About This Episode: We are kicking off international women’s month with a very special guest. We are interviewing Bushra Amiwala, the youngest Muslim elected official in the United States who gained national attention in 2018 at age 19, running against a 16-year incumbent to serve on the Cook County Board of Commissioners 13th District. In this episode, we explore her experience running a campaign while in college, lessons she’s learned while serving on the Board of Education and representation ...
Mar 01, 2021•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we interview Veronica Di Santo, Managing Partner of one of our favorite bridal designers, Ines Di Santo. Ines Di Santo is an internationally renowned bridal gown and evening wear designer. Inspired by her upbringing in Buenos Aires, Ines connected to the romance of the art world as a young woman and went on to study fine art and design in Argentina and Italy. During the interview, Veronica is sharing the inspiring origin story behind Ines Di Santo and how gratitude for the...
Jan 19, 2021•29 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast In our second episode of Season 2, we interview Erinne Brown of Live Well with Erinne. She is a coach and well-being advocate. And this past summer, we interviewed her on the topic of Emotional De-shedding in light of the Racial Reckoning. It goes without saying that 2020 was a year that taught us so many lessons, brought more gratitude and more insight for the future. And while, as we learned the last year, cannot control the future, there are some parts of our lives that we can man...
Jan 12, 2021•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy New Year!!! In our first episode of 2021, we are interviewing Eryn Donaldson, founder of The Model Home, full-service professional organizing company. More than home organization and unpacking company, The Model Home’s mission is to help change the homes and lives of their clients with long-term solutions. So many of us are spending more time and home, making workspaces all over the home and she is going to offer her expert advice on how to maintain your space and eliminate clutter. ...
Jan 08, 2021•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we interview Aga Rhodes, a Chicago-based professional makeup artist and global educator with 20 years of experience working with a diverse clientele from celebrities, brides within her company Bridal by Aga to commercial clients through her affiliate brand, Makeup by Aga. For anyone that knows Aga and follows her on social media, you’ll quickly learn that she is committed to a positive energy work and wellness. And in this episode, we are talking through her experience as ...
Nov 17, 2020•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we are interviewing Julie Novak, CEO and co-founder of PartySlate a content-rich marketplace that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event companies across the country and the world -- all in one place. She shares her experience of co-founding a tech company, the difficulties for female mobilization in venture capital, and the importance of keeping a resilient attitude. Special Guest Information: Julie is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate, a Ho...
Nov 06, 2020•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Next week, we are releasing our interview with @julierothnovack, CEO and co-founder of @PartySlate a content-rich marketplace that inspires people planning events and connects them with the leading event companies across the country and the world -- all in one place. Special Guest Information: Julie is the CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate, a Houzz-like website where leading event professionals share their work, build their brand and drive leads. Before founding PartySlate, Julie held executive p...
Oct 30, 2020•20 sec•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we are interviewing Phil Cooper, founder of High-minded Events which is a luxury event planning service that educates clients and their guests on responsible cannabis consumption for an elevated, infused event experience, sophisticated, cannabis-concentrated affairs and provide full-service Cannabis Bars, Virtual Reality, Sound, Projection, and Interactive Activities. Special Guest Information: From sandcastles to scenic designs for Jennifer Hudson and Keith Urban, Phil has spen...
Oct 20, 2020•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast For those of you who think Pinterest is dead, think again. With over 40 million viewers on the platform, Pinterest is great for driving traffic and sales. We’ve tapped Marketing Strategist, Kara Brodhecker on her tips for optimize your Pinterest profile for better engagement and maximum exposure for your online brand. This is a must listen for anyone offering creative services or products. Kara Brodhecker owner and lead destination wedding planner of Love at First Travel - a destination wedding ...
Oct 20, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this 9th episode, Cara Nava interviews Marie P. Anderson, model industry expert, author, public speaker and co-founder of Boss Babe Models. Anderson has over three decades of experience with the top model agencies around the globe. We explore the “roses and the thorns” of her experiences ranging from haute couture photo shoots for Vogue Magazine, working with Valentino himself in Rome to being a pioneer in seeking industry reform and advocacy for models long before the #MeToo movement. In thi...
Aug 31, 2020•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we connect with Chef Maya-Camille Broussard who shares her story as an entrepreneur, business owner and philanthropist. Broussard established Justice of the Pies in honor of her late father, Stephen J. Broussard. Steve, who dubbed himself the Pie Master, was a criminal defense attorney with a passion for baking and eating anything made with a crust! Justice of the Pies was created to celebrate his love for pies and to honor his belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to ref...
Aug 05, 2020•48 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we interview DJ Megan Taylor and explore how music and travel can play a transformative role in emotional and spiritual discovery. Megan Taylor is a DJ, music curator, and vibe creator. She is passionate about traveling and has visited 34 countries to date. Recognized in Chicago for her leadership and training, Megan received her Masters in Social and Emotional Intelligence at Wright Graduate University. She is passionate about creating memories through experiences. She works wi...
Jul 30, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Like most people, we are currently daydreaming about travel. In this episode, we are talking about the transferrable skills that come with becoming a seasoned traveler. We chat about a tuk tuck tailor scam in Bangkok, getting lost in southern Italy and how adventures in travel can be so similar to entrepreneurship. There are a variety of challenges and potentially tough situations that can arise when traveling just like running a business. And every one of them demands immediate action while req...
Jul 21, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Co-host Cara Nava features special guest, Akeshi Akinseye, celebrity party planner and founder of Kesh Events. Known for her eye for details, opulent over the top florals and design aesthetic, Kesh Events has become the go-to planner for clients with discerning tastes internationally. As an author, educator and speaker, Akeshi offers strategic tools to building a successful luxury wedding and event planning and design business. In this episode, we are talking about how planners and photographers...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast About this Episode: Co-host Cara Nava features special guest, Erinne Brown, Founder and Creator of Live Well with Erinne where we explore the emotional aftermath after COVID-19 and then racial injustice. In this episode, we discuss how to cope with complex post traumatic stress, emotionally shed intergenerational racism and how to gain clarity on self care without escapism. Erinne is a wellness coach who guides overachieving women on their journey to reclaim their wellbeing. She believes in the ...
Jun 15, 2020•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
