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Guests by Topic - Meet the person and the profession

Real people. Real stories. Real life.

Tim Dauber, Operations VP, Everglades University

Ep. #43

 An Operations VP on leadership, fatherhood, marriage and overworking. 


We talk about generational expectations, hiring retail workers, leading with ADHD, life's fair shake, embracing passions, identity politics & a warning for overworking spouses.


Publish Date: March 30, 2021

Delia DeLeon Dy - retired barber, beloved mom and badass woman of faith

Ep. #34 & 35

A Mother’s Hope: A  Story of Self Love & Sovereignty. 


Part 1: "Get Off Your Shaky Legs and Walk Straight" 


1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by their partner at some point during their lifetime. 


As ugly as this topic is it must be addressed. 


This is my mom’s story of surviving domestic violence and the brave people and spaces that helped her through.


Part 2: "I Love You Enough To Leave” 

Part 3: "Dignity in a Dump" 

Part 4: "This One is Yours" 


https://www.thehotline.org/ 

Sarah Wong - life coach, Metamorphosis101

Ep. #29

"Ask for the Answers & They Will Come"


Finding Peace: Growing up adopted & anxious.


Sarah's journey of finding her birth family, unlocking her identity and letting go of anxiety.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwongmg/


Mike Lakiotis - assistant manager, Trader Joes

Ep. #25

When blinders come off: 


Unleashing creative potential amidst retail struggles and job transitions. 


Mike’s built his career helping customers and developing people as an assistant store manager for places like BestBuy, Target and Trader Joe’s. Now he’s focusing on developing himself and shares personal details of how being laid off helped him flex his creative muscles and sparked questions of how and where he spends his time.


J.P. Calkins- medical device sales, and former BestBuy supervisor

Ep. #2

"Go Home and Straighten Things Out"


Meet JP Calkins, a professional medical device salesman and what he considers "the best sale" he's ever made.  Hear about his former jobs at Tweeter, Circuit City and Best Buy; how he dealt with the loss of his high school girlfriend; and how he went from working that "retail life" to landing a lucrative sales position within the medical industry. 

Arturo Rios - recovering alcoholic and convicted felon

Ep.#9

"I Found My Purpose"


65% of U.S. inmates meet medical criteria for substance abuse and addiction yet only 11% receive treatment. 


This is my dad’s story.


Finding hope and healing; my dad's journey towards recovery and breaking the cycle of addiction and imprisonment.



Agents of Massive Change

Executive Connector: Diversifying the Board Room

Ozzie Gramada Meza - research director, Latino Corporate Directors Assoc.

Ep. #32


Executive Connector: Diversifying the Board Room

Librarian and research director on increasing Latino representation in 'the room where it happens' and building a pipeline of board-ready individuals. 

Jessica Banta - restaurant manager & founder, Relief Coalition

Ep. #7

Jessica Banta is a 25yr-old laid-off restaurant worker who found opportunity during a pandemic to help others impacted by Covid-19. In two months, the Relief Coalition, a local grass-roots initiative run by the people, helped 6,600+ locals. Jessica shares details about her journey to launch and how her team of "regular" people came together to advance their mission.


Local food pickups are every Tuesday, 3-6pm, at 834 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL.  


Website:https://www.reliefcoalition.org/


Raul Alvarado - store manager, Comcast

Ep. #3

Raul Alvarado is an essential service working helping his community stay connected. He's also a trusted friend, respected peer and a championed leader. Married for 17 years and raising two teen boys he's learned a thing or two about life. In this episode we learn about the people who've inspire him and how he uses his favorite call to action on himself.    


Warning: This episode might restore your faith in humanity.  


Email: alvarado2370@gmail.com 

IG: @raul2370 


Artists and Creatives

Shawndra Lucas, speaker, writer, & doer

Ep. #16

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal: Part 7/8


FOLLOWING FAITH 


Shawndra's artistry inspires me to think critically and live authentically, and her ministry leading a citywide college outreach with her husband - intrigues me. How are they building faith, empathy and culture with students across Chicago? What is the voice of our young people? How does she get them to 'listen'? In this episode, she takes me back to church and talks about faith and reconciliation in modern times.


https://shawndralucas.com/ 

David W. Johnson, editorial photographer & founder, True Chicago

Ep. #14

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal: Part 5/8


CREATING CREATIVE SPACES


As a visual storyteller, David captures the life and personality of people all over the world and as founder of True Chicago, he’s creating spaces to connect and encourage creatives. Learn how his work continues to promote life and the empowerment of others.


This conversation focuses on David's photography journey, founding True Chicago, and what it means to be a black creator during this time.


https://www.truechicago.co/


Criminal Justice

Emily Galvin Almanza, founder & CEO, Partners for Justice

Ep. #13

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal: Part 4/8


DEFENDING THE VULNERABLE


Emily is a gladiator defense attorney and fierce advocate of criminal justice reform. Learn how she's empowering others to fight back and her holistic approach towards practicing law. A graduate of Harvard University and Stanford Law school, Emily is Senior Legal Counsel at The Justice Collaborative, and Founder & CEO of Partners For Justice, a nonprofit committed to increasing access to justice.


https://www.partnersforjustice.org/

Nicole Hutchison-Moore - founder, Rusty Diamond Network

Ep. #23

"Breaking the Barriers of Shame"


Dallas socialite, Nicole, was earning 200k as a sales executive at Oracle & At&T when sentenced to 10 years in prison for a DUI resulting in a death. In prison she became aware of the need to support women wanting to turn their life around & founded The Rusty Diamond Network offering re-entry services for returning women. Also a former 'student' of Provo Canyon School, Nicole sheds light on the abusive troubled-teen industry.


https://rustydiamond.org/ 


Education

Stephen Caliendo, PhD, author, political scientist, dean, N. Central Colleg

Ep. #12

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal: Part 3/8


LIFELONG LEARNING


The beauty of education is that it’s never ending.


It’s been 15 years since I walked into his classroom and I  haven’t left. Insightful conversation with former professor, Dr. Caliendo, political scientist and Dean at North Central College. He reminds me that “we can criticize & love” and that we all have yet “so much much to learn”.


This discussion focuses on racism, politics and power. 


https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/

Alexandria Rios Taylor, author and assistant principal, Glenbard East HS

Ep. #18

Alexandria advances equity within her district and is rehauling the learning experience for high school teachers and students. Launching today is volume II of her newest book: today's Inspired Latina! 


Did I mention she's my twin?! 


We also talk about mom guilt and when sisters fight.


http://todayslatina.com/

Charles Eaton - CEO, Creating IT Future and EVP, ComPTIA

Ep. # 5

This episode is dedicated to champion bosses!  


"No One is Better Than You"


Charles is CEO of a national workforce nonprofit that is changing the game for tech education and helping people get tech jobs. He shares his experience growing up as a diplomat's kid in Hong Kong, his passion for fanatical learning, and his views on education, marriage, and parenting. 


https://www.creatingitfutures.org/ 


https://www.comptiatech.org/


Entrepreneurship

Perla Tamez, Serial Entrepreneur

Ep #31

"Dance With Your Ego" 


Andrea McMillian sits down with serial entrepreneur Perla Tamez to talk about scaling and operating her businesses. This conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, scaling businesses and building culture.



www.perlatamezinspiration.com

Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz, author and founder, Fig Factor Foundation

Ep #20

Jackie unleashes the amazing in young Latinas. across the globe. Founder of The Fig Factor Foundation and creator of the international movement and book series, Today's Inspired Latina, she shares her entrepreneurship journey and her 'responsibility to land' as pilot in command.


http://jackiecamacho.com/

Ericka Polanco Webb - stay-at-home mom, motherhood journalist, podcaster

Ep. #4

This episode is dedicated to badass moms! 


Ericka is modern day superwoman  unapologetically carving her own career lane as creator of the multimedia brand Sinking Heels of Motherhood blog and podcast while also being a full-time stay-at-home mom to a blended and special needs family of 7.

Topics: coparenting, special needs, career navigation, and being teen moms.


website: https://www.sinkingheelsofmotherhood.com/

podcast: https://anchor.fm/sinkingheelsofmotherhood


Ron Anderson, Founder & CEO, Plant Prep'd and Finetix

Ep. #44

Health & Fitness Owner on a Mission: Be Better


Friend a fellow NCC Alum on running multiple businesses, the sacrifice of success, derailments (that could end it all!) and opening the first high-end vegan, gluten-free restaurant in the midwest.

More information about Ron Anderson can be found: 


https://www.rejoicelounge.com/ 


Healthcare

Dorothy Allen, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Instructor

Ep. 43

Local healthcare hero on living your best life

                         ----> now <----


This Polish immigrant is tough enough to handle hard problems! After the early passing of her mother she became a Nurse Practitioner and clinical instructor. Now she's focused on collecting memories and helping others do the same.


https://www.etsy.com/shop/firesidestitchco/

Dr. Jason Dy, Dad, Grandpa, and Internal Medicine Physician,

Ep. 28

“I'm Proud to be Number Four” 


Family Legacy: A Father’s Might and Mission. Facing loss and grief as a widowed dad and embracing a diverse, blended family. 

My first podcast ever recorded (but not yet released) with my dad, Jason. 


His story of being an Asian immigrant, becoming a doctor, being a widowed father to two, finding new love, family and meaning.

Dr. Jason Dy & Dr. Priti Amin, Physicians, DuPage Medical Group

Ep. #6

Q&A: Healthcare Tips from Local Heroes


Primary Care Physicians from DuPage Medical Group share tips on how we can stay healthy & informed while sheltering in place.


https://www.dupagemedicalgroup.com/



Orlando Maldonado, RN, Rush University Medical Center

Ep. 22

“Rise to the Occasion” 


Nurses around the world make huge personal sacrifices to help fight covid-19. Orlando shares what it's like managing acutely ill patients, dealing with death on a daily basis, and triaging patients during the pandemic. Also my younger brother, we talk about growing up Boricua, coping with loss, coming out, and bougie standards.


https://www.rushu.rush.edu/


Human Resources

Shannon Fuller, Vice President, HR, Centene Corporation

Ep. #21

"There's plenty of good talent, find them."


Shannon is an HR executive leader navigating ‘work in the time of a global pandemic’. He's also one of my closest friends. We talk business continuity, diversity and inclusion, brave conversations, and how he puts his values into action in the workplace.


Listen as he hilariously shares his journey into HR and how a high school corporate internship program changed his life.


fullergogetter@yahoo.com




Law & Order

Kristen Ziman, Chief of Police, City of Aurora, Illinois

Ep. 24

Leading Courageously Crisis: 


History-making police chief leads law enforcement response for the second-largest police department in the state. Reflections on the Henry Pratt mass shooting, Covid-19, civil unrest, why she's not afraid of the "c" word - compassion,  and the self-talk that almost stopped her from being "the first".


http://www.kristenziman.com/

Emily Galvin Almanza, founder & CEO, Partners for Justice

Ep. #13

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal: Part 4/8


DEFENDING THE VULNERABLE


Emily is a gladiator defense attorney and fierce advocate of criminal justice reform. Learn how she's empowering others to fight back and her holistic approach towards practicing law. A graduate of Harvard University and Stanford Law school, Emily is Senior Legal Counsel at The Justice Collaborative, and Founder & CEO of Partners For Justice, a nonprofit committed to increasing access to justice.


https://www.partnersforjustice.org/


Leadership

Lisette Martinez, Vice President of Sales, Comcast

Ep. #26

Tough but fair: Developing champion people 


Lisette oversees 45 Xfinity Stores and several hundred Xfinity retail sites. Learn how this fortune 50 vice president leads high-performing teams at work and at home. 


https://chicago.comcast.com/

Jenné Myers, CEO, Chicago Cares

Ep #18

Jenne is a power player among Chicago's professional elite. Learn how she's pivoting through Covid, connecting folks of difference & bringing her 'whole' self to the table.


Spoiler: It's with radical honesty, authentic connection, & lots of laughs.


https://www.chicagocares.org/

Todd Thibodeaux, President & CEO, CompTIA

Ep. #17

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal: Part 8/8


LEADING FORWARD 


Leadership lessons from CompTIA's president and chief executive officer, Todd Thibodeaux, on expanding emotional intelligence, stepping into leadership, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

https://www.comptiatech.org/



Local Government

Alderman Judd Lofchie on compassion, living a life of service, running for mayor, building wealth, r

Judd Lofchie, alderman, attorney, real estate broker and mayoral candidate

#39

Alderman Judd Lofchie on compassion, living a life of service, running for mayor, building wealth, real estate & Rotary club.


This episode is part of a special series: Aurora, Meet your Mayor. The series focuses on getting a deeper understanding of  the men running for the city's top position.


https://www.juddforaurora.com/

John Laesch, carpenter, activist and mayoral candidate

#40

This episode features mayoral challenger John Laesch, carpenter and activist on a mission to go green and create better jobs. We talk people-powered campaigns, green new deal, job training, democracy, leadership and the cycle of empowerment.


This episode is part of a special series: Aurora, Meet your Mayor. The series focuses on getting a deeper understanding of  the men running for the city's top position.


https://www.johnforaurora.com/

Richard Irvin, Mayor, city of Aurora and attorney

#41

We talk about leaving the gang environment, being a terrible high-schooler, dreaming big, becoming mayor, leading through crisis, vaccine equity and Aurora's formula for success.


 This episode is part of a special series: Aurora, Meet your Mayor. The series focuses on getting a deeper understanding of  the men running for the city's top position.


https://irvinformayor.com/

Barbara Hernandez - Illinois State Representative, 83rd District

#30

Sam is a local servant leader answering the call to public action by running for Aurora Township Trustee.
We talk about the importance of local elections, advice for youth, his motivation for running and a local Boys II Men mentorship program.


https://www.facebook.com/samfortrustee2021/

Adrienne Holloway, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer, City of Aurora

Ep. #11

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal: Part 2/8


COMMUNITY BUILDING


Adrienne is a social change maker on a mission to unite communities. As a 'chief' in her city with a Ph.d. in political science and public policy, she has the smarts and authority to make massive impact. Learn how growing up in Harlem and the Bronx by first-generation Puerto Rican parents shaped her approach to building community.


Themes: struggle, surrender, sisterhood and seeking help.


https://www.thrivecollaborativecenter.org

Barbara Hernandez - Illinois State Representative, 83rd District

#1

Land of the free; home of the brave. Barbara is the youngest Latina in the Illinois House of Representatives and the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Learn how this 1st generation American became one of the youngest shining stars in the Democratic party and how she's leading through Covid19. 


https://www.facebook.com/RepHernandez83rd/


Mental Health

Kijuana Boulrece - therapist and activist

Ep.#10

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal: Part 1/8 


FINDING OUR TRIBE


Kim is a fellow North Central College alumni with a master's degree from Northwestern University, a marriage and family therapist in Naperville, IL, and a local activist with the NAACP. In this episode, she's sharing her insight on gaining meaning from our past and the importance of having a community of elders.  She also talks about protective factors used to guard our hearts during times of crisis and finding our tribe. 

Anthony Kokalj - therapist and small business owner

Ep.#15

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal: Part 6/8 


LOOKING INWARD  


As a mental health provider, Tony is a professional at counseling people through problems. After earning the trust of my teenage son and husband, he's now someone I count on to 'tell me like it is'. In this episode, we talk about common challenges families and couples face, navigating interpersonal conflict, and self-improvement.

https://www.foxbendcounseling.com/anthony-kokalj-lcpc





Military

Janine Arriola - Army veteran and contributing author

Ep.#27

She served two tours in Iraq, one in Kuwait, and 1 year in the reserves. 


Learn this military patriot’s story of sacrifice and service. 


Warning: A not-your-typical Veterans’ Day podcast from a not-so-typical army veteran on patriotism, equity in higher education, her year of yes & what civilians should know.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-arriola-89941150

 


 



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Barbara Hernandez - Illinois State Representative, 83rd District

Ep.#1

Land of the free; home of the brave. Barbara is the youngest Latina in the Illinois House of Representatives and the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Learn how this 1st generation American became one of the youngest shining stars in the Democratic party and how she's leading through Covid19. 


https://www.facebook.com/RepHernandez83rd/

Sam Nunez - Candidate, Aurora Township Trustee

Ep. #30

Sam is a local servant leader answering the call to public action by running for Aurora Township Trustee. 


We talk about the importance of local elections, advice for youth, his motivation for running and a local Boys II Men mentorship program.


https://www.facebook.com/samfortrustee2021/

 



Social Change

Andrea Rios McMillian, podcast creator and workforce strategist

Ep. #8

My thoughts on George Floyd and Black Lives Matter


As a Latina I am keenly aware of my "color" along with everyone around me. And I see White people everywhere. Especially in areas of executive leadership, government & higher education. It's time we start seeing more Black and Hispanic people in those places, too.   


Note:
YouTube video contains visual graphics that are not included in the iTunes format.   https://www.naacp.org/




Technology

Charles Eaton - CEO, Creating IT Futures & EVP, CompTIA

Ep. #5

This episode is dedicated to champion bosses!

Charles is CEO of a national workforce nonprofit that is changing the game for tech education and helping people get tech jobs. He shares his experience growing up as a diplomat's kid in Hong Kong, his passion for fanatical learning, and his views on education, marriage, and parenting.


https://www.creatingitfutures.org/


https://www.comptiatech.org/


Michael Migliacio - Lead Software Engineering Coach, Target

Ep. #33


Software Engineer: Empowering DevOps Teams


Lessons from Japan, what the world needs more of, and connecting people through technology.


Learn more about Michael Migliacio at: https://www.angstygaijin.com/  


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