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 Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Dr. Stacy Beute talks about operating a healthcare business during a pandemic and the different optical services Wink Optical provides.
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
The Kids Table owner Elena Marre discusses navigating the rollercoaster of keeping a small business afloat during a pandemic.
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Emily Gloekler discusses the entrepreneurial journey that started in Africa and led her to buy the gift store/art studio One Strange Bird.
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
Zen Yoga Garage managing partner Melissa Talleda chats about pivoting to online and outdoor classes during the pandemic.
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Joe Glorioso aka "Joey G" talks about starting his mac and cheese restaurant and staying afloat in the pandemic.
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Building Blocks owner Katherine Nguyen discusses her entrepreneurial journey, surviving the pandemic, and providing top-notch service to her customers.
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Host Carrie Rubin shares the story behind why she started this podcast, her passion for helping entrepreneurs, and what to expect in each episode.