When it comes to public art in Chicago, we traditionally reference well-known works like the Picasso at Daley Plaza or Cloud Gate ("The Bean") in Millenium Park. But, do we ever consider the building exterior of restaurants like Dia de Los Tama
Our country has a serious mental health crisis. According to a 2014 study in Newsweek, it is reported that 1 in 5 American’s suffers from mental illness. Conversations surrounding it have become more crucial in the most recent months, with an
In the early 2000's Latisha Thomas moved her and her family from their comfortable and vibrant home in a bustling Northside Chicago neighborhood to a neighborhood known as Woodlawn on Chicago's Southside. Within that same time, she found a prob
On this episode of the Good Seeker, I interviewed Brittney Robbins, founder, and CEO of the Gray Matter, an entrepreneurial experience program for African-American high school students in the city of Chicago. In our conversation, the recent hon
In this episode, I interview Liu Jones, the Director of Mentoring for Chicago Youth Opportunities Initiative. An organization that holistically approaches the developmental and transferable skills of foster children across the city of Chicago.
I recorded this interview on inauguration day January 20th, 2017, and let me tell you, the timing, was too incredible! On this episode of the good Seeker I sit down with Molly Norris, an instructor at Impact Chicago. An organization that is com
Girls from Chicago are different. I know a few. I call them my friends. They are tough, resilient, loyal, unapologetic and strong.They are the definition of g.r.i.t., true g.r.i.t. These are the same girls who have made up over 40,000 young gir
In this episode, we learn about the visionaries behind the revolutionary platform for police accountability and transparency, XMO Excuse Me Officer. In this conversation, Channing Harris and Mike Shaw share their most memorable experiences with