Rich Conversations: 029. Maggie Aravena

Our first Coronavirus conversation during Chicago’s stay-at-home order. Maggie reflects on adjusting to working remotely and life with more time with her self. Her own wisdom helps guide her through this time.   How are you doing during the coronavirus situation? I am okay. I’m going. They are going. It is what it is. How…

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Rich Conversations: 026. Wayne Cauthen

Native Chicagoan, Wayne Cauthen, discusses his experience living in the city. He presents a wholistic perspective of Chicago, its people and issues.   How long have you lived in Chicago? I was born and raised here. Born on the west side—grew up there. Lived all over town. What’s your neighborhood like? Right now I’m living…

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Rich Conversations: 022. Justina Nyguyen

Show notes from episode 022 of Rich Conversations with Justina Nguyen. Answers are cut down to fit into writing format. How long have you lived in Chicago? I moved here in the summer 2008, so it’s coming up on twelve years. I moved here after college—University of Texas-Austin. What’s your neighborhood like? I’m in Wicker…

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Rich Conversations: 019. Meztli Mijes

Show notes from episode 019 of Rich Conversations with Meztli Mijes. Answers are cut down to fit into writing format.   How long have you lived in Chicago? Most of my life. I grew up in Wicker Park. There were a lot of changes going on, and we moved out to the suburbs. But I…

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Rich Conversations: 018. Nick McMillan

Show notes from episode 018 of Rich Conversations with Nick McMillan. Answers are cut down to fit into writing format. How long have you lived in Chicago? My whole life but, technically, twelve years. I grew up in Evanston, three blocks from the Chicago border. What’s your neighborhood like? Now I’m in I guess West…

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