Aymar Jean “AJ” Christian is an assistant professor of communication studies at Northwestern University and a Fellow at the Peabody Media Center. His first book, Open TV: Innovation Beyond Hollywood…
Steven Dyme is the Co-Founder & CEO of Flowers for Dreams, a Chicago-based flower service previously named one of Business Insider’s Most Inspiring Companies in America. We have no idea…
Handsome Naked is an award-winning, critically acclaimed comedy Hip-hop group from Chicago fresh off their first national college tour. We have no idea Handsome Naked will do and there will…
Tonika Johnson is a visual artist/photographer from Chicago’s South Side Englewood neighborhood. She received her BA in Journalism & Photography from Columbia College Chicago in 2003 and her MBA from…
Ashley Walter is a highly sought-after nutritionist, chef, certified personal trainer and on-air personality. She holds a degree in Journalism and a Master of Health and Wellness Coach certification. Ashley…
Ever wanted to go to one of the best comedy showcases Chicago has to offer that’s totally against the grain? Let us introduce you to The Shithole. Over the past months,…
Sometimes, people say culture and innovation start in the underground or niche communities then spreads globally through different industries. What is the value of culture? Who owns the culture? Who…
We are super excited to have Oren Jacobson, Civic Activist/Entrepreneur, Strategy and Policy Consultant, Executive Director of Men4Choice as one of the many participants for the showcases spanning July 17th –…
People, policy, and politics all play a role when getting something done. Let’s have a discussion about it. We are super excited to have Kacie Smith, Executive Director and Co-Founder…