My Chicago is a podcast that explores the businesses, stories, and people that make Chicago great. Host Carrie Rubin interviews the entrepreneurs behind local small brick and mortar businesses in Chicago and shares their behind-the-scenes stories and the rollercoaster of keeping their business afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Episodes
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Guild Row co-founder Mike Healy discusses his social club with creative, entrepreneur, and activist members that "give a damn". https://mychicagopodcast.com/guild-row
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Four Entertainment Group Managing Partner David Halpern discusses opening the group's newest venue, Central Park Bar in Avondale. https://mychicagopodcast.com/central-park-bar
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
BottlesUp! owner Melissa Zeman chats about how she brings the fun to her bottle shop and the experiences she offers both in person and online. https://mychicagopodcast.com/bottles-up
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Bartoli's Pizzeria owner Brian Tondryk discusses his family roots in Gino's East and opening locations in Roscoe Village and West Town. https://mychicagopodcast.com/bartolis/
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar owner and Sommelier Lindsey Anderson discusses expanding the business with a new retail storefront. https://mychicagopodcast.com/uvae
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Chicago Makers Pop Up Shop co-owner Anna Romo discusses her unique business that sells Chicago-made arts and crafts and helps the makers get their businesses up and running.
https://mychicagopodcast.com/chicago-makers-popup
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Wicker Park Inn owner Laura Yepez discusses opening, remodeling, and expanding the B&B, pandemic pivots, and adding local touches to guests' stays. https://mychicagopodcast.com/wicker-park-inn
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Rhine Hall Distillery owner Jenny Solberg Katzman discusses her distillery which focuses on European-style fruit brandies. https://mychicagopodcast.com/rhine-hall
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Bizarre Bucktown owner and storyteller Gordon Meyer discusses his walking tours sharing the history of the Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods. https://mychicagopodcast.com/bizarre-bucktown
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Certified Professional Organizer Kelly Brask discusses services she provides and offering virtual services during the pandemic. https://mychicagopodcast.com/kelly-brask