Black Women Who Dominate The Real Estate Industry: Meet Darlene Morris
I recently chatted with Darlene Morris a real estate influencer and community developer who is improving Chicago's underserved communities one property at a time. Darlene has worked as a real estate consultant for the last 20 years in the Chicagoland area. Through her...
A Glance At The Positivity Rate and COVID-19 Updates In Illinois
I chat with Dr. Terrell who is the Chair of Surgery, she discusses why #COVID19 is plaguing the Black and Brown communities, steps to staying safe during COVID-19, the latest cases in Illinois, the positivity rate in Illinois, and information you need to know to be...
Navigating The Medical Field During a Global Pandemic
In this interview, I chatted with Nurse Georgette Brown right in the thick of the global pandemic and at the time the state of Illinois was in mandatory curfew and strict shelter in place guidelines was enforced. We explore new protocols for visiting the doctor's...
Making Smarter Investment Decisions During A Global Pandemic
I recently chatted with Menia K. Johnson, Assistant Vice President of Lending at Renovo Financial. Some of Menia responsibilities include providing funding and capital to women real estate investors. As the economy changes due to COVID-19 and civil unrest, there are...
Scoring A Touchdown In Business During A Pandemic.
I recently huddled with Corey Mays, retired NFL linebacker turned angel investor and motivational speaker about life after professional football, business strategies for entrepreneurs, ways for small business owners to stay connected, and business tips for how...
Chopping It Up With Chef Jessica Holmes
What's happening in the restaurant industry you ask? I chop it up with Chef Jessica on the state of the restaurant and food industry amidst #COVID19. Jessica Holmes is the Co-Founder/Executive Chef of SoulBoricua and a culinary instructor of Washburne Hospitality...
Navigating The Real Estate Industry During Covid-19 with Rob Rose
How can consumers avoid a repeat of the 2007/2008 housing crisis? Avoid predatory lending? There is a lot of misleading information regarding the lending and housing market. I explore the state of the real estate market, the local economy, steps consumers can take to...
Exploring Ministry During COVID-19 With Pastor Katrese Kirk
During these uncertain times in our world with the COVID-19 pandemic, I discuss keeping the faith and new normal of ministry with millennial Pastor Katrese Kirk aka Pastor K. Reverend Katrese Kirk of Smith Chapel AME Church (Inkster, Michigan) is an Itinerant Elder in...
Governing Locally During COVID-19 with Ald. Roderick T. Sawyer
In this interview I talk with 6th Ward Alderman Roderick T. Sawyer on running his ward, keeping his constituents informed, staying safe during COVID-19, discussing reparations for healthcare and racial disparities, his feelings on how Illinois Governor Pritzker and...
Business as Usual During COVID-19 with Karl Riley II
In this interview, I chat with Karl Riley II, VP of Small Business Community Lending with Fifth Third Bank in Chicago on the changes in the bank industry, how to get financial assistance for small businesses, and new lending protocols as #COVID19 has changed every...