Q&A – Nicole Howell, Owner of Aqua Azul Ancient Healing Spa
byChicago native Nicole Howell has always had a knack for helping people. Since childhood, “the gift” has always come naturally to her, and though…
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Q&A – Erik Wilson, Esq. – Property Tax Appeals Attorney at Smith, Hemmesch, Burke & Kaczynski
byErik Wilson always had an inkling that he’d be an attorney. The south side native grew up watching his father practice law, and as…
Q&A – Chris Welch- Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. A POWERHOUSE…
byChris Welch is the Speaker of the House for the State of Illinois. He is the first African American to hold the position since…
Q&A – Ericka Watson, Esq. – Principal and CEO, Data Strategy Advisors, LLC
byWhile we enjoy the conveniences that technology brings to our lives, we often forget some of the risks involved with our personal info and…
Q&A – Veronica Shanklin, CEO & Founder, Dementia Care Warriors
byFor nearly a decade, Veronica Shanklin has worked tirelessly as an advocate for Alzheimer’s and Dementia awareness, with a special focus on the caregivers…
Q&A – Chaz Ebert Author – It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness.
byOn a rainy afternoon in late June, I sat with Chaz Ebert, lawyer, entrepreneur, and widow of the late Chicago film critic Roger Ebert,…
Q&A -Terri Winston, Executive Director Black Fire Brigade
byTerri Winston has long been a paragon of entrepreneurial excellence utilizing her power of vision, faith, and indomitable will to constantly break barriers and…
Q&A – Howard Sandifer, Chicago West Community Music Center Founder Celebrates 25th Anniversary!
byHoward Sandifer, the founder of the Chicago West Community Music Center (CWCMC), reflects on the 25th anniversary of the school that continues to enrich…
Q&A – Chris Curse, A.J. Johnson and Calvin King – Discussion on Black Men & Mental Health and Stress
byMental health has long been stigmatized within the Black community, especially among black men. Oftentimes, men are taught to internalize their feelings and to…
Q&A – Jennifer Ether aka “Coach Jenn” Certified Personal Trainer
byJennifer Ether is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) affectionately known as “Coach Jenn” to her clients. Accredited by the esteemed National Academy of Sports…
Q&A – T’Shaun Barrett – Actor, Writer, and Producer
bySometimes in life, your purpose will find you…at least, such was the case for Chicago-born actor, producer, and writer T’Shaun Barrett. A Hollywood-esque situation…
Q&A – Mikko Monro aka ‘Mikko The Voice’ – Voiceover Artist and Actor
bySome people are simply born with a creative gene. Chicago native Mikko Monro can be described as such a person. The multi-hyphenate started her…