HyperLocal(s)

Most teachers don't get a unanimous vote of AWESOME from all their students. This one, however, does. Mrs. Pritchard appreciates that all kids learn differently, all kids ARE different, school should be fun and experienced through projects. 

 Listen as this Chicago suburb transplants to our town of CU with her townie husband and young son. This mom found little outreach for NICU moms locally, so when she found The Nest Postpartum she quickly knew she'd found a place to get and give support to other families like hers. Current (and local) NICU families that need childcare, meals, lodging and transportation are welcome here. The nonprofit hopes to remove barriers so parents can be with their babies. Period. Claire is one of the care coordinators that uses her own experience to help others in her specific niche of the NICU unit, specifically, micro preemies. Her own son was about the size of her forearm when he arrived. Her story, and the stories of the other care coordinators, provide a base of knowledge and empathy to this organization. Want to help? Visit thenestpostpartum.org. They earn an A+ from me!

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These two absolute shining stars taught me a lot. When they left Kitchen Table Studios, I was in a better mood than when we started. Wise beyond their years, these brothers should be so proud of their accomplishments. I'm excited to see them soar in the upcoming years.

 Listen as these Urbana brothers explain their parent's journey from the African Congo to the great state of Illinois, where they fall in a big family tree, Peace's transition from Urbana schools to Holy Cross Catholic School in Champaign, why football is a LIFE giving sport for both of them, their higher education decision- making process, how they stay focused on "the main thing" and how asking questions, staying later and making some SHAKE put you in the figurative and literal game. I am so glad to have met these two. Their parents deserve a pat on the back and a "job well done."

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Disordered eating and eating disorders have changed in terms of language, scope and target demographic. What used to be a common topic in library books and after school specials is now talked about less as other mental health topics take center stage. However, more than ever with social media, weight loss drugs and misinformation, disordered eating needs to be a trending topic. 

 Listen as this townie, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker talks about her personal story with eating disorders, how her experience makes her an expert ear when helping others, talking carefully to your kids about their own bodies, the chronic effects disordered eating can have on your body, reality vs. altered photos and finally how the popular Rx weight loss drugs play into diet culture. Kaitlyn is not only an expert, but she knows what it feels like to feel the emotional and physical pull from disordered eating. If you or someone you know is struggling with this disorder, she can help. 

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Insurance is supposed to be dry. Not a lot of flair, color and charisma involved. Austin bucks that stereotype. His education in communications and creative outlets bring a fresh perspective to the industry, and sales, in general. 

 Listen as this Southern Illinois boy meets even more southern girl and builds a family and a business here in C-U. By day he is a desk jockey selling insurance plans with a philosophy of fishing for clients over the sometimes off putting tactic of hunting for sales. By night he is a rapper, graffiti artist, podcaster and overall creative mind. With three kids and a wife that works with him, life is full, business is good and Austin continues to make a name for himself in the community. Learn  about talking about hard things on hard days, how he wooed his wife as a luchador wrestler, why he got scolded after a frat party, why he calls his wife "baby bundles" and the realization that he doesn't like being told what to do. Autonomy is paramount for Austin, and he has achieved just that. 

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This pod is an oldie but a goodie. We pushed this episode back to release the Boston ep for timeliness reasons. When we have nothing left to talk about, we play a game. Art imitating life. We do this sometimes when walking or waiting impatiently for something.

 Listen as my husband and "Tales From Two Townies" segment star talk "bringing the funk, upping the energy and being a basic bitch," voice mocking and a Q&A game. Find out where we want to be in the future? What we want our legacy to be? What we value in a partner? What we value in a friend? The best moment of our lives? And who loves each other more than the day we got married?

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Another That's What She Said cohort visits Kitchen Table Studios. She is smart, powerful, commanding and confident in her abilities and talents. Jen is no stranger to business, grief and going after what she wants. 

 Listen as this Arizona born, Champaign raised, fixture in our community shares her opinion of our little-big community, her love of animals, losing her husband unexpectedly while gaining a flailing business, taking the business from the red to the black, removing one thing a day from her home, finding a new kind of love at a tailgate and her recent venture, MOVIES. Jen is bringing Hollywood to Central Illinois with Shatterglass Films. Jen is someone you want in your corner. She has grit and determination, and I look up to the woman she is today because of the obstacles she endured in the past. 

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Unfiltered. He warned me. This sweet guy isn't afraid to speak his mind, speak the truth and raise a little hell once in a while. Please excuse the MIC sounds, we did our best with the remote location. 

 Listen as this proud Villa Grove born-and-raised seasonal farmer, horseman and new business owner talks about his family farm, "Team Block," assisting horses when they give birth, living and loving a country lifestyle, starting his own arborist business, working for Champaign County, avoiding the city life and spontaneous and unfortunate bull riding. Connor is a hoot. He takes us on a wild ride. 

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Authentic, sweet, vulnerable and warm. She is everything you'd want in a teacher, her first vocation. She is everything you'd want in a realtor, her career now. 

 Listen as this townie talks about switching careers, her ultimate purpose of helping people, building the life that you want, low level anxiety and spells of sadness turning into debilitating anxiety and depression, admitting you need help out loud, being uncomfortable with something new, pulling back instead of quitting, adding tools in your toolbox, the fear of letting people down, failing and having anxiety about having anxiety. Finally, Bridgett gets back to work on "having a BIG life."

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Because of sound quality and the irreplaceable connection that comes with face-to-face interviews, I avoid Zoom and phone interviews at all costs. However, if something or someone’s message trumps those variables, I make an exception. That’s the case for Patrick Stokes and his son, Seán. 

 Listen to a recall of May 17, 2024 when Patrick got a call no parent ever wants to get. His son, Seán, had been in an accident and was at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Patrick and his wife made the drive to rescue their son, not knowing any details of what had happened or how he was. In fact, for hours they wouldn’t be able to see him or know anything about his current state. The couple only knew he was in exploratory surgery. This surgery will be the first of many as they piece, secure and bring Seán back to the teenager he once was: athletic, intelligent, entrepreneurial and passionate about mechanics. If you are interested in learning more, Patrick downloads Seán’s day here: facebook.com/patrick.stokes.1485
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I met SoeYun during the 2024 That's What She Said (TWSS) rehearsals. She was well spoken and full of good advice and thoughtful observations. Then came the humor. Her storytelling was second-to-none, sandwiched with takeaways and pearls of wisdom.

 Listen as this now midwesterner explains how she went from Seoul, Korea to the tiny town of Tolono! She retells what is was like for her family to immerse themselves into a majority white community, her "kicking a**" dad doing martial arts in the local park, being a certified acupuncturist in the Eastern Medicine modality as well as a hospice nurse within the conventional Western Medicine system, Florida living and finding love in an unexpected person in an unexpected place. SoeYun makes us all laugh, but her partner is her favorite audience member.  Watch SoeYun's TWSS performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5UrzdV6P_I
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