https://simplecast.com Konversations is a Kompleks Creative production hosted by its Principal and Creative Director, Tobias Rose. This new podcast discusses creativity, business and all things in between. We're talking to tastemakers, movers and shakers about what inspires them and how they balance the right brain/left brain battle. © Kompleks Creative, Inc. en Fri, 3 Jun 2022 23:00:00 +0000 Fri, 3 Jun 2022 23:00:10 +0000 http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2ae0ba3e-ee17-4a87-b2d1-e2143a7c0256/24fc8e6c-9bc6-4caa-9280-3fbe91619a4d/3000x3000/podcast-cover-vinyl.jpg?aid=rss_feed http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations episodic Konversations is a Kompleks Creative production hosted by its Principal and Creative Director, Tobias Rose. This new podcast discusses creativity, business and all things in between. We're talking to tastemakers, movers and shakers about what inspires them and how they balance the right brain/left brain battle. Tobias Rose yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/oO1x_HKQ creativity, business, graphic design, entrepreneurship Kompleks Creative info@komplekscreative.com b3e76b5a-f26b-4549-bad9-9a66dde18e9e Serving up food, heritage and culture. Toriano Fredericks, owner of Euro-African restaurant Boricua Soul, speaks with Tobias Rose about the challenges of owning and operating a restaurant. Learn how Boricua Soul pivoted their business in March 2020, the lessons Fredericks has learned so far as a restaurant owner and his beliefs about the future of the restaurant business. We also hear the story of how Boricua Soul came to be, their values as a family-run business and their journey to owning a brick and mortar in the historic American Tobacco Campus in Downtown Durham, North Carolina. 

]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2022 23:00:00 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (tobias rose, toriano fredericks) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations Serving up food, heritage and culture. Toriano Fredericks, owner of Euro-African restaurant Boricua Soul, speaks with Tobias Rose about the challenges of owning and operating a restaurant. Learn how Boricua Soul pivoted their business in March 2020, the lessons Fredericks has learned so far as a restaurant owner and his beliefs about the future of the restaurant business. We also hear the story of how Boricua Soul came to be, their values as a family-run business and their journey to owning a brick and mortar in the historic American Tobacco Campus in Downtown Durham, North Carolina. 

]]> “Accepting the New Terms and Conditions” | Toriano Fredericks tobias rose, toriano fredericks 00:56:29 Heard of Boricua Soul? Tobias Rose sits down with Toriano Fredericks, owner of restaurant Boricua Soul, to talk about his journey with the restaurant. Learn how family, culture and more influenced this restaurant owner. Heard of Boricua Soul? Tobias Rose sits down with Toriano Fredericks, owner of restaurant Boricua Soul, to talk about his journey with the restaurant. Learn how family, culture and more influenced this restaurant owner. americantobacco, dominicana, durhameats, durhamblackbusiness, southernsoul, trianglefoodies, southernlatino, americantobaccocampus, discoverdurham, komplekskonversations, durhamnc, boricuasoulnc, bestofthebull yes full 8 2 97696810-4261-420a-8108-ad1559689b1b Biostatistician by day and festival runner by night! Cicely Mitchell, artistic director of SummerStage at Golden Belt Campus, sits down with Tobias Rose to discuss how she turned her passion for jazz music and art into the Art Of Cool Festival in downtown Durham. Mitchell shares how her idea for a small jazz event became  a major festival featuring artists like Anderson Paak. Mitchell also shares her journey as an HBCU alum and how it has impacted her career. Finally, hear how 2020 allowed her to pause and her thoughts about the future of music festivals. 

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (Tobias Rose, Dr. Cicely Mitchell) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations Biostatistician by day and festival runner by night! Cicely Mitchell, artistic director of SummerStage at Golden Belt Campus, sits down with Tobias Rose to discuss how she turned her passion for jazz music and art into the Art Of Cool Festival in downtown Durham. Mitchell shares how her idea for a small jazz event became  a major festival featuring artists like Anderson Paak. Mitchell also shares her journey as an HBCU alum and how it has impacted her career. Finally, hear how 2020 allowed her to pause and her thoughts about the future of music festivals. 

]]> “Realigning the Stars” | Cicely Mitchell Tobias Rose, Dr. Cicely Mitchell 01:06:15 Dr. Cicely Mitchell, artistic director of SummerStage at Golden Belt Campus, is kicking back with Tobias Rose to discuss her journey as a co-founder for The Art of Cool Festival. Dr. Cicely Mitchell, artistic director of SummerStage at Golden Belt Campus, is kicking back with Tobias Rose to discuss her journey as a co-founder for The Art of Cool Festival. neosoul, artofcoolfest, musicfestivalvibes, durhamart, durhamartist, livemusic, dopeblackartist, musicfestivallife, goldenbeltarts, artofcool, soulmusic, artofcoolfestival, jazzmusic, neosoulmusic, musicfestival yes full 7 2 647519e0-e91e-4189-9a86-00ba5c70b319 Creating space for community is harder than it sounds. Tobias Rose and Erin Kauffman, executive director of Durham Central Park, discuss the challenges of retaining the Park’s identity while Downtown Durham continues to experience gentrification. In March 2020, the Park faced its biggest challenge yet from the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the Park’s pandemic pivot, including significant changes to how they budget, fundraise and host events. Wrap up with Kauffman’s words of wisdom as a nonprofit leader and her vision for the future of the Park.

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (Tobias Rose, Erin Kauffman) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations Creating space for community is harder than it sounds. Tobias Rose and Erin Kauffman, executive director of Durham Central Park, discuss the challenges of retaining the Park’s identity while Downtown Durham continues to experience gentrification. In March 2020, the Park faced its biggest challenge yet from the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the Park’s pandemic pivot, including significant changes to how they budget, fundraise and host events. Wrap up with Kauffman’s words of wisdom as a nonprofit leader and her vision for the future of the Park.

]]> “Against the Concrete Horizon: For the Community” | Erin Kauffman Tobias Rose, Erin Kauffman 01:04:47 Tobias Rose and Erin Kauffman, executive director of Durham Central Park, discuss the challenges of retaining the Park’s identity while Downtown Durham continues to experience gentrification. Tobias Rose and Erin Kauffman, executive director of Durham Central Park, discuss the challenges of retaining the Park’s identity while Downtown Durham continues to experience gentrification. bullcityproud, humanity, communitysupport, durhamcentralpark, communitydevelopment, durhamnc, gentrificationawareness yes full 6 2 432eaa8a-4d5d-4f3d-8bdb-d1201dbb78a0 How did higher education adapt to the societal changes caused by the pandemic?  Michael J. Schoenfeld, vice president of public affairs and government relations at Duke University, sits down with Tobias Rose to discuss how it felt to manage a global brand during a worldwide health crisis. Schoenfeld shares how his team navigated decision-making during this time and his thoughts on the unexpected division caused by mask mandates. Schoenfeld also speculates about the lasting impact of the pandemic and the truths it has revealed about human nature.

]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (Tobias Rose, Michael J. Schoenfeld) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations How did higher education adapt to the societal changes caused by the pandemic?  Michael J. Schoenfeld, vice president of public affairs and government relations at Duke University, sits down with Tobias Rose to discuss how it felt to manage a global brand during a worldwide health crisis. Schoenfeld shares how his team navigated decision-making during this time and his thoughts on the unexpected division caused by mask mandates. Schoenfeld also speculates about the lasting impact of the pandemic and the truths it has revealed about human nature.

]]> “New School Rules” | Michael J. Schoenfeld Tobias Rose, Michael J. Schoenfeld 00:55:02 Michael Schoenfeld, vice president for public affairs and government relations, joins Tobias Rose for this episode of Konversations. Learn how Schoenfeld along with other Duke leadership tackled issues that arose during the world health crisis. Michael Schoenfeld, vice president for public affairs and government relations, joins Tobias Rose for this episode of Konversations. Learn how Schoenfeld along with other Duke leadership tackled issues that arose during the world health crisis. leadership, entrepreneur, dukeuniversity, businessowner, dukebluedevil, technology, globalbrand yes full 5 2 d304acd8-9be4-498e-923a-9930f4bf8bca From learning how to teach virtually to caring for the mental health of our young people, teachers are the unsung heroes of the pandemic. Caroline Brickhouse, 2021 Durham Public School teacher of the year, joins Tobias Rose to discuss the challenges of primary education during the pandemic. We also hear her thoughts on returning to the classroom and the unexpected involvement of politics. Teaching digital native students, Brickhouse also speaks about her efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation in the classroom. 

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:00:00 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (Tobias Rose, Caroline Brickhouse) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations From learning how to teach virtually to caring for the mental health of our young people, teachers are the unsung heroes of the pandemic. Caroline Brickhouse, 2021 Durham Public School teacher of the year, joins Tobias Rose to discuss the challenges of primary education during the pandemic. We also hear her thoughts on returning to the classroom and the unexpected involvement of politics. Teaching digital native students, Brickhouse also speaks about her efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation in the classroom. 

]]> “Will the Kids be Alright? Classrooms of the New Economy” | Caroline Brickhouse Tobias Rose, Caroline Brickhouse 00:55:09 Tobias Rose sits down with Caroline Brickhouse, 2021 Durham Public Schools teacher of the year to discuss virtual learning and mental health. Tobias Rose sits down with Caroline Brickhouse, 2021 Durham Public Schools teacher of the year to discuss virtual learning and mental health. dps, mentalwellbeing, distancelearning, durhampublicschool, virtuallearningenvironment, mentalhealthawareness yes full 4 2 88e710b0-bcdd-47cd-8a3f-190e31ff9635 Traveling during a global pandemic? Tobias Rose speaks with Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority CEO Michael Landguth about how he managed one of the top 10 large airports in North America during the pandemic lockdown. Hear Landguth’s thoughts about the future of the airport industry and some of the business innovations that he believes will remain post-pandemic. Learn about his journey to airport CEO and hear why he believes airports are economic engines in our society.

]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:45:00 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (Michael Landguth, Tobias Rose) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations Traveling during a global pandemic? Tobias Rose speaks with Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority CEO Michael Landguth about how he managed one of the top 10 large airports in North America during the pandemic lockdown. Hear Landguth’s thoughts about the future of the airport industry and some of the business innovations that he believes will remain post-pandemic. Learn about his journey to airport CEO and hear why he believes airports are economic engines in our society.

]]> “Making the Airport Fly Again” | Mike Landguth Michael Landguth, Tobias Rose 00:56:38 Hear from Raleigh-Durham Airport CEO Michael Landguth on managing the airport during the pandemic lockdown and, eventually, welcoming people back. Hear from Raleigh-Durham Airport CEO Michael Landguth on managing the airport during the pandemic lockdown and, eventually, welcoming people back. rdu, trianglenc, rtp, ceomindset, airportoperations, pandemictravel, airportindustry, airportlife, tobiasrose, michaellandguth, ceolife, raleighnc, raleighdurham, durhamnc, travel, economy yes full 3 2 89d2f2ab-b517-4556-b8e9-9684ff79e1bc How do you approach music from a business standpoint? As an entrepreneur, musician and writer, Brooklyn rapper Skyzoo is the epitome of a one man band. Since becoming friends in 2005, he and Tobias Rose have been thought collaborators on entrepreneurship and hip hop. Hear Skyzoo’s unique approach to the business of music and how he continues to pursue the music he wants to make. He also discusses how he pivoted his business during the pandemic, including increasing his streaming efforts and building a studio in his basement. Skyzoo speaks about the future of the music industry and the making of his most recent album “All the Brilliant Things.”

]]> Fri, 5 Nov 2021 00:24:01 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (Skyzoo, Tobias Rose) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations How do you approach music from a business standpoint? As an entrepreneur, musician and writer, Brooklyn rapper Skyzoo is the epitome of a one man band. Since becoming friends in 2005, he and Tobias Rose have been thought collaborators on entrepreneurship and hip hop. Hear Skyzoo’s unique approach to the business of music and how he continues to pursue the music he wants to make. He also discusses how he pivoted his business during the pandemic, including increasing his streaming efforts and building a studio in his basement. Skyzoo speaks about the future of the music industry and the making of his most recent album “All the Brilliant Things.”

]]> “Hustle, Flow and Bodega Flowers” | Skyzoo Skyzoo, Tobias Rose 01:16:31 Skyzoo and Tobias Rose sit down to talk music entrepreneurship and how that changed during the pandemic. Skyzoo and Tobias Rose sit down to talk music entrepreneurship and how that changed during the pandemic. business, tobias rose, entreprenuership, skyzoo, hip=hop, gentrification yes full 2 2 5b0296aa-fe71-4e77-82c5-cf3fe7e3fd2f Fighting with love for social, economic and environmental justice for all Durham residents. Durham City Council Member DeDreana Freeman sits down with Tobias Rose to discuss how it felt to govern the City of Durham during a pandemic. They look to the future by discussing the long-term effects of the pandemic on cities and predicting what Durham will look like in 2040. Freeman also provides insight into her personal journey in politics and hopes for the Durham community she represents.

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (DeDreana Freeman, Tobias Rose) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HG88Kixqbw Fighting with love for social, economic and environmental justice for all Durham residents. Durham City Council Member DeDreana Freeman sits down with Tobias Rose to discuss how it felt to govern the City of Durham during a pandemic. They look to the future by discussing the long-term effects of the pandemic on cities and predicting what Durham will look like in 2040. Freeman also provides insight into her personal journey in politics and hopes for the Durham community she represents.

]]> “Do They Really Want that Old ‘Thang’ Back? Post-Pandemic Policy” | DeDreana Freeman DeDreana Freeman, Tobias Rose 00:52:25 Durham City Councilwoman, DeDreana Freeman speaks with Tobias Rose about being a member of city council during the Covid-19 Pandemic, advocacy and social justice. Durham City Councilwoman, DeDreana Freeman speaks with Tobias Rose about being a member of city council during the Covid-19 Pandemic, advocacy and social justice. policy, durham, social justice, north carolina yes full 1 2 0284cf35-72b5-40e2-98fe-1b8393d2c07d In this episode we talk about Durham's housing crisis and the politics around it. John White is a former lobbyist based in Durham and has participated in multiple political campaigns. Kristi is a business consultant who is currently working in the cannabis industry on legislation. 

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:17:17 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (John White, Kristi Ae Boykin) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations In this episode we talk about Durham's housing crisis and the politics around it. John White is a former lobbyist based in Durham and has participated in multiple political campaigns. Kristi is a business consultant who is currently working in the cannabis industry on legislation. 

]]> Episode 5.1: The Politics of BS (Part 1) John White, Kristi Ae Boykin 00:16:47 After an important meeting, some friends of mine came by Kompleks where we discussed local politics. It ran a bit long so we split things up. Consider this part 1 and your intro. It's going to get real. After an important meeting, some friends of mine came by Kompleks where we discussed local politics. It ran a bit long so we split things up. Consider this part 1 and your intro. It's going to get real. housing, socio-economic politics, politics yes full 5 1 b5ef161e-1f84-41d5-b1a6-72096a0b23ce Dubelyoo and Tobias sit down again to discuss their perspectives on the future and the role of the artist in diversity and inclusion. 

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:59:25 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (Dubelyoo) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations Dubelyoo and Tobias sit down again to discuss their perspectives on the future and the role of the artist in diversity and inclusion. 

]]> Episode 4: Art, Beats and Afrofuturism with Dubelyoo Dubelyoo 00:33:46 Dubelyoo and Tobias sit down again to talk more art, culture and Afrofutrism in Atlanta, right after the 15 year anniversary of Jack Honey's Art, Beats and Lyrics. Dubelyoo and Tobias sit down again to talk more art, culture and Afrofutrism in Atlanta, right after the 15 year anniversary of Jack Honey's Art, Beats and Lyrics. afrofuturism, atlanta, dubelyoo, identity, graphic design, hip hop, art, culture yes full 4 1 0adde6e6-8881-41dc-82bd-059bb174eb18 This one starts in the middle of our intros (we were live baby...).

]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:43:10 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (Tobias Rose) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations This one starts in the middle of our intros (we were live baby...).

]]> Episode 3: Something Black, Something Durham Tobias Rose 00:56:26 Konversations is a monthly discussion with our principal and creative director, Tobias Rose, and special guests on a variety of topics. From entrepreneurship to digital strategy and everything creative and technical in between, we will discuss a different subject during each Konversation. It takes a village, and it takes a nation. When a small group makes the decision to make things happen, it can have a profound effect on an entire community. The Black August in the Park (BAP) team has done some amazing things in Durham and their work is moving our culture forward. When we talk about what a creative economy is, groups like this can’t be ignored. Their impact on our region inspires people, young and old, while putting a spotlight on businesses and initiatives that are important to our community. As the presenting sponsor for BAP’s Communal Brunch Fundraiser, we’re going to talk through what BAP is and where it goes from here. Black August in the Park is an annual event hosted by the collective of the same name. BAP is a space for people of the African diaspora to celebrate blackness and commemorate the legacy of freedom fighters through the Black August tradition. BAP provides space for resistance through black joy, opportunity to connect with black organizers doing liberation work and knowledge about the legacy of the black freedom struggle. The founders of BAP are extremely honored to host an event that has come to be known as the largest black family reunion – one that brings together black-owned food trucks, black music, black organizers and black families in the heart of downtown Durham in the name of resistance and love. In 2018, BAP convened over 8,000 black people and is only expected to grow! Konversations is a monthly discussion with our principal and creative director, Tobias Rose, and special guests on a variety of topics. From entrepreneurship to digital strategy and everything creative and technical in between, we will discuss a different subject during each Konversation. It takes a village, and it takes a nation. When a small group makes the decision to make things happen, it can have a profound effect on an entire community. The Black August in the Park (BAP) team has done some amazing things in Durham and their work is moving our culture forward. When we talk about what a creative economy is, groups like this can’t be ignored. Their impact on our region inspires people, young and old, while putting a spotlight on businesses and initiatives that are important to our community. As the presenting sponsor for BAP’s Communal Brunch Fundraiser, we’re going to talk through what BAP is and where it goes from here. Black August in the Park is an annual event hosted by the collective of the same name. BAP is a space for people of the African diaspora to celebrate blackness and commemorate the legacy of freedom fighters through the Black August tradition. BAP provides space for resistance through black joy, opportunity to connect with black organizers doing liberation work and knowledge about the legacy of the black freedom struggle. The founders of BAP are extremely honored to host an event that has come to be known as the largest black family reunion – one that brings together black-owned food trucks, black music, black organizers and black families in the heart of downtown Durham in the name of resistance and love. In 2018, BAP convened over 8,000 black people and is only expected to grow! durham, economic development, identity, gentrification, culture no full 3 1 c57e5ccb-8b0a-486d-8601-ce883db4d2e4 *Recorded from a Live Broadcast and a Studio Audience: Tobias Rose and Maseo from De La Soul hold a live broadcast of konversations from Durham, North Carolina at WeWork on Black Wall Street. Their conversation covers a range of topics from music, business and cultural intellect.

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (Tobias Rose) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations *Recorded from a Live Broadcast and a Studio Audience: Tobias Rose and Maseo from De La Soul hold a live broadcast of konversations from Durham, North Carolina at WeWork on Black Wall Street. Their conversation covers a range of topics from music, business and cultural intellect.

]]> Episode 2 - Me, Myself & Us: The Folly of a Creative Economy with Maseo of De La Soul Tobias Rose 00:52:28 *Recorded from a Live Broadcast and a Studio Audience: Tobias Rose and Maseo from De La Soul hold a live broadcast of konversations from Durham, North Carolina at WeWork on Black Wall Street. Their conversation covers a range of topics from music, business and cultural intellect. *Recorded from a Live Broadcast and a Studio Audience: Tobias Rose and Maseo from De La Soul hold a live broadcast of konversations from Durham, North Carolina at WeWork on Black Wall Street. Their conversation covers a range of topics from music, business and cultural intellect. business, creativity, hip-hop, music, culture yes full 2 1 a55af44b-57c1-4de7-a4e3-52f595c4626e Phonte of the Foreign Exchange sits with Tobias Rose to discuss everything from HBCUs to spirituality and the creative process.

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:14:00 +0000 info@komplekscreative.com (Tobias Rose) http://www.komplekscreative.com/konversations Phonte of the Foreign Exchange sits with Tobias Rose to discuss everything from HBCUs to spirituality and the creative process.

]]> Episode 1 - At the Intersection of Creativity and Divine Intervention w/ Phonte Tobias Rose 00:25:40 Phonte of the Foreign Exchange sits with Tobias Rose to discuss everything from HBCUs to spirituality and the creative process. Phonte of the Foreign Exchange sits with Tobias Rose to discuss everything from HBCUs to spirituality and the creative process. business, entrepreneurship, creativity, hip-hop, spirituality, music yes full 1 1