Dealing with High School Hormones (S06E18)
Please subscribe on YouTubeRen Harris on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 18 Ren is a high school substitute teacher . . . a very cute one! She has to deal with boys and girls who want to flirt with her, and she’s discovered how to stay cool, but keep it shut...
S06E18 – Kids These Days get Wake Up Call
Please subscribe on YouTubeHere at Ken Collins Marketing, we’re closing down our 6th complete season of Ken’s Think Tank with this episode – our season finale. Season 7 will start up in February 2023. Running a show like this is no small effort. We have to find the...
Ren & David Preview (S06E18)
Please subscribe on YouTubeRen & David are our next guests! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Oct 27, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
S06E17 – Festival of Trees 2022
Please subscribe on YouTubeThe Festival of Trees is a cherished event in Farmington, held each year at the Civic Center. But, the last two years, just like everything else, the event had to adapt to stay away from crowds of people. And now they’re back! This year,...
Festival of Trees Preview (S06E17)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJyl Adair and Carrie Olson are our next guests! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Oct 13, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on...
Silk & Cotton (original) by Lid Dixon (S06E16)
Please subscribe on YouTubeLid Dixon on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 16 Lid Dixon sings his original song, “Silk & Cotton.” He wrote this song about living in a small cabin with his parents in a small town in Colorado with no television or radio, and...
The Bar Song (original) by Lid Dixon (S06E16)
Please subscribe on YouTubeLid Dixon on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 16 Lid Dixon sings his original song, “The Bar Song.” He wrote this song based on his experiences living in Fishtown while he was working in Philadelphia, PA. See the Full Episode BelowYou can...
Bad Liver and a Broken Heart by Lid Dixon (lyrics by Scott Nolan) (S06E16)
Please subscribe on YouTubeLid Dixon on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 16 Lid Dixon sings his version of “Bad Liver and a Broken Heart” – a song written by Scott Nolan and the second-place winner at the International Songwriting Competition in 2008, in the...
S06E16 – Lid Dixon
Please subscribe on YouTubeI travel to Denver, CO a few times each year, but this time was a little different. I reached out to a friend of mine in Ft Collins, CO . . . she’s an artist, and her husband is a musician. Alison was out of town, but her husband was more...
Lid Dixon Preview (S06E16)
Please subscribe on YouTubeLid Dixon is our next guest! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Sep 29, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
Will “Over a Cup of Coffee” Change Their Name? (S06E15)
Please subscribe on YouTubeAddie Betancourt on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 15 Addie, along with Jamie Church, hosts the very cool podcast called “Over a Cup of Coffee with Jamie & Addie.” During this laugh-fest down Main Street, Addie and I explore what a...
S06E15 – Four Corners Professional Women’s Summit
Please subscribe on YouTubeFans of Ken’s Think Tank will remember our next guest from Season 5, when she and Jamie Church were on the show to talk about their podcast. Addie Betancourt is a very involved member of our community. She’s the Sales and Marketing Manager...
Addie Betancourt Preview (S06E15)
Please subscribe on YouTubeAddie Betancourt is our next guest! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Sep 15, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
(someone’s got a) “Thumb on Me” (original) by Gabriel Lucero (S06E14)
Please subscribe on YouTubeGabriel Lucero on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 14 Gabe had a dog that he loved for 14 years – and it died – and it was tough. Soon after, his favorite elm tree at his house died. To help deal with the pain, Gabe turned to writing songs...
“Dog-gone Shame” (original) by Gabriel Lucero (S06E14)
Please subscribe on YouTubeGabriel Lucero on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 14 Gabe wrote something down. He simply wrote “Can’t cowboy no more.” Later, while looking for inspiration to write another song, he noticed that note and thought . . . “There’s a song in...
“New Mexico” (original) by Gabriel Lucero (S06E14)
Please subscribe on YouTubeGabriel Lucero on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 14 Gabe wrote the song, “New Mexico,” after a trip driving back from a songwriter festival in Red Lodge, Montana. The song appears on his 2021 album, “Juice” available on Spotify. See the...
S06E14 – Gabriel Lucero
Please subscribe on YouTubeSomewhere in town, you might run into a Journeyman Electrician named Gabe Lucero. You may have already met him. Take a closer look and you’ll find a Rising Star Songwriter. Gabe has been writing songs since he was in high school. He’s...
Gabriel Lucero Preview (S06E14)
Please subscribe on YouTubeGabriel Lucero is our next guest! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Aug 25, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
North Main Extension & Pedestrian Loop Around Aztec, NM (S06E13)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJohn Faverino on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 13 Aztec, NM is nearing completion of their North Main Extension project that presents (among other benefits) a trailhead that already features a pedestrian bridge across the river to the...
S06E13 – Aztec Economic Development
Please subscribe on YouTubeSomething I noticed in 2019 that was difficult to see before . . . tangible results to economic development in San Juan County. There have been a lot of smart people having a lot of smart conversations about economic development for a long...
Aztec Economic Development Preview (S06E13)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJohn Faverino is our next guest! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Aug 11, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
S06E12 – Music Special Episode
Please subscribe on YouTubeWoo Wee – it’s been a busy year – so let’s take a break! In lieu of a guest, we’re going to take a break and present to you our Super Duper Music Special! We’ve had tons of cool guests, so let’s heat things up with a review of some of our...
Music Special Preview (S06E12)
Please subscribe on YouTubeLocals with Music Talent are our next guests! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Jul 28, 2022.Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on...
Felicia Storms Out of Francisca’s (S06E11)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJulie Blair and Felicia Florez on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 11 Julie and Felicia describe how Julie hired Felicia to be a realtor. Felicia had a fight with her mother. Her parents own Francisca’s in Farmington, NM – and Felicia...
Slug Bug! (S06E11)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJulie Blair and Felicia Florez on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 11 I just want to point out that Felicia has the distinct advantage in this game of Slug Bug! Julie’s arm is probably bruised! Ha Ha! See the Full Episode BelowYou can find...
S06E11 – Female Encounters of the Life Kind
Please subscribe on YouTubeIn the fall of 2021, David Mills and I created a podcast called Male Encounters of the Life Kind. Two guys hanging out talking about what guys talk about . . . and somebody was listening. Julie Blair and Felicia Florez decided they needed a...
Female Encounters of the Life Kind Preview (S06E11)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJulie Blair and Felicia Florez are our next guests! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Jul 14, 2022.Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes...
The Big Idea Makerspace (S06E10)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJamie Church on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 10 The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College in Farmington, NM is open to the public. Jamie explains how you can utilize the equipment and people at the makerspace to come up with...
Farmington, NM as a Retirement Community (S06E10)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJamie Church on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 10 Farmington, NM is a great place to retire – and it’s being marketed that way across the United States. Jamie believes that new business opportunities exist in Farmington for people who...
S06E10 – Chamber of Commerce Farmington, NM
Please subscribe on YouTubeJamie Church has become a staple on Ken’s Think Tank – just as she is a staple in our community. Jamie tirelessly advocates for small business in Farmington, NM. She does is because it’s her job – but the reason it’s her job is because she...
Jamie Church Preview (S06E10)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJamie Church is our next guest! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Jun 30, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
S06E09 – Debbie Braff was a Firefighter
Please subscribe on YouTubeDebbie Braff has been seen all over the place lately. We just enjoyed the annual Riverfest event, and Debbie was on the show to promote it. She also went on the Mayor’s Table to promote it. And now, she’s back again! Why did I have her...
Arizona’s First Female Chief (S06E09)
Please subscribe on YouTubeDebbie Braff on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 9 Debbie Braff was a young schoolteacher in Kayenta, AZ when she decided to join the volunteer fire department. She loved it. She continued to improve her firefighting skills until she...
Debbie Braff Preview (S06E09)
Please subscribe on YouTubeDebbie Braff is our next guest! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Jun 16, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
What is Ukraine Like? (S06E08)
Please subscribe on YouTubeOlena Erickson on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 8 Olena Erickson came to the U.S. from Ukraine just over 10 years ago. She loves it here in Farmington, NM – but she’s very proud of Ukraine – and she should be. It wasn’t until recent...
Success in Ukraine Translates to Success in the U.S. (S06E08)
Please subscribe on YouTubeOlena Erickson on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 8 When Olena Erickson arrived in Farmington, NM from Ukraine, she could speak very limited English. In Ukraine, she was a successful businesswoman who previously managed a crew of over 80...
S06E08 – Olena Erickson from Ukraine
Please subscribe on YouTubeWhat would possess a smart, beautiful, successful business owner to pack up and move 6,000 miles away from her home? Love, of course! Olena Erickson was a single mom with a full-time nanny to care for her two kids – because she was also the...
Olena Erickson Preview (S06E08)
Please subscribe on YouTubeOlena Erickson is our next guest! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
When did Riverfest Start? (S06E07)
Please subscribe on YouTubeDebbie Braff and Cody Dudgeon on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 7 Riverfest began in 1987 with a small “hacked down” trail on the River and a Gypsy troop as entertainment. It has grown into an enormous annual event that spans miles...
S06E07 – Riverfest 2022 – Part 2
Please subscribe on YouTubeFor close to 40 years now, people in the thousands have flocked to the Animas River in Farmington, NM every spring for one of our most favorite events – except for the last 2 years. Riverfest is back! Because of lockdowns, Riverfest went...
