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THE LATEST - CONSUMER CULTURE PT. 1

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Jalen Layfield

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Jalen is a Georgia native, graduate from the University of Southern California in LA, and currently living in Phoenix, AZ.. the boy's been around & he's got a lot to say.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Tempe, AZ, April 1, 2026: Jay’s Conversations Bookstore opens at the Culdesac - Tempe for a Grand Opening on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 11 am to 7 pm (2036 E Wildermuth Avenue, Unit 1248). The first 100 customers can receive complimentary matcha lattes from Matcha Club AZ, limited to 11 am to 3 pm. Local artist DJ Pootie Cat is set to perform from 5 pm to 7 pm.

“We’ve hosted community events around Phoenix since the beginning of this year,” owner Jalen Layfield said. “The way everyone shows up has been incredible. Each of us needed a space to share and learn together. To be in community, in times like this, is such an important thing.”

Layfield began his post-grad journey with a vision: the stability of our future requires the building of spaces for community, connection, and intellectual thought. His media company, Jay’s Conversations, works to do just that. Now, his initiative turns ‘brick and mortar’.

Jay’s Conversations found its audience online, attracting mostly 18-35 year olds through Instagram and TikTok algorithms. His platforms have garnered over 4,000 followers (@JaysConversations). Leveraging these online platforms, Layfield provides in-person connection to people who are in need of community.

Jay’s Conversations is a media company dedicated to sparking fun and thought-provoking conversations. The company is composed of a podcast, a community club, and their newest element: the Jay’s Conversations Bookstore.

Further details can be found at JaysConversations.com.

#press #phx #community #connection #bookstore

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Tempe, AZ, April 1, 2026: Jay’s Conversations Bookstore opens at the Culdesac - Tempe for a Grand Opening on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 11 am to 7 pm (2036 E Wildermuth Avenue, Unit 1248). The first 100 customers can receive complimentary matcha lattes from Matcha Club AZ, limited to 11 am to 3 pm. Local artist DJ Pootie Cat is set to perform from 5 pm to 7 pm.

“We’ve hosted community events around Phoenix since the beginning of this year,” owner Jalen Layfield said. “The way everyone shows up has been incredible. Each of us needed a space to share and learn together. To be in community, in times like this, is such an important thing.”

Layfield began his post-grad journey with a vision: the stability of our future requires the building of spaces for community, connection, and intellectual thought. His media company, Jay’s Conversations, works to do just that. Now, his initiative turns ‘brick and mortar’.

Jay’s Conversations found its audience online, attracting mostly 18-35 year olds through Instagram and TikTok algorithms. His platforms have garnered over 4,000 followers (@JaysConversations). Leveraging these online platforms, Layfield provides in-person connection to people who are in need of community.

Jay’s Conversations is a media company dedicated to sparking fun and thought-provoking conversations. The company is composed of a podcast, a community club, and their newest element: the Jay’s Conversations Bookstore.

Further details can be found at JaysConversations.com.

#press #phx #community #connection #bookstore

Babes, we’re expanding the team and would love to have you join! If you are a book lover and a certified yapper, hit that apply button now. Link is in the bio!! #connection #bookstore #hiring

Babes, we’re expanding the team and would love to have you join! If you are a book lover and a certified yapper, hit that apply button now. Link is in the bio!! #connection #bookstore #hiring

See you at the Culdesac - Tempe 💋 Come say hi, grab some matcha, shop, and support!

#phoenix #phx #bookstore @culdesactempe #community

See you at the Culdesac - Tempe 💋 Come say hi, grab some matcha, shop, and support!

#phoenix #phx #bookstore @culdesactempe #community

Our They Cloned Tyrone event is what Jay’s Conversations is all about. Engaging with thought provoking media, sharing perspectives and building shared understanding. So grateful for everyone who came ❣️#community #connection #phx

Our They Cloned Tyrone event is what Jay’s Conversations is all about. Engaging with thought provoking media, sharing perspectives and building shared understanding. So grateful for everyone who came ❣️#community #connection #phx

Phoenix based author @sonidoreyes and their wonderful mother dropped off some amazing books at our book drive! I can’t wait to see their books on our shelves soon 😏✨🤫

Phoenix based author @sonidoreyes and their wonderful mother dropped off some amazing books at our book drive! I can’t wait to see their books on our shelves soon 😏✨🤫

Presentations were made and our elected officials were DISCUSSED! We learned, we laughed and we found out who’s for the gworls and who ain’t! 💅🏾#community #connection #phx #politicstiktok

Presentations were made and our elected officials were DISCUSSED! We learned, we laughed and we found out who’s for the gworls and who ain’t! 💅🏾#community #connection #phx #politicstiktok

INTRODUCING Jay's Conversations @culdesactempe #community #connection #phx #bookstores #booklover

INTRODUCING Jay's Conversations @culdesactempe #community #connection #phx #bookstores #booklover

Jay’s Conversations BOOKSTORE! 📚
Coming very soon 💋

Because reading is what? FUNDAMENTAL.

#phx #phoenix #bookstore #community #connection

Jay’s Conversations BOOKSTORE! 📚
Coming very soon 💋

Because reading is what? FUNDAMENTAL.

#phx #phoenix #bookstore #community #connection

Yall we have to do better… When we talk about “the government”, THOSE ARE PEOPLE!

Let’s meet up and learn together.

WHEN: February 21st.

🎟️ RSVP on our website.

#community #civics #phx #connection #matcha

Yall we have to do better… When we talk about “the government”, THOSE ARE PEOPLE!

Let’s meet up and learn together.

WHEN: February 21st.

🎟️ RSVP on our website.

#community #civics #phx #connection #matcha

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth sexies. Join us on Friday, February 27th, to watch ‘They Cloned Tyrone” and YAP ABOUT IT TOGETHER 🗣️

#phx #community #connection #genz

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth sexies. Join us on Friday, February 27th, to watch ‘They Cloned Tyrone” and YAP ABOUT IT TOGETHER 🗣️

#phx #community #connection #genz

Recess at the park was so ✨healing ✨ #community #connection #genz #phx

Recess at the park was so ✨healing ✨ #community #connection #genz #phx

Baby there's no days off 📖 get ready girls, the book club is BACK!

#bookclub #phx #community #connection #genz

Baby there's no days off 📖 get ready girls, the book club is BACK!

#bookclub #phx #community #connection #genz

Plus One Game Night was so much fun despite the beef I have with a few folks now 👊🏾. Until next time…🧡✨🫶🏾

Plus One Game Night was so much fun despite the beef I have with a few folks now 👊🏾. Until next time…🧡✨🫶🏾

February just got even better. Registration is now open!! 💫#community #connection #genz #phx #az

February just got even better. Registration is now open!! 💫#community #connection #genz #phx #az

January has been absolutely amazing. 60 of you showed up for yourselves and your community. I couldn’t be any more grateful. Can’t wait to see what February has in store. 🥹🧡💫#connection #phx #fyp

January has been absolutely amazing. 60 of you showed up for yourselves and your community. I couldn’t be any more grateful. Can’t wait to see what February has in store. 🥹🧡💫#connection #phx #fyp

Closing out January with our museum & coffee was absolutely a success! The fun conversations, new friends, and fresh perspectives is what Jay’s Conversations is all about! 🧡🌟🥹#connection #culture #genz #phx #community

Closing out January with our museum & coffee was absolutely a success! The fun conversations, new friends, and fresh perspectives is what Jay’s Conversations is all about! 🧡🌟🥹#connection #culture #genz #phx #community

We moved our bodies, sweated our asses off, YAPPPPED and had intrusive thoughts throughout class. Perfect Thursday evening 😭🤭💗#connection #culture #phx #genz #yoga

We moved our bodies, sweated our asses off, YAPPPPED and had intrusive thoughts throughout class. Perfect Thursday evening 😭🤭💗#connection #culture #phx #genz #yoga

Join us for our Plus One Game Night next Friday! It’s an opportunity for you and your a friend/boo/coworker/toxic situationship to come out and have a good time! Can’t wait to see you there! 🤭🧡💫 #gamenight #connection #phx #az #culture

Join us for our Plus One Game Night next Friday! It’s an opportunity for you and your a friend/boo/coworker/toxic situationship to come out and have a good time! Can’t wait to see you there! 🤭🧡💫 #gamenight #connection #phx #az #culture

This is what sharing a meal with new friends on a Friday night looks like. 🥹💫💗#community #genz #connection #phx #thingstodo

This is what sharing a meal with new friends on a Friday night looks like. 🥹💫💗#community #genz #connection #phx #thingstodo

The schools are OPEN and the books are being READ honey!! BookClub was such a great time of connecting, learning new perspectives, and meeting new friends! 🌟 #connection #books #culture #community #phx

The schools are OPEN and the books are being READ honey!! BookClub was such a great time of connecting, learning new perspectives, and meeting new friends! 🌟 #connection #books #culture #community #phx

We saw, we yapped and we conquered the phx art museum! It gave INTELLIGENCE, COMMUNITY, and FRIENDSHIP!! Check out our website to join us next time!! 🧡💫 #community #culture #art #phx #az

We saw, we yapped and we conquered the phx art museum! It gave INTELLIGENCE, COMMUNITY, and FRIENDSHIP!! Check out our website to join us next time!! 🧡💫 #community #culture #art #phx #az

Drop a birthday wish for our fearless leader 👑 Thank you for all your hard work & yapping @_jaalennn 🫂

Drop a birthday wish for our fearless leader 👑 Thank you for all your hard work & yapping @_jaalennn 🫂

#zootopia2 Reflections with our amazing Conversation Club 🧡 baby the girls are OUTSIDE this spring. Join us at JaysConversations.com/events!

#genz #community #connection #phx

#zootopia2 Reflections with our amazing Conversation Club 🧡 baby the girls are OUTSIDE this spring. Join us at JaysConversations.com/events!

#genz #community #connection #phx

To say our Chat & Chill was a success is an understatement! So many wonderful humans chose community & connection and it’s not too late for you to join us! Check out the events on our website! 😚💫⭐️#community #phx #thingstodo #culture #connection

To say our Chat & Chill was a success is an understatement! So many wonderful humans chose community & connection and it’s not too late for you to join us! Check out the events on our website! 😚💫⭐️#community #phx #thingstodo #culture #connection

January just got a whole lot better! Come hang with us! Link in the bio to register! 🤭😽 #community #genz #podcast #club #thingstodo

January just got a whole lot better! Come hang with us! Link in the bio to register! 🤭😽 #community #genz #podcast #club #thingstodo

Register for January events NOW @ jaysconversations.com. We can’t wait to see you there! 🤭😽 #community #genz #phx #thingstodoaz

Register for January events NOW @ jaysconversations.com. We can’t wait to see you there! 🤭😽 #community #genz #phx #thingstodoaz

We’ve been GAGGED but not unprepared! We’re so excited that you want to be apart of this community! You’ll hear from us real soon! 😚🤭#phx #community #genz

We’ve been GAGGED but not unprepared! We’re so excited that you want to be apart of this community! You’ll hear from us real soon! 😚🤭#phx #community #genz

Sign up #phx babies because you DONT wanna miss this

#thingstodophoenix #phoenix #genz #community

Sign up #phx babies because you DONT wanna miss this

#thingstodophoenix #phoenix #genz #community

Get ready girls #phoenix REGISTER IN BIO 🧡

#phx #community #genz #connection #thingstodoinphoenix

Get ready girls #phoenix REGISTER IN BIO 🧡

#phx #community #genz #connection #thingstodoinphoenix

Calling all #phoenix icons 📣 Need things to do in #PHX? Are you a Phoenix lover with a passion for learning and community?

Head to JaysConversations.com to fill out our interest form!

#connection #genz #community #phx

Calling all #phoenix icons 📣 Need things to do in #PHX? Are you a Phoenix lover with a passion for learning and community?

Head to JaysConversations.com to fill out our interest form!

#connection #genz #community #phx

Babes.. the BLOGS are BACK 😛

Head on over to JaysConversations.com to the Blog section to read my latest post on Caroline O’Donoghue’s “The Rachel Incident”. A ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ four star rating in my book.

#booktok #books #reading #reader #genz #podcast #therachelincident #carolineodonoghue #carolineodonoghuebook

Babes.. the BLOGS are BACK 😛

Head on over to JaysConversations.com to the Blog section to read my latest post on Caroline O’Donoghue’s “The Rachel Incident”. A ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ four star rating in my book.

#booktok #books #reading #reader #genz #podcast #therachelincident #carolineodonoghue #carolineodonoghuebook

It’s GIVING TUESDAY 💅

Support the girls & keep these conversations going!
🫂Donate!
🛍️Buy a sticker!

LINKS IN OUR BIO 🧡

It’s GIVING TUESDAY 💅

Support the girls & keep these conversations going!
🫂Donate!
🛍️Buy a sticker!

LINKS IN OUR BIO 🧡

We’re halfway through my Mini Pod Series, and I want to thank you all for the love & support you’ve poured in! We have six episodes to go & a fresh season with amazing guests coming to you very, very soon. 💋

Stay tuned, stay healthy, & stay fierce mama. Talk soon xx

Jalen! 🧡

#community #genz #podcast #fyp #connection

We’re halfway through my Mini Pod Series, and I want to thank you all for the love & support you’ve poured in! We have six episodes to go & a fresh season with amazing guests coming to you very, very soon. 💋

Stay tuned, stay healthy, & stay fierce mama. Talk soon xx

Jalen! 🧡

#community #genz #podcast #fyp #connection

Today’s consumer culture is designed to keep us thinking a credit card swipe will transform our lives.. really it just keeps us shopping. 🛍️

Episode 6 in my Mini Pod Series is live on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts 🧡

#Sustainability #shopping #genz #podcast #fyp

Today’s consumer culture is designed to keep us thinking a credit card swipe will transform our lives.. really it just keeps us shopping. 🛍️

Episode 6 in my Mini Pod Series is live on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts 🧡

#Sustainability #shopping #genz #podcast #fyp

Why does exploitation feel inescapable under this global system of capitalism? 😔 We need to talk about it.

Episode 6 in my Mini Pod Series is live on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts 🧡

#consumption #worker #genz #podcast #fyp

Why does exploitation feel inescapable under this global system of capitalism? 😔 We need to talk about it.

Episode 6 in my Mini Pod Series is live on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts 🧡

#consumption #worker #genz #podcast #fyp

Miss me? Let’s get into Consumer Culture because these companies’ main goal is to get their hands in your pocket book mama.

Episode 6 in my Mini Pod Series is live on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts 🧡

#consumer #community #genz #fyp #connection

Miss me? Let’s get into Consumer Culture because these companies’ main goal is to get their hands in your pocket book mama.

Episode 6 in my Mini Pod Series is live on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts 🧡

#consumer #community #genz #fyp #connection

Baby, you👏🏾 are👏🏾 NOT👏🏾 a👏🏾 commodity👏🏾

Check out my latest episode on The Evolution of Commodities on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts!

#commodity #commodification #community #genz #podcasting #podcast #creatorsearchinsights #fyp #hinge #datingapps #dating #millenial #genz #tinder #grindr #bumble

Baby, you👏🏾 are👏🏾 NOT👏🏾 a👏🏾 commodity👏🏾

Check out my latest episode on The Evolution of Commodities on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts!

#commodity #commodification #community #genz #podcasting #podcast #creatorsearchinsights #fyp #hinge #datingapps #dating #millenial #genz #tinder #grindr #bumble

Like.. why is everything we need costing so much money?? 💰

Check out my latest episode on The Evolution of Commodities on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts!
#commodity #commodification #community #genz #podcasting #podcast #creatorsearchinsights #fyp #money

Like.. why is everything we need costing so much money?? 💰

Check out my latest episode on The Evolution of Commodities on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts!
#commodity #commodification #community #genz #podcasting #podcast #creatorsearchinsights #fyp #money

This is not build a boyfriend yall!

Check out the latest episode on The Evolution of Commodities on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts 🧡

#community #commodity #commodities #dating #datingapps #hinge #tinder #grindr #bumble #commodification #genz

This is not build a boyfriend yall!

Check out the latest episode on The Evolution of Commodities on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts 🧡

#community #commodity #commodities #dating #datingapps #hinge #tinder #grindr #bumble #commodification #genz

TW: Listing traumatic events you already lived through!!

Clutch the pearls mama, this list might feel heavy.

Check out the latest episode on Unserious Behavior: Lightheartedness in a Serious World on JaysCoversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts! 🧡

#genz #community #activism #podcasting #podcast #connection #socialmedia #fyp

TW: Listing traumatic events you already lived through!!

Clutch the pearls mama, this list might feel heavy.

Check out the latest episode on Unserious Behavior: Lightheartedness in a Serious World on JaysCoversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts! 🧡

#genz #community #activism #podcasting #podcast #connection #socialmedia #fyp

Social media has completely reframed our view of connection & community. Mostly for the better?

Check out the latest episode on Unserious Behavior: Lightheartendness in a Serious World on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream #podcasts

#community #connection #connectivity #activism #podcasting #attention #socialmedia

Social media has completely reframed our view of connection & community. Mostly for the better?

Check out the latest episode on Unserious Behavior: Lightheartendness in a Serious World on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream #podcasts

#community #connection #connectivity #activism #podcasting #attention #socialmedia

Your energy & attention is PRECIOUS! 🗣️ Doing the work in a way that lasts means knowing where to pour our energy & attention!

New episode on Unserious Behavior: Lightheartedness in a Serious World is OUT NOW! Go to JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts to listen now 🧡

#podcast #attention #energy #activism #community #podcasting #doingthework

Your energy & attention is PRECIOUS! 🗣️ Doing the work in a way that lasts means knowing where to pour our energy & attention!

New episode on Unserious Behavior: Lightheartedness in a Serious World is OUT NOW! Go to JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts to listen now 🧡

#podcast #attention #energy #activism #community #podcasting #doingthework

Calling on the government to put on her big girl panties and step up to the plate🎀

Check out the newest episode of Jay’s Conversations on our website and everywhere you stream podcasts! 🧡

#podcast #community #mutualaid #government

Calling on the government to put on her big girl panties and step up to the plate🎀

Check out the newest episode of Jay’s Conversations on our website and everywhere you stream podcasts! 🧡

#podcast #community #mutualaid #government

What good is a government that doesn’t work for us or our interests?

Let’s talk about Mutual Aid & finding community when we feel the government is letting us down. New episode out on Jay’s Conversations, everywhere you stream podcasts 🧡
#mutualaid #community

What good is a government that doesn’t work for us or our interests?

Let’s talk about Mutual Aid & finding community when we feel the government is letting us down. New episode out on Jay’s Conversations, everywhere you stream podcasts 🧡
#mutualaid #community

We cannot isolate ourselves from the progression of authoritarianism & totalitarianism.. our fight is together.🗣️

Check out the latest episode on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts! 🧡

#podcast #authoritarianism #fahrenheit451 #totalitarianism

We cannot isolate ourselves from the progression of authoritarianism & totalitarianism.. our fight is together.🗣️

Check out the latest episode on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts! 🧡

#podcast #authoritarianism #fahrenheit451 #totalitarianism

Are we in an era of anti-intellectualism? 😳

Check out our latest episode on Authoritarianism & Totalitarianism: An Exploration Through Fiction on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts! 🧡

#reading #authoritarianism #fahrenheit451 #1984 #totalitarianism #intellectual

Are we in an era of anti-intellectualism? 😳

Check out our latest episode on Authoritarianism & Totalitarianism: An Exploration Through Fiction on JaysConversations.com & everywhere you stream podcasts! 🧡

#reading #authoritarianism #fahrenheit451 #1984 #totalitarianism #intellectual

We shouldn’t have to do this alone.

Check out our latest episode on The Power of Community, on JaysConversations.com and everywhere you stream podcasts! 🧡

We shouldn’t have to do this alone.

Check out our latest episode on The Power of Community, on JaysConversations.com and everywhere you stream podcasts! 🧡

Babyyyy the first installment in my Mini Pod Series is LIVE!

Go to JaysConversations.com to check out the new episode on COMMUNITY 🫂🫶

Babyyyy the first installment in my Mini Pod Series is LIVE!

Go to JaysConversations.com to check out the new episode on COMMUNITY 🫂🫶

Baby, evolve your group travel game & save a friendship or two!! ✈️💛

Check out the full episode with @briannadanielle00 on JaysConversations.com or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

#travel #grouptravel

Baby, evolve your group travel game & save a friendship or two!! ✈️💛

Check out the full episode with @briannadanielle00 on JaysConversations.com or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

#travel #grouptravel

Yapping to myself is a daily occurrence 🙂‍↕️

Check out the full episode with @ariannadeans on JaysConversations.com or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Yapping to myself is a daily occurrence 🙂‍↕️

Check out the full episode with @ariannadeans on JaysConversations.com or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

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