In this episode of Life Changing with Dori Fern, Dori talks with longtime friend, colleague, and fellow nerd, Ken Gibbs Jr., a digital media consultant with a distinguished career at companies like Spotify and BET Networks. They share stories that both align and diverge in striking ways, beginning with two very different family tales—told a decade and a world apart—connected by fireworks and fathers. They geek out over podcasting and hip hop, with Ken sharing intimate family memories and his experiences with suburban dad life. Dori and Ken also reflect on the impact the late Reggie Ossé, aka Combat Jack, had on their lives and careers. The conversation explores the importance of personal growth, his Art of Storytelling series, and the hope for more inclusive societies driven by cross-cultural communication. They also discuss the lasting influence of parental choices, personal evolution, and the idea of "winning" through life experiences.

00:00 Introduction to Season Two

00:39 Meet Ken Gibbs Jr.

01:52 Nerds Unite

02:44 Welcome to Life Changing with Dori Fern

04:35 Ken's Earliest Family Memories

17:35 The Impact of Reggie Ossé, aka Combat Jack

25:34 Reflections on Fatherhood and Life

29:51 Hopes for the Future and Final Thoughts

32:33 Closing Remarks and Credits

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