I am Consciously Curious

In this episode, our next guest shares their experiences of interrupting violence by sheer presence. Our next guest has been in this industry since 1999 when he joined CeaseFire. The Violence Interrupters have been volunteering their time on the CTA trains to mitigate violence on the front-end. Violence is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. To stop violence, we need to change individual, group, and community behaviors. Please enjoy my conversation with Tio Hardiman.

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In this episode, George returns to share how he’s been doing the last two and half years. He’s a close up magician and mentalist. He thrives in intimate settings, but he killed it during the pandemic with the virtual shows. George is someone that will open every possible door and that is one main reason why he’s seeing so much success. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for him. Please enjoy my conversation with George Stanton.

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In this episode, singer and songwriter Deneza shares her experience of gaining traction in the music industry while practicing nursing during the pandemic. As a child of immigrants, we want nothing more than to honor our parents for all their sacrifice. In certain instances, that may look like forgoing our own dreams to make them happy. Deneza shares her perspective of navigating that experience through music. Please enjoy my conversation with Deneza Jadol.

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In this episode, our next guest is an abstract painter, but the first half of the episode is about her experience as a hairdresser and the salon world. She then shares how she navigates creative entrepreneurship while balancing motherhood. From collaborations with big brands, having her work in galleries, to her current residency at the Ambassador hotel, MK is easily a fan favorite. She’s intentional and tenacious. Please enjoy my conversation with MK Jilek.

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In this episode, Jenn Dieas returns for round two. She shares how the pandemic has affected her life personally and professionally. She doubled down on her intuition and it has led her to pursue the “van life.” Through it all, she continues to remain open, question everything, and shine her light. Please enjoy my conversation with Jenn Dieas.   

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In this episode, we explore the world of firearms with the owner and lead instructor of Archetype of the Gun. An all inclusive training house in Lincolnwood, Illinois from introduction courses to conceal and carry courses as well as medical courses like stop the bleed and CPR. It’s apparently pretty easy to become a firearms instructor, and Erik helps us identify what makes a great one. It’s been very eye opening and empowering learning about firearms, and I’m very glad I did it with Erik. You can find him on his website archetypeofthegun.com as well as on facebook and instagram. Please enjoy my conversation with Erik Tweedt.

In this episode, we revisit emergency medicine. Our next guest helped build UIC EMS in its infancy and has held a variety of positions in the industry. He is currently the Paramedic Program Director at Loyola University Medical Center as well as a Critical Care Paramedic and a Flight Paramedic. We are incredibly proud of how he overcame his shortcomings and how he continues to establish credibility through humility and integrity. Please enjoy my conversation with Oliver Boryszewski. 

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In this episode, Victoria shares her journey to becoming a wedding photographer. From learning photography in high school and second shooting a few weddings to finally making the leap to becoming a lead shooter, Victoria shares the ins and outs of building a successful wedding photography business. You can find her on instagram @victoriasaintmartin and on her website, victoriasaintmartinphotography.com

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In this episode, Maddie shares her experience gaining influence through social media over the last few years. She is a puppy expert, a canine nutrition and enrichment specialist, and overall a dog nerd. I believe a lot of her success stems from her ability to maintain brand integrity by who she chooses to partner with. I have personally learned so much from Maddie and Rudder. They put a smile on my face when they grace my feed, and more importantly, they help me realize what more I can be doing with my own pups. You can find them on tik tok and instagram @myboyrudder 

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In this episode, Gabby Valdes returns as love and dating coach and Miao Zhang joins us as founder of the Chinese dating app, Meet Nine. The app’s core philosophy strives to shift the focus away from vanity and curate intimacy. It limits you to only meeting nine potential dates per day. We discuss dating psychology as well as what goes into building a dating app for the Chinese segment. We unexpectedly come to the conclusion that a lot of success in dating comes from having an accurate awareness of our own values and past traumas. 

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