I am Consciously Curious

In this very candid episode, we explore the journey of gender dysphoria and transitioning from female to male. The initial thoughts, bringing it up to the parents, and surgeries. We discuss thoughts on the transgender community within pop culture, bathrooms, sports, and religion. Please enjoy my conversation with Mason Merida. Oh and one more thing. Stop asking him about his weiner. Mason is so much more than a "trans" person, but we are grateful for his courage to come on and share his experiences.

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In this episode, Kris King shares her experiences as a flight attendant. She recently completed the EMT class, and she managed to do it while maintaining a full-time workload. She shares what made her a good candidate and how difficult the training was. She absolutely loves living out of a suitcase and shares some travel hacks. She also shares some memorable experiences with passengers. We wrap the episode up with what she hopes to accomplish in the industry especially with her new knowledge of emergency medicine. Please enjoy my conversation with Kris King

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In this episode, we jam with Marty Walsh. He’s a paramedic by trade, and I have the pleasure of teaching the EMT class with him. I owe a lot of who I am personally and professionally to Marty. We talk about his journey into Emergency medicine, what he enjoys about it the most, and how he prioritizes life. He’s a first-time dad and still manages to hold down six jobs. Please enjoy my conversation with Marty Walsh
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In this episode, we chat with Jenn Dieas of Glowout Salons. She has over 20 years in the beauty and hospitality industry. She’s worked her way up from a traveling spray tan hustle to a one-stop shop empire for all the beauty essentials. I was very impressed with how she has made life work for her. She uses travel as a means to host retreats and conduct research on what’s working for others and gather inspiration. Glowout is not only a salon, but an incubator for like-minded individuals that are seeking the best versions of themselves. If you’re lucky to be around Jenn, pay attention to the mise en place of her space. We should all cultivate an environment that fuels us. Please enjoy my conversation with Jenn Dieas.

Oh one more thing. If you’ve never been to Glowout, and you’re interested in trying, Jenn has offered $10 off to any service within the Chicagoland area. That includes the west loop and the North Shore areas. Just mention Consciously Curious! Cheers guys.

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In this episode, we talk to Nick Boskovich, Founder and President of HI-Vibe superfood juicery which is a one stop shop for optimal day fuel. He shares his transition into juicing from two lucrative careers of being an ironworker as well as a commercial real estate broker. He shares some insight into the juicing industry as well as why he currently does not want his products in retail stores. Lastly he gives us some of his most useful wellness tips. You can currently find them either at the Merchandise Mart or at the Kinzie location. Please enjoy my conversation with Nick Boskovich

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Big introduction for George Stanton who blew our minds at the end of the night with a set that just kept wowing us. George shared what magic means to him and what it allows him to do. He looks like a natural, but hours upon hours go into each performance. He has a confident calmness that most strive for. A lot can be said about good timing with his tricks. The amount of misdirection and allowing the audience to believe that they’re in control assists George in the ultimate reveal. Please enjoy my conversation with George Stanton.

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In this episode, Gianna helps us dissect the beauty world of lashes and brows. She shares her come up, a day in the life, as well as cultivating her dream squad. She’s confident in that she knows what she wants and she doesn’t have a hard time saying no, but is humble enough to know there’s always room for growth. Please enjoy my conversation with Gianna.

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In this episode, we jam with pro natural bodybuilder, raw powerlifter, and strength coach, Ryan Doris. We start the conversation off with his upbringing and introduction into lifting weights. I know this episode is three hours long, but there were so many good bits of life advice sprinkled throughout. The main takeaway from this episode was this: Uncover your passion, your vessel, your language, and foster a community around it. Speak your truth through it. There’s nothing romantic about lifting weights. But people resonate with how Ryan shares his truth through the barbell. Be so good that you impress yourself. When’s the last time you can honestly say that about yourself?

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In this episode, we jam with the co-owners of Fernwood Barbershop. I met Carlo and Patrick when they worked at Andre’s barbershop in Lakeview. Prior to recording, I just learned Dang was a paramedic and made a pivot in his own life. They’ve recently hit their 1 year milestone at Fernwood and it was the perfect time to reflect. We go into their origin stories, barber college, and how they’re striving to cultivate a sense of family within the shop. They’re keen on the future while respecting the roots they came from. Please enjoy my conversation with Fernwood barbers.

What a time to be alive as a craft beer consumer! In this episode, we catch up with the @chi_beer_guy himself, Brady Potts. He has experience in the restaurant/ bar industry and has always had a knack for eloquently describing beers and accurately helping others find a beer they would enjoy. He fills us in on the current state of craft beer and what it takes to be a relevant brewery these days. He’s currently on the distribution side of things, but hopes to come back to the bar/restaurant scene one day. Please enjoy my conversation with Brady Potts.