Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

Jaime Black visits upscale Chinese fast food spot  3LP  to talk to restaurant owner and entrepreneur Henry Cai. Cai speaks on the journey of taking 3LP from an Instagram order concept to a ghost kitchen project to setting up shop in a brick and mortar location in the Bridgeport neighborhood. The restaurateur also shares how collaborations with local operators like  Seoul Taco and  Blind Barber Chi...

Entrepreneurs Drew Brinkoetter and Chris Tilson guest on Dynasty Podcasts to share what goes into managing Goose , the Chicago-based operating system for pet care companies. Brinkoetter and Tilson speak about Goose raising $13.4M in seed funding and share how that funding empowers the company to better serve pet care businesses. The co-founders also offer insights into the 24/7 reality of running...

Chicago journalist Ari Bendersky guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his  Something Glorious  Substack blog, which focuses on F+B, travel, and more, and details what goes into sustaining an independent media project. Bendersky speaks on how Chicago's local media scene has changed in recent years, and how he's adapted his own freelancing work as traditional journalism opportunities have lessen...

Alexander Tammaru and Moon Abbott, Co-Founders and Festival Directors at  New Generation Filmmakers Forum , guest on Dynasty Podcasts to discuss their growing film festival operation. The Co-Founders speak on the mission of supporting independent filmmakers through the annual New Generation Filmmakers Forum, and share their thoughts on making films in Chicago versus moving to LA. Tammaru and Abbot...

Wesley Julian and Winter Davis, Executive Director and Events and Volunteer Manager, respectively, at the  Independent Film Alliance Chicago , guest on Dynasty Podcasts to share how the IFA supports Chicago filmmakers. Julian and Davis reveal how independent filmmakers can find community and connectivity through the IFA Chicago's member events and volunteer opportunities, detail strategies for pro...

Dynasty Podcasts visits  CineCity Studios  to connect with Vincent Shade, CineCity's Director of Media and Cinematic Development. Shade shares CineCity's role in Chicago film industries, and details the myriad of services the studio and film hub offers to productions across movies, TV, commercials, and more. The Director of Media and Cinematic Development also speaks on CineCircle 's mission of su...

Three visual professionals,  Sarah Minnie (Head of Artist Development and Production at OTV | Open Television ), McKenzie Chinn (Director, ' A Real One '), and Armin Korsos (Founder, Director at Caymanite , Founder at Filmmaker Friday Chicago ), come together for DIY Filmmaking In Chicago, a Dynasty Panelcasts conversation recorded at Soho House Chicago . The creators delve into the art and busine...

Brian Siedband and Gordy Sang, Co-Founders and Co-CCOs at  Quality Meats Creative , join Dynasty Podcasts to talk about what goes into running an independent creative agency. The co-founders speak on the growth of and positive reception to Quality Meats, detail what makes a client a good fit for the agency, and share their reaction to Quality Meats being named ADWEEK's 2024 Small Agency of the Yea...

Geletka+ founder John Geletka guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his Chicago-based creative agency. Geletka recalls his extensive creative industry experience and details the agency's pandemic-era origins. He also shares what clients get from working with Geletka+ and speaks on the the agency's Rare Sightings production division.

Shelby Georgis, Partner and CCO at creative house  HLK , visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak about the agency's new Chicago location. Georgis shares what led to the St. Louis​ firm opening a Chicago office, and offers her take on the Midwestern work ethic. The Partner and CCO​ also talks about the impact of in-person work on younger professionals, reveals what sets HLK apart from other agencies, and...

Three Chicago business leaders come together for a Dynasty Panelcasts event on Breaking Into Chicago Tech at  Soho House Chicago . Sophie Sturdevant, Director, Content Marketing at  Intersect Illinois , Trenton Dunn, Director,  ThinkChicago  at  World Business Chicago , and Tifair Hamed, Chief Growth Officer at  P33  speak about the state of Chicago tech, and how new talent can enter the city's te...

SOMOS Hospitality Group Managing Partner​ Germán González visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about River North hotspots UMMO ​and Loft 22 . González delves into the vibes of Loft 22, from the deliberate music selection to the patron experience to the design work via Studio K Creative ​. The Managing Partner​ also speaks on UMMO's Italian fusion menu, SOMOS Hospitality Group​'s ambitious plans for the...

Talent buyers from some of Chicago’s premier live music venues join a Dynasty Panelcasts event at Soho House Chicago to share insights for artists looking to get booked for live shows. Dan Apodaca, Senior Talent Buyer at Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall and Brent Heyl, Director of Music at 16" On Center ( Empty Bottle , Salt Shed , Thalia Hall , and more) share how they find artists to book for the...

Dynasty Podcasts partners with the  DePaul Music Business Organization (DMBO) for From The Ground Up: In Conversation With Leaders In Chicago's DIY Music Scene, recorded at DePaul University . House Calls Co-founder & Creative Director Drew Conner and  Bookclub Co-Founders Cam Stacey and Kevante “K.O.” Weakley join DMBO Co-President Madison Manor and Dynasty Podcasts' Jaime Black for a live panel...

LaShun Tines  checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his career as a designer and creative director. Tines speaks about the goals of his annual  Art Of Blackness event, the importance of supporting other creatives, and how he broke into the tech space in Chicago.

Chicago creator Keez Carter checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the parts of the city you might not have seen. Carter details how he developed his  @richoffimpact​ channel on TikTok, and how his online brand grew out of showcasing restaurants and other parts of Chicago that tourists and even some locals never visit. The social media creator also delves into breaking stereotypes that are...

Visual creator  Tobi Abawonse  checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to share insights into his architecture-focused photography and filmmaking work. Abawonse speaks about his recently completed project shooting 180 short architectural films, detailing the behind the scenes work that went into producing and completing such an ambitious body of work.

In a Dynasty Panelcasts event recorded at Soho House Chicago , social creator Grace Andrews , DJ/podcaster/event producer Sherm In The Booth , and video producer Eddie Supa come together to share their strategies for monetizing their creative crafts. The trio of creatives share insights into their business strategies, including how they price their services, connecting with the right audiences and...

Filmmaker and entrepreneur Armin Korsos visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak about his work cultivating community among Chicago’s film talent with his monthly Filmmaker Friday meetup series, which includes collaborations with Chicago's DCASE office and more. Korsos also details his ambitious directorial projects with his Caymanite company, as well as his mobile cinematography work with the Stealth One...

In a panel recorded at Soho House Chicago , three of Chicago's top Creative Directors come together to share insights into their creative process. Chad Ingram, Executive Creative Director @  FCB Chicago , Alex Zamiar, Group Creative Director @  Highdive , and Katie Bero, Group Creative Director @ DDB  speak about notable client campaigns and what made them work, how each of them approaches creativ...

In a Dynasty Panelcasts event recorded at Soho House Chicago , social media professionals Sarah Yi ( @agirlaboutchicago ) and sisters Lizzie and Catherine Everett ( @twosauced ) share insights into their careers as creators and influencers. The panelists share their approaches to building their online audiences, reveal how they develop working relationships with restaurants and hospitality brands,...

House music DJ, dance music producer, and trustee for the Chicago Chapter Board for the Recording Academy Dani Deahl and Jeff Becker, partner at Swanson Martin & Bell LLP , guest on Dynasty Podcasts to discuss their work in helping get HB 4875 passed into Illinois law. The law makes the act of producing unauthorized content utilizing a person’s likeness in the state of Illinois, a protective measu...

Jason Lesniewicz, Senior Director Cultural Tourism at Choose Chicago , guests on Dynasty Podcasts to reflect on the city's highlights in 2023. Lesniewicz speaks on the past year in Chicago, reflecting on everything from the state of the local F&B industries to the value of exploring the city’s diverse neighborhoods to the importance of Chicago’s performing arts. He also offers insight into what th...

Jen Dorman, Executive Creative Director at Critical Mass , guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk agency life, AI, and the changing shape of social media in the 2020s. Dorman discusses Critical Mass'  Trailhead  and AIR initiatives, with the former offering internal growth opportunities for both students and career-changers and the latter redesigning the Artist-In-Residency experience. The ECD also sp...

LaForce Baker, VP, Community Impact at World Business Chicago  guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk business development in Chicago's South and West Side neighborhoods. Baker speaks on World Business Chicago's  Small Business Tech Symposium  event, happening Tuesday, November 14th at  Polsky Exchange North , and shares how the event will benefit Chicago's small business owners and South and West Sid...