Q&A – Thomas Brewer – Owner of Whadda Jerk Restaurant
After learning to cook more extensively for his children, Thomas Brewer discovered he had a natural talent for grilling. So, with encouragement and support…
Q&A – Khrysta Hendricks – The Love Juice Co.
Growing up watching The Food Network (while most kids watched cartoons), Khrysta Hendricks developed a deep passion for food and beverage. It permeated her…
Q&A – Ahmand Smith – Author of “Kodi Blackmon: The Eclipse”
Born in Alabama, but raised on Chicago’s Southside, Ahmand Smith attended Columbia College and parlayed his talents to produce and promote open mics and…
Q&A – Nikkita Randle – Founder of Twisted Eggroll
What started as trying something new in the kitchen morphed into something more than Chicago native Nikkita Randle could ever imagine. Birthed from a…
Q&A with Deana Dean, Poet and Author of “Merrill Avenue”
Author, poet, and spoken word artist Deana Dean has been a powerful voice for sisterhood since 2001, when she first began performing poetry. A…
Q&A: Mario Smith – “The Mayor of Hyde Park”
Some might call him a renaissance man, while others affectionately refer to him as “The Mayor of Hyde Park.” Chicago poet, educator, activist, producer,…
Q&A – Dr. Renee Matthews, M.D., Author of “Mommy, I Can’t Breathe”
A burgeoning leader in the healthcare industry, Dr. Renee Matthews has spent the early part of her career as a medical educator and satellite…
Q&A – Jeffery Beckham Jr., CEO of Chicago Scholars
A lifelong Chicagoan, Jeffery Beckham Jr. has always believed in the age-old adage “To whom much is given, much is required.” Throughout his career,…
Q&A – Concitta Cavin, Founder of The Creative Girl Project
From Girl Scouts and summer camps to entrepreneurship programs and internships, Concitta Cavin participated in almost every extracurricular activity you can think of but…
Dr. Willie Mae Jackson M.D., M.A. – Adult & Forensic Psychiatrist & Author
Dr. Willie Mae Jackson M.D., M.A. is a prime example of a Chicagoan truly living her dream despite experiencing many adversities in her life,…
Q&A with Syreeta “Rhee” Talbert of Rhee360.com and The Talbert Foundation
Entrepreneur Syreeta Talbert tragically lost her 21-year-old son, Jalen, to gun violence in 2018. While mourning and grieving are only seasonal, she believes that…
Q&A with LaGena “LaLa” Cain, Owner of Poise Beauty
Lifestylist. Inner Beauty Bestie. Brow “Eyecon”. LaGena “LaLa” Cain was born into the world of beauty. After working for a major cosmetics brand for more than…