised to find out that we were expecting our first child! This episode is all about our journey as new parents. We wanted to document this special moment no matter how exhausted we may be.

Some weeks we just start off with some good dialogue. We planned on discussing campaign strategy for the 2023 Fairfax County election but we want down a rabbit hole discussing jobs in the service industry, captalism, and economic systems in our country. At the very end we hop back on track to touch on how to start campaigning for office. 

It's the first day of August and we're back this week to have some good, unfiltered dad talk! Topics this week include: If you were an athlete, would you participate this season given the current pandemic? When to allow your kids to take part in social media. What have you changed about yourself since having a kid? Best parenting advice you've received thus far.

I don't think anyone imagines going through pregnancy during a pandemic. Welcome to our new normal! Listen in on our conversation as we discuss how to handle pregnancy in what feels like isolation. How do you manage this joyous moment during such a dreary time in our lives? I talk with three mothers about their experiences and what you can expect if you are looking to start a family during this time.

The band is back together after a short summer break! The day is July 26 and Jonathan and Brian join me to discuss what's been going on the past few weeks before we "deep dive" into game night. Here are a few board game recommends that Jonathan provided during our talk: Marvels Legendary Smash Up Betrayal at House on the Hill Cash and Guns Seven Wonders Love Letter Millenium Blades Dominion    

This episode includes explicit language. It's been a while since the latest episode has dropped and a lot has happened over the last couple of weeks including the birth of my daughter! During this episode, I catch up with Aaron and RJ to talk about fatherhood and our experiences so far as black men navigating the parent life.

The day is June 28th and I'm fired up to talk about local government! This week Brian, Jonathan and I focus on Fairfax County since we are in the Northern VA area. We give an overview of the following areas of gov: School Board, Board of Supervisors, VA Senate, VA House of Delegates, Commonwealth's Attorney, and Fairfax County Sheriff. Link to view your reps for your neighborhood: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/myneighborhood/ Link to view Fairfax County FY20 budget: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget/sites/budget/files/assets/documents/fy2020/adopted/overview/12_multi_year_budget.pdf

The day is June 21st and I'm back with Jonathan and Brian again this week. We want to see change in this country when it comes to police brutality and racial injustice. While the momentum is still going and the nation's attention is still focused on POC being treated unjustly, we wanted to lay out some steps that we can take to make a difference. We may not get everything right at first but that is not going to stop us from trying our best to make this country a better place for all people.

This episode was actually recorded on June 7th and Jonathan, Brian, and myself are sifting through everything that has been going on and trying to better understand how we got here. We also touch on the ridiculous amount of information that we are all trying to process in such a short time. No one can get everything right and when are people taking the time to self reflect and mentally recharge?

The day is May 31st 2020 and we begin the conversation by talking about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and soon find ourselves in a deep discussion surrounding identity and how hard it is to find yourself from childhood to adulthood.

It is Memorial Day Weekend and we sit down with a special guest, RifleX. We discuss his new book "No Such Thing as Halfway" and his journey to become an author. Riflex is a writer, artist, and fellow podcast host in the DMV area. Tune in to hear our discussion about love, relationships, and family values. Enjoy!

This episode was recorded on 5.17.2020 This week we are back with two special guests! The founders of Down to Staff, Laura and Courtney, join is via video conference and we get to learn how these two young, successful women took a leap of faith and started their own business in 2018. Brian, Jonathan, and I spend some time getting to know Laura and Courtney and learn what it truly takes to build your own staffing firm from the ground up.

COVID-19 has us in the house more than ever and it may be taking an unexpected toll on some of us. Not having to commute back and forth from work gave us all the impression of getting a little more done each work day but it turns out that some of us are working longer hours than originally planned. This week Brian and Jonathan join me once again to talk about their adjustment to the new norm and we address how to cope with it.

This episode was recorded on Sunday, March 29 2020. Brian and Jonathan join me to talk about how we are managing this new era that we are living in. Our companies have started adapting and all you hear nowadays is how clutch Zoom has become.

The date is March 15th and we are still at the beginning of this pandemic and we still don't know what is to come in the near future. Schools and businesses are trying to adapt on the fly and it is apparent that we are not prepared for this at all. Jonathan hits us with a shocker in his job search update and you'll never guess what that shocker may be.

This episode was recorded two weeks ago on March 8 2020. It's funny when you look back on your predictions and you're completely wrong. Just listen to this episode and you'll understand lol.

We recorded this episode on March 1st and we begin by talking about solicitors knocking on our door. Do you think there is ever an appropriate time to solicit? Also, find out what is the oddest way to make friends based as we recall stories from our past. We round out the discussion by talking about folks who do and do not have an inner monologue. Personally, my inner monologue is narrated by Morgan Freeman.

This episode was really fun. I was alone in the studio today but I tried something new. What if I were to randomly call my friends on a Sunday morning and ask them what makes a great friend? What kind of responses would I get? Well listen to this episode because I have an hour worth of phone conversations with different people asking them to tell me what makes a great friend. They weren't prepped at all and were completely caught off guard. Thanks for being good sports!

We've made it to the 50th episode and Jonathan and I are here to wish you a happy President's Day Weekend! Join us for a small dose of conspiracy theories and put on your tin hat as we jump down the rabbit hole.