Shows
My Chicago PodcastGuild Row with Mike HealyGuild Row co-founder Mike Healy discusses his social club with creative, entrepreneur, and activist members that "give a damn". https://mychicagopodcast.com/guild-row
2021-12-1023 minMy Chicago PodcastCentral Park Bar with David HalpernFour Entertainment Group Managing Partner David Halpern discusses opening the group's newest venue, Central Park Bar in Avondale. https://mychicagopodcast.com/central-park-bar
2021-12-0313 minMy Chicago PodcastBottlesUp! with Melissa ZemanBottlesUp! owner Melissa Zeman chats about how she brings the fun to her bottle shop and the experiences she offers both in person and online. https://mychicagopodcast.com/bottles-up
2021-11-0514 minMy Chicago PodcastBartoli‘s Pizzeria with Brian TondrykBartoli's Pizzeria owner Brian Tondryk discusses his family roots in Gino's East and opening locations in Roscoe Village and West Town. https://mychicagopodcast.com/bartolis/
2021-10-2911 minMy Chicago PodcastUvae Kitchen and Wine Bar with Lindsey AndersonUvae Kitchen and Wine Bar owner and Sommelier Lindsey Anderson discusses expanding the business with a new retail storefront. https://mychicagopodcast.com/uvae
2021-10-2214 minMy Chicago PodcastChicago Makers Pop Up Shop with Anna RomoChicago Makers Pop Up Shop co-owner Anna Romo discusses her unique business that sells Chicago-made arts and crafts and helps the makers get their businesses up and running.
https://mychicagopodcast.com/chicago-makers-popup
2021-10-0119 minMy Chicago PodcastWicker Park Inn with Laura YepezWicker Park Inn owner Laura Yepez discusses opening, remodeling, and expanding the B&B, pandemic pivots, and adding local touches to guests' stays. https://mychicagopodcast.com/wicker-park-inn
2021-09-2413 minMy Chicago PodcastRhine Hall Distillery with Jenny Solberg KatzmanRhine Hall Distillery owner Jenny Solberg Katzman discusses her distillery which focuses on European-style fruit brandies. https://mychicagopodcast.com/rhine-hall
2021-09-1720 minMy Chicago PodcastBizarre Bucktown with Gordon MeyerBizarre Bucktown owner and storyteller Gordon Meyer discusses his walking tours sharing the history of the Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods. https://mychicagopodcast.com/bizarre-bucktown
2021-09-1011 minMy Chicago PodcastKelly Brask, Certified Professional OrganizerCertified Professional Organizer Kelly Brask discusses services she provides and offering virtual services during the pandemic. https://mychicagopodcast.com/kelly-brask
2021-09-0318 minMy Chicago PodcastLudlow Charlington's with Naji Al-AwarLudlow Charlington's owner Naji Al-Awar discusses his dog-themed coffee shop, the charity they support, and sustainability efforts. https://mychicagopodcast.com/ludlow-charlingtons
2021-08-2016 minMy Chicago PodcastBirch Road Cellar with Kim BosseBirch Road Cellar co-owner Kim Bosse discusses her BYOB membership-based “neighborhood clubhouse” with locations in Lincoln Park and Roscoe Village.
https://mychicagopodcast.com/birch-road-cellar
2021-08-1318 minMy Chicago PodcastMemoir for Me with Nora KerrMemoir for Me owner Nora Kerr shares why she started her keepsake storybook business and why capturing family stories is important. https://mychicagopodcast.com/memoir-for-me
2021-08-0614 minMy Chicago PodcastBucktown Pub with Autumn GiltnerBucktown Pub General Manager Autumn Giltner discusses the history of the bar, neighborhood support, and operating challenges during the pandemic. https://mychicagopodcast.com/bucktown-pub/
2021-07-3017 minMy Chicago PodcastSpynergy with Liza SolbergLiza Solberg from Spynergy discusses her history with spin and creative solutions to keep teaching spin classes during the pandemic.
2021-07-2310 minMy Chicago PodcastPurple Monkey Playroom with Jessica RoubitchekPurple Monkey Playroom owner Jessica Roubitchek discusses surviving the pandemic and changes she made to the business to keep clients and employees safe.
2021-07-1613 minMy Chicago PodcastThrough the Body with Stephanie EscobedoStephanie Escobedo from Through the Body shares why she started this dance-centric fitness studio and why creating community was important to her.
2021-07-0915 minMy Chicago PodcastCatalyst Movement Arts with Andrea GainesAndrea Gaines discusses her fitness studio, Catalyst Movement Arts, and the benefits of pole dancing over and above physical fitness.
2021-06-2517 minMy Chicago PodcastEscape Artistry with Maren RosenbergMaren Rosenberg shares the story of Escape Artistry being the first escape room in Chicago and what sets them apart from the competition.
2021-06-1838 minMy Chicago PodcastIrazu with Henry CerdasHenry Cerdas shares the story of his parents opening Irazu in 1990 and the generosity that allowed him to make it through the past year.
2021-06-1135 minMy Chicago PodcastWink Optical with Dr. Stacy BeuteDr. Stacy Beute talks about operating a healthcare business during a pandemic and the different optical services Wink Optical provides.
2021-06-0416 minMy Chicago PodcastThe Kids Table with Elena MarreThe Kids Table owner Elena Marre discusses navigating the rollercoaster of keeping a small business afloat during a pandemic.
2021-05-2830 minMy Chicago PodcastOne Strange Bird with Emily GloeklerEmily Gloekler discusses the entrepreneurial journey that started in Africa and led her to buy the gift store/art studio One Strange Bird.
2021-05-2129 minMy Chicago PodcastZen Yoga Garage with Melissa TalledaZen Yoga Garage managing partner Melissa Talleda chats about pivoting to online and outdoor classes during the pandemic.
2021-05-1412 minMy Chicago PodcastJoey G's Mac and Cheese with Joe GloriosoJoe Glorioso aka "Joey G" talks about starting his mac and cheese restaurant and staying afloat in the pandemic.
2021-05-0726 minMy Chicago PodcastBuilding Blocks with Katherine NguyenBuilding Blocks owner Katherine Nguyen discusses her entrepreneurial journey, surviving the pandemic, and providing top-notch service to her customers.
2021-04-1827 minMy Chicago PodcastAbout the My Chicago Podcast and Host Carrie RubinHost Carrie Rubin shares the story behind why she started this podcast, her passion for helping entrepreneurs, and what to expect in each episode.
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