ALL THINGS OAK PARK

Ave Zuccarino joins me this week to share stories from her upbringing as the child of Italian immigrants, her years leading up to opening Kiave, and what she does now post-retirement. From personal hardships to her children’s lives to her retirement plans - we covered it all. Thanks for listening!

Dr. Dave Hines joins me this week to share stories of his family's background in medicine, rigorous years of medical school, and how he became a doctor specializing in infectious diseases. Dave and I covered everything from how he met his wife, to medical school in Mexico to his involvement in ASP (Appalachia Service Project). Thanks for Listening!

Nick Mann joins me this week to discuss his business ventures in Oak Park and the Chicagoland area. Nick shares his long journey from a boarding school military academy to working for the Department of Defense to now being the Vice President and  Co-owner of Robert's Sheet Metal and starting a charity called Circus Monkey Charity Business LLC. 

This week, Father Carl Morello joins me to share his journey into the priesthood and how he manages the role of being St. Giles' pastor, among many others. Father Carl details the future of priesthood and many stories that convey the struggles and successes of being a priest.   Thanks for listening!

This week on All Things Oak Park, I got to chat with Katie and Krissy Mack, the sister duo and owners of Broken Tart Bakery. Katie, Krissy, and I go into the creation of Broken Tart and all the hard work that brought them to this point.  Disclaimer: A few technical difficulties while recording, apologies for any choppy sections. 

Nora Flynn joins us this week to express her experiences within her teaching career and throughout the pandemic. Nora talks about how it has affected students and overall considerations of teaching going forward. 

This week on All Things Oak Park, I am joined by Bill Bower and Fran Scott, FFC instructors and born-and-raised Oak Parkers. Bill and Fran share how they discovered their passion for teaching fitness, practicing wellness, and how they go about keeping themselves in shape today. Thanks for listening!

Reminiscing on his hitchhiking days, Steve Green details his younger years traveling across America to his journey to photographing for the Chicago Cubs. Tune in to hear about the serendipitous nature of Steve’s career. 

"Joining us this week is Dave Ellis, who recalls his passion for writing and how he successfully balances his career as both an author and a lawyer. Dave has collaborated with acclaimed author James Patterson on multiple novels, as well as writing solo projects. Stay tuned to learn more about Dave's latest book release!"

Emily Paster grew up in the political arena of D.C., majored in French in college, and went to law school. Now she is a freelance recipe developer, food writer, cook book author, and culinary instructor in Oak Park. Listen and learn more about her journey and how she went from law to cooking!

Born in Korea, Madeline Moon is a River Forest resident and small business owner. She has a Korean food business with her two friends and also runs a business recruiting young graduates to go to Korea to teach English.  Listen to learn more about her journey from Korea to River Forest and how she's grown her businesses. 

Originally from South Florida, Tina Shrader relocated to the Chicago area to attend Adler University to continue her studies of clinical psychology. Post college, she started working for Pillars Community Health and went on to open her own practice, Empower Family Therapy. If you or someone you know is interested in starting family therapy, check out their website https://empowerfamilytherapy.com/...

Georgetown University graduate, Symone Speech, returns to Oak Park after playing professional volleyball in Europe to now aid high schoolers with their own academic and athletic futures. Tune in for insight on Symone's athletic career, her experience abroad and what made her return to the states. 

From the Bay Area,  Alec Nevala-Lee was a curious kid growing up, spending most of his time in used book stores or watching old movies. Since the age of 10, Alec knew he wanted to be a writer, and now, that dream has come true. Alec's newest biography, Inventor of the Future: The Visionary Life of Buckminster Fuller, is out now and you can find a copy of it here !

Cincinnati native, FAMU graduate, and seasoned advertising technology professional...Deanna Barnes! Join me this week in learning about this wonderful, impressive woman from our community - hope you enjoy!

I’m here today with Suze Solari, image consultant and fashion author! Listen to learn all about this Oak Parker’s stylish career as well as the amazing places she’s lived.

This week we heard from Noel Massie, former UPS senior executive and Oak Park resident. His career at UPS allowed him to explore far beyond Oak Park, IL. Tune in to hear all about his amazing life!

A few weeks ago, I was a guest on Dave Lorenzo's podcast The Inside BS Show! I hope you enjoy this episode, "What If There Was No Tomorrow? Would Your Family Be OK?" Click the link below to check out some of Dave's other interviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87y8KXfEUOojEWkMcHWYYw

This week I had the opportunity to speak with Oak Park resident Monica Dalton. We cover lots of ground, from her time spent in Japan during high school to her current career in real estate!

Welcome Will Duncan, owner of Fitzgerald’s, to All Things Oak Park! Although Fitzgerald’s is technically located in Berwyn, IL many Oak Parkers know it and love it. In this episode, learn how Will’s passion for music guided him to where he is today. https://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com 

Welcome back for another solo episode! Feeling like you have to be perfect all the time can be quite stressful. I hope the few tips I provide in this episode can give you a bit of comfort. If you or someone you know is interested in being a guest on All Things Oak Park, reach out to me at theresa.clancy@theresaclancylaw.com. 

Grayson Adelstein is a current junior at Oak Park River Forest High School. Despite being the youngest guest I’ve ever had on the show, he has accomplished quite a bit. Listen to learn all about his entrepreneurial spirit and business endeavors!

Katie McElligot is a Forest Parker turned Oak Parker. Her creative nature ultimately led her to a career in copywriting and, most recently, authoring children’s books. Be sure to check out her website !

Having grown up in Michigan, Steve Bankes began his insurance career in Chicago, first living in Boystown. His growing family eventually made the move to Oak Park where they found a strong sense of community on the 700 block of North Grove.

Lynn Farrell is a Chicago native and current Oak Parker. From delivering airline tickets on foot in downtown Chicago to starting her own travel business, her career is truly inspiring.  Connect with Lynn at: https://windycitytravel.com