We Got To Hang Out

Kofi Kyei is back for round two! Kofi has come a long way since the last time that we spoke in the fall of 2020. The Ride 4 Unity community has grown tremendously in the last several months. Kofi continues to knock it out of the ballpark with his IG Live chats and a whole list of opportunities continue to arise for this incredible human being. We managed to sit down with Kofi at the perfect time to play catch up and see how he’s managing some of the new responsibilities in his life and how he’s managing getting ready for Grinduro Wales which is coming up in a few months! Enjoy.

Mark is an elite road cyclist and track cyclist based in Los Angeles. Mark also is a Rapha Regional Marketer and co-host of the podcast From the Gun w/ Justin Williams. We discussed and recapped my recent visit down to LA and touched on some hot topics that we haven’t touched on as much in recent episodes. We finished this conversation with a bang. Enjoy.

Chas Christiansen is an absolute legend in the Bay Area and in general cycling counter culture. Chas has been a pioneer in the courier world by starting his own courier business (TCB) and then doubling down by creating his own tech platform to help support his business and other courier businesses around the world. Chas brings a very positive, driven attitude to everything that he does. It was a pleasure to finally talk to someone who has influenced myself along with so many other people in my circles. Enjoy.

Martijn is a cyclist and a YouTuber hailing all the way from The Netherlands. Martijn has a very unique way of storytelling which he shares on his YouTube channel Fernwee. His episodes are organic, funny, adventurous and overall one of the most authentic portrayals of the cycling experience. Martijn and I discussed our shared background in fashion and fashion retail, cycling and storytelling. It was a huge pleasure to hangout with Martijn. Enjoy

Hattie Watson is a product of the modern era. She’s a seasoned photographer and a seasoned model. Creativity and modeling was the key for Hattie to leave her hometown and start a career on her own terms. Her experience and knowledge on how to leverage social media for her own interest is why Hattie is such an intriguing individual. We had a great conversation about her finding her own, using modeling as an escape and transitioning to the opposite end of the camera. Hattie can really do it all. Enjoy

Avry Howes is an elite cyclist on the fast track to success. Recently she had joined Legion of Los Angeles only to be released before the season began. Now, Avry is on one of the most prominent Women’s cycling teams in the country, LA SWEAT and she’s ready to rock and roll! Join us in this conversation with one of California’s rising cycling talents, Avry Howes. Enjoy.

Ginger Boyd is returning for her second round on We Got To Hangout! Since her last visit Ginger has spread her wings as a creative and stepped away from her role at Machines for Freedom. Ginger is still focused on making sure that she is able to tell stories of people from all walks of life. We talked about her decision to take the leap, her ability to be successful and why LA has one of the best taco offerings in California. It is an honor to have Ginger back on the We Got to Hangout. Enjoy.

Dominique Powers is one of my favorite photographers that is just starting to cut her teeth in cycling photography. Don’t be mistaken, Dominique is a very seasoned photographer shooting outdoor sports, apparel and lifestyle. She also is a seasoned digital tech which has helped her learn essential technique to become the amazing artist that she is. Cycling and cycling photography entered Dominique’s life almost at the same moment and we discussed how all of that unfolded. This was a lovely conversation with someone I really admire. Enjoy.

Ibarionex is a professor, photographer and host of the Candid Frame podcast. For the last 15 years TCF has hosted, what seems to be, every living legend in photography history. Mary Ellen Mark, Joel Meyerowitz (three times), Elliott Erwitt, Gus Powell, Guy Webster, Valerie Jardin, Jeff Mermelstein, Dan Winters, Ralph Gibson are on the shortlist of greatest photographers of all time and Ibarionex has hosted them all. Ibarionex was amongst the first names to be on my guest list since the beginning of this podcasting journey so it was an honor to finally have him hangout. Enjoy this wonderful conversation.

Gloria Liu is a features editor for Outside magazine. Originally for the Bay Area, Gloria has a full resume of life experiences that have taken her from finance to marketing, from marketing to freelance, from freelance to a full time writer at Bicycling magazine and now editor at one of the best outdoor publications in the country. We had many powerful moments while we had the time to hang out. Any chance I get to speak to someone from my home locale is a recipe for a great conversation and this one did not disappoint. Enjoy.