Episode 90: Marcy Larson-Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
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Episode 90: Marcy Larson-Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Marcy Larson, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. Ms. Larson brings 25 years of marketing, consulting and research experience to this position. We will be discussing several things including the background of the museum, current events and the greater need for outreach and education, the cutting-edge technology the museum is employing and how they have adapted during the pandemic.

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Episode 89: Rebecca Cacayuran-Evanston Community Foundation
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Episode 89: Rebecca Cacayuran-Evanston Community Foundation

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined Rebecca Cacayuran, the VP for Community Investment at the Evanston Community Foundation. Founded in 1986, the Evanston Community Foundation helps Evanston thrive now and forever as a vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community. It builds, connects, and distributes resources and knowledge through local organizations for the common good. The Foundation builds endowments for current and future opportunities, fosters private philanthropy, focuses the impact of collective giving, finds solutions to community challenges, allocates grants, and provides leadership training. They have been instrumental in supporting Evanston organizations throughout the pandemic.

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Episode 88: Jill Schacter-Evanston Public Library
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Episode 88: Jill Schacter-Evanston Public Library

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Jill Schacter, the Marketing Communications Coordinator at the Evanston Public Library. Jill also hosts, The Check Out! A Podcast of the Evanston Public Library. Via eNewsletters, social media, press relations, and storytelling/content development, she works to inform the community about the many valuable, life-changing programs and services that are available through Evanston Public Library to enhance literacy of all kinds across our diverse community.

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Episode 87: Amy Koester from the Skokie Public Library and Courtney Sturgeon-YPC with the Illinois Holocaust Museum
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Episode 87: Amy Koester from the Skokie Public Library and Courtney Sturgeon-YPC with the Illinois Holocaust Museum

This week on Inside the Skev, we were joined by Amy Koester, the Learning Experiences Manager at the Skokie Public Library. Amy supports a team of staff who develop and provide library events for all ages, hands-on learning opportunities, and information and reference services. She also works with the Civic Lab team. We were also be joined by Courtney Sturgeon, who is a fellow member with me of the Young Professional Committee at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Courtney Sturgeon is a small-business owner, media relations specialist with Business Wire-A Berkshire Hathaway Company, and freelance journalist. We discussed the upcoming YPC Virtual Trivia Night which is a fundraiser for the museum that will be taking place virtually on January 21st.

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Episode 86: Fritz Kaegi-Cook County Assessor
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Episode 86: Fritz Kaegi-Cook County Assessor

This week on Inside the Skev, are joined by Fritz Kaegi, the Cook County Assessor. Since assuming office in 2018, Fritz has brought fairness, ethics and transparency to the Cook County Assessor’s Office with a vision focused on operational changes, technological upgrades, and the elimination of favoritism. We talk about how he has accomplished his goals, what property owners should know about the property tax system in Cook County and how Covid is affecting property valuations. We also talk about our mutual admiration for to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Bernstein family.

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Episode 85: Robert Masliansky-First Class Moving & Storage
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Episode 85: Robert Masliansky-First Class Moving & Storage

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined we are joined by Robert Masliansky, my brother. Robert is the President of First Class Moving & Storage, which is a local, independent moving and storage company that has been in business since 2001. We discuss the history of the company, the moving industry and how it works to maintain its excellent reputation. We also discuss Robert’s connection to the community with Skokie Central Congregation and his many years as a musician and most recently as the drummer for Damaged Justice, a Metallica tribute band.

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Episode 84: Addie Goodman from JCC Chicago
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Episode 84: Addie Goodman from JCC Chicago

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Addie Goodman, President and CEO of the JCC Chicago. Addie Goodman joined JCC Chicago in 2014 and was named President & CEO in September 2018. Since her appointment, Addie has raised over $11M in capital support to develop JCC Chicago’s campuses, launched numerous new initiatives both internal and external, and continued to expand the reach of the agency to over 60,0000 community members last year. We discuss her role in helping the JCC adapt to the pandemic, and its role in the Chicagoland community.

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Episode 83: May May Tchao and Evanston Gun Buyback
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Episode 83: May May Tchao and Evanston Gun Buyback

This week on Inside the Skev, we speak with May May Tchao. Ms. Tchao is an Evanston resident and filmmaker. We speak about her new film, “Hayden and Her Family.” The film is about the Curry family who adopted five special-needs children from overseas while having seven biological children already. We also speak with Carolyn Murray and Commander Jason Garner from the Evanston Police Department about the Amnesty Gun Buyback event on December 5th.

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Episode 81: Monica Rodriguez-All of Us Research Project at Northwestern University
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Episode 81: Monica Rodriguez-All of Us Research Project at Northwestern University

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Monica Rodriguez, the Director of Communications and Engagement, for the All of Us Research Program at Northwestern University. The All of Us Research Program’s mission is to speed up health research breakthroughs. To do this, they are asking one million or more people throughout the United States to volunteer their health data to help lead the way in discovering better care for all of us.

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Episode 80: Somewhere in Europe
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Episode 80: Somewhere in Europe

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit-down with Roberta Bernstein and Judy Holstein to talk the authors of, Somewhere in Europe. The book is a compilation of letters their father sent to their mother while he was stationed in Europe during World War II and were found many years later after their father had passed away. Learn about the tremendous sacrifices our soldiers made for the common good as we commemorate Veterans Day this coming week. We were also joined by Ilene Uhlmann who is the Director of Arts and Ideas Programming for JCC Chicago. She talks about the JCC Jewish Film Festival which is taking place virtually in November.

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Episode 79: Leslie Murphy-Village of Skokie
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Episode 79: Leslie Murphy-Village of Skokie

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Leslie Murphy, Economic Development Specialist for the Village of Skokie. We'll talk about what new developments are taking place in Skokie, what the Village is doing to support businesses during the pandemic, and how Skokie attracts international investment.

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Episode 78: Julia Bunn-The Spirited Gardener
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Episode 78: Julia Bunn-The Spirited Gardener

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Julia Bunn from the Spirited Gardner. Julia can often be heard (and seen) affirming the benefits of sustainable landscaping. After 10 years of building landscapes that often include rain gardens in the Chicago area, she has shifted her focus to consultations, design and project management. Julia's passion lies in teaching others how to responsibly manage their properties while creating beautiful gardens that can be enjoyed by homeowners and our native wildlife. Learn more about the Spirited Gardener on their website which can be found here: https://www.spiritedgardener.com/

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Episode 77: Matt Wechsler-Village Farmstand
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Episode 77: Matt Wechsler-Village Farmstand

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Matt Wechsler from the Village Farmstand. Village Farmstand is an online grocery store and micro-warehouse built for small farmers and loyal patrons looking to revolutionize our food system. Village Farmstand is a social entrepreneurship started by filmmaker Matt Wechsler and farmer Marty Travis.Village Farmstand can be found at https://villagefarmstand.com/ and is located at 810 Dempster Street, Evanston IL 60202.

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Episode 76: Heather Collins-Heather Collins Training
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Episode 76: Heather Collins-Heather Collins Training

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Heather Collins of Heather Collins Training. Heather is a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor and swim, cycle and running coach. She provides unwavering commitment and support to her clients. Heather currently works with over 200 clients a week either individually, in group settings or via the Internet. Her studio is located in Evanston and more information can be found on her website here: https://www.heathercollinstraining.com/

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Episode 75: Mitchell Kahn-Greenhouse and Curaleaf
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Episode 75: Mitchell Kahn-Greenhouse and Curaleaf

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Mitchell Kahn, the owner of Greenhouse, which is a recreational cannabis store that is brand new in Skokie. Mitch is also the founder and former CEO of Grassroots Cannabis and is now a board member of Curaleaf. We talk about the cannabis industry, the development of the Skokie store with its distinct architecture, the recent sale of Grassroots to Curaleaf, and marijuana in general. We talk about changing public perceptions and how to learn more about the products.

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Episode 74: Erlene Howard and Mary Beth Schaye-Collective Resource Compost
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Episode 74: Erlene Howard and Mary Beth Schaye-Collective Resource Compost

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Erlene Howard and Mary Beth Schaye from Collective Resource Compost. Collective Resource Compost is a woman-owned compost and food scrap pickup service based in Evanston. They collect all food waste and compostable products from homes, businesses, and institutions and take them to a commercial composting site. The food scraps then become a nutrient-rich soil amendment instead of sitting in a landfill.

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Episode 73: Ross Gordon-Catch Co
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Episode 73: Ross Gordon-Catch Co

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Ross Gordon. Ross is a serial entrepreneur who has taken Skevanston by storm. Ross is the founder of Catch Co, a digitally native sport-fishing brand that began as a subscription service called Mystery Tackle Box in 2012. Today Catch Co. sells millions of fishing lures every year through their Mystery Tackle Box subscription, ecommece platform, and retail partners like Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Ross also previously founded Evanston’s own CraftJack, a marketing and SaaS company for home improvement contractors.

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Episode 72: Len Joy-Everyone Dies Famous
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Episode 72: Len Joy-Everyone Dies Famous

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Len Joy, the author of the new book Everyone Dies Famous. Everyone Dies Famous is a story from the heartland about the uncommon lives of everyday people—the choices they make, how they live their lives, and how they die. Len is an author of several novels, a Skevanston resident and a nationally ranked triathlete and competes internationally representing the United States as part of TEAM USA.

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Episode 71: The League of Women Voters of Evanston
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Episode 71: The League of Women Voters of Evanston

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Kathy Tate-Bradish and Michelle Jordan, both members of the League of Women Voters of Evanston. In this episode we discuss the history of the League, its role in American Democracy and its interest in seeing the Fair Tax in Illinois passed in the November elections. The Fair Tax is a graduated income tax for the State of Illinois based on income level.

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