Ladies Who Question

This week, it's a #LetsTalkLocal with Mary Greub, the lively and enthusiastic owner of Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts in Lake Forest, IL The #ladieswhoquestion are big fans of all her scrumptious goodies; wait, no, make that HUGE fans! Gerhard's is a longtime gathering place for #lakeforest and #lakebluff residents. Be sure to visit #gerhards if you ever find yourself in town. It's a "can't miss" local haunt. Please hit Play to whet your taste buds!

Lisë has a MOST embarrassing moment after buying her Powerball ticket, and no, neither one of the #ladieswhoquestion hit the Lotto big time. However, they DO KNOW exactly what they'd do if they won. What would YOU do? AI may soon analyze both your dreams and your pet's thoughts. Weird. And about that AI stuff, how do you know what's real and what's not? Sooooo many questions. And, last but not least, have we become more rude? Do Americans' manners need improvement? Some may say, "Hell, yeah!" Help! We need answers. Please hit "play" immediately. :)

Small businesses are the backbone of America, and they could all use a boost. With that in mind, the #ladieswhoquestion swoop into action with Let's Talk Local. Lise and Holli turn the spotlight on local small business owners and nonprofit leaders. This week, we learn about the joys and struggles of running Sage Explorers in Lake Forest, Illinois, a darling toy store with a decidedly fun and educational bent. Owner Allison Gurza details her journey from teacher to entrepreneur and her struggles with the impacts of tariffs in the toy biz. She was fascinating and fun, much like her store!

This week on Let's Talk Local, the #ladieswhoquestion talk real estate and get to know Daria Andrews, a very successful realtor from Lake Bluff, Illinois. Daria knows properties in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the entire North Shore of Chicago as well as any local realtor. Daria gives us the beat on what's up with the market, here, there, and almost everywhere, and why! Tune in to this one for sure and...thanks for listening!

This week on Let's Talk Local with #ladieswhoquestion: Mark Roberts of Mark David Designs of Lake Forest, IL. Mark's career journey can only be described as pure kismet. He has parlayed his incredible creative skills into a highly successful interior design business with a retail store in Lake Forest, Illinois, and a satellite office in Palm Beach, Florida. Please hit 'play' right now, and thanks for listening again!

Small businesses are the backbone of America, and they could all use a boost. With that in mind, the #ladieswhoquestion swoop into action with Let's Talk Local. Lise and Holli turn the spotlight on local small business owners and nonprofit leaders. This week, we learn about the joys and struggles of running Sage Explorers in Lake Forest, Illinois, a darling toy store with a decidedly fun and educational bent. Owner Allison Gurza details her journey from teacher to entrepreneur and her struggles with the impacts of tariffs in the toy biz. She was fascinating and fun, much like her store!

The Ladies take a quick vacay this week and leave you with another chance to find out how to rent Michael Jordan's former home in Highland Park, Illinois, what in the world is going on with flying cars, and the goofy ways that Boomers text. Enjoy our "Listen Again"! We miss you and will be back next week! Ta-ta!

Baseball fans are in mourning today. Famed multiple Golden Gloves winner and longtime Chicago Cubs star Ryne Sandberg has passed away. Ryne lived right here in Lake Bluff, so it hits especially hard. Lisë and Holli both share memories of Ryne around town. Summertime and funny movies go hand-in-hand, and the #ladieswhoquestion are all for it; #nakedgun2 and #happygilmore2 look promising. Some interesting celeb couples might be in the offing...tune in to find out who may soon be hooking up. Thanks for listening!

Holli kicks butt at work and wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Vancouver, BC, and loves it! The #ladieswhoquestion simply had to chew on the Coldplay KissCam Calamity bone a little bit, so they do. And, a few sad goodbyes to three notable folks. Tune in, Turn On, Stay with us for fun!

Nicola MacDonald is not just a young professional cyclist and budding medical professional, she's also a friend of #ladieswhoquestion. It's time for the vaunted and upcoming Lake Bluff Criterium on July 26th, and Nicola is back in town and ready to ride! Lucky for us, she's also primed for some catch-up chit-chat with us. She took an hour out of her training schedule to update us on what she's been up to and all things Aussie since this time last year. Hop on your stationary ride and give this episode a listen! Thanks, please give us a follow and a "like".