HyperLocal(s)

Warm and sweet, open and vulnerable, the beyond likeable, Ashlee came to share about her personal and notable professional life.

 Listen as this Urbana-raised girl talks about being the high school mascot, having an odd childhood, coming out and being rejected, online dating, That's What She Said stories, losing a dog and a brother, divorcing a partner, healing, managing Jarling's Custard Cup and what the nostalgia means to our community. What a gift Ashlee is to C-U. After a hell of a 2025, I hope 2026 brings levity and light.

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Many sports functions overlap in the realm of boy raising. Ron is co-raising three busy boys as well as working a full-time career, coaching and advocating for often overlooked populations in our community. 

 Listen as this Decatur-born gentleman talks about meeting his future wife, picking on peers, wrestling, cutting weight, being a nurse anesthetist, running for the local school board and why attending practices with your kids is important. What a local legend and asset to our community.

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For about a year my son and I have been in her orbit enrolling and participating in theater-based classes. Her passion and knowledge for our local fine arts radiates from her high-energy personality.

 Listen as this Chicago area born and raised city girl talks technical difficulties, the Penguin Project, practice vs. innate talent, auditioning, majoring in "anything other than drama,"  raising daughters within the arts, NYC and Broadway, internships, directing and casting, marriage, innovative online teaching during COVID, the Champaign fine arts scene and her theater programming business, Class Act. What a pleasure to meet someone so dedicated to their art and the art of our youth!

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This guest made it very easy on me. She was a dream to interview and meet, wise beyond her years and an asset to the local Rape Advocacy, Counseling & Education Services (RACES).

 Listen as this Alabama born and raised, Illinois transplanted, sexual violence prevention worker at the community-based, non-profit, RACES, talks about April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Darkness to Light Award, eye-opening statistics, what services RACES provides: like support to those affected by sexual trauma, prevention and response services. Thank you, Abbi, for making CU a safer, more supportive place. For more information, please visit www.cu-races.org.

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I don't know if I've ever interviewed someone as conscientious as April. Thank you notes, gifts, informative emails—she would have got the job if I was hiring. 

 Listen as this North Dakota born, South Korea and all over the US raised, military daughter talks about high school in Monticello, food and cooking, growing up too fast, being raised primarily by your father, losing your father, the onslaught of decision making that comes with a familial death, pivoting your career and teaming up with your sister and the introduction of the funeral registry. We tee up brides and moms-to-be with registries, why not help the bereaved in the same way?

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This sweet, charming guy described himself as "kind of blah." I beg to differ.

 Listen as this Taylorville grown broadcaster talks about losing his father, his change of plans when the farm he thought he would inherit was no longer in his future, combining farming with broadcasting, the marketing of soybean ink, communicating with farmers, telling their stories, writing on all things farming, keeping up with technology and policies and the Farm Progress Show. This super sharp farming expert was a breeze to interview as a consummate professional.

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Breaking into an industry where you are usually the youngest one in the room can be intimidating. This girl boss has fought any preconceived notions every step of the way, using knowledge and professionalism as proof of concept.

 Listen as this townie talks about her return to Champaign, learning from the best, taking over her mom's ownership position at Champaign Estate Sales, looking and sounding youthful as a personal plus and a professional battle, hoarding, auctioneer licensing, grief in an estate sale, generational changes in the way we inherit items, the art of the haggle, giving items dignity and trends in resale.

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Listen as this Gibson City guy talks all things meteorology. Why this field? What fascinates men about inclement weather? What is the most intense weather situation he's ever been involved in? How does he navigate consumers who are upset by inaccurate weather reports, being a local celebrity, data gathering in order to best predict weather and the backlash when the data predicts the wrong outcome! Finally we touch on hair, makeup and wardrobe when TV reporting. I will always trust his predictions when preparing for our crazy CU weather! Thank you for being a trusted resource in our community.

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It's just me. For the first time in almost four years I take to the MIC by myself. I answer online questions during an open and honest question and answer session.

 Listen as this Champaign native gets uncomfortable when answering questions about herself for once. Learn how I describe myself in 10 adjectives, OCD, regrets, weaknesses/strengths, what I admire in others, who am I when no one is watching, what fills my cup, what have I learned about myself lately, self-consciousness and much more, Fifty two minutes of honest conversation. With myself.

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Two previous guests, Emily Donohoe (#114) and Shauna Boatright (#180), bring along a new face to the podcast, Sherrie Carter, to talk about a photographic project, Through Purple Eyes.

 Listen as these three women, all with different backgrounds and stories, come together to talk about a project they are collaborating on. Mahomet fine art photographer, Emily Donohoe of Pixels by Emily, currently has two willing participants in an ongoing creative endeavor: Through Purple Eyes. The artist project honors resilience, courage and the quiet strength found on the other side of abuse-domestic, emotional and psychological. Donohoe wants to increase her philanthropic efforts using her art as a tool to do so. With sensitivity and training, the participation and privacy of those involved is respectfully handled. Sessions are shaped by each participant's comfort level, timing and story. If interested in participating. Contact [email protected] if interested in capturing your story in photos.

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