I am Consciously Curious

Our next guests are the co-founders of the non profit organization, Rebels for Peace. They are an organization that is bringing hope and faith into the city through shifting the mindsets of those that are at risk for destructive behaviors. Dajohn and Prince share their personal experiences that led them to Rebels for Peace as well as some insight into the root cause of some of the violence and crime that our city faces. Please enjoy my conversation with the Rebels for Peace.

Connect with them:
https://www.rebelsforpeace.org
https://www.instagram.com/rebelsforpeace/

Introduction:

Our next guest is highly accomplished in the various industries he’s been in. From being a derivatives trader in Finance to teaching Brazilian jiu jitsu at Valko BJJ. He’s currently crushing it as a real estate broker and investor. He’s the reason I’m currently in this studio space. We dive into a variety of topics but the underlying thread surrounds the concept of cultivating happiness while striving for excellence. He also hosts his own podcast that features guests within the jiu jitsu, finance, and self-improvement spaces. Please enjoy my conversation with Lawrence Dunning.

Connect with Lawrence:

https://www.facebook.com/EntertheLionheart
https://www.instagram.com/lawrencedunning
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-dunning-mba-2b97a120

Our next guest is the owner of Mac’s Gym. A mixed martial arts gym that caters to all backgrounds from beginners to competitors. He shares his humble beginnings of juggling tae kwon do while committing to completing nursing school. He always wanted to operate and teach in his own gym. That dream is now a reality and he’s brought on several great instructors to broaden the scope of his school. If you’re interested in a free class, check out their website at macsgymchicago.com Please enjoy my conversation with Chris McKenzie.

www.macsgymchicago.com
www.instragram.com/macsgym_chi
www.iamconsciouslycurious.com
www.instagram.com/iamconsciouslycurious

Our next guest is the founder and CEO of Deep.ad which provides brand attribution and market intelligence software for brands, agencies, and market research organizations. They’re able to automate discovery and extraction of brand, product, and advertising data in paid and organic visual media. We barely scratched the surface with machine learning and AI, but I feel it was a good introductory episode. If you’re interested in working with Kris, you can find him at Deep.ad. Please enjoy my conversation with Kristopher Kubicki

Deep.ad
www.iamconsciouslycurious.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Daniel Montes. He’s currently a firefighter/paramedic for Chicago Fire Department and a candidate for Alderman of the 25th ward. He has a long track record of community service whether it’s advocating and staffing first aid tents at Fiesta del Sol or teaching bilingual CPR classes to the community, this neighborhood raised him and he feels compelled to give back in many ways. We go into what he’s been hearing from the residents of the 25th ward and what he’s focusing on if he becomes Alderman. Please enjoy my conversation with Daniel Montes.

www.danfor25.com
www.iamconsciouslycurious.com

Our next guest is about to release their first original album called, Speak Your Mind. He shares his journey of balancing a day job, being a family man, and pursuing his passion of music. It’s no easy feat, and I think a lot of people can relate to the struggles of achieving success with your passion project. If you liked what you heard, you can preorder the album on vinyl at the link in the description. Please enjoy my conversation with Tom Purrazzo.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/tom-purrazzo-speak-your-mind-record-release

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0n5d9KMGhzvPAIKUXi4xVe?si=dm_nLiaGSLahBhqxAoO-RQ

www.instagram.com/tommypurrazz

www.instagram.com/iamconsciouslycurious

In this episode, we catch up with a friend of ten years. I have admired his ability to navigate a variety of industries. From emergency medicine, law school, driving a bus for the CTA, and eventually anesthesia. He also became a father at an early age which expedited the necessity to find a job that can support his family. Although this episode encompasses many topics, the common thread lies in maturity and fulfilling your dreams. We are incredibly proud of the person you’ve become Mario. I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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Our next guest has over 4 decades of experience in the modeling industry. Her claim to fame is discovering Cindy Crawford. She joins us to share the ugly truth of the modeling industry and how she’s called to change the game from the inside. She’s currently what they call a Mother Agent through her company, Boss Babe Models. She guides models on how to navigate the industry without compromising their dignity and integrity. Please enjoy my conversation with Marie P. Anderson.

www.instagram.com/mariepandersonofficial

This episode was made possible by Chicago Fitness Center. They also recently sponsored a photoshoot for Ian who’s prepping for his next bodybuilding show. We had over 40,000 sqft of space to shoot in. A variety of free weights, squat racks, and machines along with a martial arts dojo where you can find Marie teaching some of those classes as well. You can find them at 3131 N Lincoln ave in Chicago.

https://www.chicagofitnesscenter.com

Our next guest serendipitously fell in love with cooking, baking, and photography. After studying hospitality and gaining experience in marketing for a few years, he launched a full-fledged content creation company with a niche in food and hospitality. Nate is also an advocate for those who stutter and he shares his experiences of navigating his own upbringing. You can find him on instagram @capturesbytkco and on tik tok @capturesbytk Please enjoy my conversation with Nate Crawford. 

https://www.capturesbytk.com
instagram.com/capturesbytkco
TikTok.com/capturesbytk

www.iamconsciouslycurious.com
instagram.com/iamconsciouslycurious

In this episode, our next guest is a cycling enthusiast from Chicago. He helped me find my current bike a few years ago at The Bike Lane in Logan Square. He shares his experiences of cycling in the city, the animosity between drivers, getting your bike stolen, and even finding your first bike. You can find him on instagram at tmj96.photo. Please enjoy my conversation with Eric Tan.

instagram.com/tmj96.photo
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