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I am Consciously Curious

I am Consciously Curious is a Chicago based podcast that dissects passionate individuals in various industries. The goal is to share their stories to inspire you to cultivate meaning within your own space. If you are interested in coming on or know someone that would be great for the podcast, please message us on fb/ig: @iamconsciouslycurious

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132. Add Some Spice to Your Life ft. Palita Sriratana

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/11/25

Our next guest is the Founder of Pink Salt; a Thai sauce company and pop-up series. What started as a food blog turned into a restaurant in a food hall but the pandemic forced a pivot into a pop-up series. Through the pop-ups, there was a demand for the sauce (chili jam) that is now known as Nam Prik Pao. We caught her in this major growth phase as she’s currently selecting a co-manufacturer. We talk about our Asian American experiences, journey to medical school, and the various peaks and va...

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112:12

131. The Meteoric Rise of Zaza's Pizza and Nemec...

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2024/11/22

Our next guests are the operators behind the New York slice shop in lakeview Chicago, Zaza’s Pizza as well as the two Nemec Brothers locations in the suburbs. In addition, they’re brothers with skill sets that complement each other. We dive into their individual and collective journeys with pizza, what makes their product standout, and how they’ve been able to expand so fast. They’re honest, gracious, and ambitious. Please enjoy my conversation with Chadd and Brett Nemec.https://www.zazas-piz...

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188:03

130. Godspeed ft. MKODJ

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/11/19

Our next guest came on the podcast two years ago. It was our second time meeting back then. Fast forward to today and I’ve come to admire and look up to this wonderfully creative human being. We catch up on her residency in the Ambassador Hotel, some of the community activations we have brewing, and her experience curating her first Tedx Chicago Art show. She also recently took on the role of Creative Director for a house DJ, Monty Kiddo. Please enjoy my conversation with MKODJ.https://www.in...

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104:41

129. Party With a Purpose ft. Eric Boss

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2024/11/07

Our next guest has built a career around promoting nightlife and cultivating unforgettable experiences. He shares his personal experiences into the industry and why he’s pivoting towards healing through self-inquiry and alternative retreats. Please enjoy my conversation with Eric Boss.https://instagram.com/ericbosschicago

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141:02

128. Savages Find Savages ft. Carmilla Kupritz

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/11/05

Our next guest was recently named a Lululemon Ambassador for the motivation and inspiration she brings our city through her classes. She is a group fitness trainer in a variety of modalities from yoga, HIIT, and functional training. She probably goes through 3-7 workouts on any given day. She shares her humble beginnings of discovering fitness and her love of challenge. She evokes a goofy but no BS mentality in her workouts. She’s an empathetic savage who's figuring life out like the rest of ...

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121:50

127. Have Faith that Life Gets Better ft. Rex Vargas

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2024/10/09

Our next guest has struck a balance between work, family, and hobbies. He’s known to some as a jiu jitsu phenom by consistently training 6 days per week on top of his already busy schedule with work and fatherhood. We reflect on his journey through school and pivoting from a solely finance career to a tech career with a focus in finance. We explore his love for jiu jitsu and how he got so good at it. He's currently part owner of the second iteration of the Valko Jiu Jitsu Academy and he share...

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118:46

126. Becoming a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian ft....

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/10/09

Our next guest shares her journey through dietetics and opening up a private practice as a board-certified sports dietitian during the pandemic. Her witty and relatable hot takes or as she calls it, yapping caught my attention and I’ve been hooked ever since. She specifically aims to work with combat athletes that require peak mental and physical performance but is open to supporting anyone seeking her help. She offers 1 on 1 coaching, corporate consultations, and speaking engagements. If you...

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60:13

125. Save a Father, Save a Generation ft. Sheldon Smith

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/09/22

Send us a textOur next guest is the Founder and Executive Director of the Fatherhood Initiative, The Dovetail Project. An organization that provides African American and Latino fathers from ages 17-24 with the skills and resources to be great fathers. We reflect on their tumultuous upbringing, becoming a father themselves, and what their organization has been up to recently. Please enjoy my conversation with Sheldon Smith.https://thedovetailproject.org/https://www.instagram.com/dovetailproject

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65:23

124. Milly's Pizza in the Pan ft. Robert Maleski

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/09/18

Send us a textOur next guest has been making waves in the pizza community with his take on the pan pizza. He had childhood dreams of opening a restaurant one day and after 16 years of waiting tables, he decided to go all-in on himself at the start of the pandemic. What started as a personal project for him and his wife is now a brick and mortar with two locations. After being inspired by the well-known Burt Katz and receiving some help from some pizza legends, Milly’s Pizza in the Pan was bor...

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110:33

123. Prioritizing You: The Key to Helping Others ft....

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2024/09/14

Send us a textOur next guest revisits us after almost 5 years. She reflects on how she lost her way and almost gave up her lash and brow business. She shares how she reprioritized herself which inevitably cultivates discipline and clarity of what’s truly important to her. We then explore her current iteration and how she’d like to change the culture of lash artists by emphasizing the amount of work it takes to truly be great. Please enjoy my conversation with Gianna Carpanzanohttps://www.rebe...

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164:50

122. Normalizing the Cannabis Stigma Through Run...

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2024/08/28

Send us a Text Message.Our next guest is shifting the perspective of Cannabis from simply a vessel to get high to more of a modality for wellness. Whether that be through the run club he co-founded, Runner’s High, where they normalize cannabis with an active lifestyle and community clean-ups or through his non-alcoholic cannabis infused cocktails, these groups are destigmatizing what we previously thought about cannabis. As someone who was convicted of a felony for selling cannabis, we eventu...

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109:44

121. Drip Collective ft. Ty Banks

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/08/27

Our next guest is the creative force behind Drip Collective, West Loop’s newest coffee spot. He reflects on his earliest memories working for Peet’s Coffee as well as being the coffee buyer at Whole Foods. He then leans further into coffee by taking on a manager role with La Colombe and even relocated to LA to help open a West Coast location. Only to come back to Chicago to have a string of positions with La Colombe, Metric Coffee, and a hospitality job until he lands at Side Practice Coffee....

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86:55

120. Building an Appreciation for Investment Quality...

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/08/24

Our next guest is the owner of a unique bottle shop in Lincoln Park. He helped us find a handful of anniversary wines that we had our wedding guests sign. He reflects on his earlier memories of hospitality in the kitchen, moving up to the bar, and then becoming responsible for a wine list. It was then that he developed his palette and appreciation for wine and spirits as an investment vehicle. It is this philosophy that led him to purchase what is now known as Off Premise. Stay til the end as...

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119:23

119. Bridging Cultures with Boba Tea ft. Amber Agave

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/08/24

Our next guests are childhood friends, dance teammates, pharmacists, and entrepreneurs. We explore their friendship through dance, becoming pharmacists, and the entrepreneurial journey. After completing the stereotypical Asian parents’ dream of becoming a doctor, they set out to pursue new dreams. What started as a series of pop ups and catering events with boba tea is now a full blown brick and mortar space in Wicker Park. Please enjoy my conversation with Daniel Dinh and Chris Fontillas.htt...

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109:02

118. Actor, Model, and Creator ft. Whitney Masters

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/08/23

Our next guest has an energy that is palpable. From theater, modeling, film, and TV, she is a creator within many vessels of the performance arts. We explore her humble beginnings in Arkansas, moving to Chicago, all the odd jobs she worked to make ends meet, and how she’s balancing life at the moment. She shares some insights into freelance modeling and what it's like to be in the SAG union. Please enjoy my conversation with Whitney Masters.https://www.whitneymasters.com/https://silhouetteand...

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98:37

117. Cultivating Complementary Partnerships ft. Jenn...

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2024/08/21

Friends of the podcast will be familiar with Jenn Dieas but in this episode, we get to catch up with what she and her partner, Shane, have been up to. Finding the right life partner is one of the most important life decisions you can make. They truly complement each other so well. They are an example of the quote, “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This is an episode on partnerships, entrepreneurship, and iterations. Please enjoy my conversation with Jenn ...

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54:47

116. Personal Training. Pursuing Excellence Through...

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/08/21

Our next guest was in town for a photoshoot as he finalized his prep before his bodybuilding show. This episode was recorded on May 29 and since then he’s already completed two bodybuilding shows. We explore his humble beginnings of bodybuilding and personal training. We manifest his entrepreneurship and his potential dream gym. We also discuss utilizing a hobby as a source of income and how to not let the work extinguish your love for the hobby. Please enjoy my conversation with Ian Angelo.h...

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86:38

115. Comedy Skits that Make You Feel Seen ft. Johnny...

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/07/18

Our next guest is an aspiring actor and has made a name for himself through comedy sketches on tik tok, youtube, and instagram. If you’re a Chicagoan, you’ve probably seen his skits about cops vs firemen, portillos, and northside vs southside. The comments are always filled with either people feeling seen or triggered. Please enjoy my conversation with the one and only Johnny Viti. https://www.instagram.com/johnnyvitihttps://www.tiktok.com/@johnnyvitihttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnnyViti

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114. Post Wedding Recap ft. Justine Chan

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/07/08

Justine and I recently took a trip to Michigan for her birthday and thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect on our wedding day and the last 8 months of married life. It’s been nothing short of great. We’re currently planning our 1 year anniversary honeymoon to Italy so if you have any recs, throw them our way. Please enjoy my conversation with my wife, Justine Chan.

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116:35

113. Real Memories, Better Rituals ft. Kiara, Jeff,...

I am Consciously Curious ·

2024/07/03

Our next guests are the founders of a local kombucha called RMBR (which is short for Real Memories, Better Rituals). They share their individual journeys as well as how they all came together. We reflect on the wave of kombucha and nonalcoholic beverages, navigating farmers markets and getting into retail stores, as well as how to scale into other areas around the country. Although you can find them within Fresh Thyme, Marianos, and Jewel, I admire how much they strive to be on the shelves wi...

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