Best Local Music Exchange Podcasts (2025)

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Chicagoverse 366 - Laura Gardner (Local Style Chips) 30:04

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Local Style Chips Founder Laura Gardner guests on Dynasty Podcasts to detail the origins of her Chicago-centric venture. Gardner speaks on the DIY approach behind Local Style Chips, including visiting local businesses in person to pitch the snack line. She also reveals the process behind developing Chicago-centric flavors (Deep Dish Pizza, Chi…

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Chicagoverse 365 - Chef Thai Dang (Crying Tiger) 36:20

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Jaime Black visits Crying Tiger in River North to share a meal with Chef Thai Dang. Chef Dang delves into the culinary, cultural, and familial inspirations behind the Crying Tiger menu, with he and Black sampling Crying Tiger's prawn toast, crispy h.k. pork belly, green papaya som tum salad, and hamachi crudo. (PIctures available @DynastyPodcasts a…

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365: Inside Black Rio, Brazilian Favelas & Quilombos — and How Nicole Phillip Built 350K Followers in 2 Years 1:07:39

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Hear award-winning travel creator Nicole Phillip share stories of immersing in Afro-Brazilian history, music and culture. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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364: Cycling Around the World in 5 Years on 3 Euros a Day with Pablo Mandado 1:00:40

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Hear stories and life-lessons from circumnavigating the planet on a bicycle while living on 3 Euros a day for 5 years. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Chicagoverse 364 - Landon Campbell (Drive Capital) (2025) 28:53

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Landon Campbell, Investor & Chicago GM at Drive Capital, returns to Dynasty Podcasts two years after his first visit. Campbell speaks on his Landon's Loop newsletter, which covers the city’s tech industries and developments, and shares his objectives for that venture. The GM also details how his Bullish On Chicago directory serves as a resource for…

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Chicagoverse 363 - Brad Henderson (P33) 25:11

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Brad Henderson, Chief Executive Officer at P33, checks into Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the present and future of Chicago tech. Henderson speaks on the work being done to reach Chicago’s full potential in the tech space, and what comes with that goal, including increased opportunities for residents on the city’s South and West sides. The CEO als…

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363: How to Use Points & Miles to Visit Private Islands, Stay in Overwater Bungalows & Arrive by Seaplane in Bora Bora, the Maldives and the Seychelles with Chew from ChewsToExplore 50:53

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Learn how to get over-the-top luxury bucket list experiences for free that usually cost thousands of dollars per night. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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Chicagoverse 362 - Steve Reidell (The Hood Internet) 24:17

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Steve Reidell, creative renaissance man (Art Director, Graphic Designer, Music Composer), and longtime friend of Dynasty Podcasts, checks in to speak on adaptability, diversity, and longevity in his creative industry career. Reidell delves into The Hood Internet's appearance on The Simpsons' "The Flandshees of Innersimpson" episode earlier year. Th…

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362: Stories of Traveling Across Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean as a Jamaican-Chinese New Yorker with Darren Chew 58:40

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Hear stories from visiting Nubia, the slums of Nairobi, rural villages in Zambia & going volcano-boarding in Nicaragua. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Chicagoverse 361 - Jonathon Spagat, Evan Sheehan, + Alex Wallbaum (Breakfast for Dinner) 35:57

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Dynasty Podcasts visits Chicago production house Breakfast for Dinner to interview Co-Founders Jonathon Spagat, Evan Sheehan, and Alex Wallbaum. The three creatives delve into the production services of Breakfast for Dinner and speak on the present offerings of and future ambitions for Breakfast Studios. Spagat, Sheehan, and Wallbaum also break dow…

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361: Performing Hajj & Umrah and How to Travel the World with a Family of 5 on Points and Miles with Amena Bakali 1:01:31

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Learn how to use points & miles to perform Umrah with a family and travel the world to celebrate Eid in different cities. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Chicagoverse 360 - Dr. Kate Waimey Timmerman (Chicago Quantum Exchange) 20:44

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Dr. Kate Waimey Timmerman, Chief Executive Officer at the Chicago Quantum Exchange, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on the incoming impact of quantum on Chicago. Dr. Timmerman shares insights into the mission of Chicago Quantum Exchange, and shares how quantum can drive massive job growth and innovation in the Midwest over the next decade. The …

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360: Hacking Serendipity, Connecting Travelers with the Pangea App, and Co-Hosting the Nomad Week with Matt Gray 1:22:05

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Learn how to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world with Pangea. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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359: Traveling the World as a Black Muslim Digital Nomad, Giving Birth in Poland, and Raising Globally Conscious Kids with Imani Bashir 1:07:14

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Hear about living in China, Malaysia, Poland and Mexico as a Black Muslim woman & raising her son in multiple countries. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Chicagoverse 359 - George Ellzey Jr. 35:50

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Chicago screenwriter and director George Ellzey Jr. guests on Dynasty Podcasts to detail his numerous film projects. Ellzey delves into his filmography, sharing personal stories behind Cottage Grove, Shades, Closed Mouths, All Good, and more. He also speaks on his creative process for his various projects, and outlines the financials and logistics …

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358: Lessons from Malcolm X’s Travels, Black-American Expatriation, Living in Cairo, and Building Global Solidarity with Imani Bashir 1:08:57

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Learn about being a Black Muslim activist in the U.S., meeting Malcolm X’s daughter, moving abroad and living in Cairo. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Chicagoverse 358 - Casey Gomez Walker (Case Oats) 20:07

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Jaime Black visits North Side studio The Pocket to interview Case Oats mastermind Casey Gomez Walker. Walker details the long journey of taking concepts from her creative writing classes in college and turning them into her debut record, titled Last Missouri Exit, over a decade later. The singer-songwriter also reveals how she got her start in musi…

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357: Nomading in Africa, Developing a Politically Conscious Travel Lens, and Co-Hosting the “Remote Roundup” on Zero to Travel with Janessa Klatt 55:37

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Hear highlights from digital nomading around Africa & the power of travel in learning about struggles against injustice. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …

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Chicagoverse 357 - Jordan Tepper x Robert Haynes III (Hoste) 21:04

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Dynasty Podcasts host Jaime Black visits Hoste in Pilsen to talk with Jordan Tepper and Robert Haynes III, Co-founders at Hoste Cocktails and Apologue Liqueurs. Tepper and Haynes detail the cocktail production and event capabilities of the new 15,000-square-foot Hoste warehouse space. The Co-Founders also speak on why Pilsen is the right neighborho…

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356: How to Become a Digital Nomad and Build Community Around the World as a Solo Traveler with Janessa Klatt 1:02:33

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Learn how to leave your 9-5 job and build a fulfilling life of long-term world travel rooted in a supportive community. _____________________________ Subscribe to TheMaverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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Chicagoverse 356 - Rod Phillips (Sofar Sounds) 20:43

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Rod Phillips, Event Producer at Sofar Sounds Chicago, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to reveal what goes into producing intimate live music events across the city. Phillips speaks on his role in the process, from interacting with talent to working with unconventional live music venues. The event producer also shares his selections for Chicago art…

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355: Mindful Travel In an Unequal World: How to Move Beyond Guilt, Build Solidarity, Challenge Power, Notice Joy, and Find Belonging with Dr. Anu Taranath 53:34

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Hear from the author of my most recommended book for travelers: Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Chicagoverse 355 - Dr. Daniel Farrugia x Heidi Auvenshine (The Playpen Chicago) 24:15

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Dr. Daniel Farrugia, Founder at The Playpen Chicago and Heidi Auvenshine, Marketing and Partnerships Director at The Playpen Chicago, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to talk boats, Lake Michigan, and Chicago summers. Farrugia and Auvenshine delve into the Playpen Chicago mobile app, and detail how it connects boat captains, small businesses, influencers,…

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354: Navigating Racism, Power Inequality and Turning Immigrant Diaspora Identity into a Superpower with Dr. Anu Taranath 1:17:21

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Learn about Indian-American identity, the value of critical pedagogy, and making meaningful connections in West Africa. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…

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Chicagoverse 354 - Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner (The Fifty/50 Group x The Alston) 25:13

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Dynasty Podcasts host Jaime Black visits Chicago steakhouse The Alston to interview Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner, Co-Founders at The Fifty/50 Group. Mohr and Weiner delve into the myriad of elevated experiences offered at The Alston, including tableside preparations, the champagne bar and wine room, the year-round outdoor terrace, and more. The Co-Fo…

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Chicagoverse 353 - Frank Dattalo (Havas Chicago) 23:19

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Frank Dattalo guests on Dynasty Podcasts to detail what goes into his role as Chief Creative Officer at Havas Chicago. Dattalo speaks about the high-low strategy the agency employs, and how Havas collaborates with creative talent like social influencers. The CCO also shares his thoughts on the role of AI in creative work, explains the collaborative…

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353: Understanding Palestine and How You Can Help Stop the Genocide: Matt Bowles Interviewed on the Going Places Podcast 1:14:32

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Matt Bowles is interviewed by Yulia Denisyuk about Palestine and action items you can take to help stop the genocide. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…

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Chicagoverse 352 - Erica Duffy (Camera Ambassador) 38:02

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Dynasty Podcasts visits Chicago's Camera Ambassador at the CineCity Studios campus, where founder Erica Duffy speaks on the film equipment business' model and mission. Duffy reflects on the origins of Camera Ambassador as a service, and shares how she and her team help filmmakers find the right gear for their projects. The entrepreneur also detai…

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352: How to Survive a Hitman, Protect the Environment, and Make the Coffee Industry More Ethical and Sustainable with Etelle Higonnet 57:34

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Learn what you can do to combat environmental destruction and human rights abuses in the coffee industry staring today. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Chicagoverse 351 - Dean Nadya Mason (Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering) 23:00

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Dynasty Podcasts visits the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at The University of Chicago to interview Dean Nadya Mason. Dean Mason details the work being done at the PME across science and tech, and shares how the recent $21 million gift from philanthropist Thea Berggren benefits the school's health research and more. Dean Mason also speak…

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Chicagoverse 350 - Dr. Shyama Majumdar (Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation) 27:41

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Dr. Shyama Majumdar, Director of Science Accelerators and Investments at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak about the Duality Accelerator program for early hardware and software quantum startups. Dr. Majumdar shares how startups benefit from the Polsky Center’s resources, including mentorship …

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351: Investigating War Crimes and Fighting for Human Rights in Chiapas, Guatemala, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Iraq, Cambodia and Palestine with Etelle Higonnet 1:12:41

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Hear stories about standing up for human rights around the world and struggling for truth, accountability and justice. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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Chicagoverse 349 - Jake Nickell x Lance Curran (Threadless x Artist Shops) 38:34

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Jake Nickell, Threadless and Artist Shops Founder and CEO, and Lance Curran, Artist Shops VIP Accounts Director, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about 25 years of Threadless. Nickell recalls the early of Threadless, and how the business won out among his other entrepreneurial ventures. Nickell and Curran also delve into the culture of…

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350: Full-Time World Travel as a Deafblind Latina and Smashing Disability Stigma Through Storytelling, Advocacy and Education with Catarina Rivera 1:28:30

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Learn about traveling the world as a deafblind Latina—salsa dancing, sumo-wrestling and becoming a disability advocate. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Chicagoverse 348 - Troy Pryor (Creative Cypher x XL FEST) 32:06

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Entrepreneur, event producer, and storyteller Troy Pryor guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak about XL FEST 2025, which happens August 14th through the 23rd at multiple locations across Chicago and brings together filmmakers, studio talent, and other film industry professionals for panels, screenings, and more. Pryor speaks on his Creative Cypher ve…

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349: Visiting Occupied Palestine, Becoming the Queen of Trips, and How Men Can Be Better Allies to Women Travelers with Mari Monsalve 48:31

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Hear stories from visiting the occupied West Bank, being sexually harassed in Guatemala & founding the “Queen of Trips” _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Chicagoverse 347 - Kelli Lynch (88.9 FM, WRRG, Triton College Radio) 26:48

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Kelli Lynch, Program and Music Director at WRRG, 88.9 FM, Triton College Radio, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the suburban indie rock station's 50th anniversary. Lynch delves into the origins of WRRG, and details how college radio stays relevant in the age of streaming platforms. Host Jaime Black also reflects on his time as a WRRG DJ in…

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348: Colombia from the Pablo Escobar Era to Today & Using Travel as a Tool to Recover from Cancer with Mari Monsalve 56:23

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Hear about living in Escobar-Era Medellin, Surviving Cancer & Leaving an Abusive Relationship to Solo-Travel the World. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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347: Why Brazil and Japan Are Uniquely Amazing, Wine Tasting in Serbia, and Founding “Girl Takes Mundo” for Latina Solo Travelers with Chris Davila 57:21

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Hear stories from Brazil, Japan, Serbia and get tips on budget travel, minimalist packing, and monetizing travel content. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Chicagoverse 346 - Dr. Brian DeMarco (Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park) 26:51

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Jaime Black connects with Dr. Brian DeMarco, Director and Chief Technology Officer at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park and Director of the Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. DeMarco breaks down all things quantum ahead of this week's Global Quantum Forum con…

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346: Running with the Bulls 6 Times in Spain, Falling in Love in Colombia, and How to Experience Guatemala with Chris Davila 55:37

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Hear Latina-solo-travel stories from Guatemala, Sweden, Colombia, Easter Island, Bolivia, Madagascar, Spain and Vietnam. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s ⁠Monday Minute Newsletter⁠where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …

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Chicagoverse 345 - Live Event Strategies With Industry Professionals (Live @ Soho House Chicago) 31:39

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Heidi Auvenshine, Marketing and Partnerships Director of The Playpen Chicago™, and Jordan Williams, Founder at Chicago Run Collective and Press & Play Cafe, come together for the Live Event Strategies With Industry Professionals Dynasty Panelcast at Soho House Chicago. Williams and Auvenshine share what goes into activating a successful event, from…

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Chicagoverse 344 - Lisa Nucci (Choose Chicago) 27:41

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Dynasty Podcasts returns to Choose Chicago to speak with Lisa Nucci, the agency's Chief Marketing Officer, about the new Never Done, Never Outdone campaign. Nucci shares the origins and objectives of the new City of Chicago marketing campaign, detailing how the tourism office connected with residents from all corners of the city for their input on …

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345: From Colombia to Botswana: Life-changing Safaris, Immigrant Solidarity, and Co-Founding Africa Culture Journeys with Paula Gean 48:49

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Learn about the similarities between Colombian and Botswana culture, and how to take a life-changing camping safari. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel…

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Chicagoverse 343 - Developing Your Voice as a Content Creator (Live @ Soho House) 35:31

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Chicago creators Madeline Ford, Gianna Rieger (aka @g.wizzle_), and Dan Ways (aka Dan Hemenway) speak on the Developing Your Voice as a Content Creator Dynasty Panelcasts event at Soho House Chicago. The three social and digital creators share insights into their process and how they've developed and defined their unique online voices. They also op…

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Chicagoverse 342 - Lizzie Everett x Catherine Everett (@twosauced x Family Dinner x Saucy Media House) 29:58

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Lizzie Everett and Catherine Everett of @twosauced return to Dynasty Podcasts to speak about their new entrepreneurial ventures in an interview recorded at Tortello. The content creator sisters share details about their new social dining series Family Dinner, offering their thoughts on expanding into longform storytelling on YouTube. The Everetts a…

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344: Attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in India, Developing a Socially Conscious Travel Lens, and How to Become a Remote Freelance Writer with Lolly Spindler 51:37

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Learn about the largest festival in human history that happens once every 144 years, and how to become a remote writer. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…

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Chicagoverse 341- Dario Monni x Jill Gray (Tortello Pastificio) 33:19

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Jaime Black visits Tortello Pastificio in Wicker Park to interview Dario Monni, the pasta shop'sChef and Co-owner, and Co-owner Jill Gray. Monni and Gray speak on the level of care that goes into every element of managing Tortello, from the emphasis on high quality ingredients to the menu offerings and more. Monni also shares his culinary inspir…

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Chicagoverse 340 - Henry Cai (3LP) 21:25

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Jaime Black visits upscale Chinese fast food spot 3LP to talk to restaurant owner and entrepreneur Henry Cai. Cai speaks on the journey of taking 3LP from an Instagram order concept to a ghost kitchen project to setting up shop in a brick and mortar location in the Bridgeport neighborhood. The restaurateur also shares how collaborations with local …

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343: Falling in Love with Mexico City and Madrid & Building a Freelance Writing Business While Traveling the World with Lolly Spindler 50:56

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Hear stories from traveling the world, living in Mexico, and how losing a job led to building a thriving remote business. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…