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Merry Christmas Sip with Me Family! Emily Waldo, known as Wreaths by Waldo, is a part-time wreath maker, full-time holiday enthusiast! She makes the most stunning wreaths and holiday decor. She’s blown up this year bigger than a giant inflatable Santa Claus, and chances are if you’re in Crafting-Tok, you’ve seen her work before! Emily joins us for a milk and cookies as we discuss DIY crafting for...

Want to know what it’s like to go to outer space? Gather round the launch pad space cadets! Ioanna and I are treating you to another story from our favorite podcast sub sub sub category- space!! Earlier this year, Dr. Katya Echazarreta was the first Mexican-born woman to travel into outer space. She’s become known for this since her successful launch, but there’s a lot more to her than just that....

The countdown to Christmas is on, which means it’s time to finish that last minute holiday shopping! As some of you know, Ioanna recently found an interest in antiquing and finding unique items for her home. This week’s guest is the perfect example of an unique retail experience where antique meets new! Karl Sorensen is the Owner of P.O.S.H. here in Chicago’s river north neighborhood! P.O.S.H. is...

It’s last minute holiday shopping time y’all and we’ve got the perfect gift for you! This week we are featuring a brand we love who also offers the perfect holiday gifts. Founded in 2016, Homesick is a home fragrance and lifestyle brand with one simple goal: to bring joy to your home by helping you feel closer to the people, places and moments that matter most. They’ve been inspired overtime by th...

This week, we’re getting the scoop- literally - on one of the nation’s favorite, most recognizable ice cream brands- The Original Rainbow Cone! Rainbow Cone is a Chicago-founded ice cream shop serving up ice cream, cakes, donuts, and more. Best known for their original cone, the famous and insta-worthy product is a stack of five flavors: Orange Sherbet, Pistachio, Palmer House, Strawberry, and Cho...

How does one become King of Sandwiches? Known by fans around the world and Aaron’s mom as “The Sandwich King”, Jeff Mauro is an Emmy-nominated celebrity chef who became known for destroying the competition with his consistently amazing sandwiches. Winning Season 7 of Food Network’s “Food Network Star”, Jeff became the go-to authority on all things sandwiches, cooking, and of course hilarious enter...

Candace Nelson is as iconic as her cupcakes! One of our favorite entrepreneurs out there, she founded Sprinkles Cupcakes in 2005. Considered the first cupcake bakery, the brand has been massively successful thanks to its beautiful cupcake designs, fresh ingredients, and Candace’s vision for an elevated cupcake experience. Candace also has a cookbook, is reinventing pizza, and just released her new...

To celebrate one of our favorite holidays this week, we’re fusing two of our favorite things- Halloween and cocktails!  We’re haunting your air pods and car speakers with the voice of Sarah Syman, Beverage Director and General Manager of The Dandy Crown. Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, it’s described as “an approachable, neighborhood cocktail-focused restaurant and bar”. Their vibe...

We’re baking something sweet this week with Chicago’s very own, Baker Bettie! Kristin Hoffman is a trained chef, baking instructor, cookbook author, and the owner of Bettie’s Chicago! For the last 11 years she’s created educational content about baking on her website, YouTube channel, and on social media! She’s also hosted many baking workshops and retreats in and around the Chicago area on topics...

This week we turn up the music and HIIT our way into all things fitness with Sydney Miller, Founder of HOUSEWORK®. HOUSEWORK® is “a full-body sculpting and conditioning workout set to the beat of house and electronic music. It's the perfect balance between low impact Pilates based exercises and high intensity cardio and strength, with the music driving you the entire time.” On top of this incredib...

This week we are talking all things FLORAL and we are absolutely wildflower about our guest! Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht is a world-renowned florist and Head Judge of Netflix’s “The Big Flower Fight.” He’s also the owner and creative director of Wild Bloom by Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht! He designs stunning, elaborate floral designs that will leave you wanting to up and up and up your flower bud...

Why Aaron and Ioanna have been MIA? Listen to the full episode to find out!

To end our wedding series, we thought we’d have some fun with Aaron’s fiancé and Ioanna’s now HUSBAND! Since Michael is Canadian and Nathan is a teacher, we thought we’d put them to the test and see how they say______. Testing both pronunciation and actual word choice, we pulled out crowd favorites like water fountain, sherbet, caramel, crayon, and more! Find out how the four us agree or disagree...

This week we’re diving in to all things FASHION, specifically bridal fashion, with fashion stylist, Kennedy Bingham! Also know as “Gown Eyed Girl”, she’s an influencer and stylist based in Los Angeles who left her job in finance on the hunt for an avenue into the fashion industry. Since then, Kennedy has helped hundreds of brides find their perfect look, managed multiple luxury showrooms, and grow...

This week we’re diving into everything photography with this week’s guest, Sydney Marie! She is a photographer and wedding “expert behind the lens” of Sydney Marie Co. who has shot over 150 weddings. She celebrates the imperfect moments and finding the beauty in the natural flow of your wedding experience. She’s also the author of “Foundry: The Wedding Guide”, the ultimate wedding guide for the mo...

This week we cross the pond and dive into all things BRIDAL DRESSES! Suzanne Neville is a British award winning fashion designers of evening wear, bridal gowns and couture wedding dresses with shops in London and Cheshire Manchester! Her gowns are handcrafted using the techniques of contemporary couture and her silhouettes vary to encompass a full range of inclusive sizes, always using only the fi...

This week we are diving into all things VEILS with the owner and CEO of Tailored Tulle, Katie Valleau. Katie makes modern, intricate veils and accessories for the fashion forward bride. In this episode, we talk about the process behind her handmade veils, how she started her business during the pandemic, and MORE! She also shares with us her favorite cocktail, the Passion Fruit Habanero Margarita!...

The wedding is over, but we’re not off our wedding kick yet! This week, we’re featuring Jen Glantz the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire, a 3x author, podcast host, and creator of The Newlywed Card Game & The First Years of Marriage Newsletter! The idea is really what it says- she’ll be your everything Bridesmaid. Need a bestie? She’s got you. Need someone who will get the dance floor full? She’s got...

Pop the champagne! Ioanna is MARRIED and as of this episode airing we are likely still dancing because Greek weddings go until 5:00am! In honor of Ioanna's wedding and because she is currently on her honeymoon, we continue our wedding series this week with one of our faves in the biz, Celebrity Event, Wedding Planner Extraordinaire, and Château genius Melissa Andre, of Melissa Andre Events. She ha...

She shines bright like a diamond! In episode 2 of our wedding series, we’re diving into all things DIAMONDS with the owner and CEO of The Clear Cut, Olivia Landau. She’s a diamond expert, GIA Graduate Gemologist and 4th generation jeweler with experience at Tiffany & Co and in the diamond wholesale industry! Together with her husband, Kyle, they started The Clear Cut. The Clear Cut empowers “a new...

We are kicking off our bridal series with a local Chicago vendor who captures the most amazing moments during a wedding! Myra, also known as Buenas Vibras Photography on Instagram, pens herself as a photog “for tequila lovers wanting a stress-free wedding”! When she told us she likes to do a tequila shot with each couple, we knew she was Sip with Me ready!! Mayra aims to capture the most raw momen...

Booties at attention! Whether you’re a member of the Sip with Me Army or the Booty Army, do we have a guest for you! Nearing 4 million subscribers on YouTube and over 700 million views, Caleb Marshall is accomplishing so much for himself and changing the lives of so many, including Ioanna and I. Also known as “The Fitness Marshall”, Caleb is a fitness and dance pop star who has been frequently des...

As two long-time fitness professionals, Ioanna & Aaron know an innovative program when they see one. That’s why we sat down with internationally recognized Beachbody Super Trainers Jericho McMatthews and Elise Joan! Just like us, they are close friends; however, they completely level up, as Beachbody Super Trainers are the ultimate leaders for the industry! Per CEO Carl Daikeler, FIRE AND FLOW is...

We’re back with another episode where Ioanna & Aaron talk about their all time favorite thing- OUTER SPACE! What’s 13,800,000,000 years old? Why, the Universe of course! 2022 is a special year in this 13.8 billion year age because it’s the year humanity launched the most high-tech, high-capability tool to peer deep into that billion year history. Operations Controller for the new Webb Space Telesc...

Jamie Greenberg is a celebrity makeup artist and founder of her own business, JamieMakeup. Known for her iconic red carpet and natural beauty highlights, she works with Hollywood legends like Rashida Jones, Kaley Cuoco, and Chelsea Handler. A true founder, she discovered her love of makeup at one of her first jobs and worked her way up over many years to reach where she is now. Jamie wants to “cra...