Becoming a New Yorker and Exploring Culture with Joe Anhalt

Joe Anhalt stops by Rich’s new apartment to discuss New York, culture, and life. He talks about reaching the point in his life where he jumped headfirst into his dream of moving to New York. (17:56) What New York has been like during COVID and how its energy remains strong. (24:04) Joe and Rich exchange…

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Rich Conversations: 036. Othela Longoria

Native Chicagoan, Othela Longoria, discusses her experience living in various neighborhoods of the city, including Hermosa. Topics range from Yu-Gi-Oh, learning how to drive in Chicago, and personal struggles and how she overcame them. How are you doing during the coronavirus situation? It hasn’t really affected me as badly as it has affected the rest…

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PRIMARY PONDERINGS and Using Art to Reflect on Life

The meaning behind my new art book, PRIMARY PONDERINGS. Finding new life after a near-death experience using art. By exploring curiosity and taking small, meaningful steps each day, a rich life awaits.   What a special day today! We can use some special days these days. My third book, PRIMARY PONDERINGS, was released. It’s available…

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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: 015. Katrina Certeza

Show notes from episode 015 of Rich Conversations with Katrina Certeza. Answers are cut down to fit into writing format. How long have you lived in Chicago? My family moved to the U.S. when I was fifteen and that was 2003. Then I went to UIC in 2013, so it’s been about five years. It…

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