Episode 21 features an interview with Mae C. Whiteside, P.E., founder, president and CEO of CKL Engineers LLC. CKL is based in Chicago and is licensed and a certified DBE firm in the states of Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Iowa and Indiana. Whiteside discusses her journey from public housing and homelessness to building a successful and award-winning engineering firm, while overcoming major obstacles along the way. Whiteside also talks about her passion for civil engineering, giving back to the community and helping other entrepreneurs succeed.

• http://ckleng.com/
• https://americandbe.com/p3project/