Podcast appearances and mentions of Windy City Live

We talk a lot about agility, and today, we're going to talk about how lessons of agility can come from unexpected places - like the set of Seinfeld - where - for those superfans like me - our guest played Alec Berg - which should be said in more of a Jon Houseman manner, and while guest starring there (plus other shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tracey Takes On..., and more) took some lessons from the value of collaboration and how great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere.Joining me today is Mark DeCarlo, an Emmy Award-winning comedian, TV host, and speaker who brings a fresh and entertaining perspective on navigating change, AI, and work-life balance. Mark has developed five simple strategies to help people embrace chaos, overcome fear of AI, and actually be happier while working smarter.ABOUT MARK DECARLOImprov actor/host, screenwriter and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo, lives a dual life: as an Emmy Award-winning TV host…and a cartoon.  As host/ringleader on 1000+ episodes of hit TV; Studs, X Show, Taste of America, and current series; World's Funniest Videos Top 10 and ABC's Windy City LIVE, Mark's improvisational skills - honed as a Founding member of The Second City Hollywood - have earned him three Emmy Awards for On Camera Host.From pissing-off pal Steve Carell, to convincing a random tourist to pose as a fashion designer during a live remote, Mark's interviews of the famous/infamous celebrate the odd and eccentric. His characters on “Curb your Enthusiasm,” “Tracey Takes On…,” “Seinfeld” and 2020's “Ballbuster,” zig where most zag. That's Mark, the human.Mark, the cartoon, came within a Shrek of winning an Oscar starring as Hugh Neutron in Best Animated Picture nominee “Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius,” and has built a career playing energetic, off-beat and edgy cartoons characters on many series, including; Family Guy, Barnyard, Planet Sheen, Johnny Bravo and Handy Manny. He stars in Steve Oedekirk's series of Thumb comedies from Thumbtanic to BatThumb, and will reprise his iconic role of Black Helmet Man in the upcoming 2022 release of ThumbWars IX.RESOURCESMark DeCarlo: https://www.MarkDeCarlo.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brandsDon't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk a lot about agility, and today, we're going to talk about how lessons of agility can come from unexpected places - like the set of Seinfeld - where - for those superfans like me - our guest played Alec Berg - which should be said in more of a Jon Houseman manner, and while guest starring there (plus other shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tracey Takes On..., and more) took some lessons from the value of collaboration and how great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Joining me today is Mark DeCarlo, an Emmy Award-winning comedian, TV host, and speaker who brings a fresh and entertaining perspective on navigating change, AI, and work-life balance. Mark has developed five simple strategies to help people embrace chaos, overcome fear of AI, and actually be happier while working smarter. ABOUT MARK DECARLO Improv actor/host, screenwriter and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo, lives a dual life: as an Emmy Award-winning TV host…and a cartoon.   As host/ringleader on 1000+ episodes of hit TV; Studs, X Show, Taste of America, and current series; World's Funniest Videos Top 10 and ABC's Windy City LIVE, Mark's improvisational skills - honed as a Founding member of The Second City Hollywood - have earned him three Emmy Awards for On Camera Host. From pissing-off pal Steve Carell, to convincing a random tourist to pose as a fashion designer during a live remote, Mark's interviews of the famous/infamous celebrate the odd and eccentric. His characters on “Curb your Enthusiasm,” “Tracey Takes On…,” “Seinfeld” and 2020's “Ballbuster,” zig where most zag. That's Mark, the human. Mark, the cartoon, came within a Shrek of winning an Oscar starring as Hugh Neutron in Best Animated Picture nominee “Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius,” and has built a career playing energetic, off-beat and edgy cartoons characters on many series, including; Family Guy, Barnyard, Planet Sheen, Johnny Bravo and Handy Manny. He stars in Steve Oedekirk's series of Thumb comedies from Thumbtanic to BatThumb, and will reprise his iconic role of Black Helmet Man in the upcoming 2022 release of ThumbWars IX. RESOURCES Mark DeCarlo: https://www.MarkDeCarlo.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

We talk a lot about agility, and today, we're going to talk about how lessons of agility can come from unexpected places - like the set of Seinfeld - where - for those superfans like me - our guest played Alec Berg - which should be said in more of a Jon Houseman manner, and while guest starring there (plus other shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tracey Takes On..., and more) took some lessons from the value of collaboration and how great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere.Joining me today is Mark DeCarlo, an Emmy Award-winning comedian, TV host, and speaker who brings a fresh and entertaining perspective on navigating change, AI, and work-life balance. Mark has developed five simple strategies to help people embrace chaos, overcome fear of AI, and actually be happier while working smarter.ABOUT MARK DECARLOImprov actor/host, screenwriter and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo, lives a dual life: as an Emmy Award-winning TV host…and a cartoon.  As host/ringleader on 1000+ episodes of hit TV; Studs, X Show, Taste of America, and current series; World's Funniest Videos Top 10 and ABC's Windy City LIVE, Mark's improvisational skills - honed as a Founding member of The Second City Hollywood - have earned him three Emmy Awards for On Camera Host.From pissing-off pal Steve Carell, to convincing a random tourist to pose as a fashion designer during a live remote, Mark's interviews of the famous/infamous celebrate the odd and eccentric. His characters on “Curb your Enthusiasm,” “Tracey Takes On…,” “Seinfeld” and 2020's “Ballbuster,” zig where most zag. That's Mark, the human.Mark, the cartoon, came within a Shrek of winning an Oscar starring as Hugh Neutron in Best Animated Picture nominee “Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius,” and has built a career playing energetic, off-beat and edgy cartoons characters on many series, including; Family Guy, Barnyard, Planet Sheen, Johnny Bravo and Handy Manny. He stars in Steve Oedekirk's series of Thumb comedies from Thumbtanic to BatThumb, and will reprise his iconic role of Black Helmet Man in the upcoming 2022 release of ThumbWars IX.RESOURCESMark DeCarlo: https://www.MarkDeCarlo.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brandsDon't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnowThe Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk a lot about agility, and today, we're going to talk about how lessons of agility can come from unexpected places - like the set of Seinfeld - where - for those superfans like me - our guest played Alec Berg - which should be said in more of a Jon Houseman manner, and while guest starring there (plus other shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Tracey Takes On..., and more) took some lessons from the value of collaboration and how great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Joining me today is Mark DeCarlo, an Emmy Award-winning comedian, TV host, and speaker who brings a fresh and entertaining perspective on navigating change, AI, and work-life balance. Mark has developed five simple strategies to help people embrace chaos, overcome fear of AI, and actually be happier while working smarter. ABOUT MARK DECARLO Improv actor/host, screenwriter and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo, lives a dual life: as an Emmy Award-winning TV host…and a cartoon.   As host/ringleader on 1000+ episodes of hit TV; Studs, X Show, Taste of America, and current series; World's Funniest Videos Top 10 and ABC's Windy City LIVE, Mark's improvisational skills - honed as a Founding member of The Second City Hollywood - have earned him three Emmy Awards for On Camera Host. From pissing-off pal Steve Carell, to convincing a random tourist to pose as a fashion designer during a live remote, Mark's interviews of the famous/infamous celebrate the odd and eccentric. His characters on “Curb your Enthusiasm,” “Tracey Takes On…,” “Seinfeld” and 2020's “Ballbuster,” zig where most zag. That's Mark, the human. Mark, the cartoon, came within a Shrek of winning an Oscar starring as Hugh Neutron in Best Animated Picture nominee “Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius,” and has built a career playing energetic, off-beat and edgy cartoons characters on many series, including; Family Guy, Barnyard, Planet Sheen, Johnny Bravo and Handy Manny. He stars in Steve Oedekirk's series of Thumb comedies from Thumbtanic to BatThumb, and will reprise his iconic role of Black Helmet Man in the upcoming 2022 release of ThumbWars IX. RESOURCES Mark DeCarlo: https://www.MarkDeCarlo.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

 Get ready for a fun and fascinating episode of The Events Insight Podcast with Jack and Karen! This week, we're joined by three-time Emmy Award winner, comedian, TV host, and best-selling author Mark DeCarlo. You might know him from Windy City LIVE, World's Funniest Videos, or as the voice of Hugh Neutron in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Mark has done it all—hosting, acting, writing, producing, and even launching the world's first live-to-air animated talk show. Join us as we dive into his incredible journey, from Hollywood to the corporate stage, and hear his insights on creativity, media, and of course, having a good laugh along the way!Keep a track of all that's going on with the Podcast via; www.theeventsinsight.com/www.linkedin.com/company/the-events-insight-podcast/www.instagram.com/the_eventsin/ See more about our Season Sponsor Wyboston Lakes Resort  via;https://www.wybostonlakes.co.uk/Find out more about our Shoutout Sponsor Nowie via;https://www.nowie.org/Our Season Quickfire round Sponsor is Sock and Buskin Marketing and PR ;https://sockandbuskinmarketing.co.uk/Our partnership with Standout Magazine is also worth following;https://standoutmagazine.co.uk/Music Credits go to;Artist: Cathrine RannusTitle: The Events Insight Theme MusicMusic from #Uppbeat:Forever - Sega Williams https://uppbeat.io/t/sega-williams/foreverLicense code: 7F5KY293FYDFNVEVFly Away - Mountaineerhttps://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/fly-awayLicense code: EKN0IYNUKGUXMCTWClarity - Zoohttps://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/clarityLicense code: GL25RXVDXIBQWSWL 

What do YOU really know about Climate Science? What if your kids could explain it to you in an easy-to-understand way? That's the premise of Ruth Spiro's latest book 'How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up" and her entire 'how to explain' series! Ruth stops by the show this week to discuss her latest books and how we can empower kids and use their love of knowledge to help explain things to us, grown-ups, which we typically might not be able to wrap our mind around. It's a great conversation and I can't wait for you to hear it, enjoy! About Ruth Spiro Ruth Spiro is the author of more than 30 children's books, with over one million copies in print worldwide. Her bestselling Baby Loves Science board books are the groundbreaking originals that introduce big ideas to the littlest listeners in an age-appropriate and engaging style. The series has been praised by the Los Angeles Times, NPR, TODAY, Popular Science, Working Mother, and more. Fans who have publicly shared their love of her books include former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, Chelsea Clinton, and Chance the Rapper. The enthusiastic response to the Baby Loves Science books inspired a new picture book series perfect for early elementary readers, How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up. In addition, Ruth is the author of picture books including Made by Maxine, Maxine and the Greatest Garden Ever, Love Grows, and One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story, which received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus. Ruth graduated with a B.S. in Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign and earned an MBA from Loyola University of Chicago. She worked for advertising agencies in both account management and broadcast production, and coordinated a large-scale research grant at DePaul University funded by the National Institutes of Health. Her articles and essays have been published in FamilyFun, The Writer, CHILD, and Chicago Parent. Ruth's stories have also been included in popular anthologies, notably The Right Words at the Right Time, edited by Marlo Thomas, and several Chicken Soup for the Soul titles. Ruth's work has won awards and recognition from the National Science Teaching Association, the Mathical Book Prize, Junior Library Guild, Science Friday, Bank Street College of Education, Illinois Reads, Purdue Engineering, Willamette Writers, and Writer's Digest. A frequent speaker at schools and conferences, Ruth's previous appearances include Windy City Live on ABC-TV, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, World Science Festival, Chicago Tribune Printer's Row LitFest, Children's Festival of Stories, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She hopes her books inspire kids to observe the world, ask questions, and when it comes to their futures, DREAM BIG!   About 'How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up' Do you want to know a secret? Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like climate science! In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs kid readers in the fine art of explaining climate science to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn: The difference between weather and climate. How climate scientists collect data. What causes climate change. What we can do to reverse course and repair the planet. Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science to a Grown-Up series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen. Make sure to check out the Dtalkspodcast.com website! Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com AND Thanks to Self Unbound for this episode of the podcast: Your quality of life: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, is a direct reflection of the level of abundant energy, ease, and connection your nervous system has to experience your life!    At Self Unbound, your nervous system takes center stage as we help unbind your limited healing potential through NetworkSpinal Care.    Access the first steps to your Unbound journey by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or at www.selfunbound.com

Episode #660: I really can't stay…but, Baby, we're doing a cold reading with Theresa Caputo! Bryan & Krissy bring back a controversial fav, and she gets even more controversial.Donate to St. Jude, The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, the ASPCA and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 12 Days of TCB continues Prostate exams A “live prostate retreat” The jingle bells and the bell ringing Theresa Caputo The hair ear piece controversy Theresa spins her bullshit once more! Windy City Live! The hosts of this show don't want her here either Theresa gets racist Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCBFollow Us: IG: @thecommercialbreak TikTok: @tcbpodcast YT: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak www.tcbpodcast.com Executive Producer: Bryan GreenHosts: Bryan Green & Krissy HoadleyProducer: Astrid B. GreenProducer & Audio Editor: Christina ArcherChristina's Podcast: Apple Podcasts & Spotify To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #660: I really can't stay…but, Baby, we're doing a cold reading with Theresa Caputo! Bryan & Krissy bring back a controversial fav, and she gets even more controversial. Donate to St. Jude, The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, the ASPCA and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 12 Days of TCB continues Prostate exams A “live prostate retreat” The jingle bells and the bell ringing Theresa Caputo The hair ear piece controversy Theresa spins her bullshit once more! Windy City Live! The hosts of this show don't want her here either Theresa gets racist Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB Follow Us: IG: @thecommercialbreak TikTok: @tcbpodcast YT: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak www.tcbpodcast.com Executive Producer: Bryan Green Hosts: Bryan Green & Krissy Hoadley Producer: Astrid B. Green Producer & Audio Editor: Christina Archer Christina's Podcast: Apple Podcasts & Spotify To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark DeCarlo is an American actor, television host, comedian, traveler, internet personality, and foodie expert. Mark DeCarlo is perhaps best known for lending his voice to the character of Hugh Neutron in the hit television show "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius." He is currently known for being a contributor to WLS-TV morning show Windy City Live, a locally produced Chicago program that replaced The Oprah Winfrey Show following its 2011 ending.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1244, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Bible Belts 1: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says that if someone "smiteth" you here, "offer also the other". the cheek. 2: In this Bible book named for songs of praise, "Thou hast smitten all my enemies upon the cheek bone". Psalms. 3: Par-tay! "Song of" him says, "I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly". Solomon. 4: In Numbers 20, after the Israelites complained, Moses smote this object twice and water came out. the rock. 5: After a big Bible belt that kills his brother, he is marked and heads east of Eden. Cain. Round 2. Category: Avian Poetry 1: In this poem, Lewis Carroll warned us, "Beware the jubjub bird, and shun the frumious bandersnatch". "Jabberwocky". 2: "A wonderful bird is" this, "his bill will hold more than his belican". a pelican. 3: When first seen, this title bird was "perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door". the raven. 4: "And a good south wind sprung up behind"; it "did follow, and every day, for food or play, came to the mariner's hollo!". the albatross. 5: John Keats called this bird immortal; "Thou wast not born for death". a nightingale. Round 3. Category: Then You Get The Women 1: In 2005 her "Alias" changed to Mrs. Ben Affleck. Jennifer Garner. 2: On her divorce from her "Eyes Wide Shut" co-star, she quipped, "Well, I can wear heels now". Nicole Kidman. 3: This Emmy winner once had a tattoo that read "Property of Tom Arnold". Roseanne Barr. 4: Her voice was Lola, a fish in "Shark Tale", but some wondered if her life was the Pitts in 2005. Angelina Jolie. 5: Marriage to a star made this Kansas-born actress Shirley MacLaine's sister-in-law. Annette Bening. Round 4. Category: Brains 1: His writings include the 1920 publication "Relativity: The Special and General Theory". Albert Einstein. 2: Past winners of this annual event include Bob Verini and Bob Blake. Tournament of Champions on Jeopardy!. 3: "A Gardener Touched with Genius" is Peter Dreyer's book on this American hoticulturist. Luther Burbank. 4: Blaise Pascal is said to have mastered this Greek mathematician's "Elements" by age 12. Euclid. 5: After this coil inventor moved to America, he worked briefly with another genius⁠—Thomas Edison. Nikola Tesla. Round 5. Category: Clues Across America 1: (I'm Jim Gardner from 6ABC.) The Franklin Institute has the only intact Model B made by these 2 men; it was the first plane to carry air freight, live bombs and a U.S. president. Orville and Wilbur Wright. 2: (Hi, I'm Eric Perkins from KARE 11. [He presents from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.]) In the first sporting event at Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium, Chelsea played AC Milan in this sport. soccer. 3: (Hi, I'm Shannon Hegy, from WPRI 12.) Waterfire is an art installation of more than 80 bonfires that float above the surface of 3 rivers in this capital of Rhode Island. Providence. 4: (I'm Ryan Chiaverini.) (And I'm Val Warner of Windy City Live.) Everyone knows Chicago is the Windy City some say it has to do with the way we brag about out town......But more likely it has to do with the stiff breezes that come off of this lake. Lake Michigan. 5: (Hi, I'm Liz Cho from ABC 7.) Mosaics in Ulysses S. Grant's New York City tomb depict the greatest moments in the general's career including the April 1865 surrender of Robert E. Lee at this Virgi

“When you shift your focus to what you want to keep, it's a much more interesting exercise and not as stressful.” –Kristyn IveyWant less stuff? Start with what you really want to keep. On this episode of the Plan Simple Podcast, I'm really excited to talk with Kristyn Ivey, a professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant about organizing and decluttering.Decluttering and organizing is about examining the things we surround ourselves with. While a lot of us want a decluttered and organized house, getting there feels daunting and like a huge chore. We talk about remembering the benefits of a decluttered space, and Kristyn points out that the KonMari method gives permission to keep what you want (and let go of the things you don't—but the focus is what you want to keep). The process starts with examining your ideal lifestyle and living environment, with questions like: What is your why? What do you love? How do you want your home to feel? How do you want it to look? What would your life be like if it were clutter-free?We talk about: Planning your tidying event, keeping in mind three things: the size of your home, the level of clutter, the pace of your decision makingWorking with other people's priorities and conversations about decisions Digging in and making decisions instead of doing a little tidying here and thereDo the whole process for yourself and focus on your own stuff before you even think about kid's or partner's stuffHow the process changes your consumption patterns Adjusting the KonMari method order (clothes, books, papers, miscellaneous, sentimental items) to fit your current needs—start with what is causing you stressAbout Kristyn Ivey Kristyn Ivey is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. She's the founder of For the Love of Tidy. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she's been featured in Good Morning America, Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times, with live appearances on ABC7, FOX32, Windy City Live, and more. She also co-hosts the weekly podcast Spark Joy celebrating the transformative power that comes from surrounding yourself with joy. She is also the author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller The Tidy Home Joy Journal and regularly chats about clutter with packed audiences, eager to shift their understanding of what it means to be organized in their home and life. LINKShttps://fortheloveoftidy.com/Spark Joy podcastThe Tidy Home Joy JournalMore on the KonMarie Method from the Plan Simple PodcastDoable Changes from this episode:THINK ABOUT YOUR WHY. Before you start going through your stuff, set aside time to think about why you are doing this. Get clear on your ideal lifestyle and living environment. Ask yourself: What do I love? How do I want my home to feel? How do I want it to look? What would my life be like if it were clutter-free?SCHEDULE YOUR TIDYING EVENT. Commit to digging deep and doing the work in large chunks. Think about 3–5 hour tidying moments. Put 6 of these on your calendar. Plan for what you will tackle during each. (KonMari method usually moves through categories in order—clothes, books, papers, miscellaneous, and...

On this episode of The ROMANce Podcast, Emmy Award winners Kenzie & Roman introduce their first ever guests: ABC-7 Chicago's Val Warner & her husband, Jobba! Val & Jobba share their beautiful love story, explain how they navigate all their "passionate debates" & for the first time...admit to what really happened the night before their wedding! (Interview recorded: February 2023) @TheROMANcePodcast @KenzieandRomanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Bessie sits down with Jamyle Cannon, Executive Director and Founder of The Bloc, to discuss walking in your values with conviction, the philanthropic landscape from a POC perspective, and what nonprofit heartbreak looks like for them.Jamyle is the 2009 National Collegiate Boxing Champion and a Teach for America Alumni member. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and a Masters in Education from Arizona State University. In 2016, after building a popular boxing program in his classroom, Cannon combined his love for youth development, boxing, and education to form The Bloc. He has been recognized as a CNN Hero, a 4-Star Chicagoan by Windy City Live, an Economic Game Changer by the New Covenant Community Development Corporation, profiled as one of the Hardest Working Voices in Sports by Chicago Sun-Times, awarded the Rich O'Leary Community Sports Award at Notre Dame University, and is generally considered by the fighters in The Bloc to be the baddest man alive. He has sincere plans to change the after-school landscape of Chicago's West Side and provide community-building resources to his neighbors.Please note guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Bessie or Alternatives.

Join Nikki C. and returning guest Lauren Lo, as they cohost a convo about the latest social media trends, how it's affecting the way we connect with one another, and how the trends can affect your personal brand. Join us as we discuss finding a balance between the professional world and creative outlets, such as how we use social media on our personal time.Guest BIOShe would always put on shows as a child…dancing around, singing, and demanding an audience. When she was in the 4th grade, she auditioned for the Voices of Praise Gospel Choir, after telling the world, "If I can't be a soprano, then I don't want to sing!" It all started there! Fast forward, a few more years... Lo continued to pursue classical music theater, where she sang, and mastered the art of a capella arrangements, and vocal music theory. Her sophomore year, she even represented her school in the IMEA music competition and got raving reviews. In 2008, she sang for Disney World's Epcot Christmas celebration, in various languages.It wasn't until she graduated college that she began pursuing modeling and fashion. She landed a televised modeling opportunity on ABC News's Windy City Live, her first year in the modeling world! She has since partnered with Shein and Cozy Earth (which made Oprah's Favorite Things List), to name a few. She's also an Indie recording artist and released her first R&B single, Half Crazy in 2019. She's sung with Layla Frankel, one of Chicago's Jazz and Bluegrass artists. She also opened up for Jagged Edge and Avery Sunshine, singing support vocal and second lead! ​She now has a multifaceted empire: Sweet'nLo! She writes, sings, acts, promotes, and some sweet stuff as well! Guest Social Media LinksIG: @sweetnlo_notes TicTok: @sweetnlo_notes Voisey: @thesweetnlo_notes Website: www.thelaurenlo.comGuest ResourcesLIFE GOT IN THE WAYIG: @lgitw_podcast | FB: @lgitwpodcastWebsite: https://linktr.ee/lgitw_podcastTips/Donations to Support Podcast: https://lgitw_podcast.captivate.fm/supportRate the Podcast: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/life-got-in-the-way-2062694 © Life Got in the Way, 2023. All rights reserved.

In Episode 60, I interview Regine Rousseau!! Regine T. Rousseau, wine and spirits expert, writer, presenter, and media personality, focuses on making wine knowledge accessible to people at all levels of proficiency. She is recognized as 2022 Leader in the Wine Industry by Wine Business Monthly, a nominee of 2020 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, Wine Educator of the Year, a WSET Level 3 with Merit, an International Sommelier Guild Level II, and Executive Bourbon Steward, Stave and Thief. She received the 2021 Alumni Achievement Award from Knox College. Regine has traveled around the globe sharing her wine and spirits expertise. She has authored or been featured in articles in the The Drop, New Yorker, Wine Enthusiast, Pix Wine, Black Enterprise, Black Food and Beverage, Wine Spectator, the Zoe Report, Forbes, VinePair , Afar and Chicago Tribune. Regine fell in love with wine while studying abroad during college in Besançon, France and began her career as a salesperson for a wine distributor. While in this role, she noticed a disconnect between wine professionals and consumers. Making wine approachable became a central premise of Regine's work. In 2013, Regine established Shall We Wine, a wine and spirits experiential marketing, event planning, and education company. Working with national and boutique winemakers, distilleries, importers, and distributors, she increases brand awareness, reach, and revenue for clients through innovative and traditional approaches. These include in-person and on-line activations, events, sponsorships, videos, media and social media services, and speaker and influencer marketing. She and her team are masters at translating complex terminology into language that individuals of every level of wine expertise and interest appreciates. Regine's speaking, keynote, moderator and panelist engagements include South Beach Wine and Food Festival (2022 and 2023), Blacks in Wine Symposium, Wonder Women in Wine, I.E.E.M Conference - Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, SoloCEO Summit, www.tastings.com, and Association of Writers and Writers' Programs. She is columnist for Pix Wines and a blogger on shallwewine.com, has served as subject matter expert for VinePair, has been interviewed on You & Me Chicago, WGN Chicago, Windy City Live, and Great Day Washington. Regine was the virtual event moderator for Gallo International Women's Month (2021 and 2023). Regine is a regular contributor for WGN's Daytime Chicago television show. Language is integral to Rousseau's work as a poet and published author where wine and written word are often interwoven. In her book Searching for Cloves and Lilies: The Wine Edition, Regine illustrates the dynamics of personal relationships while pairing each poem with wine that echoes the mood of her writing. Regine is recipient of the Wine Bloggers Conference Ethnifacts Diversity Scholarship, grants from McBride Sisters Collections and Allies for Community Business, and Knox College's 2020 Alumni Achievement Award. She is fluent in French, Haitian Creole, and English. She has a BA from Knox College, studied at L'Université de Franche Comte and Centre de Linguistique Appliquée.

Ryan Chiaverni isn't your ordinary TV Sportscaster. For ten years he hosted an immensely popular daytime show in Chicago called, “Windy City Live” which was canceled in 2011 after a ten year run. Chiaverni was picked out of 50 finial sets, a list that included, are you ready for this?…the bombastic Stephen A. Smith, now of ESPN a fame. But they're plenty of sports in Chiaverni's family. His brother played in the NFL, was an assistant coach at Colorado and now is a head coach at a community college in Calfornia. And a fellow named Tony Chiaverini once fought Sugar Ray Leonard. He was Ryan's father's' cousin.Chiaverni also had to deal with the suicide of his 20 year old brother, a very traumatic experience in the life of this effervescent personality.Chiverini is still doing some sportscasts on ABC 7 Chicago but he has a bigger fish to fry. “I recently did a Lifetime movie called “Switched Before Birth” where I played an attorney.” What Chiaverini would really like to do is act in a major motion picture.  For now is more about the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox and Blackhawks for Chiaverini but watch out, He could wind up on a big screen near you.“Tell me a story I don't know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly sponsored by Mr. Duct. (mrductcleaning.com)Make sure to stay engaged on www.lastwordonsports.com/podcastsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan Chiaverni isn't your ordinary TV Sportscaster. For ten years he hosted an immensely popular daytime show in Chicago called, “Windy City Live” which was canceled in 2011 after a ten year run. Chiaverni was picked out of 50 finial sets, a list that included, are you ready for this?…the bombastic Stephen A. Smith, now of ESPN a fame. But they're plenty of sports in Chiaverni's family. His brother played in the NFL, was an assistant coach at Colorado and now is a head coach at a community college in Calfornia. And a fellow named Tony Chiaverini once fought Sugar Ray Leonard. He was Ryan's father's' cousin.Chiaverni also had to deal with the suicide of his 20 year old brother, a very traumatic experience in the life of this effervescent personality.Chiverini is still doing some sportscasts on ABC 7 Chicago but he has a bigger fish to fry. “I recently did a Lifetime movie called “Switched Before Birth” where I played an attorney.” What Chiaverini would really like to do is act in a major motion picture.  For now is more about the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox and Blackhawks for Chiaverini but watch out, He could wind up on a big screen near you.“Tell me a story I don't know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly sponsored by Mr. Duct. (mrductcleaning.com)Make sure to stay engaged on www.lastwordonsports.com/podcastsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan Chiaverni isn't your ordinary TV Sportscaster. For ten years he hosted an immensely popular daytime show in Chicago called, “Windy City Live” which was canceled in 2011 after a ten year run. Chiaverni was picked out of 50 finial sets, a list that included, are you ready for this?…the bombastic Stephen A. Smith, now of ESPN a fame. But they're plenty of sports in Chiaverni's family. His brother played in the NFL, was an assistant coach at Colorado and now is a head coach at a community college in Calfornia. And a fellow named Tony Chiaverini once fought Sugar Ray Leonard. He was Ryan's father's' cousin.Chiaverni also had to deal with the suicide of his 20 year old brother, a very traumatic experience in the life of this effervescent personality.Chiaverni recently had a role in a Lifetime TV movie but has aspirations to appear in a major motion picture. For now is more about the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox and Blackhawks for Chiaverini but watch out, He could wind up on a big screen near you.Hear Ryan's story coming Tuesday!“Tell me a story I don't know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly sponsored by Mr. Duct. (mrductcleaning.com)Make sure to stay engaged on www.lastwordonsports.com/podcastsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan Chiaverni isn't your ordinary TV Sportscaster. For ten years he hosted an immensely popular daytime show in Chicago called, “Windy City Live” which was canceled in 2011 after a ten year run. Chiaverni was picked out of 50 finial sets, a list that included, are you ready for this?…the bombastic Stephen A. Smith, now of ESPN a fame. But they're plenty of sports in Chiaverni's family. His brother played in the NFL, was an assistant coach at Colorado and now is a head coach at a community college in Calfornia. And a fellow named Tony Chiaverini once fought Sugar Ray Leonard. He was Ryan's father's' cousin.Chiaverni also had to deal with the suicide of his 20 year old brother, a very traumatic experience in the life of this effervescent personality.Chiaverni recently had a role in a Lifetime TV movie but has aspirations to appear in a major motion picture. For now is more about the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox and Blackhawks for Chiaverini but watch out, He could wind up on a big screen near you.Hear Ryan's story coming Tuesday!“Tell me a story I don't know is partnered with Last Word on Sports Media Podcast and proudly sponsored by Mr. Duct. (mrductcleaning.com)Make sure to stay engaged on www.lastwordonsports.com/podcastsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Comedian Andrea Rappaport knows what it's like going through life's biggest jokes — a love story turned toxic relationship and signing divorce plans that went wrong.  In this episode, the How Not to Suck at Divorce podcast host shares her journey going through the process with her two young boys making many painful mistakes and shedding light on how you can avoid them. ▶️ What To Do And Not To Do After Divorce with Andrea Rappaport ✔️ One of the biggest mistakes people make post-divorce is to stop going to therapy because they think it's over.  Andrea pleads those going through a rough patch never stop getting professional support pre and post-divorce. "One of the biggest things I recommend is keeping your butt in a therapist's chair. Keep talking. I have a personal therapist. I have a therapist who helps me with my children, who helps me navigate my kids' needs based on what they went through and all that stuff. And I have a therapist for my current relationship because I want to make sure that I'm not repeating behavior and traits that I picked up in past relationships." ✔️ A parenting agreement is a tough document to change.  Never miss out on having a professional help you through that step. Andrea says, "It's easy to make mistakes, especially if you are in a high-conflict divorce or where there's abuse of different types going on. There's a myriad of reasons why these mistakes get made in a parenting agreement. What are your child's needs at that point, and what is the best scenario for your kid? It is not an agreement for the parents. It's an agreement for the child, and I can't stress that enough." ✔️ Taking advice from friends and family can keep us stuck.  They try to take you out of your emotion because they're uncomfortable being in it with you. If you choose to do things independently, you will waste more time, even if you feel you are strong enough. Experts come in to guide you through the process and provide actionable steps that will get you back on your feet faster. ✔️ We will do things in our divorce that will hurt the kids and ourselves. Yet, we must do it to make peace and end the chronic conflict. We teach our kids to make similar choices by not settling for less and support them well to become more empathetic and resilient adults. --------------- Andrea Rappaport is a humorist and image consultant. Funny people are usually a result of something very unfunny, and Andrea is no exception. Known for her candor on her Instagram platform @theandrearappaport, Andrea shares the journey of her traumatic divorce and single mommy life with two young boys. She mixes plenty of humor, because laughter is her favorite form of cardio. Professionally, Andrea provides goal-based consulting to individuals and businesses. She blends her 20+ years in the beauty and fashion industry with her expert communication skills from her 20+ years of acting training and 40+ years of therapy. Andrea's clients learn to speak effectively to their audience while showing themselves in the most authentic way. Her clients range from small businesses looking to rebrand to post-divorce individuals looking to get back on the dating scene. A graduate of Chicago's Second City Conservatory, Andrea's wit has been featured on TODAY Parents, The Jam, The Tamron Hall Show, Windy City LIVE, and Great Day SA. Her story has been shared in Uploader Magazine and Voyage Chicago. Her hobbies include: keeping her boys alive, watching her own insta stories, and bragging about her VIP status at Marshall's/TJ Maxx/HomeGoods. Check out Andrea's FREE GIFTS up on her website: www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com.  And contact her on Instagram @theandrearappaport @hownottosuckatdivorce --------------- Connect with Wendy Sterling: Website: https://wendysterling.net/ Instagram: @divorcerehabwithwendy Twitter: @thedivorcerehab Facebook: @wendytsterling Need an opportunity to share your pain points and receive judgment-free support? Want to create a vision of a future after your divorce? Click here to schedule your Free Divorce Recovery Call: www.contactwendy.com

If you've ever seen a photo of a Chicago sunrise, epic skyline, or insane weather shot, you've probably seen the work of Barry Butler. Chicago-based photographer Barry Butler is a self-taught photographer with over 20 years of global experience. With one book selling extremely well and another on the way, Barry's ability to capture everyday moments has touched the hearts and homes of countless Chicago fans. His work has been featured both in local and national media outlets like the Weather Channel, WGN, WBBM Newsradio, CBS-2, Windy City Live, and so many more! He's even named “Chicago's Best Photographer” by the Chicago Reader newspaper reader survey. He told us about his career and how he fell into photography. He also gave us tips on how to take shots like his, and what it's like to live in a city that features some super beautiful elements, like our gorgeous Lake Michigan and world-renowned skyline! Barry also told us about his sidekick pup-tographers (Chopper and Tuskar)! And, hear why Chicago is his favorite place to shoot! We end by playing rapid fire with Barry, learning about his favorite shot ever, tips for novice photographers, and one of his favorite Chicago restaurant! Follow Barry @barrybutler9 and shop his stuff here: https://www.barrybutlerphotography.com/

“I like to go at things that make me scared.“ – Virginia Hamilton Virginia Hamilton is a voiceover rockstar. Currently she can be heard on The View, Windy City LIVE, and on over 20+ news stations across the country. As the live announcer for some of the biggest events in sports and entertainment, including the ESPYs and the On The Red Carpet show for the Oscars, she has been breaking down barriers for women in the voiceover world. In this episode, Virginia will talk about her voiceover journey, the importance of advocating for yourself and asking for opportunities, and give tips on building a successful voiceover business. She'll also share some of her favorite adventures such as surfing in Costa Rica and swimming with sharks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

Regine T. Rousseau, wine and spirits expert, writer, presenter, and media personality, focuses on making wine knowledge accessible to people at all levels of proficiency. She is the nominee of 2020 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, Wine Educator of the Year, an International Sommelier Guild Level II, and Executive Bourbon Steward, Stave and Thief. Regine has traveled around the globe sharing her wine and spirits expertise. She has authored or been featured in articles in the New Yorker, Wine Enthusiast, Black Enterprise, Black Food and Beverage, Wine Spectator, the Zoe Report, Forbes and Chicago Tribune. She is the author of Searching for Cloves and Lilies, The Wine Edition. She is a blogger on reginerousseaum.com and shallwewine.com, has served as subject matter expert for VinePair, has been interviewed on You & Me Chicago, WGN Chicago, Windy City Live, and Great Day Washington.

ABC 7 Chicago's Val Warner's career choice was never in doubt. She knew from a young age that she would be a news anchor - despite her mama telling her she needed a back-up plan. Fast forward to today and her belief in herself has paid off in so many ways: Oprah's replacement; ten years of ‘Windy City Live;' four Emmy awards; beloved co-host, popular news anchor. Val shares with Jeanne what simple advice she has always followed; why her gut and heart are her biggest allies; what she does when self-doubt creeps in; how she's learned to get out of her own way; and what you should never let anybody tell you. About Val: Val Warner co-hosts ABC 7's “Windy City Weekend, a weekly spin-off of “Windy City LIVE,” which ran for a decade. She also anchors the 7 a.m. weekday show on the station's digital network. Her talent as a host and interviewer contributed to ABC 7 winning three prestigious Chicago Emmy Awards for special programming she did on bullying, breast cancer and stopping violence in Chicago. She won another Emmy for her role in ABC 7's New Year's special, COUNTDOWN CHICAGO. She volunteers with numerous charitable organizations around Chicago, including The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Chicago Bulls Charities. She's married and has two children. Instagram: @valwarnertv
Facebook: @Val Warner
Twitter: @valwarnertv

“You can't wait for life to get fair” is one of Ryan Chiaverini's favorite mantras. The Emmy award-winning co-host of ABC 7's “Windy City Weekend”, formerly “Windy City Live,” had a difficult childhood but he never let it slow him down. He has channeled his struggles into a successful career as a TV host, sportscaster, musician, and actor. And he shows no signs of stopping. He shares with Jeanne what he learned about leadership while co-hosting a TV show for 10 years; how perspective is the key to surviving whatever life throws at you; what three words help him stay positive; why showing up is so important in all aspects of your life; and why sometimes your best move is no move at all. About Ryan: Ryan Chiaverini is co-host of ABC 7 Chicago's weekly talk and entertainment show, “Windy City Weekend,” and Chicago Bears reporter for the station's daily newscasts. For more than a decade, he hosted the Emmy award-winning daily talk show “Windy City Live” with Val Warner. Prior to “WLC,” he was the weekend sports anchor for ABC 7. He is also a singer and guitarist, producing two singles: “This is Country” in honor of his late mother, and “Chicago.” Ryan has acted in several TV and cable shows including Showtime's “Shameless,” ABC's “General Hospital,” and Lifetime's “Switched Before Birth.” He's also partnered with several charity organizations including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the American Cancer Society. Facebook: @Ryan ChiaveriniInstagram: @ryanchiaveriniTwitter: @RyanChiaveriniWebsite: https://www.ryanchiaverinitvcom.com/

Guest BIOShe would always put on shows as a child…dancing around, singing, and demanding an audience. When she was in the 4th grade, she auditioned for the Voices of Praise Gospel Choir, after telling the world, "If I can't be a soprano, then I don't want to sing!" It all started there! Fast forward, a few more years... Lo continued to pursue classical music theater, where she sang, mastered the art of a capella arrangements, and vocal music theory. Her sophomore year, she even represented her school in the IMEA music competition and got raving reviews. In 2008, she sang for Disney World's Epcot Christmas celebration, in various languages.It wasn't until she graduated college that she began pursuing modeling and fashion. She landed a televised modeling opportunity on ABC News's Windy City Live, her first year in the modeling world! She has since partnered with Shein and Cozy Earth (which made Oprah's Favorite Things List), to name a few. She's also an Indie recording artist and released her first R&B single, Half Crazy in 2019. She's sung with Layla Frankel, one of Chicago's Jazz and Bluegrass artists. She also opened up for Jagged Edge and Avery Sunshine, singing support vocal and second lead! ​She now has a multifaceted empire: Sweet'nLo! She writes, sings, acts, promotes, and some sweet stuff as well! Guest Social Media LinksIG: @sweetnlo_notes TicTok: @sweetnlo_notes Voisey: @thesweetnlo_notes Website: www.thelaurenlo.com LIFE GOT IN THE WAYIG: @lgitw_podcast | FB: @lgitwpodcastWebsite: https://linktr.ee/lgitw_podcast© Life Got in the Way, 2022. All rights reserved.

Dr. Lynn Richardson is a Financial Expert, Entertainment Executive, and TV/Radio Personality who uses her quick wit and humorous presentation style to help others face their money issues and achieve personal, professional, and spiritual harmony. Lynn has been on the front lines doing everything she can to help provide significant and important financial information. She has shared her expertise on Good Morning America and the Breakfast Club. Known for her regular appearances on Fox Business, Fox News, The Steve TV Show, Access Hollywood Live, The Hallmark Channel's Home & Family Show, Windy City Live, BET Networks and more, Lynn Richardson has also appeared in Essence, on Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell, and in countless media outlets nationwide. With more than two decades of leading roles in the banking and real estate sales industries, Dr. Richardson's vision is best portrayed in her books, most notably Living Check to Monday: The Real Deal About Money, Credit and Financial Security and her best seller “GET YOUR MONEY BACK! Tax Deductions You Never Knew About.” Dr. Richardson is the judge of the TV Show “Judge Mom,” and she is the host of her own nationally syndicated radio show, “The Millionaire's Roundtable with Lynn Richardson.” In this episode of Rich by Intention you will learn: Lynn's 10-10-30-50 budgeting method Tips to start the new year off right How to win with money and take control of your finances The importance of asking for help and taking action Connect with Dr. Lynn: www.lynnrichardson.com www.asklynn.org Connect with us: Instagram: @richbyintention Twitter: @richbyintention Get our free e-guide, Managing Money with Intention, click here

SheaNetics - Shea Vaughn is a national mind-body expert, wellness author and coach and a recognized spokeswoman for creating well-being at any age. Ms. Vaughn is also the founder and CEO of SheaNetics®, a doctor endorsed revolutionary East-meets-West wellness and exercise lifestyle practice that delivers a powerful mind-body experience and ignites your potential to look and feel your best on the inside and out. Shea has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Marilyn Denis Show, is a regularly featured health and fitness expert on Chicago's Windy City LIVE and The Best Ever You Network and is a frequent wellness commentator for other TV, radio, and print media and corporate events. Her SheaNetics DVD/CD Mind-Body Collection offers dynamic one-of-a-kind full body workouts and along with her new book, Shea Vaughn's Breakthrough - The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great and Find Total Well-Being, invite you to live the life you deserve! Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

SheaNetics - Shea Vaughn is a national mind-body expert, wellness author and coach and a recognized spokeswoman for creating well-being at any age. Ms. Vaughn is also the founder and CEO of SheaNetics®, a doctor endorsed revolutionary East-meets-West wellness and exercise lifestyle practice that delivers a powerful mind-body experience and ignites your potential to look and feel your best on the inside and out. Shea has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Marilyn Denis Show, is a regularly featured health and fitness expert on Chicago's Windy City LIVE and The Best Ever You Network and is a frequent wellness commentator for other TV, radio, and print media and corporate events. Her SheaNetics DVD/CD Mind-Body Collection offers dynamic one-of-a-kind full body workouts and along with her new book, Shea Vaughn's Breakthrough - The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great and Find Total Well-Being, invite you to live the life you deserve! Now listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

In this episode, Ekemini and Christina sit down at the table with the hosts of Black to The Beginning podcast, Dr. Samantha Coleman and Sandria Washington. Friends Dr. Samantha Coleman and Sandria Washington both discovered as adults they were adopted. Each quickly learned that Black adoption is common, but taboo to speak about in private or publicly. The voices of Black adoptees - especially those adopted by Black families - are rarely heard. If every birth has a story, why is no one telling ours? In 2019, Dr. Sam and Sandria partnered to create Black to the Beginning, a multi-platform initiative to amplify the Black adoption conversation. Dr. Coleman is currently the Director of Student Experience and Academic Advising at Adler University. She is a course designer and Instructor for the University of Chicago, teaching conscious leadership and team management. Sandria M. Washington is a proud Chicago-born South Side-raised writer, wellnesspreneur, and speaker. As the owner and Chief Exploration Officer of She Field Trips LLC, Sandria empowers women to utilize the power of self-discovery and play in their healing journeys through workshops, unique curated events, online community, and inspiring offline tools and products. Through their media platforms, which most recently includes the launch of Black to the Beginning: The Black Adoption Podcast, Dr. Sam and Sandria place #BlackAndAdopted voices and #TheBlackFamily at the center of the conversation. Their work has been featured on Fox Soul's “Book of Sean” and “Windy City Live,” and as featured speakers during the 2020 Yes We Adopt Black Voices Amplified Summit. Follow them across social media @blacktothebeginning. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Truth's Table listeners, Can purchase The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/299104/the-day-you-begin-by-jacqueline-woodson-illustrated-by-rafael-lopez/ Black Women, join Truth's Table Black Women's Discipleship Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/truthstablediscipleship Support Truth's Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/shop/truthstable?pid=46&cid=2742

28. The Decision to Get Organized- DO IT! Whether you are moving, getting ready for a new season, or most importantly decluttering for the health of it, the decision to get started is the most important step! Linda and Meredith of Gab It Out Hauling Stuff   Today's Lexi:  Αλλαγή- Allagí  (Change)   In this episode:  This week organizers Linda Gusloff M.S. ED and Meredith Bennett Consultant of GAB IT OUT return to discuss the first steps in getting organized in your home, office, or any personal space.  As seen on Windy City Live, these dynamos deliver a life changing result and do it quickly.    These professionals are equipped to work without judging the situation and moving through an emotional process that can be daunting.    Linda and Meredith reveal the assessment and the process of getting clarity in your personal space during this second episode of the organizational series.   Holiday Mess in the Garage Meredith Ready to Take Out the Mess   Today's Ola Kala Moment: Today's Ola Kala Moment tells you what to do with those keys that always go missing.   Organized Garage   Resources: GabItOut.com Windy City Live Key Hooks   Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O'Leary   Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul.  Insta: kefilife365 For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils. My.doterra.com/kefilife   This episode made possible in part by: The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1 https://www.ltlawchicago.com and Kingdom Farms Whole Sale Meats https://www.kingdomfarms.com   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

REWIND EPISODE ON THIS LABOR DAY  - being inspired to create our environment as a reflection of our self care. Going back to an episode that is one of the most popular episodes, my guest  "For the Love of Tidy's" founder, Kristyn Ivey, is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she's been featured in Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times,  with live appearances on WGN, ABC7, FOX32, Windy City Live, and more. She also co-hosts the weekly podcast Spark Joy celebrating the transformative power that comes from surrounding yourself with joy.  Dedicated to the KonMari mission, developed by Marie Kondo to inspire the world to choose joy, Kristyn helps clients declutter their way to becoming Graduates of Tidy and masters of life. Connect with Kristyn: https://fortheloveoftidy.com Register for:    Join my She's Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with other women with drive.    She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here  You will love  30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count    If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️  coming into your inbox – sending loving messages every day to help us all stay grounded in these extraordinary times. In the space of social distancing let us do the work to deepen our connection.  Click here shirleymcalpine.com/love   SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud  Connect with me through Social Media FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/   

27. Release Emotional Clutter The emotional baggage that accompanies too much stuff resulting in too little time can be discarded!   It's time to let it go and let it be! Gab It Out Team   Today's Lexi:  Συναισθήματα — Synaisthímata (Emotions)   In this episode:  This week Kiki takes control of her environment with the help of organizers Linda Gusloff M.S. ED and Meredith Bennett, Consultant of GAB IT OUT.  As seen on Windy City Live, these dynamos deliver a life changing result and do it quickly.   Kiki experienced the first-hand joy of releasing emotions that are associated with distracting clutter. You can also learn why a busy room dizzies the mind, and how to combat that!  Join Linda and Meredith for a deeper look at how to clear your space and your mind in part one of the organizational series.  This episode reveals the power of feeling well with a less-is-more attitude.    Teen Closet (Before) Teen Closet (After)   Today's Ola Kala Moment: Today's Ola Kala Moment tells you how to GET IT DONE!   Adult Closet (Before) Adult Closet (After) Resources: GabItOut.com Windy City Live   Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O'Leary   Please be sure to follow the Kefi L!fe podcast to ensure that you are Ola Kala in mind, body and soul.  Insta: kefilife365 For a natural and uplifting support with your health and wellness connect with Kiki to discover the beauty of essentials oils. My.doterra.com/kefilife   This episode made possible in part by: The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis —  Ranked #1 https://www.ltlawchicago.com and Kingdom Farms Whole Sale Meats https://www.kingdomfarms.com   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. None of the information should be construed as medical advice. Users are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance for any significant health-related matters.

The Yerminator is retiring, ABC7 cancels Windy City Live, and free tacos from the Milwaukee Bucks and Taco Bell...

Ed Lover shares a touching word to his friends Ryan and Val from "Windy City Live," following the recent (& shocking) announcement of the cancellation of their show after a strong ten-year run.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former police officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced for the murder of George Floyd today. Pulitzer Prize winner from Patch.com Mark Konkol explains why rap music is the voice of the streets. The vote to change Lake Shore Drive is today. Different seasons bring different challenges; Rich Guidice Head of the OEMC gives tips to stay safe in the summer heat. Windy City Live's Ryan Chiaverini weighs in on the NCAA Supreme Court ruling.

TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW, GO TO INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CHANNEL OR VIEW DIRECTLY AT https://youtu.be/ydcuOhsEsdoJeff sits down with comedian Mona Aburmishan as she shares very deeply about her Journey in comedy, about her evolution, and about how she has connected with Source and with higher Consciousness through the performance of her craft.To learn more about Mona, her comedy, and her work, visithttps://monacomedy.comhttps://www.instagram.com/monaspix/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/monaaburmishan?lang=enhttps://youtube.com/c/MonaComedyMona is an international comedian based in her hometown of Chicago.She performs, emcees, and produces comedy shows, competitions and events in major clubs, theaters and universities around the world. In addition to comedy, Mona is a sought-after speaker for her expertise in using stand-up comedy to bring joy and affinity to various socio-political topics in the United States, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Most notably, Mona is America's first internationally honed stand-up comedian. Similarly, she is the first Arab and Muslim woman to perform stand-up comedy in the nation's most prestigious institutions: Carnegie Hall in New York City as well as the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC as well as private events for diplomatic agencies.She has a Master's in International Development and is fluent in English, German and Arabic and performs in these languages. Living and working around the world, Mona uses her global insight and homegrown Chicago-style urban & sub-urban perspective, that offers a fresh look at shifting frustration into funny.In addition to regularly performing in the US, Canada, EU, UK and the Middle East, Mona is a sought-after headliner on the African continent. Becoming a regular in the South African market, Mona works regularly with comedians and multi-media personalities throughout South Africa's major cities: Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. As for Northern Africa and Middle East, Mona was a featured guest on the wildly successful “Al Bernameg” with host Dr. Bassem Youssef's ground-breaking satirical news program (once North Africa's version of “The Daily Show”); as well as headlined Comedy Central's Season 2 and 3, Premier “Comedy Central Present: Stand-Up Al Waggif” filmed on location in Dubai, UAE - featured throughout the Middle East and Africa. She was the first female to headline this revolutionary series produced by Viacom.State side, Mona is a regular host and headliner throughout the Midwest, Northeast, South and West Coasts of US. While touring Mona always checks in with Chicago based media was a consistent featured guest on “Pretty Late with Patti Vasquez” Chicago's #1 late-night radio show WGN 720 Radio as well as a regular feature on Chicago's #1 daytime talk show, Windy City Live!Globally, Mona launched Class Clowns® “Comedy & Culture Series” a stand-up comedy, improv, spoken word & writing workshop for CORPORATE AMERICA looking to reinvigorate and pivot their corporate family into a productive 2021. These workshops are dual-development model whereby the same workshop will be offered to a community group, school or charity of the company's choosing.She is currently working with the University of Chicago to teach medical students comedy skills to relate better to their patients and overcome racism and income disparities“Leadership isn't just the person on stage talking into a microphone, it's everyone aroundthat person making sure the microphone is on and the person is seen & heard!”Mona is also a trained and professional medium and channeler.

SheaNetics - Shea Vaughn is a national mind-body expert, wellness author and coach and a recognized spokeswoman for creating well-being at any age. Ms. Vaughn is also the founder and CEO of SheaNetics®, a doctor endorsed revolutionary East-meets-West wellness and exercise lifestyle practice that delivers a powerful mind-body experience and ignites your potential to look and feel your best on the inside and out. Shea has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Marilyn Denis Show, is a regularly featured health and fitness expert on Chicago's Windy City LIVE and The Best Ever You Network and is a frequent wellness commentator for other TV, radio, and print media and corporate events. Her SheaNetics DVD/CD Mind-Body Collection offers dynamic one-of-a-kind full body workouts and along with her new book, Shea Vaughn's Breakthrough - The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great and Find Total Well-Being, invite you to live the life you deserve!For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network with our compliments, visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv.Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other!

SheaNetics - Shea Vaughn is a national mind-body expert, wellness author and coach and a recognized spokeswoman for creating well-being at any age. Ms. Vaughn is also the founder and CEO of SheaNetics®, a doctor endorsed revolutionary East-meets-West wellness and exercise lifestyle practice that delivers a powerful mind-body experience and ignites your potential to look and feel your best on the inside and out. Shea has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Marilyn Denis Show, is a regularly featured health and fitness expert on Chicago's Windy City LIVE and The Best Ever You Network and is a frequent wellness commentator for other TV, radio, and print media and corporate events. Her SheaNetics DVD/CD Mind-Body Collection offers dynamic one-of-a-kind full body workouts and along with her new book, Shea Vaughn's Breakthrough - The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great and Find Total Well-Being, invite you to live the life you deserve! For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network with our compliments, visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv. Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other!

Wendy Benson and Beth Meyer  Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story and her guests healthcare executive, occupational therapist and partner Wendy Benson and registered nurse and founder of 2x2 Health: Private Health Concierge talk about taking a concept and building not only a business but an industry that transforms healthcare.  In this episode, we discuss: Creating and developing a concept to transform healthcare How to build a client base The challenges Wendy and Beth faced when starting their business Building not only a brand but an industry Understanding each others strengths in a partnership How 2x2 Health navigated the pandemic The pros and cons of the “If something makes sense, let’s try it” approach The importance of trusting your team Insight + action = success How helping clients grows a business Protecting a healthcare team during the pandemic Following the science Acting on opportunities for client education and implementation in healthcare Moving healthcare to the teamwork model The difference between  paternalistic approach in medicine and a proactive approach in healthcare Wendy K. Benson is a healthcare executive, occupational therapist and partner at 2×2 Health: Private Health Concierge. She is co-author of the international best-seller The Confident Patient. Wendy views healthcare through a unique lens, combining both her executive leadership and clinical experiences running the day-to-day operations of multiple service lines at a residential neurological center, a level one inner city trauma hospital, and a tertiary care academic medical center. Wendy is a faculty member in the Department of Health Systems Management within the College of Health Sciences at Rush University where she teaches the Patient Experience Master’s Level Course and enjoys mentoring emerging healthcare leaders. She serves on the Admissions Committee and as a Faculty Advisor at Rush University.  Wendy has been recognized as an expert in media including ABC7, WGN, Windy City Live, AARP Illinois, Becker’s Healthcare, and Maria Shriver’s ‘Sunday Paper.’ She has presented to Harvard Business School Club of New York, The Harvard Club of New York City and JP Morgan. She is a member of the Greater National Advocates, Greater Chicago Advocates and is a board member of The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center and Friends of Blaine.  Elizabeth (Beth) A. Myers is a registered nurse and founder of 2×2 Health: Private Health Concierge. She is also co-author of the international best-seller The Confident Patient. Beth spent two decades in clinical, research and patient safety roles, including serving as the past president of nursing staff, and transplant clinical nurse manager. She also has worked as a nurse  in the pediatric intensive care unit and as a transplant and bariatric nurse coordinator. Beth was recognized by Crain’s as one of the Top Women in Healthcare in Chicago. She has served as an expert for national and Chicago media, including Newsy, Modern Healthcare Magazine, Maria Shriver’s ‘Sunday Paper’, Healthcare Times, Chicago Health Magazine, WGN, WBBM-AM and Windy City Live. She has presented to The Harvard Business School Club of New York, The Harvard Club of New York City, JP Morgan and the Illinois Ambulatory Nurse Practice Consortium. Beth is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, Greater Chicago Advocates and the Greater National Advocates, and serves as a board member for The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center. Website: http://2x2health.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2x2health/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2x2-health-private-health-concierge-llc/?viewAsMember=true

On the heels of Windy City Live's Val Warner's engagement, Super-Producer Krista shakes the table and asks exactly HOW important is an ACTUAL wedding ceremony? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ELMS looooves The Windy City Live team, so it's only right we show love to Val's absolutely adorable engagement!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome Mark DeCarlo. Mark played Alec Berg in the Season 6 episode of "Seinfeld," "The Face Painter." Mark is an actor, television host, comedian, and travel and foodie expert. He has won has three local Emmy Awards as a contributor to WLS-TV morning show Windy City Live. He is well-known for providing the voice of Hugh Neutron, the title character's father, in The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius. Mark authored a comedic travelogue and cook book, “A Fork on the Road: 400 Cities, 1 Stomach” published by Lyons Press. Mark also hosted the Travel Channel's Taste of America with Mark DeCarlo for two seasons in 2004 and 2005. You have seen Mark in, among other television an film roles, "Family Guy," "The Ben Stiller Show," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Social: https://linktr.ee/ThisThirsty Mark: Instagram: @markdecarlotv Twitter: @markdecarlo "This Podcast Is Making Me Thirsty" is The Place to Be for "Seinfeld" fans. We are the #1 destination for all things "Seinfeld," the last, great sitcom of our time.

Meet Today's Guest: Mona Aburmishan Mona is an international comedian based in her hometown of Chicago. She has performed, emceed, and produced comedy shows, competitions and events in major clubs, theaters and universities around the world. In addition to comedy, Mona is a sought-after speaker for her experience using stand-up comedy to bring joy and affinity to various socio-political topics in the United States, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Mona has a Master's in International Development and is fluent in English, German and Arabic and performs in these languages. Having lived and worked around the world, Mona uses her global insight and homegrown Chicago-style to offer a fresh look at shifting frustration into funny. Most notably, Mona became the first Arab and Muslim woman to perform stand-up comedy in the nation's most prestigious institutions: Carnegie Hall in New York City as well as the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC; and will be returning this Fall! Currently, Mona is back home in Chicago after having completed a powerful Pre-COVID touring schedule throughout US, and recently WON the “Kennan Thompson Road to NYC” comedy competition in Las Vegas this year; having just completed her Summer tour throughout the West Bank, Europe and the United Kingdom. As an international producer, host and headliner Mona in less than one week performed and produced 9 shows spanning Palestine, Switzerland, and the heart of London's thriving comedy scene. While in London, Mona was a special featured guest honoring her self-produced tour on “Islam Channel” as a thriving female Muslim entertainer which was broadcast to over 100 countries. In addition to regularly performing in the US, Canada, EU, UK and the Middle East, Mona is a sought-after headliner on the African continent. Becoming a regular in the South African market, Mona just recently headlined one of the world's top ten comedy establishments – The Cape Town Comedy Club and returns to tour the entire Sub Sharan African region again in early last year. As for Northern Africa and Middle East, Mona was a featured guest on “Al Bernameg” with host Dr. Bassem Youssef's ground-breaking satirical news program (once North Africa's version of “The Daily Show”); as well as headlined Comedy Central's latest Season 2 and 3, Premier “Comedy Central Present: Stand Up Al Waggif” filmed on location in Dubai, UAE - featured throughout the Middle East and Africa. She was the first female to headline this revolutionary series produced by Viacom. State side, Mona has been a regular throughout the Midwest, Northeast, South and West Coasts of US. While touring Mona always checks in with Chicago based media as a consistent featured guest on “Pretty Late with Patti Vasquez” Chicago's #1 late-night radio show WGN 720 Radio as well as a regular feature on Chicago's #1 daytime talk show, Windy City Live! Globally, Mona launched “Class Clowns” a stand-up comedy, improv, spoken word & writing workshop for kids and adults of all ages in all environments using the comedy club as a microcosm for leadership, self-expression, face-to-face empowerment and healing. The workshop is currently running in the Chicago & Cape Town, South Africa. She is currently working with the University of Chicago to teach medical students comedy skills to relate better to their patients and overcome racism and income disparities. Share with the audience a little bit about who you are, and why you're on the journey that you're in right now. The truth is this. I'm your classic bullied kid that turned out when she went back to her high school reunion that I was actually the bully. So I'm the reformed bully, whereby I really got to see that creating laughter as the school bully or the class clown that I was because I had a lot of stuff going on at home that I was bringing to the table. There was a lot of stuff going on personally, where making other people laugh, made me feel really, really good. That line of comedy and tragedy, I walked my whole life. I was a really, really big kid. And in order to get anybody to give me attention, I had to be the funny kid. And typically the funny kid can actually be the bully. So that's really my talk. My conversation and my journey was the emancipation of your high school class clown. It's a shift in perspective. Where, really, laughter is the best medicine. And you teach this laughter all over the world. I know you've been on some big stages, not only here in the United States, but internationally, so talk about that. I am my own worst bully. Because imagine, if you're the bully in school, who do you think else you're bullying? You're pulling yourself all day. Us comedians bully ourselves. It's like this rat race. So as my career was getting better and better, it took me a long time to look back and say, hey, Mona, you've done Carnegie Hall in less than a decade, kid. How about you tone down all your self hate? How many of us are super successful and still like I can't believe it. Where did you grew up Mona? I grew up in Chicago. I grew up by Wrigley. I have a Palestinian father who's immigrant came in 71. I have an American British mother and my grandmother immigrated after World War II from the United Kingdom. That was back when Arabs were like the hippies. My pops was in the 70s with this big Afro. And my mom's like he's super cute. So like me understanding my own identity where my Grandmother has a British accent. And my other grandmother is Palestinian like literally from the motherland. And I'm their translator because they don't speak the same language. How did you get into comedy? It was one Christmas Day. I had come back from Namibia finishing my thesis in late 20s. And my family said you need to be a comedian. My family said, listen, you're working so hard to entertain us. You need to be a comedian. I said, I just got my masters. The way they came at me was as if it was like a confessional. But that was the best journey of my life because I really did a deep dive into intellect because my first reaction was like, I'm not going to be comedian. They're dumb. Turns out, it's the exact opposite. Your comedian is your modern day philosopher, court jester, celebrity, teacher, reporter. So you have to know a lot about a lot of things. I know you have a really strong belief about comedy in our culture today. And more importantly, comedy as it really relates to our health. Can you tell us more? Tip #1 - The three tips that I would give anybody, right now, if they're listening to it, the most important rule in comedy is “yes and.” So whatever you're dealing with, lean into it. If you just got into a car accident, “yes and.” How was this car accident here to serve me? Right? So whatever's going on in your world, if you allow that the world isn't happening to you, it's happening for you. And you just have to add, these are principles of comedy. And these are principles of self-development. Tip #2 - The second would be a perspective exercise. Which is everything makes sense from the other person's perspective. What is that perspective? And how is noticing that gap in difference important? For example, when I walk into a comedy club, I walk in early and I evaluate my environment. Where's the waitress staff, what's going on with that? Has the lighting been set up in my environment? What is my environment? Understanding how they interpret me. As an American comedian, who has an English accent and my type of accent? What data are they assuming is true? Based on me walking on stage? Tip #3 - And third, is going to sound totally counter to number one, but third is the power of no. Being able to be like no, these are my boundaries. Then you can have you have control of the mic, you have control of your voice. And that's why when I teach these comedy classes for kids because if you can navigate society by being able to say Yes, and make fun of yourself, understand how they're seeing you, and how you're seeing yourself and able to say, No, no one's ever gonna mess with your mind. I work on a lot of spiritual, acupuncture meditative and the comedy classes that I teach like this perspective, exercise is taught at the University of Chicago level. This is a project that I'm currently in three year project where we're teaching physicians, the art of standup comedy, as a modality to navigate society, racism, income disparities, because when a white doctor walks in looking just like you, Christie with a lab coat, and there is an African American man, that's 80 years old, he is existing in a conversation that's tied to civil rights. So he might feel some type of way when you walk in, or you might be like, this is a black man, I don't want to I don't really don't want to insult him in any way, understanding some of the principles of comedy allows that to navigate much more holistically. And that's the project we're working on. Mona's Free Gift: I'd like to offer a 90-minute workshop which I'll have the information on when that live class is going to be. It's a 90-minute class clowns workshop. It's the same workshop, whether it's kids in high school for veterans, those old timers or in corporate America, where I've been doing a dual development model for corporate training, team building. A lot of these same principles go into all that training modality. So offering a 90-minute course. I might have comedian friends coming in and out of the background, in and out from different countries. You never know. We've offered that and then it will be also recorded and available for consumption. So we'll have that recording available. Free Gift Link How to connect with Mona: Website: https://monacomedy.com/ “Your comedian is your modern-day philosopher, court jester, celebrity, teacher, reporter. You have to know a lot about a lot of things.” – Mona Aburmishan  

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with Artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. This week, Courtney speaks with with professional singer, songwriter, actor, educator, and looping artist, Taylor Mallory, about how his artistic statement, “my passion is my profession,” shapes his multi-faceted career; as well as creating music in the 52 Week Song Challenge, being teacher as a Black male, the importance of being on SAG-AFTRA's board, and so much more! The aim of The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux is to not just make you a better actor, but to help you live a more fulfilled life. Courtney's Book Shelf! Follow Courtney Rioux on Social Media Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook TAYLOR MALLORY: Photography: Chollette Taylor Mallory is a professional singer, songwriter, actor, educator, and looping artist. As a music artist, he's been featured in the Wall Street Journal, JET, Windy City Live! and nominated for Best Male Vocalist for the Chicago Music Awards. His acting highlights include national print, radio, and commercial ads from Corona, Newport, McDonalds, Rocket Mortgage and many more. He made his television debut on NBC's Chicago P.D., as Darius Brown. Above all, Mallory uses his artistry as an entertainer to uplift and encourage those who have experienced childhood trauma and sexual abuse; his message is simple “You are enough and your healing starts with you. Embrace all of your different “selves!” In addition, Taylor is a proud SAG-AFTRA member and a vocal mentor for the F.A.M.E. foundation. He currently teaches a course entitled Professional Development for Vocalists at the Chicago High School of Arts and directs a 20 student rock band at the School of Rock — Oak Park. His artistic statement is simple: “My passion is my profession.” Find Taylor On The Internet: Taylor's Website (taylormallorymusic.com) The Challenge Sessions Vol. 1 (all proceeds from The Challenge Sessions Vol. 1 will be donated to @dreamoneducation — a black female led organization helping black youth in academic achievement) Feeling Better (feat. Sam Trump, Trentino, & Budway Ferris) Dream on Education (dreamoneducation.org) Instagram (instagram.com/taylormallory) Facebook YouTube ### Credits: Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. For more information, go to http://bravelux.com/ Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com This is a PodClubhouse original production. Produced, engineered and edited at PodClubouse Studios. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support

Have you wondered what some of your favorite television stars are watching in these times of social distancing? "Windy City Live" host Ryan Chiaverini, Kate Flannery from "The Office" and "Dancing with the Stars," and Nick Offerman from "Parks and Recreation" and "Making It," join the podcast to talk about what they've been up to this year!

 Stylz & Roman reintroduce themselves to their loyal radio fanbase and introduce them to the latest addition to their show, Cat. Together they tackle how they're handling these unprecedented times, shows they're binging on, feel good stories that will make you smile & check in with the host of ABC's Windy City Live, Ryan Chiaverini.Powered by Gameplan

“Pony Up Daddy” is the new Dad saddle that allows your child to humiliate you in comfort. Did we need this invention? In “Health Beat”, Todd halves his Jube Gel intake and goes into weight loss freefall. But where to stop? Speaking of which, Todd bought some dubiously named workout drinks that he probably doesn't need, but it does taste like watermelon Slurpee. And in “Scarred for Life”, Matt brings Viva to perform at Windy City LIVE! and has to balance between ruining showbiz for her forever and ruining her for real life forever. E-mail us your thoughts at paternitypodcast@gmail.com or call the Paternity Test hot line at 657-BAD-DADS! And find us on Facebook, on Twitter at @thedadtest, and on Instagram. Coming to climb with us at Easter Time? Sign up at http://brooklynboulders.com/chicago/ Thanks for listening!

Welcome back! Holy crap this is a good episode. Matt can't handle the White Castle Turkey Dinner Slider. Mainly because White Castle's are a time portal to planet filth. Butterball meat smothered in Bijou Sauce...what could make your mouth water more..for a glass of water. Todd can't figure out how to use Facebook in a way that isn't inherently Facebooky. He just wants to post a picture of his kid winning an award, but no matter how he posts it, he looks like a braggart jerk. Thanks Obama. Matt buys some lucky kid a Star Wars pancake mold. Or a waffle iron. Or a pancake mold. Or a waffle iron. Or... Matt killed it on Windy City Live. Todd came through in the clutch with glass-carrying skillz. Matt betrayed his own cool with a thousand-yard-stare into his beer glass on live television. Dave doesn't know what to do with his children now that it's December and there's no snow. Running on dry grass just doesn't seem like an option. We want to hear from you!!! Call us at (657) BAD DADS or send us an e-mail at paternitypodcast@gmail.com. And follow us on Facebook,on Twitter at @thedadtest, and on Instagram at thepaternitytest. Please Subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review. And tell a friend while you're at it!

On this week's show, Ryan Chiaverini, the Crown Prince of Chicago and host of Windy City Live, joins the show to talk about Chicago nightlife. Also, Ivan the Mystery Guest comes on to share the secrets of being an international food and beverage manager.