Tuesdays With Andrea Podcast

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal? Part 5/8 CREATING CREATIVE SPACES As a visual storyteller, David captures the life and personality of people all over the world and as founder of True Chicago, he’s creating spaces to connect and encourage creatives. Learn how his work continues to promote life and the empowerment of others. This conversation focuses on David's photography journey, founding True Chic...

How Do We Help a Hurting Nation Heal? Part 4/8 DEFENDING THE VULNERABLE Emily is a gladiator defense attorney and fierce advocate of criminal justice reform. Learn how she's empowering others to fight back and her holistic approach towards practicing law. A graduate of Harvard University and Stanford Law School, Emily is Senior Legal Counsel at The Justice Collaborative, and Founder & CEO of Partn...

How Do We Help a Hurting Nation Heal? Part 3/8 LIFELONG LEARNING The beauty of education is that it’s never ending. It’s been 15 years since I walked into his classroom and in many ways I haven’t left. Insightful conversation with former professor, Dr. Stephen Maynard Caliendo, political scientist and Dean at North Central College. Thank you Dr. Caliendo for continuing to educate, especially now a...

How Do We Help a Hurting Nation Heal? Part 2/8 - COMMUNITY BUILDING Adrienne is a social change maker on a mission to unite communities. serving as a 'chief' in her city with a ph.d. in political science and public policy, she has the smarts and authority to make massive impact. Learn how growing up in Harlem and the Bronx by first-generation Puerto Rican parents shaped her approach to building co...

How Do We Help a Hurting Nation Heal? This is part 1 of an 8-part special series featuring 1:1 in-depth conversations with local leaders and experts on race, social justice, mental health, community building, politics & leadership. If we want to change the world we have to change our communities. These people are doing THAT. Description: Kijuana Boulrece is a marriage and family therapist in Naper...

Finding hope and healing; my dad's journey towards recovery and breaking the cycle of addiction and imprisonment.

Thoughts on George Floyd and Black Lives Matter

Jessica Banta, 25yr old restaurant worker, isn't letting this global pandemic crisis get the best of her or the people she loves. After being laid-off due to Covid-19, she co-founded the Relief Coalition, a local grass-roots initiative run by and for the people. In the past two months, they've packaged 36,000 pounds of food for curbside pickup, helping 6,600+ locals. She shares details about the j...

Q & A special: Healthcare Tips from Local Heroes. Primary Care Physicians from DuPage Medical Group share tips on How We Can Stay Healthy & Informed while Sheltering in Place

Charles is CEO of a national workforce nonprofit that is changing the game for tech education and helping people get tech jobs. He shares his experience growing up as a diplomat's kid in Hong Kong, his passion for fanatical learning, and his views on education, marriage, and parenting. 8:31- Hong Kong 15:00- #fakerich 16:25- Acclimating 29:28- Marriage & Family 40:00- Running a charitable organiza...

This episode is dedicated to badass moms everywhere! Ericka is modern day superwoman who motivates me to keep pushing and I hope she does the same for you! She is unapologetically carving her own career lane as creator of the multimedia brand Sinking Heels of Motherhood blog and podcast, WHILE ALSO a full-time stay-at-home mom to a blended and special needs family of 7. In this episode we talk abo...

This episode might restore your faith in humanity. Raul Alvarado is an essential service working helping his community stay connected. He's also a trusted friend, respected peer and a championed leader. Married for 17 years, and raising two teen boys he's learned a thing or two about life. In this episode we find out how he uses his favorite call to action on himself. Spoilers: - good people still...

Pt. 1 Meet JP Calkins, a professional medical device salesman and what he considers "the best sale" he's ever made. Hear about his former jobs at Tweeter, Circuit City and Best Buy; how he dealt with the loss of his high school girlfriend; and how he went from working that "retail life" to landing a lucrative sales position within the medical industry. 1:05:55 (65min) Pt.2 1:04:56-1:37:06 (32 min)...

"The Sacrifices They Make - It's Huge" Land of the free; home of the brave. Barbara is the youngest Latina in the Illinois House of Representatives and the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Learn how this 1st generation American became one of the youngest shining stars in the Democratic party and how she's dealing with Covid19.