Today I sit down (for the second time) with the very handsome Jason Kerry. Losing his mother, having no idea what to do, trying to figure out why we're so mean to ourselves and each other, the Nebraska story, rating the most handsome men in Hollywood, wondering if intent is ignored in our current society. Needless to say, this conversation is all over the place! Also, I was a little sick when we recorded so I apologize for coughing into the mic periodically!

Today I sit down with my newest friend, Aimee Blaze! Being the baby, and the only girl, willingly moving to Joliet, getting married, getting divorced but genuinely staying close friends, getting in to stand up, dealing with "being funny for a girl" bs, eventually running the show with her brother, seeing the scene evolve, running a weekly live podcast (thehappycornerpodcast), trying to find balance, being ready to write and perform again!

Today I sit down with the wonderful Meg! Cheerleading, recognizing depression early, seeking help, not enjoying school, finally feeling seen...at least by one person. Horrific accident, mental struggles, seeing the man she wants to marry, ten years later... meeting the man she wants to marry! Getting married, building a life, profound loss, slowly returning to herself. Mindfully moving forward and excited for the future!

Today I sit down with my friend Gina! Close family, Catholic school, moving to Oswego, making friends, taking care of siblings, moving to the other side of Oswego, going to college, getting engaged... getting less engaged, silly drama, getting married, starting a family, unbearable loss, comfort through faith. Putting family first, moving forward together!!

Today I sit down with Sasha Loomis...in person! Which is a real rarity to catch her here in town! Moving around, raising siblings, lack of supervision, running the "party" house, moving to Wisconsin, moving to Arkansas, focusing on mental health.

Today I get to sit down with my friend Rob, who I haven't seen since we graduated high school. Starting in California, bouncing around for a bit, showing up in Oswego in 8th grade, back to California after high school. Meeting his wife, starting a family, collecting odd information, starting a new chapter in Michigan!

Today I sit down with The Walsh's! Growing up, older brothers, moving around... a little serendipity? Meeting in high school, late nights at Denny's, car stuff? Embracing being boring, awkward/adorable proposal, planning a wedding, buying a house, building a life on their terms... a beautifully boring one!

Today I sit down at my computer to chat with the wonderful Maggie! Bouncing around as a kid, ending up in Oswego, country music, social butterfly, growing up religious... in a good way? Starting to rebel, partying through high school, art, graphic design, being part of a decent size group that migrated to Chicago, finding a job in pizza!? Becoming a badass woman in the trades with the plumbers union!

Chicago Women In Trades