Cecil’s Unknown Achievers

Join me as I chat with Barb Mason of UnStuck Coaching.  Barb is a seasoned veteran in the People Business.  She offers coaching in career, business, life and general wellness.  And for those planning for retirement she helps answer the potential question of What do I do with a week full of Saturdays?

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.  

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.