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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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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. From Bavettes and Pop Ups to Partnering with Mikerphone Brewing ft. Brennan's Gourmet Burger Shack
Our next guests are preparing to open a highly anticipated burger restaurant in Park Ridge in partnership with Mikerphone Brewing. They met at the highly coveted Bavettes in Chicago and went through…
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…
166. Holey Dough & Co. ft. Jake Rubin
Our next guest is riding the high of Eeeeeatscon this last weekend. He’s been consistently selling out of his weekly preorders despite increasing available quantities. The bagels have a nice “knock…
165. Coming Out in More Ways Than One ft. Alvis Huynh
Our next guest is the Chef and Founder of Về lại which is currently a Vietnamese and Lao pop-up filled with themes of nostalgia and homestyle cooking. Coming from hard-working blue collar immigrants,…
164. Exploring the Filipino Renaissance ft. Joe Fontelera
Our next guest is the co-owner and Chef behind Boonie’s. Joe reflects on his Filipino-American upbringing, finding the culinary path, and eventually leaning into the Filipino culinary world. We chat…
163. Tilly Bagel Shop ft. Hannah Tillett-Banaszak
Our next guest is one half of Tilly Bagel Shop in the South Loop and now in the West Loop. Hannah comes on to share how the bagel shop came to be. From a love of blueberry bagels her dad would bring…
162. Maintaining the Lost Art of Hand Painted Signs ft. Ches Perry [Right Way Signs]
Our next guest has been hand painting signs since 1970. I can’t help but think about him every time I drive west on the Kennedy expressway and peer over to the roof of the Salt Shed. He did that!…
161. Full Circle Moments with Andrew Lim of Perilla Fare and Steakhouse
Our next guest is the Executive Chef and Partner of Perilla Fare and Steakhouse. Andy opens up about not being Korean enough or American enough and how he ultimately found his voice as a person and…
160. Playing The Long Game Beyond Chef Life ft. Brian Jupiter
Our next guest is the Executive Chef and Owner of Frontier, Ina Mae Tavern and Packaged Goods, as well as Migos Fine Foods. He has successfully embedded southern comfort food into Chicago. We reflect…
159. More Than Michelin Stars ft. Simon Davies
Our next guest traded eleven years at three Michelin-starred Alinea for something money can't buy: balance, agency, and intimacy. Simon Davies discovered this new path immediately after leaving…
158. Balanced Hospitality ft. Stevan Miller
Our next guest is the Beverage Director at Esmé. He’s inquisitive, playful, and balanced. We reflect on his journey through hospitality from the earlier days at Burger King and Starbucks to earning…
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