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Jive Talkin' with Kevin Leaven

Jive Talkin' with Kevin Leaven

By Kevin Leaven

Jive Talkin’ with Kevin Leaven is a podcast exploring the space between ordinary and extraordinary. Facilitating meaningful conversations for the people by the people. This show seeks to uplift, encourage, and spark meaningful discussions.
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Episode 1: What is Jive Talkin'?

Jive Talkin' with Kevin Leaven Feb 25, 2021

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Episode 9: Negotiating with self doubt feat. Coralie Norris
Mar 09, 202201:22:29
Episode 8: An Exquisite Appetite For Life feat. Coralie Norris

Episode 8: An Exquisite Appetite For Life feat. Coralie Norris

In this episode, Coralie and Kevin discuss what it means to have “an exquisite appetite for life”, Steve Job’s 2005 Stanford commencement farewell note to “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish”, and practices for cultivating joy.
Feb 08, 202250:51
Episode 7: Big Talk feat. Arnela Išerić

Episode 7: Big Talk feat. Arnela Išerić

In the seventh episode of Jive Talking with Kevin Leaven we sit down with Arnela Išerić @bosniannerd to discuss intention vs. impact, analyzing behavior, jiving with others and much more!
BTS: since my computer died I’ve been experimenting with the format and recording software for the podcast. There are a couple audio glitches throughout but overall I love how this one turned out. I’m constantly learning a lot about mixing and recording. Feeling glad to finally share this episode. Thank you to @forrestgivens for the vibes!
Dec 24, 202146:04
Episode 6: Living in the Moment feat. Tommy Halladay

Episode 6: Living in the Moment feat. Tommy Halladay

In the sixth episode of Jive Talking with Kevin Leaven we sit down with Tommy Halladay @tommygotmagic to discuss the meaning of art, learning from mistakes and living in the moment.
Aug 07, 202138:44
Episode 5: The Anti-Perfectionist Principle

Episode 5: The Anti-Perfectionist Principle

In the fifth episode of Jive Talkin’ with Kevin Leaven. Kevin shares life updates, reflections on how our environment affects our habits and thoughts about the intersection of art and entrepreneurship.
Jun 14, 202119:21
Episode 4: Less is Less feat. Sabrina Newton

Episode 4: Less is Less feat. Sabrina Newton

In the fourth episode of Jive Talkin' with Kevin Leaven we sit down with Sabrina Newton of the 'Less is Less' Podcast to discuss how we met, the concept of legacy, police brutality in America, and thoughts about Amazon’s fiery Twitter exchanges in the past few weeks. 

Apr 16, 202148:39
Episode 3: Simple ain't always easy

Episode 3: Simple ain't always easy

In the third episode of Jive Talkin' with Kevin Leaven we hear feedback and reflections (primarily) from the first episode. In addition, Kevin discusses the distinction between simplicity and ease. This episode format is experimental so let me know what you think. 

Mar 26, 202110:60
Episode 2 : Healthy Partnerships feat. Grace Carter

Episode 2 : Healthy Partnerships feat. Grace Carter

In the second episode of Jive Talkin' with Kevin Leaven we sit down with the wonderful Grace Carter (my partner). We play a few rounds of the game "Were Not Really Strangers" (3:00), discuss the concept of intentional partnerships (21:30), what that means to us and this should provide a brief introduction into the kinds of insights Grace may bring along the way.
Mar 12, 202141:02
Episode 1: What is Jive Talkin'?

Episode 1: What is Jive Talkin'?

This is the first episode of Jive Talkin’ with Kevin Leaven, the show where we explore the meaning of authenticity through an honest discussion about culture, art, life and everything in-between. I’m on a quest to figure out who I am and how I can best nurture the connections that inspire me and this podcast is my opportunity to do just that. This show seeks to uplift, encourage, and spark meaningful discussions.

This episode discusses the history of jive, what I mean by jive talkin', and what to expect. My hope is that you'll call in and your voice or your perspective might be share in the follow up episode. 

Glad you decided to drop by!


Feb 25, 202111:01
February 6, 2021

February 6, 2021

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