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Our next guest has been making waves in the pizza community with his take on the pan pizza. He had childhood dreams of opening a restaurant one day and after 16 years of waiting tables, he decided to go all-in on himself at the start of the pandemic. What started as a personal project for him and his wife is now a brick and mortar with two locations. After being inspired by the well-known Burt Katz and receiving some help from some pizza legends, Milly’s Pizza in the Pan was born. Please enjoy my conversation with Robert Maleski

https://www.millyspizzachi.com/
https://www.instagram.com/millys_pizza_in_the_pan

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Our next guest revisits us after almost 5 years. She reflects on how she lost her way and almost gave up her lash and brow business. She shares how she reprioritized herself which inevitably cultivates discipline and clarity of what’s truly important to her. We then explore her current iteration and how she’d like to change the culture of lash artists by emphasizing the amount of work it takes to truly be great. Please enjoy my conversation with Gianna Carpanzano

https://www.rebellashandbrow.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rebellashandbrow/
https://www.instagram.com/giannamiac/

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Our next guest is shifting the perspective of Cannabis from simply a vessel to get high to more of a modality for wellness. Whether that be through the run club he co-founded, Runner’s High, where they normalize cannabis with an active lifestyle and community clean-ups or through his non-alcoholic cannabis infused cocktails, these groups are destigmatizing what we previously thought about cannabis. As someone who was convicted of a felony for selling cannabis, we eventually round out the episode with a discussion on leveling the cannabis playing field for the black and brown community. He’s a Father, Activist, and Community Builder. Please enjoy my conversation with Carlos Ramos

https://instagram.com/radshitdadshit
https://instagram.com/runnershighchi
https://instagram.com/upelevatedcocktails

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Our next guest is the creative force behind Drip Collective, West Loop’s newest coffee spot. He reflects on his earliest memories working for Peet’s Coffee as well as being the coffee buyer at Whole Foods. He then leans further into coffee by taking on a manager role with La Colombe and even relocated to LA to help open a West Coast location. Only to come back to Chicago to have a string of positions with La Colombe, Metric Coffee, and a hospitality job until he lands at Side Practice Coffee. (Shoutout Francis Almeda) We then reflect on the journey leading up to opening Drip Collective. A space that hosts events, latte art throw downs, and seasonal beverages. He’s thoughtful, inclusive, and a force. Please enjoy my conversation with Ty Banks.

172 N Racine Ave. Chicago, IL
https://dripcollective.coffee/
https://www.instagram.com/drip.collectivechi

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Our next guest is the owner of a unique bottle shop in Lincoln Park. He helped us find a handful of anniversary wines that we had our wedding guests sign. He reflects on his earlier memories of hospitality in the kitchen, moving up to the bar, and then becoming responsible for a wine list. It was then that he developed his palette and appreciation for wine and spirits as an investment vehicle. It is this philosophy that led him to purchase what is now known as Off Premise. Stay til the end as he walks us through the process of picking a wine for the table when you’re at dinner! Please enjoy my conversation with Adam Kamin.

https://www.offpremisechicago.com/
https://www.instagram.com/off_premise_chicago/

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Our next guests are childhood friends, dance teammates, pharmacists, and entrepreneurs. We explore their friendship through dance, becoming pharmacists, and the entrepreneurial journey. After completing the stereotypical Asian parents’ dream of becoming a doctor, they set out to pursue new dreams. What started as a series of pop ups and catering events with boba tea is now a full blown brick and mortar space in Wicker Park. Please enjoy my conversation with Daniel Dinh and Chris Fontillas.

https://amberagave.us/
https://www.instagram.com/amber.agave
https://www.kiva.org/lend-classic/2610134

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Our next guest has an energy that is palpable. From theater, modeling, film, and TV, she is a creator within many vessels of the performance arts. We explore her humble beginnings in Arkansas, moving to Chicago, all the odd jobs she worked to make ends meet, and how she’s balancing life at the moment. She shares some insights into freelance modeling and what it's like to be in the SAG union. Please enjoy my conversation with Whitney Masters.

https://www.whitneymasters.com/
https://silhouetteandshadow.org/
https://www.instagram.com/whitney.masters
https://www.instagram.com/silhouette_and_shadow

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Friends of the podcast will be familiar with Jenn Dieas but in this episode, we get to catch up with what she and her partner, Shane, have been up to. Finding the right life partner is one of the most important life decisions you can make. They truly complement each other so well. They are an example of the quote, “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This is an episode on partnerships, entrepreneurship, and iterations. Please enjoy my conversation with Jenn Dieas and Shane Schwartz.

https://instagram.com/zenjenn_
https://instagram.com/glowoutsalons