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THE LATEST - CONSUMER CULTURE PT. 1

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NOW OPEN AT THE CULDESAC - TEMPE

2036 E Wildermuth Avenue, Unit 1248

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 11:00am - 7:00pm

Thursday: 11:00am - 7:00pm

Friday: 11:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday: 11:00am - 7:00pm

Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm

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CONSUMER CULTURE:

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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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Add stopping by Jay’s Conversations to your Cinco De Mayo plans! Free paletas with a purchase of a book! See you there!!! #community #cincodemayo #phx #genz #bookstore

Add stopping by Jay’s Conversations to your Cinco De Mayo plans! Free paletas with a purchase of a book! See you there!!! #community #cincodemayo #phx #genz #bookstore

Books, Bros & Beer - this Thursday was for the bros 😤😤. If you are looking for a good group of men then join our book club. Enough said 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤 #community #genz #phx #indiebookstores #books

Books, Bros & Beer - this Thursday was for the bros 😤😤. If you are looking for a good group of men then join our book club. Enough said 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤 #community #genz #phx #indiebookstores #books

Wanna be emotionally wrecked?!?! Come in and check out Alchemised!! Simone recently finished reading it and CAN’T stop yapping about it, pls save me. Come visit & purchase this devastating but beautiful book!! 😫 #community #genz #phx #indiebookstores #bookstore

Wanna be emotionally wrecked?!?! Come in and check out Alchemised!! Simone recently finished reading it and CAN’T stop yapping about it, pls save me. Come visit & purchase this devastating but beautiful book!! 😫 #community #genz #phx #indiebookstores #bookstore

Lectures at Jay’s: Deconstructing American Propaganda: Anti-Socialism presented by Garrett Krix.

So grateful to everyone who came out and participated. Special thanks to Garrett for such a great presentation and discussion! If this sounds like something you are interested, we’re looking forward to seeing you at the next one 😏 #community #socialism #connection #phx #genz

Lectures at Jay’s: Deconstructing American Propaganda: Anti-Socialism presented by Garrett Krix.

So grateful to everyone who came out and participated. Special thanks to Garrett for such a great presentation and discussion! If this sounds like something you are interested, we’re looking forward to seeing you at the next one 😏 #community #socialism #connection #phx #genz

Perhaps some new titles for your TBR pile 🙂‍↔️😏#community #bookstore #genz #connection #phx

Perhaps some new titles for your TBR pile 🙂‍↔️😏#community #bookstore #genz #connection #phx

Come check out some of our most popular titles before they sell out, again!!! 🙂‍↕️ #bookstore #phx #community #connection #indiebooksellers

Come check out some of our most popular titles before they sell out, again!!! 🙂‍↕️ #bookstore #phx #community #connection #indiebooksellers

Fellas, I got you. Show up with the book read and a beer. That’s it! I’ll see you on April 30th. #community #genz #phx #connection #podcast

Fellas, I got you. Show up with the book read and a beer. That’s it! I’ll see you on April 30th. #community #genz #phx #connection #podcast

POV: You just walked into Jay’s Conversations :) Come check us out! 😝✨#bookstore #phx #community #connection #indiebooksellers

POV: You just walked into Jay’s Conversations :) Come check us out! 😝✨#bookstore #phx #community #connection #indiebooksellers

Come check out Tempe’s Newest Community Focused bookstore on Independent Bookstore Day!! You can expect good tunes, new titles and much more! Can’t wait to see you there!! ✨#community #indiebookstores #genz #phx #culture

Come check out Tempe’s Newest Community Focused bookstore on Independent Bookstore Day!! You can expect good tunes, new titles and much more! Can’t wait to see you there!! ✨#community #indiebookstores #genz #phx #culture

We want to thank everyone who came out to the Grand Opening of our new bookstore at Culdesac Tempe 📚

Keep supporting, & check our website for store hours ⭐️🧡

@culdesactempe @matchaclub.az

We want to thank everyone who came out to the Grand Opening of our new bookstore at Culdesac Tempe 📚

Keep supporting, & check our website for store hours ⭐️🧡

@culdesactempe @matchaclub.az

Make sure you register for our events in April. Can’t wait to see you all there 😝😝 #community #phx #connection

Make sure you register for our events in April. Can’t wait to see you all there 😝😝 #community #phx #connection

We had the amazing opportunity to chat with @dingmania on @kjzzphoenix about all things Jay’s Conversations. Feel free to give it a listen! 🙂‍↔️#community #genz #connection #phx #podcast

We had the amazing opportunity to chat with @dingmania on @kjzzphoenix about all things Jay’s Conversations. Feel free to give it a listen! 🙂‍↔️#community #genz #connection #phx #podcast

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

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