HyperLocal(s)

It was a beautiful day. A beautiful day for a walk. A beautiful day for pickleball. A beautiful day to take the afternoon off work. 

 Listen as this multi-generational townie and all around nice guy talks about the day he was hit by a car, the injuries sustained, the recovery, the stranger that held his hand, the EMTs who came to his side and called his firefighter son, the consequences for the under-the-influence driver, the PTSD that follows, the bracelet that everyone should have and the interesting way your personality sustains itself even in these traumatic situations and the worst parking lots in Champaign-Urbana! He has persevered through business wins and losses, career changes and is the king of reinvention. He will persevere through this life altering event, too. 

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A foursome I will never forget. During construction you become entangled with ALL kinds of people. These people are in and out of your most intimate of spaces for what seems like a long time—under typically stressful conditions. This particular group of people made the experience as painless as possible.

 Listen as three of the Spectrum Design Group's six employees talk about the fails and wins during their first years in business, learning how to manage the flow of a project and overall portfolio, managing so many personalities and dynamics under one roof, the design trend to avoid, building a strong team, knowing when to bring on extra help and saying "yes" to small tasks that can lead to big payoffs. This is not a sponsored post, in fact, I paid them. They are just that good. They took a space that was a recurring shitstorm on the podcast and made it a beloved part of our home. 

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The only competitor of his high-voltage smile is his unwavering energy and passion. This is the fuel he has to have to oversee storefronts, warehouses, construction sites and a "full" family life.

 Listen as this Champaign-born Charger talks about his move to the big city, finding his partner in life and business, furniture rehabbing from a small scale to packed warehouses, closing the family business (Mosser's Shoes), the HGTV show and magazine, MegMade, entrepreneurship, consistency, keeping business and home separate and handling good news vs. bad news.

This interview was a road trip worth taking to catch up, download and visit the homecoming king that has moved away and never looked back.

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Pure joy. Full of nostalgic references. The easiest conversation. We talk about a 
hundred different things in under an hour, and we find many parallels along the way.

 Listen as fellow Central Maroon talks about hosting impromptu luncheons for high schoolers, marrying at twenty with zero regrets, being average at a hundred things (her words-NOT mine), being too humble (my words-NOT hers), teaching, fitness kickstarting her life outside of littles, vasectomies, climbing the multi-level marketing ladder, Perimenopause, raising young teens and getting her real estate license. We talked a little about EVERYTHING. She is a wheel of reinvention and a seeker of doing and being your best. Mission accomplished, Katie. 

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His son, Travis, provided a connection and background on this local legend. He lived up to the hype. Sharp and media savvy, this 93-year-old Illini sports expert is a true icon. 

 Listen as this Kentucky born, raised Monticello Sage, University of Illinois grad and media legend talks playing sports, covering sports, his early and current jobs in journalism, uncovering controversial stories in our town, making enemies and making friends, the best lunch spot in Champaign, thoughts on retirement, family, ego and the secrets to longevity. He lives and breathes the Illini. I was nervous for this interview, intimidated. It was an honor and a privilege.

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Growing, birthing and losing a child at a month old. There is an unimaginable, almost out-of-body feeling to this interview. How does someone have the strength to progress through life after the worst possible thing happens?

 Listen as this St. Joseph sweetheart opens up about the details of losing her daughter and first born, Reagan. She talks candidly about the pregnancy, birth and the four weeks of life with Reagan, her passing, all of the unknowns in utero and out, the celebration of life in the NICU and the grief, processing, healing and children that followed Reagan. Stephanie was lovely, open and a beautiful representation of the strength that a mother can pull from within when faced with immeasurable odds.

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Surprising. He was so unexpectedly humble, thoughtful and intellectual. A self-proclaimed "nerd," Tyler bucks all the jock stereotypes with his articulate answers and analytical thinking. Not to mention sweet, "Home is wherever my family is." 

 Listen as this Macomb, IL born (add many moves in between), now happily rooted in Champaign, University of Illinois basketball player turned coach talks adding value wherever he can on the court. We also chatted nepotism, basketball as an art, carrying a book over carrying a phone, blaming coaches vs. players, trolling haters and his passion and allegiance to the community and athletic program. For the guy who wants to talk about anything other than basketball, I so appreciate his time and wish him a unforgettable season. ILL.

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AF. Alcohol-free. It's a trend sweeping the nation. No hangovers, decreased anxiety, a clear conscience and no sweat and regret. 

 Listen to this Centennial graduate, banker and Champaign native talk about a complete change to his lifestyle, mood, outlook and relationships based on removing a constant and consistent vice. Booze. Cary reflects on his rock bottom, his marriage lows, his parenting and his career with alcohol and without. I reflect on the difference I see in Cary from a professional and personal standpoint. Bright and happy over dark and moody, the change is apparent and inspiring. Thank you, Cary, for your honesty. May others change their lives from both your poor and positive choices. Also, thanks for the laughs!

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You can't keep a good girl down. What would depress and ruin many, she used as a flotation device to give her purpose and direction. 

 Listen to this Centennial graduate and Champaign native talk about a 98' boating accident on Clinton Lake, seeking justice without any resolution, finding and using prosthetics, taking an athletic background and finding a new outlet with sitting volleyball, her incredible Paralympics history, her engagement and her current position for the City of Champaign. Wrong place, wrong time, wrong crowd, I can think of a hundred near-miss moments like the one Nichole describes on the lake that summer. She isn't defined by that boat ride, however, she is defined by strength, athleticism and now love.
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He was full of good advice, warm and talkative. Easy to get along with. He is the type of person that will always say hi and always stop to have a conversation. Smart. He will tell you some of the best decisions he ever made were the ones he didn't. He will also tell you he loves taking risks, but he wants to take less and less in the next phase of life. 

 Listen to this Champaign-Urbana native talk about making his literal mark throughout our town with iconic bars and real estate. Scott talks about the ultimate goal of making money while you sleep, being a good business partner by giving 60 percent and expecting 40 back, trying to hit singles and doubles over homeruns, being an emulator and the concept of using your limited energy pellets wisely. His bars made a big impact on my early adulthood and continue into the current generation. Thank you for the memories, Scott, from what I remember. 

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