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Bridging Chicago

Bridging Chicago

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The Bridging Chicago Podcast allows our guests to demonstrate their skills and experience, share their business objectives and perspectives, and engage with listeners. Our goal is to connect our listening community with business leaders in and around the Chicago area by discussing how our guests got to their current positions.All rights reserved Economics
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  • Season 8 Episode 7: Edda Coscioni, Salon Edda & the Center for Beautiful Living
    Sep 11 2025
    On today’s episode of Bridging Chicago, Edda Coscioni joins us to share about the value of human interaction. Edda moved to Chicago after graduating from college, with her skiing roots bringing her family to Colorado. With the hopes of getting in a thriving theatre community, she soon discovered her passion to help people and how beauty can be displayed in so many ways. Her time as a professional coach and teacher has shown to be valuable in her work and entrepreneurship and now she is here to share her thoughts with our listeners. Edda shares about the good and the risky side of starting out on your own, and how the competitive culture of salons inspired her to create a different space. Edda shares some wonderful thoughts and her story is absolutely a valuable one for anyone who wants to continue to grow in any career field.
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    27 mins
  • Season 8 Episode 6: Theresa VanderMeer, Work+Shelter
    Jul 17 2025
    This episode of the podcast features Theresa VanderMeer, Founder and CEO of Work+Shelter. Theresa represents the true spirit of an entrepreneur, bold and courageous, as well as thoughtful and empathetic. Theresa has created more than a place to buy merch/swag for your company, she has created something that will make a lasting impact on so many lives. In this episode, Theresa shares about true sustainability, as well as how Work+Shelter is helping families gain generational wealth. With an interesting and global story, Theresa will make you feel like a fast friend and mentor. Don't miss this episode, you will be truly inspired by Theresa VanderMeer!
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    29 mins
  • Season 8 Episode 4: Dee Robinson, Good Trouble
    Jul 11 2025
    The spirit of Good Trouble Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey’s brand has certainly taken on the vibe of its amazing founder, Dee Robinson, who is this weeks guest. Imparting the spirit of her mom, Dee knew that Chicago was the right place to start and build her company, and continues to call the city her home. Dee also sees the entrepreneurial spirit of the city, and how the diversity and culture of the Midwest has impacted its ability to lead the way in areas like innovation and business growth. Because of her willingness to try, her courage to learn through failure, and her passion to keep going, Good Trouble is a brand that is creating award winning Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, but also inspiring other brands to go out and try, creating good trouble. You will certainly connect with Dee’s spirit and we believe you will be inspired to try in your own life!
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    34 mins
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