The CHIchat Podcast

Jason Lyrla shares his story, successes and significance of the Supreme Court ruling that protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination.

Toni Grady discusses her dedication to helping the homeless and shares her personal encounter with homelessness as a teenager.

Tony Saracco, a Director on our Advisory Finance Transformation team, believes that being open to saying yes has led to so many opportunities in his personal and professional life. Because of that small but powerful word, Tony has built great connections that brought him to KPMG, introduced him to KFFL, which has complemented his commitment to Sit Stay Read, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that advances children's literacy skills using an engaging curriculum, certified dogs, and dedicated volunteers.

Cliff Sakutukwa calls himself the luckiest man alive. He discusses life in Zimbabwe and the U.S. and volunteering with Urban Initiatives.

Heather Weiss discusses the discovery of her rare heart condition, subsequent heart transplant and changing perspective on life.

Toni Latimore talks about giving back, her Masters in non-profit management, connection to the March of Dimes, and new role as the KPMG Ambassador of Giving.

Erik Haass, a Chicago Associate Director on our National Advisory Operations team, shares his unique path to joining KPMG, which includes Wall Street on 9/11, tours to Iraq and Afghanistan with the Army and three Bronze Star Medals.

Chicago office Crisis Management Team members, Lia Douglas, Lisa Kornblatt, and Tim Cleveland, join the podcast to share their unique perspective on the early days of the COVID-19 virus and our transition to a virtual work environment.

Clients and Markets Manager Afra Lucas joins the podcast to tell her fascinating story from being born in Tanzania to living in Germany and now the United States.