I am Consciously Curious
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I am Consciously Curious is a Chicago based podcast that dissects passionate individuals in various industries. The goal is to share their stories to inspire you to cultivate meaning within your own space. If you are interested in coming on or know someone that would be great for the podcast, please message us on fb/ig: @iamconsciouslycurious
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186. Affordability Through Growth: Joe Holberg on Running for Chicago Mayor as an Outsider
What does it actually take to make Chicago more affordable, safer, and functional? Joe Holberg — political outsider, former teacher, Google alum, and tech entrepreneur — is running for mayor with a…
185: Chicago BBQ Roundtable ft. Charles Wong, Shawn Smith, Sam and Stephen Lee
In this episode, I pass the mic to Charles Wong of Umamicue and Episode 182. He hosts Shawn Smith of Heffer BBQ along with brothers Sam and Stephen Lee of K-TEX BBQ. They share their individual…
184. An Alley, A Cause, and Really Good Pizza ft. John Carruthers
John Carruthers didn't set out to raise $100,000 for Chicago nonprofits. He just wanted to do something that felt useful when the world stopped making sense.When the pandemic hit, John — a writer and…
183. Yuta Katsuyama: Folding Culture Into Every Rice Ball
Yuta Katsuyama moved to Chicago to study design and business — and quickly noticed something missing: onigiri. What started as a personal craving became a brand now stocked on over 60 shelves across…
182. Charles Wong on BBQ, Culture & What Comes Next
One meal at Franklin Barbecue lit a fire in Charles Wong that spreadsheets never could. Since then, he's been quietly building something special — Texas-style BBQ layered with Chinese and Vietnamese…
181. You Don't Need a Crisis to Ask for Help — Holley Brandchaft-White, SHFT Behavioral Health
What if the most powerful thing you could say to someone wasn't advice — it was I believe you?We sat down with Holley Brandchaft-White, licensed clinical social worker, former Lurie Children's…
180. A Love Letter To Pizza in Chicago ft. Tony Scardino [Professor Pizza]
Tony is back for round three! He was on the show five years ago when he was just establishing the professor pizza brand and three years ago when he partnered with the Atomic Hospitality group to…
179. Immigration Law ft. Anastasiia Bilousko, ESQ and Mia Isberto
Our next guests are the dynamic duo behind AB Law. Despite being located on the north side of the city, they are helping individuals experiencing a variety of hardship obtain legal status across the…
178. Da Local Boy ft. Nate and Dianne
Our next guests are riding the wave of aloha washing over the chicagoland area. They are the yin to each other’s yang. We reflect on the various iterations these lunch plates have taken from pop up…
177. Burgers and Falafel ft. Danny Sweis
Our next guest is the owner of Ragadan and A Pizza Pie in Uptown. He reflects on his family’s journey to Oklahoma City from Amman, Jordan. It’s not too often you find a joint that serves great…
176. The Heavy Rotation ft. Grant Frahm and Kalium Ewing
Our next guests are two college friends that host album listening parties around the city. What started as a way to stay in touch with their group of friends has expanded into a third space for…
175. Sam Zeitlin of Zeitlin’s Delicatessen
Our next guest has worked in cafes and 1 star restaurants throughout the country. Through helping others start their own projects, the path towards establishing a jewish deli in Chicago became…
174. Building Honey Butter Fried Chicken: Radical Transparency in Restaurants
Our next guest is Christine Cikowski, Co-Founder and Chef of Honey Butter Fried Chicken. She's also a part of Sunday Dinner Club, TriBecca's Sandwich Shop, and Honey Butter Beach Club inside SPF…
173. From Steppenwolf-Trained Acting To Hosting Plant Workshops ft. Austin Hunt
Our next guest is the Founder of a plant workshop here in Chicago. He goes by @uncommonplantguy. Despite the simple idea for a date night, there is so much more to experience through the lens of…
172. Brennan's Gourmet Burger Shack ft. Alyssa and Conor Brennan
Our next guests are preparing to open a highly anticipated burger restaurant in Park Ridge in partnership with The Emerald Isle in Edison Park. They met at the highly coveted Bavettes in Chicago and…
171. Uncut with Novel Pizza Cafe ft. Ryan Catolico and Enrique "Gremski" Huizar
Our next guests are Ryan Catolico and Enrique Huizar of Novel Pizza. I’ve been following their journey since the very beginning. I believe this was the second entry into the Almedaverse. Ryan…
170. Carmilla Kupritz Returns
Carmilla K is back on the pod. She recently completed a half marathon in Iceland, another Hyrox event, and moved over to Studio Three from Corepower. We yap about themes of discipline, being present,…
169. No BS Wine Education with Slik Wines' Founder ft. Marie Cheslik
Our next guest provides a down to earth approach to wine education and she’s coming out with a book on how to read a wine label. She has channeled her love of hospitality as a nurse and a sommelier…
168. Melding Various Interests As A Multidisciplinary Artist ft. Alyssa Low
Our next guest is a designer and multidisciplinary artist. She’s worked with brands like Good Things Vending [Shoutout Steph Krim], The Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks, and Fire, The Chicago Marathon, and…
167. ER Vet Nurse Cooks Vegan Food For Gordon Ramsay ft. Courtney Fraley
Our next guest is passionate on all things animals. She is an ER Vet Nurse as well as the author for her blog, Faraway Kitchen, where she shares vegan recipes from around the world. She was recently…
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