Kelvin Atkinson - "A Compassionate Release”

In this week's episode of Sticky Note Conversations, host Erika Washington sits down with former Nevada State Senator Kelvin Atkinson. They discuss his experiences as one of the first openly black gay senators in Nevada, his personal challenges including his time incarcerated, and his journey of resilience. Kelvin opens up about his upbringing, the tragic loss of his father, his path to political office, and the lessons he's learned along the way. This heartfelt conversation delves into the highs and lows of his career, the importance of speaking from the heart, and his current pursuits as an entrepreneur. Don't miss this compelling dialogue about overcoming obstacles and finding happiness.
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• (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
• (00:45) - Meet Kelvin Atkinson: A Journey Through Life
• (02:03) - Early Life and Family Tragedy
• (05:48) - Political Aspirations and Career Beginnings
• (13:25) - Legislative Achievements and Challenges
• (16:22) - The Viral Moment: Marriage Equality Speech
• (21:00) - Reflections on Political Life and Social Media
• (27:09) - The Reality of Being a Politician
• (31:51) - Reflecting on Past Mistakes
• (32:12) - Legal Challenges and Allegations
• (34:07) - Campaigning and Community Support
• (35:59) - Facing Legal Consequences
• (37:25) - Political Rivalries and Speculations
• (41:19) - Racial Disparities in Politics
• (46:53) - Advice for Aspiring Politicians
• (55:37) - Personal Reflections and Future Plans
• (59:55) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Creators and Guests

Producer

Erika Washington

SE

Editor

Simone Endress

WB

Composer

Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.