Nightlight Insights - Season 2

---

Jeremy Nixon on challenges African Americans face in the workplace.

Jeremy Nixon on sharing a Thanksgiving meal with his professor.

Maria Ortega on her son being bullied and fighting hate with love.

Maria Ortega on reminding us it's okay to be where you're at.

Maria Ortega on her daily exercise of hope. 

Judge Rene Cruz on developing a law practice and changing the narrative to increase Hispanic representation in the judiciary.

Judge Rene Cruz on being the best candidate for the job. 

Judge Rene Cruz on increasing representation and diversity in the judiciary.

Judge Rene Cruz on being the message he teaches his kids.

Ivory Lofton on understanding others.

Ivory Lofton on the best advice to people. 

Ivory Lofton on ignoring our superpowers amidst others.

Ivory Lofton on insecurity, jealousy and not wanting to be part of other people's pain.

When you look in the mirror do you look yourself in the eyes or do you avert your gaze?

Who am I to open my own beer place? 

Carolene Meli on lessons learned from leading a team through a translator.

Carolene Meli on intuition and solo traveling. 

Carolene Meli on bringing back the magic of experiences. 

Jennifer Del Giudice on her desire to get back into the workforce.

Jennifer Del Giudice on stopping the chatter in your brain. 

Jennifer Del Giudice on the marketing challenge for small businesses.

Jennifer Del Giudice on being mindful about the products we use during our daily routines.

Health and fitness owner Ron Anderson on his mission to run business better.

Health and fitness Ron Anderson on what inspires him to keep going and learning by doing.

Health and fitness owner Ron Anderson on the sacrifice of success and doing whatever it takes.

Health and fitness owner Ron Anderson on the pivotal person who influenced his trajectory at North Central College.

Nurse Practitioner Dorothy Allen on being a polish immigrant and appreciating different cultures. 

Dorothy Allen on becoming a Nurse Practitioner after being inspired by the way they cared for her mother.

Nurse Practitioner Dorothy Allen on feeling alone and finding relief with others who've experienced similar situations.

Nurse Practitioner Dorothy Allen on receiving and administering the 

COVID-19 vaccine.

Tim Dauber on generational expectations from his grandfather.

VP of Operations, Tim Dauber, on life, fears and being at peace. 

Tim Dauber on leading with ADHD.

Tim Dauber on listening and why it's essential for leaders.

Mayor Richard Irvin on growing up in low-income housing and turning to gangs for acceptance. 

Mayor Richard Irvin on achieving his dream, what worries him the most, and what he wants his kids to know.

Mayor Richard Irvin on leading through crisis in the aftermath of the Aurora shooting, the pandemic, and civil unrest.

Mayor Richard Irvin on empowering local communities.

John Laesch on why he's running for mayor and the cycle of poverty and success.

From West Africa to Aurora, John’s background and how Aurora became his home. 

John Laesch on making Aurora, IL a greener city and his plan to create jobs and address crime and poverty.

John Laesch on the importance of living wages, creating jobs and  targeted training.

Real estate broker Judd Lofchie's tips for building wealth with real estate.

Rotary club’s four-way test of guiding principles for any decision.

Alderman Judd Lofchie on his passion for public service and being a giver type of person.

Lesson from a mom in Ecuador.

Making a heartfelt request to God.

Visiting a treasure mine in Kosovo.

On making sense of past dreams and scripture verses.

The helpers in our lives and finding your own strength.

Feeling invisible growing up in a family of nine. 

Facing the reality of an abusive relationship.

Finding Jesus in a time of need.

Engineering coach Michael Migliacio on instilling the value of attitude in his son.

Engineering coach Michael Migliacio on what he worries about most.

Engineering coach Michael Migliacio on the importance of being kind.

Research director Ozzie Meza on being board-ready and how to get on path.

Executive research director Ozzie Meza on the need for more Latinos to advance to the board room.

Research director Ozzie Meza on sharing board aspirations with your network. 

Serial entrepreneur Perla Tamez on delegating tasks and letting go of control. 

Serial entrepreneur Perla Tamez on her golden rule for entrepreneurs.

Serial entrepreneur Perla Tamez on making her first million dollars.

Serial entrepreneur Perla Tamez on kindness and lending hands.

Sam Nunez on the importance of local government elections.

Sam Nunez on the sign he received that reassured his decision to run for local government elections.

Sam Nunez on the impact of a local mentorship program.