Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast

She had every reason to quit—grief, financial struggles, and the challenge of protecting her late partner’s dream. But instead of giving up, Abbey Tiu built Leilani Asian Fusion, a restaurant that honors Jason Morales’ legacy. She also runs a successful mental health practice dedicated to helping others heal. How did she turn tragedy into success, and what can you learn from her journey? Watch unt...

Grammy-nominated Tejano musician and home-town legend: You're just as good The evolution of a major recording artist in the 80s- 90s and his present influence on Tejano music. In this episode, Tony Guerrero, lead singer from the legendary Tejano band, La Sombra, shares his experience being a Tejano superstar in the 80s and 90s, singing from the heart, creating his own musical style, and his mother...

Charting your own path and creating a successful living in real estate and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we talk about growing up with a Latino single dad raising daughters. The early career grind and finding success with Realty of Chicago. Sally also talks about having the guts to chart your own path and breaking out of fear and promoting yourself while focusing on the next chapter. Watch th...

In the episode, we talk about opening up her e-commerce local shopping platform, supporting small businesses, living and working in organized chaos, power moves for women, and getting out of the comparison trap. This episode was recorded on February 22, 2022. The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at https://tuesdayswithandrea.com/ ​​ More information about Ana Tredreaand Spots on the Fox c...

"I Decided to Skill Up” IT Solutions Architect: Skill Up & Use the Gift of Technology He went from GED to retail to corporate and is now a leading cloud operations technologist. Learn about the moments that sparked Johnny's career in tech and the mentor who changed his life. This episode was recorded on March 9, 2022. The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at https://tuesdayswithandrea....

“Women Supporting Women” Mompreneur: Creating Purpose through Passion Marketing and business development professional on growing a thriving network of empowered women in business. Watch episode: https://youtu.be/N4g6JDrarPE Listen to episode: This episode was recorded on February 9, 2022. More information about Jen and her business endeavors can be found at: www.wesossouthaurora.com www.multiprint...

Mystery Novel Author: Connecting People through Art. In this episode, Andrea sits down with mystery novel author, Eric Lodin about his book, We All Have Soft Hearts . Learn about the writing process and rituals that create environments of flow and ways to activate the energy within by tuning in to our strengths. Publish Date: March 22, 2022. The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at: https:...

"Everybody has something to share" Farm girl from Vermont taught herself to code and created a website that inspires millions of people around the globe. In this episode, we discuss being an early woman in tech, creating her website MotivateUs.com , meeting kindred spirits, lessons from bartending and honoring the stories of others. Here message: Be a Rebel with a Cause MotivateUs. Com is one of t...

“This Stops With Me” Educator and Leader: You Have Power to Break Cycles Former educator with a passion for sharing cultural experiences talks about healthy diet and anxiety, depression after losing a student, breaking generational cycles, travels abroad and molding next Gen leaders. TIMESTAMPS 04:35 It takes a village 6:35 Selfless people that impacted Simon: Father David, Chief Cross and Clayton...

“Reclaiming Lives” Reclaim 13 Founder: Protect the Vulnerable and Don’t Look Away A clinical psychologist set out on a path of radical change to address the unmet needs of vulnerable children. Reclaim 13 is the only specialized “safe” house in Illinois for minor victims of sex trafficking and exploited youth. Topics -Spotting the vulnerable ones -Online predation and spotting the vulnerable -Teens...

Judge Bianca Camargo is one of five women, and the first Latina, appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to serve as a Circuit Judge in Kane County. Hear her experience growing up on the East side of Aurora, Illinois, the trickle-down effect of opportunity, people who shaped her career and being a former prosecutor for the Kane County State’s Attorney’s office. Her message: Representation matters...

"Level the Playing Field" How to Combat Corporate Racism: Driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Corporate America Speaking the honest truth with Jeremy Nixon on how Blacks can move ahead in their careers and how corporate America can better support them. Publish Date: June 15, 2021 The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at: https://tuesdayswithandrea.com/ ​​ This episode was recorded on...

Inspiring Girlfriend: Be the Change we Want to See Lessons she teaches her kids, finding peace after losing her brother, pushing past comfort for growth, being a force for good, tenacity, supporting men and borrowing hope. Publish Date: June 8, 2021 Episode link: https://youtu.be/RTLVs-e0vS4 The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at: https://tuesdayswithandrea.com/ ​​ Visit the YouTube Chan...

First Hispanic Judge in Kane County: Strengthening the Judicial Bench The sacrifice of military families and spouses, Latino identity, bringing diversity and community to the judiciary, servant leadership, pathway to judgeship, giving kids a voice and an open invitation to the public. More information about Judge Cruz can be found at: https://www.illinois16thjudicialcircuit.org/ Publish Date: June...

Chicago-based Rapper: The Power of Thought and Self-Identity The state of our culture, self-growth, temptation, animal intelligence, plant-based eating, harmony and perception, courageous stupidity, God, the bible and quitting cigarettes. More information about Ivory Lofton can be found at: www.instagram.com/lyricalivo Publish Date: May 25, 2021 The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at: ht...

Chicago-based Rapper: Embracing Insecurities & Using Gifts Getting kicked out of college, pursuing his craft, hiding our imperfections, using the superpowers within us, comparison, jealousy and working with rapper Twista. More information about Ivory Lofton can be found at: www.instagram.com/lyricalivo Publish Date: May 18, 2021 The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at: https://tuesdayswit...

Bar Owner with a Vision: Get Social and Leap Forward Marketing director takes a leap of faith into the world of craft beer. His message: get butterflies in your stomach, every day! More information about Edwin Goitia can be found at: www.finalstretchevents.com Publish Date: 5/11/2021 The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at: https://tuesdayswithandrea.com/ ​​ This episode was recorded on 4...

Free-spirited Solo Traveler: Creating Amazing Experiences From bartending to Cirque Du Soleil, she's led 70+ teams in 17 countries and shares her unique take on exploring human connection and inspiring leadership from around the world. More information about Carolene Meli can be found at: www.carolenemeli.com Publish Date: April 6, 2021 The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at: https://tue...

This episode features teacher, community organizer and doctoral student, Sandra Gonzalez and her quest to bring the student and faculty voice back to the forefront in education governance. Join the conversation as she talks about transparency, equity and governance in higher education. More information about Sandra Gonzalez can be found at: https://www.sandrag4wcc.com/ Publish Date: 4/26/2021 The...

Registered nurse, aromatherapist and oncology certified aesthetician on toxins, weak guts and the common struggle many small biz owners are facing: marketing during a pandemic! More information about LUXXE | HONOR can be found at: https://luxxehonor.com/ Publish Date: 3/16/2021 The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at: https://tuesdayswithandrea.com/ ​​ This episode was recorded on 12/15/2...

Health & Fitness Owner on a Mission: Be Better Friend a fellow NCC Alum on running multiple businesses, the sacrifice of success, derailments (that could end it all!) and opening the first high-end vegan, gluten-free restaurant in the midwest. More information about Ron Anderson can be found: https://www.rejoicelounge.com/ Publish Date: April 13, 2021. The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found...

Local healthcare hero on living your best life ----> now

An Operations VP on leadership, marriage and overworking. We talk generational expectations, hiring retail workers, leading with ADHD, life's fair shake, embracing passions, identity politics & a warning for overworking spouses. Publish Date: March 30, 2021 The Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast can be found at: https://tuesdayswithandrea.com/ ​​ Recorded on: February 19, 2021

We talk about leaving the gang environment, being a terrible high-schooler, dreaming big, becoming mayor, leading through crisis, vaccine equity and Aurora's formula for success. This episode is part of a special series: Aurora, Meet your Mayor. The series focuses on the men running for the city's top position, their profession and what drives them. More information about Mayor Richard Irvin can b...

This episode features mayoral challenger John Laesch, carpenter and activist on a mission to go green and create better jobs. We talk about people-powered campaigns, green new deal, job training, democracy, leadership and the cycle of poverty and empowerment. This episode is part of a special series: Aurora, Meet your Mayor . The series focuses on the men running for the city's top position, their...