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Conversationalists
Добавлен 15 окт 2013
Conversationalists is a media platform based on conversation and human connection. By sitting down with people in different paths of life, Conversationalists intends to shed light on the humanity in their differences through meaningful, authentic conversation.
Initially conceived in June 2022, Conversationalists was founded by Marcus Pruitt. Pruitt is working with other creatives to achieve that goal by bringing out people's inner conversationalist. One interview at a time.
If you want to watch our conversations in smaller bites, you can check us out on other platforms using the link below.
Initially conceived in June 2022, Conversationalists was founded by Marcus Pruitt. Pruitt is working with other creatives to achieve that goal by bringing out people's inner conversationalist. One interview at a time.
If you want to watch our conversations in smaller bites, you can check us out on other platforms using the link below.
Видео
How Art & Mental Health Intersect for Liz Daley | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 114 месяца назад
Art has long since been a staple in human expression. Ever since our days in caves, we have used art to express our feelings and experiences. This is still common practice today, with people like Liz Daley using art as an outlet for her feelings and experiences. After our conversation about socializing after the pandemic, we sat down to talk about her art and how she’s used it as a mental tool....
How Socializing Is Changing After Covid-19 | Perspectives
Просмотров 7744 месяца назад
I, like many others, had my social skills impacted by the pandemic. I found myself wondering, how can I be social after the pandemic? Covid-19 practically wrecked our social skills, so I embarked on a quest to answer the above question. I sat down with a psychology professor and I psychology student to figure out how socializing was affected by the pandemic. I hope you enjoy the conversation we...
Gallerist Allan Weinberger Talks A Very Serious Gallery, Art Wisdom | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 1676 месяцев назад
Upon moving to Chicago, I discovered A Very Serious Gallery. This space, founded by Allan Weinberger, is one that aspires to be a cultural hub. During weekdays, you can swing by and find Allan working at his desk. Yet, he greets every patron with kindness and invitation. I was met with this kindness and invitation, which would inspire me to sit down for this conversation. Weinberger gave a lot ...
Jaden Dueñas, The Importance of Film & Teaching The Next Generation | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 616 месяцев назад
Jaden Dueñas is a longtime friend. I've seen him grow as an artist and he's seen me grow as an artist. We once worked together as creatives. Now, we are both in our own lanes and striving to accomplish our dreams. We hadn't seen each other in a while, so I sat down with him to talk about where he was at as an artist. Now, he's a documentarian who directs, edits, films, and aspires to teach the ...
Julian Garcia on Infusing Humanity Into Film, Building a Career | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 996 месяцев назад
For this episode of conversationalists, I sat down with Julian Garcia. Garcia is an aspiring director and screenwriter who goes to Columbia College in Chicago. His work covers the fringe emotions of humanity, the moral grey area. I took an interest to the stories that he tells, and had a conversation with him to get a deeper insight on them, and him. If you want to check out Garcia's work, clic...
Shaunna Phillips' Journey to Styling | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 257 месяцев назад
The career path of styling isn't one that's always chosen, but those who do choose it find that it's a fulfilling craft filled with elegance and calculation. As is the case for Shaunna Phillips, a Chicago-based stylist who is determined to make it big. Her styling is unique, and her inspirations are just as skilled. As it stands, her pursuit into styling is turning out to be the perfect recipe ...
Entrepreneur Isaac Sosa Talks Building a Clothing Brand, Dreams & Goals | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 807 месяцев назад
Isaac Sosa is a hometown friend. He's always been about his money, so it was no surprise when he launched his brand Plottin & Schemin. I've been keeping my eye on him ever since I found out about the brand, and when he reached out to me about a pop-up he was attending, I knew I had to head out and sit down with him. If you want to check out his brand, head over to his website using the link bel...
$teg Talks About Timing, How to Market Your Music | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 717 месяцев назад
$teg is a musician out of Chicago who has been making music since he was in high school. We met in college where we built a friendship around music and parties. $teg left college to pursue the trades, which put a hit on his music as it took away all his time. Throughout our conversation we talked about how long it takes him to make a song, why you need to learn how to market your music, lonelin...
Rap Band Amycherz On Keeping Music Fun In the Face of Adversity | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 858 месяцев назад
For this video, I had a conversation with the Chicago rap band, Amycherz. Although there are all types of musical characters throughout the band, the main three are Nano, Jinko and Deo. Throughout our conversation, we cracked some jokes, talked about how they keep the recording process fun, how that reflects in the music, bouts with struggle, and so much more. This was a long one, but there are...
AJANIMF Talks Music, Creativity and Life Philosophies | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 288 месяцев назад
Ajani is someone I went to high school with. We didn't run in the same circles, but we were aware of each other. After graduating, I still saw him on social media. He's been doing his thing with the music, making clothes, and living with an honest and open philosophy, at least from what I saw. That's what made me want to sit down with him. We touched on a lot, but the best part was that it was ...
Dom's Kitchen & Market Workers on What Led To The Close, What To Do Now | Perspectives
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.8 месяцев назад
A few weeks ago, Dom's Kitchen & Market & their sister store Foxtrot abruptly closed all of their locations nationwide. Residents have been left without their favorite shop, while workers are left without jobs. I was left with a lot of questions, so I sat down with two former employees to understand what led up to the close and where they're going to go from here. There are still a lot of quest...
Honcho OSO on Being First-Generation, Pursuing Music | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 7410 месяцев назад
Honcho OSO and I sat down towards the end of 2023 to talk about his music, life and aspirations. We had been meaning to have a conversation, but things didn't line up until he was in the studio one night. I took the train up, got the cameras rolling and we produced what you see here. If you want to check out Honcho's music, click the links below. open.spotify.com/artist/3k4h5itgmSX5VLimXhijFu m...
LILBOYROC Dives Into Self-Love & Respect, Talks Track "Mr. Nice Guy" | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 5010 месяцев назад
LILBOYROC is one of the more interesting artists bubbling out of Chicago. He's been working for years, transitioning between sounds and finding himself along the way. Alongside his journey, he's been with a lot of women, learning about the hardships of being a nice guy along the way. These moments inspired his track, "Mr. Nice Guy," in which he talks about learning how to live life for himself ...
Carter Slade on Turning Creative Pursuits Into a Career | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 48Год назад
Turning creativity into a career has always been the dream of the free-spirited. In 2023, it is more possible than ever. With increased access to technology, people have begun chasing their dreams now more than ever. Carter Slade is one of those people. I've been following him since he was Jiggly J/Superstar Jig, and his name change has tracked with his career elevation. Slade is jumping to new...
Rapper Gagi on Balancing Collabs with Others & Staying In His Own Lane | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 110Год назад
Rapper Gagi on Balancing Collabs with Others & Staying In His Own Lane | One-on-One Conversations
The Reng on His Ways to Learn & Create Music | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 39Год назад
The Reng on His Ways to Learn & Create Music | One-on-One Conversations
NJC Talks About Using Music as an Outlet | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 170Год назад
NJC Talks About Using Music as an Outlet | One-on-One Conversations
Photographer Connor Rogan on Capturing Authenticity Behind the Camera | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 98Год назад
Photographer Connor Rogan on Capturing Authenticity Behind the Camera | One-on-One Conversations
Michael Bahsil Talks About Respecting Music, Art & Community | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 29Год назад
Michael Bahsil Talks About Respecting Music, Art & Community | One-on-One Conversations
Rapper Budlocco Speaks on His Determination To Earn Respect For His Music | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 73Год назад
Rapper Budlocco Speaks on His Determination To Earn Respect For His Music | One-on-One Conversations
Mason Amling on Sports Journalism, Options After College | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 72Год назад
Mason Amling on Sports Journalism, Options After College | One-on-One Conversations
Yves Jean Talks About Music, Vlogging, Passion & Growth | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 87Год назад
Yves Jean Talks About Music, Vlogging, Passion & Growth | One-on-One Conversations
Bigelow T on Performing Live, Juggling Music & College Lifestyle | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 89Год назад
Bigelow T on Performing Live, Juggling Music & College Lifestyle | One-on-One Conversations
Music Leaker DSP On How Carti Leaks Work, Reality of the Music Industry | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 115Год назад
Music Leaker DSP On How Carti Leaks Work, Reality of the Music Industry | One-on-One Conversations
Cash$tarr On Shifting Sounds, Performing, Opportunity Post-Lockdown | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 142Год назад
Cash$tarr On Shifting Sounds, Performing, Opportunity Post-Lockdown | One-on-One Conversations
Fashion Designer Emily Heneghan Talks About Free Designing, Upcycling | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 1142 года назад
Fashion Designer Emily Heneghan Talks About Free Designing, Upcycling | One-on-One Conversations
Stan $tax Talks About His Passion For Music, Motivations | One-on-One Conversations
Просмотров 2262 года назад
Stan $tax Talks About His Passion For Music, Motivations | One-on-One Conversations