ILL-INI...

(April 30, 2010) Always good to talk to a fellow U of I alum...

The Changing Face of Business...

(April 29, 2010) Spoke with the owner of a not-for-profit focused independent graphic designer. He mentioned that he hasn't actually met most of his clients face-to-face... even clients he has worked with for over 5 years. Interesting...

What a Find!

(April 23, 2010) So… Met the founder and editor of a fantastic, Chicago-centric online publication. One thing led to another and we found ourselves down the street from the café furniture shopping in an antique shop together. Not exactly how I expected the meeting to go… but it was a great conversation and I think I found a bench.

I'll Take Two Companies Please

(April 23, 2010) Single mom of two… started her own consulting company five years ago and is starting a new company this summer. Lots of hardworking, talented people in this city.

Floral Wallpaper

(April 15, 2010) Girl next to me is psychic and apparently can visualize the type of wallpaper you have in your house – just through casual conversation. I don’t have wallpaper, wonder how that works.

Scientific Explanation of Heaven

(April 15, 2010) Coffee with the owner and founder of an ad agency. Told me the next time we meet, he'll share a "scientific explanation of heaven". Need I say more? I like to think that I'm not easily impressed, but this guy impressed me. Really impressed me.

Prom Night

(April 8, 2010) Stood up for the first time today. Coffee for one please. Sniffle. This social experiment is not without pain...

If Anyone Asks...

(April 1, 2010) When the conversation starts, "if anyone asks, we're buddies from college" you know it’s going to be an interesting conversation. Met a guy from a transportation company that was unhappy with his current employer and looking for a new gig. Nice guy. We talked about what he’s looking for and maybe I can connect him with some people. But, couldn't stop thinking about how people will be more honest and forthcoming with a stranger than with people they interact with on a daily basis.