Co-hosted by couple Lucas and Marissa Farrell, the founders of the popular Instagram account STL Bucket List. Lucas and Marissa discuss all things St. Louis with some of the city's most influential people. This weekly show highlights guest speakers with a passion for serving the community through talents, businesses, entrepreneurship, and influence. Tune in every Wednesday for real conversations with compelling minds in and around St. Louis.
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Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good. Season 1 of Choiceology was hosted by Dan Heath, bestselling author of Made to Stick and Switch. Podcasts are for inf ...
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Summer Bucket List 2025 - Things to do in STL
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14:45A quick episode highlighting some must-visit spots this summer! Support the showBy Lucas & Marissa Farrell
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St. Louis SLAM - Building a Dynasty in Women's Football
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48:33In this empowering episode, Lucas Farrell sits down with St. Louis SLAM head coach Quincy Davis and star player Kerri McMahan to talk all things women’s football—and the dynasty being built right here in St. Louis. Fresh off their 5th national championship win, the SLAM is proving that professional women’s tackle football deserves the spotlight. Co…
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Cents & Sensibility: With Guests Melina Palmer & Devin Pope
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32:49Would you pay more for a car with 29,999 miles than one with 30,000? The answer should be no—it's a negligible difference, after all—but research shows that people often do pay more than they should for cars that are just short of certain odometer thresholds. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at why a price or an age or a te…
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Marlin Bonds - The Music Industry meets Tech
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1:07:55On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Marlin Bonds—Founder & CEO of Hypno Loops, and a name you might recognize from the music world. Marlin is a 7x platinum, 2x Grammy-nominated, BMI award-winning producer and songwriter from St. Louis whose work has been featured everywhere—from Grey’s Anatomy and ESPN to …
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Homegrown: Jen Garnica’s STL Roots and Leadership at SSM Health
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13:53In this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, Luke welcomes Jen Garnica, Chief Nursing Officer at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital. A St. Louis native and proud leader in local healthcare, Jen shares her story — from growing up in the city to leading one of its most advanced and mission-driven hospitals. Located in the heart of downtown, SSM…
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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman
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31:27Streaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily writing. But now apps encourage us to keep streaks going for just about anything. Messaging friends, learning new languages, meditating, exercising, you name it. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore the motivational power of streaks. An…
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Javia Gilliam-Sanford and Kaje Sanford - The Art of Alcohol
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1:06:36On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Javia Gilliam-Sanford and Kaje Sanford, the husband-and-wife team behind Pour Decisions, one of the most creative mobile bars in St. Louis. Their story started back in 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic, when Javia—an experienced sommelier—lost her job. Instead of…
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Andy Levey - Museum of Illusions - St. Louis
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Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich
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30:41First-born children tend to believe that their parents were harder on them than their siblings are willing to grant. Football fans take disproportionate note of the challenging games on their team's schedules. We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced. In this episode of Choiceology …
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Reggie Son ‘Shorty’ - Longevity as a Lifelong Entertainer
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1:08:08On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Reggie Son—formerly known as Shorty Da Prince. A lifelong entertainer and proud St. Louis native, Reggie got his start on the radio at just 12 years old and went on to host national platforms like BET’s 106 & Park and The Radio One Network. Now back in his hometown, Regg…
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Michael Woods - Equity in Action with Dream Builders
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53:39On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Michael Woods—a St. Louis native, certified personal trainer, published author, entrepreneur, mentor, and co-founder of Dream Builders 4 Equity. Michael shares his inspiring journey growing up in North City, the driving force behind his passion for unifying communities, …
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The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson
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38:22Is it ever possible to see the world objectively, as it is? Turn on the news, open social media, engage with that family member at Thanksgiving, and it appears to some the answer is yes. But what if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how we can easily be fooled…
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Nico Marie - Music, Movement, and Mindfulness
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58:05In this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with the incredible Nico Marie, a talented DJ, yogi, and content creator. Nico shares her unique journey from childhood dreams of becoming a professional dancer to evolving into a well-respected DJ and yogi with over 190,000 followers on YouTube. Throughout the conversation, N…
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Brett Apted - Honest Skincare you can Trust
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58:55In this episode, we’re joined by Brett Apted, a real estate entrepreneur and the founder of Western Provisions Company, a tallow-based skincare brand based in Defiance, MO. What began as a personal solution for Brett and his brothers’ children has since evolved into a popular wellness trend, making Tallow Balm one of the most sought-after skincare …
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A Numbers Game: With Guests Linda Chang & Stephen M. Colbert
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29:37Workplaces often rely on numerical ratings for performance reviews. Election debates focus on poll numbers and approval ratings. Your watch counts your steps in a day. Numbers increasingly influence our decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our very human tendency to fixate on digits even when words or graphs repre…
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In this episode, host Lucas Farrell chats with Sherelle Speed, also known as The Art Doll, a St. Louis-based surrealist painter. Sherelle's artistic journey began in 2015 following a traumatic experience that led her to create an alternative reality through her art. A self-taught artist, she draws inspiration from renowned painters like Basquiat an…
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Myrina "Renaissance" Otey-Myton - SHE BELIEVED
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46:10In today’s episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell is joined by Myrina "Renaissance" Otey-Myton, the creative force behind the Her Eminent Reign Series. Myrina is a talented fashion, portrait, and event photographer from St. Louis, MO, and since 2018, she has been curating powerful Women’s History Month events that celebrate BIPOC wo…
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It’s a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contai…
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Spring Bucket List: 25 Things to Do in St. Louis
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13:48On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell goes through his top 25 things to add to your Spring Bucket List. With great weather on the horizon, this is the perfect short listen to get fun ideas on what to do in St. Louis this Spring. 1. See the Cherry Blossoms at the Missouri Botanical Garden Spring transforms the Japanese Garde…
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Russ Clark - A St. Louis Kolache Story
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1:02:13On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell chats with Russ Clark, the founder of St. Louis Kolache and American Kolache. Russ shares how he turned a passion for the traditional Czech pastry into a thriving business, starting in St. Louis and now expanding to multiple franchise locations across the country. From classic flavors t…
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Jody Sowell - Introducing you to a St. Louis you haven’t met yet
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47:50On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with Jody Sowell, President and CEO of the Missouri Historical Society, to discuss the organization’s ambitious campaign to preserve and share St. Louis history. With a goal of raising $36 million, this initiative is already funding groundbreaking projects, including the 1904 …
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Gabe Angieri - Champion The Bold w/ Arch Grants
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56:18On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Gabe Angieri, the Executive Director of Arch Grants, to talk about the game-changing work they’re doing for St. Louis entrepreneurs. Arch Grants isn’t just cutting checks—they’re building a community of bold thinkers and doers who are shaping the future of our city. Gabe…
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STL Bucket List - A Look Back At Episode #1 With Brock Seals
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44:14In this episode we look back at our very first podcast, Brock Seals touched on his upbringing in St. Louis, style of art and who truly inspires him. Brock’s work has been seen all over St. Louis and even by Nipsey Hussle, Dapper Dan, Harrison Bader & Erykah Badu. Brock wants to change the narrative around St. Louis and he believes through Art, Musi…
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We’re joined by a legend in the St. Louis hospitality scene, many of you may know Adam from the face behind the local favorite Mission Taco Joint. In 2024, Mission was hit with a lawsuit and had to go through a new rebrand to Session Taco in 2025. With 7 locations, the group is still bringing that same west coast vibe with some fun new additions to…
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Nikki Glaser - More Than Comedy (Re-Run)
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1:30:56Fresh off the Golden Globes, Nikki Glaser has been on a remarkable run in comedy over the past 12 months. We wanted to highlight Nikki and re-run one of our all-time favorite episodes. Support the showBy Lucas & Marissa Farrell
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Katie Lee - The Last Stop (Katie's Pizza & Pasta)
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1:09:53Katie Lee, of Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria has quite the story to tell. A STL native, pillar, friend to many, mother, restaurateur, creative, and now writer, Katie’s story is being written each day. During her youthful years she struggled with addiction until a moment of clarity came to her to embark on a path of success and purpose. Now, a succ…
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It’s officially wedding planning season. If you just got engaged over the holidays, you need to give this episode with Carol from Bride St. Louis a listen. Bride St. Louis is the premier wedding event company in the region, trusted by over 12,000 brides. As the leading force in St. Louis and beyond, they host 7 spectacular wedding shows each year a…
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SSM Health nursing leaders Amy Wilson, Chief Nurse Executive, and Seth Lovell, System Vice President of Nursing Transformation and Innovation, sit down with STL Bucket List in an exciting new podcast episode! We dive deep into the current state of nursing and explore transformation for the future through innovative technology and strategies being i…
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ABC Winter Bucket List (Things to do in STL)
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20:44Happy holidays from our bucket list family to yours. We are so grateful for the listens that tune in each week to hear from our special guests, experiences, and insight into all things St. Louis. This episode is a special winter ABC bucket list of things to do during this holiday season. As the year comes to a close, it’s so important to slow down …
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Kirven Douthit-Boyd - Saint Louis Dance Theatre
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46:54We’re joined by Kirven, the multi-talented Artistic Director behind Saint Louis Dance Theatre, formerly Big Muddy Dance Company. began his formal dance training at the Boston Arts Academy in 1999 and as a member of Boston Youth Moves under the artistic direction of Jeannette Neil and Jim Viera. He began his professional career as a member of Ailey …
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Three Lawyers Doing a Podcast with STL Bucket List
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1:21:40We’re joined by the legendary lawyer crew behind one of St. Louis’ most beloved law firm, Brown & Crouppen. Terry, Andy, and Ed host a podcast of their own so it was cool to host them to learn about their story and the impact they have on our city. It’s a lot of fun to get to see what goes into being a lawyer and we of course went on a few other ta…
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Mario Iaccarino - Sant’ Agata to St. Louis
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46:44We’re joined by Mario Iaccarino, the double Michelin-starred owner behind Casa Don Alfonso at the Ritz Carlton in St. Louis and Don Alfonso 1890 Hotel and Restaurant in Sant’ Agata, Italy. Mario is a true hospitality ‘hero’ who brought the charm of Italy to Clayton with the same quality ingredients, recipes, and traditions. Casa Don Alfonso opened …
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Gateway Arch & Riverboats - THE St. Louis Bucket List
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30:41We’re joined by the teams at the Gateway Arch and Gateway Arch at the Riverboats to discuss end of year plans and looking forward to 2025. One of the best parts of our city is the Gateway Arch, this man made monument is special to everyone who calls this city home. Pam, the Program Manager, Museum Services and Interpretation at the Gateway Arch Nat…
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Randy Girsch - Sticks in Hands (St. Louis Blues)
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39:56We’re joined by Randy Girsch, Vice President, Community Development & Event Management: Executive Director of Blues for Kids Foundation. Blues for Kids, the charitable trust of the St. Louis Blues, has a mission to positively impact programs and services that improve health and wellness of youth in the St. Louis area. Thanks to the commitment of Bl…
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Chris & Tyler from Vetta Sports - Building a Sports Legacy in St. Louis
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42:26We hosted our friends at Vetta Sports on the podcast. Vetta Sports was founded in 1988 with the mission of providing high-quality sports programs and facilities to the St. Louis community. Initially starting with indoor soccer, Vetta quickly expanded its offerings to include tennis, volleyball, fitness programs, and more, becoming a multi-sport hub…
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Sara McCarty opens up about the inspiration behind the online resource, website, podcast, community, and magazine, Run Wild My Child. McCarty expresses the importance of getting families outside, and offers a resource of ideas and activities to engage in the outdoors. The community of writers highlights voices from all around the globe. Run Wild My…
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A Hero's Journey: With Guests Ethan Gilsdorf, David Fajgenbaum & Kurt Gray
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39:52Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Katniss Everdeen, the main characters of many great stories, they all have one thing in common: the shape of their journey. From answering the call to adventure, to undergoing tests of character and strengths, to triumphantly returning home forever changed. It's a classic narrative structure that's inspired countless …
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Craig Kaminer - Sophisticated Living Magazine (The SOPHI Awards 2024)
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52:25We’re joined by Craig Kaminer of Sophisticated Living Magazine. In this episode we discuss the upcoming SOPHI Awards, his career before the magazine, and more. A native of New York City, Craig has spent the last 35 years developing campaigns for some of the leading consumer/lifestyle brands in St. Louis -- and the world. It was cool to see what goe…
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Dave & Kara Bailey - Building a Restaurant Legacy
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46:29For the past 20 years, The Bailey family has been a staple for the St. Louis culinary scene. Dave and Kara Baileys' story began in the early 2000's as they met while Dave was serving tables at Sasha's on Demun. In 2004, they opened the doors to Baileys' Chocolate Bar which has became a classic St. Louis establishment over the next 20 years. It didn…
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Rebel With a Cause: With Guests Francis Kelly & Christopher Bryan
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35:34Most parents encounter resistance from their children. Perhaps when the kids are young and turning their noses up at vegetables, or when they're teenagers and balking at curfews or dress codes. So what's the best way to encourage good choices in the face of a rebellious kid? Or a rebellious adult, for that matter? In this episode of Choiceology wit…
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Gerard Craft - Crafting the Culinary Scene since 2005
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57:31Gerard Craft discusses his experience as a business owner and award-winning chef. He attributes his success to his hard-working and dedicated team, as well the ability to overcome the challenges over the last 20 years. Craft started out as a transplant to the St. Louis area and has since built a team of 400 employees with restaurants and businesses…
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Dustin & Whitney Cole - Entrepreneurship & Açaí Bowls
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59:32We're joined by Dustin & Whitney Cole, the married-duo behind Berrybox Superfood Bar at The City Foundry and Clayton. Dustin and Whitney's love story has always been surrounded by entrepreneurship. Before Berrybox, the couple owned a nail salon. During their time living in other states, they quickly fell in love with health and wellness and discove…
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On a High Note: With Guests Maurice Schweitzer & Matthew Polly
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38:03Do you recall the best concert you ever went to? Best trip? Best meal? Chances are good that a few memories come to mind—maybe not every detail of the event, but perhaps a couple great moments. It can go the opposite way, too. Worst travel experience. Worst date. Our memory works in snapshots of particular parts of our experience. In this episode o…
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Evolution Festival is one of the largest music festivals in our region which originally launched in 2023. Joe and the team have a big vision for the event this year headlined by The Killers and Beck. Joe has been in the music industry his entire adult life, we chat with him on the ups and downs of live entertainment, what to expect at this years fe…
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Nicky Slices - The Coolest Club in The World
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45:21We’re joined by Nicky Slices Pizza, a local pizza concept that has gained huge success slangin’ slices on IG. Nicky has had a passion for food that sprouted from his father, who used to own a slice shop in St. Louis when he was a child. With an emphasis on creative specials and high quality Detroit-style pies, Nicky Slices is a weekly staple for ma…
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The Truth Is Out There: With Guests Tania Lombrozo & Toby Ball
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31:42Your car breaks down. Must be because you skipped an oil change last month. Or your favorite team loses. Well, that was because of a bad call by a corrupt referee. In reality, many events involve multiple contributing factors. But we tend to gravitate toward single causes. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our desire to e…
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Nick Bognar - Elevating the St. Louis Food Scene
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54:27The prolific chef behind Indo and Sado, Nick Bognar joins us on the show. James Beard Rising Star, Food & Wine Best New Chef, GQ’s Best New Restaurant are just a few of Nick’s career accomplishments. We chat with Bognar on his early career learning from some of the best chefs in the country to working alongside his family restaurant here in St. Lou…
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UMSL Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center Executive Director Scott Morris has a background in mergers and acquisitions. He began his second career in higher education to help business owners learn strategy and business development, build strong networks, and gain access to resources for growth. UMSL EIC's work to boost the local economy starting wi…
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