Cecil’s Unknown Achievers

Season 2 Episode 1:Art In The Garage With Liz

When you're a creative person who loves to teach...you combine the two and start a business!

Ripple Services - My chat with 3 student-entrepreneurs from Oak Park River Forest High School.

The idea for their business came from an elective class.  These community minded students created a way to serve those of us dealing with the loss of loved ones.

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Episode 8_Kemone Hendricks

Kemone Hendricks is a Servant-Leader who seeks to make a positive impact on the world. Listen as we chat about her early struggles that gave her the fire to start her numerous business endeavors. One of which was spearheading the 1st Juneteenth celebration and parade in a northern Chicago suburb.

Episode1:Ricco’s Repair Service

My conversation with Ricco Bertoletti, owner of Ricco's Repair Service; a small engine repair business in Lynwood, IL.  Join me as I chat with Ricco about how he grew this from a hobby in his garage to a legitimate business operation with a number of employees.

Episode 2:Javier Evelyn-Technology Entrepreneur

In this episode I talk with a young entrepreneur in the technology sector doing important work in the medical device industry. 

Episode 3:Joellyn Tulipano-Huebner Sweet Soirees

Joellyn is the owner of Sweet Soirees, a provider of customized dessert tables.  Check out her website https://www.verysweetsoirees.com/.  She pours a lot of love into every project!  Join me for part one of our discussion as we chat about why this business is the perfect outlet for her creative energy.

Episode 4:Maya Bird-Murphy Chicago Mobile Makers

Join me on this episode with Maya Bird-Murphy, founder of Chicago Mobile Makers.  Chicago Mobile Makers is a nonprofit that offers workshops in design-thinking and problem-solving for youth in Chicago communities.  Maya, an OPRF alum and Ball State graduate, talks about her decision to follow her passion and not the typical path of architects.  

Episode 5:Brian Ormiston-Augusta Label & Packaging

Join me as I speak with Brian Ormiston, owner of Augusta Label and Packaging; a niche provider of unique and creative solutions for a variety of packaging needs.  Listen as Brian recalls the birth of his business and his desire to have something for the next 10-15 years that he could pour himself into that would keep him motivated and excited to do.

Episode 6:Olivia Dru Tyler-Olivia Dru Cares

Listen in as I chat with 8 year old entrepreneur Oliva and her mother Linda.  We discuss Olivia's early yearnings to help those in need and how she plans to achieve her mission of serving the homeless population.  This young lady is impressive.  You don't want to miss this!