The People of Peoria Podcast

Hey friends we chatted with Daryle Carlson the Program Manager at  Alzheimers Association in Peoria Illinois. Talking about all the early signs, what to do, how to care along the way, and everything inbetwee. Take a listen and please leave us so reviews! links below! https://www.alz.org/illinoisWant to help support? Click that link!!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/724716/supportSupport the show

This weeks episode we sit down with Teen Mental Health Speaker, Anxiety Expert and Author and discuss the mental health of not just our youth.. but us! Society is warming up to talking more and more about mental health.. they question is, how do we have those conversations? Brittany walks us through ways to start opening those doors of communication and how to take ownership over our mental health. "My anxiety is no one else's problem but my own. It's not others people's job to make me comfortable, it's up to me. Ergo, it's up to you!" There is power invulnerability as she shares her person struggles and why she stepping into serving as many teens as she can with her message. She can be reached through her IG: @thebrittanyrichmond or her website linked. https://www.brittanyrichmond.com/Support the show

ohhhh man this was fun! Jessica Huffines told us allllll about the mortuary world and I am absolutely here for it! Support the show

Josh is an extremely accomplished three star chef from north Peoria.  He has traveled the world cooking for the most wealthiest of people but now he is back in the 309 with him family as a co-owner of Slow Hand Craft BBQ. Its an incredible life story about seeking joy, success and a sence of accomplishment!Slow Hand Craft BBQ4450 N Prospect Rd Ste S-1, Peoria Heights, IL 61616(309) 670-0336 https://slowhandcraftbbq.com/Joshua Lanning Chef & Restaurateur https://www.joshualanning.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshualanning/

Flowers, Events and a little bit of life mixed in… nothing is off the table in this discussion.   In this episode learn how LeFleur Floral Design + Events, located in Washington,Illinois started as a little retail shop and has cultivated their love and passion in the wedding and event space over the last decade in order to survive and thrive.   From the extra 5%, to culture, to knowing your enneagram number… you'll quickly learn why LeFleur is more than just a flower shop.   LeFleur Floral Design & Events, In(309) 444-1555905 Peoria St, Washington, IL 61571 https://lefleurfloraldesign.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeFleurFloralDesign/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lefleurfloraldesign/?hl=en

Kristina is a horse pro that knows what she wants out of life! From buying her beloved horse Ople overseas to loving the challenges that come with caring for her many horses on a daily basis. She is teaching english style riding to students of ALL ages and loves to hear her coaching voice on camera which is why we added it many time at the top of the show! find more info at www.eyesupequestrian.com 

We sit down with Karli Johnson M.S.Ed, international TEDx Speaker, Educator, Advocate, and Author of the best selling “A Kids Book About Consent” in a fun, informative and approachable conversation on sex, consent, masculinity and more! “A Kids Book About Consent is available to purchase at your local bookstores and online through Amazon, Target, and more! Follow Karli on Instagram and Facebook or visit her website www.karlijohnson.com for more info on how you can get Karli to speak to your group!

“Film isn't dead, and neither is the spirit of analog photography in Peoria, IL. On today's episode we interviewed local film photographer and Peoria DIY punk scene documentarian Alex Loental. follow him and his photography adventures on his IG: @quarantinepolaroidjournal”

At Foraged Roots Apothecary inspire kids through art, science and nature through thiernatural dye kits. They give kids a fun hands on activity that grows confidence and problem solving skills. Foraged Roots Apothecary was created by CEO/Founder Lily Scalf. Lily Scalf has a background in fashion and was inspired to create the kits when she realized the harm of the industry. She hopes that her natural dye kits will not only be a fun hands on learning activity but wil alsohelp grow conscious consumers. The natural dye kits will officially launch in September and willsoon be available for purchase at The Riverfront Museum.https://www.facebook.com/foragedrootsapothecaryhttps://www.instagram.com/foragedrootsapothecary/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyvco/

"Jeff welcomed Omar Yunus, a cofounder at Afterfund, which is a global digital endowment platform. In this episode, Jeff crunched down on some baklava while the two guys discussed beards, Jeff's passion project (the Evan Bed), the effective altruism movement, Peoria's potential, Hinge Theory, and an exciting new batch of local startups. They also explore Afterfund's mission to dramatically grow the impact of donations for a global community of Muslim Millennial donors by connecting them to charitable investing.Will Jeff enjoy baklava? Can the two of them start a beard movement in Peoria? And will Omar manage to explain why he bought Jeff's wife a card? Find out all this and more on the Afterfund edition of the People of Peoria Podcast."http://Afterfund.co 

“In this one we interviewed Daniel Mueller, the Founder and CEO of Galacto Corporation and discussed their newest innovation… an AI secretary which remembers your day. We discuss memory loss, hacking, the future of AI, and much more”https://www.galacto.co/

Logan Dunne has been missing from Carle (Methodist) hospital since June 2nd at 5:30 am. Wearing a blue shirt, jeans, and Adidas shoes. Brownish/ red hair and he does not have his glasses. If you have ANY information please call 911 and report it. lets bring Logan home...

How a group of Peoria area volunteers are giving our local veterans an experience of a life time. And how one Scottish woman can out whit the FAA and track down the love of her life airman. https://www.facebook.com/GreaterPeoriaHonorFlight?mibextid=LQQJ4d 

Secret tunnels, speakeasies and steak dinners till 4:00 am! Fitting for any full length feature, in this week's episode you'll hear the story of a rebirth of a Peoria legend. Join us on another wild adventure as we dive under Main Street and hear all about how they plan to cater to the often forgotten about, hiding in plain sight.

In a small shop in Morton, Illinois, Lisa is using her happy place to bake some of the coolest cookies in the area. Between the two of them, they are cranking out an extraordinary amount of sweets. Take a listen to the cookie queen! https://bakedblessingsbylisa.com/contact-informationhttps://instagram.com/bakedblessings?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==

Get your selfie on! Down In the heart of downtown Peoria the selfie space is lit up! Whether you want a picture in a tub full of balls, in the jungle room, and the scream room, or the mirror room. Plan your next event with Renee at The Selfie Space. https://www.facebook.com/SelfieSpacePeoria?mibextid=LQQJ4dSelfie Space(309) 634-6812

What happens when you get a master's degree in Zoology? Well you wind up saving one of Peoria's historic treasures and buy a camera shop! Join us for another fun filled episode as Reagan and Tyler sit down with Peoria Camera Shop's owner, Ava Kamm, and learn how this photographer took a leap of faith and kept the doors open for this more than 84 year old Peoria business.https://www.peoriacamerashop.com/

What happens when everyone's favorite host skips out on an episode….? Shhh… it's That Guy's Secret! Reagan and Tyler are joined by guest co-host Stephen Graves and sitting down with the legend himself, Aaron Selburg. Find out what happens when you give a four year old all the suits he could ever want, and why a tailor is the best investment you could ever make!https://thatguyssecret.com/

Luisa Gomes talked to us about how the Busey Bank bridge center helps individuals with financial coaching. Everything from improving your credit score to buy your dream home to setting up retirement for yourself. And most importantly, the services are completely free even to non-Busey customers! Check them out on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/BuseyBankBridgeCenter?mibextid=LQQJ4d

How do you become the best cheese cake baker in all the land?… study broadcast journalism, work as a dispatcher, attempt to glue back a beard at a mortuary, sprinkle some teaching over it all and of course… listen to your wife! Join us for another incredible conversation with serial entrepreneur Harreld and find out why he has the Midas touch.“Harreld is a cheesecake artisan and exemplifies the ability to turn a dream into a successful business,” said Amanda Beadles, Director of Economic Development for the City of Chillicothe. “Our community is proud that Harreld chose Historic Downtown Chillicothe as its home for Triple Dipple's one-of-a-kind experience. Our unique local businesses make Chillicothe, Illinois, a destination.” ( Discover Peoria ) https://www.madmacscoffee.com/https://www.facebook.com/TripleDipples/

What happens when everyone agrees that cinematography is magic? The gang winds up in the basement (that is most definitely not his mother's) of Hoop House Creative's founder Connor Parkhaust. Tune in this week for a wild conversation on everything from weddings to horror movies and what the heck a cat cafe has to do with it.https://hoophousecreative.com/

A divorce coach, ceramic artist, and real estate investor walk into a bar... Katie Vanderburg hosted the team a MUSE in Morton (headquarters for all her and her husbands many and varied businesses) and we talked everything from what it means to start a business, grow a business, and sell that business while always keeping a eye out for interests to grow and evolve!--

We sat down with J.D with Discover Peoria to find out what really is Discover Peoria about and what do they do.  There is so many different opportunities they have to offer that we don't think most of you guys know about! https://www.peoria.org/

Mike opened his doors to The People of Peoria Podcast to explain how Youtube landed him at the hottest new donut shop around! There is a passion with donuts and Mike certainly has that! https://www.facebook.com/bigmikesdonutscoffee/https://big-mikes-donuts-coffee.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral

Baseball has been in Peoria for years and has had some great professional players come through during those years. Justin Fletcher has paved the way for his youth baseball/softball athletes to learn and play the game with passion.  From lessons in high school all they way to having your own brand of bats! This episode is a great side of Justin that shows the mentor he truly is to the Peoria surrounding areas. https://www.oxwoodbatco.com/https://www.teamoxwood.com/blank-page-18https://www.fletchershittingcenter.com/Justin Fletcher (309) 309-696-5323fletchershittingcenter@gmail.com

Single ingredient treats that are also healthy is what Bear Bites is all about! We had the chance to sit down with Samm and learn more about the operations behind the local dog food store. If your looking for dog food or healthy treats for your animal you have a local store right down the road! https://bearsbites.net/

We sat down with Greg with Agape Counseling and we went into may topics covering the struggle of mental health in todays world. We learn many things about Agape and how long Jeff and Reagan can last taking cold showers! This episode is one that we're very proud and can't thank Greg enough for the hour he spent teaching us and helping the Peoria Community know more about the struggles of Mental Health. https://www.agapecounselors.net/Go to the website to learn about Agape Counseling and more about Greg. 

This week we got a chance to catch up with Zion Coffee's owner, Savannah Hattan. We talked about where Zion has been, where Zion is going and how coffee is just the beginning. Join us for a conversation at one of Peoria's favorite gathering spots and get a peak at what makes it a staple that's here to stay.https://www.zioncoffeeco.com/coffee-barhttps://www.thetablepeoria.com/calendar/breakfast-bird-house-workshop

The gang took the short hop across the river and sat down with Tate of Jonah's Seafood House. Talked about everything from the epitome of “family business”, the proper way to eat an oyster, and how hospitality has and will always be about the people. If you're hungry, pull up a seat and join us for another episode!https://www.jonahsseafood.com/

We sat down with the person who is all about "No Scraps Left Behind" with Aareon of Twistedaways! A different form of art that Twistedaways has to offer. Aareon gives us the inside of how and why he started Twistedaways.  - Instagram @twistedawayshttps://www.twistedaways.com/

We had an great time talking ART in a BIG way with Mae Gilliland Wright of Big Picture Initiative, Peoria's 501(c)(3) organization centered around using art and creative experiences to bring about social and economic change. Join us as we talk augmented reality, and how even the most serious science enthusiasts are, in fact, artists in their own right. Always a good time when we're talking beautifying the city we all know and love, even better when residents get to be a part of its creation!Instagram: @bigpicturepeoriaFacebook: Big Picture Peoriawww.bigpicturepeoria.org

Karen Lewis decided to switch up the restaurant industry with an exciting event center. Although you can walk in and get pizza any day of the week they will have special events with local chefs, music, and drinks. It's such a unique and interesting business. We are excited to share with you guys. Be sure to check out The Table with the links below. https://www.thetablepeoria.com/

Its been a fun ride so far everyone! In just a few months we have learned so much about this podcasting thing and the networking has been awesome! We invited Bre back to talk more about her business Real Smooth Foods. We answer some Q&A questions  and talk about the future of the podcast...hot air balloon? 

Mike Little (Owner and Founder of Sexy Little Eatery) KNOWS southern food and KNOWS how to take care of his customers. His block building at 1112 W Pioneer Parkway is filled with love and amazing food. Buffet Style, Dine in, or Catering. Mike and his crew will leave you full and wanting more next week! Check them out on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/sexylittleeatery/

The history of this unassuming building at 502 Main Street Peoria IL dates back to 1920 when the theater was built! It was originally a movie theater then hosted live music including Linkin Park and The Smashing Pumpkins until 2003 when the doors were closed. The new owners are on a mission to bring 502 back to its original glory! Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/TheMadisonPreservationAssociation?mibextid=LQQJ4dhttps://instagram.com/the_madison_preservation_assn?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=Link to Liam…https://www.facebook.com/189840255472/posts/the-cost-of-the-entire-surgery-is-104000-before-it-can-even-be-scheduled-the-fam/10167343003920473/

Bre tells us that greens are healthy and almond milk indeed comes from almonds. Her healthy take on smoothies has transformed into the Owner of Real Smooth Foods located in Junction City.Instagram: @realsmoothfoods Facebook: Real Smooth Foods Take a listen and let us know what you think!

We chatted with Brad Motteler the owner of Blank Slate Painting Co. We learned how painting 20 ft murals in his college house evolved to becoming Peoria's #1 premiere painting company! Along side Brad is Allison the one who keeps the squeaky wheels greased and the wolves at bay! Its always exciting to hear people talk about their passions and this episode was no exception! find them on social @blankslatepatiningco mention us for their BOGO on rooms through the end of the year! 

This week we visited Mike Chasteen Jr a local dirt track driver! This episode is not about a bunch of "left turns" trust us.  Mike talks about the business and marketing side of the sport the doesn't often get talked about.  If you know nothing about dirt track racing trust me Reagan (Co-Host) does not either but after this she was very intrigued.  Be sure to check out his social media posted below! Instagram: @mchasteenjrYoutube: @ChasteenRaceMedia Facebook: Mike Chasteen Jr Race Media https://www.facebook.com/MCJrMedia/

Jon set us up in the Northwoods Church studio and we got to chat about religion, where Northwoods started, dog poop, and the extraordinary christmas program they have every year. Thanks to our sponsor @309Cultures Be sure to check out his instagram for more information on his event December 3rd.

We sat down and talked with Santa Bill this week. What he does for the children at OSF and Methodist is absoulutley incredible. But he can't do this on his own. Please find his Facebook: @Santabillshospitalhelpers to learn how you can contribute to spreading a little joy!

Michael Vandy (Owner Of Waters Edge Winery) sits down with the crew to talk about the successes and struggles of his winery in the heights. Getting through covid, overcoming brain tumors , and the worries of the upcoming winter months or just few things that make this interview exiting! Mike also offer domestic beers for those of us that are sticking to our younger days and refuse to "expand our pallet"!Be sure to find him on Social Media: @wateredgewinery_ph Stop in for a glass! 4450 N Prospect Rd Suite S-12 Peoria Heights , IL 61616Give Mike a buzz to make party reservations (309) 682-9463

This week we visited Charlie Johnson at CJ Signs and dove into all the extraordinary items he makes. Window Tint, Vehicle Wraps, Signage, Business Cards and many many more. He has established an incredible business starting from the ground up. Find him on Social Media: @cjsigns  www.cj-signs.comBig thanks to Rambler-Peoria and Whiskey City Images for sponsoring this episode! 

HEY PEORIA!!!!It was a great talk with Jon the passionate man behind 309 cultures. Joe is grinding hard to achieve his kraut goals and is making a great name for his self! It was a topic we didn't know a ton about so this was a very interesting to learn the process of what he does and where he is heading! check him out on insta @309cultures 

We had a great time talking with Tim Anders the founder of ElectroBrew a hydrating coffee. His background in farming, dancing, landscaping somehow ended up with him making one awesome brew!Check out ElectroBrew on:Instagram @ecectrobrewwww.electrobrew.com thank you to Bellevue tap for sponsoring this episode! GOOD FOOD.... COLD BEEER and amazing Korean bbq wings.. get traditional..not boneless..grow up! 

I wish there were the perfect words to put here in the description for this one, but there simply aren't. More than anything, Alex and I (Austin) just want to say a HUGE thank you to all of you who supported this project over the years. As life has changed, it has made it more difficult for us to focus on this podcast we love so dearly.In today's episode, we're reminiscing on the conversations we've been able to have, and announcing who will be taking over as the next host of The People of Peoria Podcast! This podcast isn't done; in fact, we hope it's just beginning!We want to encourage you to continue to support this show, continue to champion the stories of the beautiful people that make Peoria so great, and remember that this community has so much to be proud of.We hope you enjoy this one! And we can't wait to see where the show goes next!- Alex & Austin--Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes shared on the show!Got ideas, comments, or questions for the show? Let us know on Facebook or IG, or send us an email at thepeopleofpeoriapodcast@gmail.com --The People of Peoria Podcast on FacebookThe People of Peoria Podcast on Instagram

Today we have a highly requested episode we get to share with you! The experiences we get to have and the people we get to meet is always the best part of doing this podcast. And this episode is no different. We got to hangout for an evening with Jodie & Cliff Vieira, Founders of Crafted DIY Studio & Bar in the Warehouse District.In this casual episode, they share what it was like to open Crafted 2 WEEKS before the shutdown, how Cliff has been Jodie's landlord twice, the process of adding new crafts and cocktails to their selection, how their personalities push each other further, their dream for Peoria, and so much more. And as always, we talk about crazy things like appointing a president of the internet, finding a penguin in the freezer, and hotdogs in the microwave. Listen in!(Special shoutout to Ellie Gerber, a core part of the team at Crafted, for making our drinks for the evening! SO GOOD!)Links:@crafted.diystudiobar on InstagramCrafted DIY Studio & Bar WebsiteFollow Crafted on FacebookAustin Savage & Co.If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe on whatever platform you prefer so you don't miss a future episode of the podcast. Also, if you'd be so kind, we'd be grateful if you left us a review and told people about us!Got ideas, comments, or questions for the show? Let us know on Facebook or IG, or send us an email at thepeopleofpeoriapodcast@gmail.com --The People of Peoria Podcast on FacebookThe People of Peoria Podcast on Instagram

Getting to meet the people who make up our community is the BEST part of doing this podcast! For Episode 17, we had such a fun and casual conversation with Jeff Himstedt, Owner of J.Him Woodworking, recorded live from his shop. HUGE thanks to Bearded Owl for the brews and Peacocks Pub for the pizza and wings.Jeff is an incredible craftsman. In this episode, he shares his journey from growing up on his family's farm to entering the Air Force to starting his own woodworking business. In his words, "I wanted to build badass furniture, so that's what I did." He openly shares what the biggest obstacle he's overcome in his life is, the project he's most proud of, why it's absolutely crucial to truly love what you do, how he's rediscovered his faith in the last year, and so much more. Of course, we also talk stupid questions like what animals he'd combine to create the ultimate animal, what cheat codes he'd have if his life were a video game, and more about smurfs, New York, and his beer of choice. This one will bring you laughs, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on our community! Listen in!Links:@j.him_woodworking on Instagram J. Him Woodworking on FacebookJ. Him Woodworking on YouTubeJeff's Website & Work#LoveWhereYouLivePeoria Merch is at Lost Art Designs!Bearded Owl BrewingPeacocks PubAustin Savage & Co.If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe on whatever platform you prefer so you don't miss a future episode of the podcast. Also, if you'd be so kind, we'd be grateful if you left us a review and told people about us!Got ideas, comments, or questions for the show? Let us know on Facebook or IG, or send us an email at thepeopleofpeoriapodcast@gmail.com --The People of Peoria Podcast on FacebookThe People of Peoria Podcast on Instagram

Now that we're at Episode 16, it's about time we share our first outdoor episode with you! And here it is! This week, we had the incredible opportunity to meet Jan Powers, tour Stone Well Gardens, and enjoy a couple glasses of wine. Jan has written a column in the Journal Star for over 10 years, is a garden writer, an artist, author of multiple books, and the host of the annual Market on Moss. She also has recently walked through a journey to learn more about her father who died as a pilot in World War II when she was just a year old.In this episode, we talk about why Jan believes we're all connected, the process of discovering an untold story, how her Grandpa Les introduced her to the joy of gardening, what the word God means to her, and the value of slowing down to see what's actually taking place in your community. She also tells us our stupid questions weren't good enough so you get BONUS stupid questions!

You know we had a good time when we stay for 4 extra hours after an interview concludes, just to continue the conversation! We connected so quickly with Tristan and Mitch Popadziuk, 2 of the 3 owners of CxT Roasting Company, and we can't wait to share some of our conversation with you today!In addition to a whole lot of laughs, we talk about what they'd do if they won the lottery, the story of how CxT moved from a newfound passion to a growing family-owned business, the process of growing coffee and what influences the taste, their favorite coffee origins, what it's like to be in business as a family, and a whole lot more! We hope you enjoy! ☕️Links:CxT Roasting Company's Website @cxtcoffee on InstagramCxT on FacebookOur bonus episode with JK WilliamsAustin Savage & Co.If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe on whatever platform you prefer so you don't miss a future episode of the podcast. Also, if you'd be so kind, we'd be grateful if you left us a review and told people about us!Got ideas, comments, or questions for the show? Let us know on Facebook or IG, or send us an email at thepeopleofpeoriapodcast@gmail.com --The People of Peoria Podcast on FacebookThe People of Peoria Podcast on Instagram

"People are capable of more than they realize." - Jam RohrWelcome back to The People of Peoria Podcast! We've got such a fun episode to share with you today as we got to hang out and have some beers with Jam & Danny Rohr, owners of Black Dog Metal Arts and Up Beet Jams. These are two of the most thoughtful, intentional people here in Peoria and we're incredibly grateful for the time we had to get to know them a little better.Today, Jam & Danny share some fun stories about cliff diving, the crazy story behind their wedding rings, their first tattoos, the time Danny created a fully-functioning guillotine, and some of the wildest experiences while pouring metal with Black Dog. We also got to try some samples from Up Beet Jams live on the show, hear what they love about and hope to see in Peoria, find ourselves talking about their perspective on death (seriously such intentional people!), and how both businesses have been going.SO much good stuff! Listen in! Links:Black Dog Metal ArtsUp Beet Jams@upbeetjams on Instagram@jam_rohr on Instagram@mrdannyrohr on Instagram@blackdogmetalarts on InstagramSlumberland FurnitureIndustry BrewingAustin Savage & Co.If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe on whatever platform you prefer so you don't miss a future episode of the podcast. Also, if you'd be so kind, we'd be grateful if you left us a review and told people about us!Got ideas, comments, or questions for the show? Let us know on Facebook or IG, or send us an email at thepeopleofpeoriapodcast@gmail.com --The People of Peoria Podcast on FacebookThe People of Peoria Podcast on Instagram

Welcome back to The People of Peoria Podcast! We've got an awesome conversation recorded live from the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce to share with you today. For Episode 13, we had the chance to have a beer with Joshua Gunn, CEO of the Chamber, who moved to our community 3 months into COVID-19.Today, Joshua shares the potential and opportunity he sees in Peoria, how music has been the guide in his life and provided opportunities to tour internationally, how he's grown as a leader in the last year, the incredible success he saw in the economic development as VP of the Chamber in his hometown of Durham, NC, and how Peoria can grow in diversity, equity, and inclusion. And of course, we also talk about his survival plan if there was a zombie apocalypse, why he loves being a dad, and the sleepwalking event that almost took his life. This is a really good one, and we encourage you to listen in!Links:Peoria Area Chamber of CommerceJoshua Gunn on InstagramPACC on InstagramPACC on FacebookAustin Savage & Co.If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe on whatever platform you prefer so you don't miss a future episode of the podcast. Also, if you'd be so kind, we'd be grateful if you left us a review and told people about us!Got ideas, comments, or questions for the show? Let us know on Facebook or IG, or send us an email at thepeopleofpeoriapodcast@gmail.com --The People of Peoria Podcast on FacebookThe People of Peoria Podcast on Instagram