Florida State Representative and Orlando mayoral candidate Anna Eskamani will be with us at PHXCON 2026! Anna shares her personal journey growing up in Orlando as the daughter of immigrants, her experiences in public service, and what she has learned during her time in the Florida Legislature. She explains why leaders should focus on "calling people in before they call people out," finding common ground, and engaging in meaningful dialogue without sacrificing their values. Anna also offers advice to young people—including a reminder to "girl, chill"—encouraging students and young professionals to slow down, enjoy life, explore the world, and remember where they came from.

TIMESTAMP:
00:00 Dialogue vs. Weakness
00:47 Welcome & Introduction
01:14 Meet Dr. Anna Esamani
02:43 Anna's Background & Journey
04:46 Lessons on Dialogue
05:47 Calling In Before Calling Out
08:25 Conflict is Not Bad
10:31 Finding Common Ground
12:02 Social Media Concerns
12:52 The Power of Gathering
14:11 Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self
15:39 Why Youth Should Attend 16:52 Closing & Final Thoughts

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Host: Dr. Lua Hancock
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Ric Keller, does not loose law cases. Why? He is open, honest, trusted and knows how to have dialogue with those he disagrees with. Come see him on a panel with Dr. Anna Eskamani at PHXCON2026 as they walk about where they agree, where they disagree and how politicians and you can disagree better. They will share the value of bipartisan relationships and what young leaders can learn from seeing people with different political perspectives communicate respectfully. Ric shares that he believes civil discourse is the most important leadership skills young people can develop today. He discusses the importance of curiosity, active listening, honesty, authenticity, humor, vulnerability, and intellectual humility when communicating with people who may hold different views. Ric also reflects on his personal journey—from growing up in humble circumstances and receiving a life-changing act of kindness to attending Vanderbilt Law School, serving in Congress, and becoming an advocate for better dialogue across differences. The conversation explores a powerful idea: we don't have to disagree less—we need to learn how to disagree better.

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00:00 Introduction to Civil Discourse
00:39 Welcome and Guest Introduction
01:36 Why Civil Discourse Matters
02:17 The Turning Point: Mount Kilimanjaro
03:47 Skills for Career Success
04:44 Credibility in Law
06:37 The Power of Humor
07:57 Self-Deprecating Humor and Connection
08:34 Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self
10:25 From Underdog to Congress
11:50 The Key to Disagreeing Better
12:49 Excitement for Phoenix Con

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Orlando's poet laureate on the power of youth and the arts

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:50 About the Conference and Guest
02:24 What Chevon Will Bring
03:43 Art Belongs to Everyone
04:54 Advice to Younger Self
06:55 Hope in Today's Youth
07:59 Personal Reflection and Roller Skating Idea
08:44 Final Thoughts and Invitation

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CREDITS:
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Video / Audio Editor: David L. Yahn
Music: Phoenix Generation

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