I am Consciously Curious
I am Consciously Curious is a Chicago based podcast that dissects passionate individuals in various industries. The goal is to share their stories to inspire you to cultivate meaning within your own space. If you are interested in coming on or know someone that would be great for the podcast, please message us on fb/ig: @iamconsciouslycurious
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 98 minutes
- Episodes
- 167
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
107. Foxtrot Debacle ft. Justin Doggett [Kyoto Black Coffee]
Our next guest is a mentor and a friend. He’s a dad of three girls, practitioner and teacher of jiu jitsu, and the Founder of the best cold brew I’ve ever had, Kyoto Black Coffee. For the OG’s of the…
106. Link Card to Social Media Agency ft. Amin Tomalieh [Chicago Food Guide]
Our next guest hosts the Chicago exploration page, Chicago Food Guide. He also operates a social media agency and teaches to ESL students at a local high school. We explore his humble beginnings in t…
105. Can I Have Your Brain? A Peek Into Concussions [Concussion Legacy Foundation]
Our next guests are shedding light on the short and long term effects of Concussions. Leading from personal experiences, Dr. Chris Nowinski who is a former Ivy League Football Player, a former profes…
104. It's More Than Giving ft. Colby [Immeasurable Impact]
Our next guest is a young man who’s evoking compassion and fostering community in Chicago. You might have seen some of his videos of charitable acts at a grocery store or a gas station helping people…
103. This is Scary, Do It Anyways ft. Mark Towns [Edgewater Candles]
Our next guest is a creator in every sense of the word. They and their partner Stephen are the humans behind Edgewater Candles and they’re going into their 8th year this year. We journey through thei…
102. Never Turn Down a Glass of Sake ft. Certified Sake Sommelier, Daniel Bennett
Our next guest is a Certified Sake Sommelier. He was recently nominated for Sommelier of the Year by The Jean Banchet Awards. He’s currently a manager for Sushi San and The Omakase Room at Sushi San.…
101. Veterinary Medicine ft. Dr. Rachael Wooten [One Tail at a Time]
Our next guest is the current Medical Director for the local animal rescue, One Tail at a Time. She shares some of her experiences that led her to pursue Veterinary Medicine and specifically shelter …
100. Authenticity is the Way ft. Jim Graziano [JP Graziano]
Our next guest is the fourth generation owner of J.P. Graziano Grocery Company. They were voted the Best Sandwich Shop by Chicago Reader in 2023. The shop is an icon of nostalgia in the West Loop nei…
99. Cultivating Compassion Through Travel ft. Dong Kim
Our next guest is a travel influencer and content creator. While feeling unfulfilled in his corporate role, he began to dabble in creating content and found some success. With the encouragement of hi…
98. Plan Your Next RPG with Rough Magic Games ft. Christian Stokes
Our next guest helps us explore role playing games (RPG). I’ve never personally played, but our guest makes it approachable and exciting. The first half of the episode explores his upbringing in Nebr…
97. More Than Donuts ft. Kevin Lee [Gurnee Donuts]
Our next episode is literally a treat. They’ll be celebrating 30 years this year as a donut shop. This is an episode about the immigrant experience, finding your way, and cultivating community throug…
96. Go All In on Yourself ft. Founder of Club Doctor, Adam Riedel
Our next guest takes us on his journey of starting Club Doctor. His products clean and restore every part of a golf club. This episode is a great fit for anyone on the entrepreneurial journey. We go …
95. Cutting a Path into Neurosurgery ft. Dr. Sheri Dewan, MD
Our next guest is a full-time, board certified neurosurgeon and Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at The Chicago Medical School. She is one of roughly 200 board-certified women neurosurgeons in the …
94. Non Traditional Path to Medicine ft. Dr. Dan Bade
Our next guest shares his journey of becoming a physician. I met him at our recent EMT graduation party for our students. We briefly talked about his time as a Physician in Emergency Medicine but to …
93. Holistic Healing ft. Dr. Jon Mackoff
Our next guest is a holistic healer. Built on a foundation of chiropractic medicine, his curiosity has led him to modalities like muscle testing and Neuro-Emotional Technique to name a few. He has a …
92. Reclaim Your Self-Worth. Deprogramming from the Beauty Industry ft. Helen
Our next guest shares her journey of deprogramming from the beauty industry. We explore some of the exhausting standards that women have been raised to meet. She’s attentive, thoughtful, and resolute…
91. Doing Your Best [A Dance with the Ego] ft. David Allen
Our next guest was introduced to me by Dr. Dave Nayak. He completed a timelessly realistic tattoo that lives on Dr. Dave's arm. After decades of producing tattoos for private clients, the next chapte…
90. Doughnate Pizza "Where Dough Does Good" ft. Angelo Corso
Our next guest comes on to share their journey into the nonprofit space. They currently partner with over 50 pizzerias and provide some amazing pies to various shelters in the Chicagoland area. Looki…
89. Children of Immigrants and Generational Wealth ft. Lyanne Alfaro
Our next guest is a journalist turned multi-hyphenate. She has experience within tech, media, and entrepreneurship. She’s worked with the New York Times, Business Insider, and CNBC. She’s currently a…
88. The Meaningful Modern Home ft. Celeste Robbins [Robbins Architecture]
Our next guest is the principal architect of Robbins Architecture. Her firm has designed elegant and functional dream homes in Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, and Wyoming. Their homes bring out a sense…