Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

Host Haima Black interviews Dr.

Host Haima Black interviews Chef Nicolai Mlodinow and Shreena Amin about their diverse backgrounds and how they came to co-found the restaurant Class Act in Chicago.

A live panel discussion in Chicago featuring creative professionals sharing insights on monetizing their careers in fields like visual art and cinematography.

This episode features an interview with Kara Demirjian Huss, discussing her career transition from the fashion industry to manufacturing and marketing, highlighting her roles at DCC Marketing and TCCI Manufacturing.

Host Haima Black interviews Tony Frausto, partner at Jōtō Sushi in Chicago's West Loop, about his background in hospitality and journey from pizza shop jobs to fine dining.

This episode features an interview with Daniel Farrugia and Heidi Auvenshine about the Playpen Chicago, a boating and social institution that's become an essential part of Chicago summers.

This episode features an interview with architects John Gately and Angela Spadoni from BKL Architecture, discussing their early introductions to architecture and career paths in Chicago's design scene.

Host Haima Black interviews Ted Novak about his journey from banking and microbiology to design and digital work, sparked by early internet experiences and music production.

Host Haima Black interviews Chef Jonathan Sawyer about his culinary journey, from childhood inspiration to professional cooking, and discusses upcoming Chicago Restaurant Week events.

Host Haima Black interviews Erica Duffy, founder of Camera Ambassador, about her non-traditional path into the film industry and the creative work her company does in Chicago.

This episode features an interview with Chef Stephen Sandoval and partner Henry Mizhquiri about their backgrounds in hospitality and how they got started in the restaurant industry.

Host Haima Black interviews Steve Reidell about his multifaceted creative career in Chicago spanning music, graphic design, and art direction.

Host Haima Black interviews Tyler Michael Balentine, a film programmer at Music Box Theatre, discussing their shared history at Columbia College and his work in Chicago's creative scene.

This episode features an interview with Anthony and Andrea Vizzari, founders of the Strip Club photo booth studio in Chicago, discussing their journey from starting A&A Studios with an analog photo booth in 2007 to their current business venture.

Host Haima Black interviews Bill Jacobs, founder of Peace Pizza and Peace Brewery, about his background in the culinary industry and journey from New Haven to Chicago.

Host Haima Black interviews private chef Andy Suarez about his journey from culinary school and music to becoming a private chef, exploring his background and professional work.

Host Haima Black interviews Mindy Segal, owner of Mindy's Bakery in Chicago, about her early culinary beginnings, self-taught approach to baking, and career journey in the food industry.

This episode features an interview with Rod Phillips, an event producer at SoFar Sounds Chicago, discussing his background in music, how he got started in live events, and his connection to the Sofar Sounds organization.

Host Haima Black interviews Sam Hayes, writer/director/producer of the indie film Pools, discussing its Chicago theatrical release and promotional events.

Host Haima Black interviews Executive Chef Matt Ayala about his culinary journey and the creative dishes at Francois Frankie restaurant in Chicago.

Host Haima Black interviews Chicago journalist Jesus J.

Host Haima Black interviews Tim Corpus, Vice Chair of SCL Chicago, about his journey into music composition for film and media, focusing on building a career in Chicago's creative scene.

Host Haima Black interviews Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner, co-founders of The Fifty/50 Group, about their backgrounds and entry into the restaurant and culinary business in Chicago.

Host Haima Black interviews award-winning Chicago filmmaker George Ellzey Jr.

This episode features an interview with Karla Orozco, Vice President of Economic Development at World Business Chicago, discussing her role in attracting international investment and the upcoming Select Shy initiative.

Host Haima Black interviews Dr.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode features a casual interview with Samantha Boehlen, discussing her demanding creative work in curation, events, and social media marketing within Chicago's creative scene.

Host Haima Black interviews fellow Chicago podcaster and creative professional Justin E.

Host Haima Black interviews Jake Nickell, founder of Threadless, and Lance Curran about Threadless's 25-year history in Chicago, its impact on the local creative community, and initiatives like mural curation at Soho House that highlight its artist-focused ethos.

Host Haima Black interviews Kelly Lynch, program director at Trayton College Radio WRRG, discussing the station's role in music discovery, its contrast with commercial radio, and personal DJ experiences, with a teaser about its historical anniversary.

Host Haima Black interviews Troy Pryor, founder and CEO of Creative Cipher, about his journey from voice acting and college football to entrepreneurship in Chicago's creative industries, including discussions on Excel Fest 25 and his background in film.

Host Haima Black interviews Leah Breitfelder, founder of Clickbait, about her journey from graphic design to creating social events for young women in Chicago.

Host Jaime Black interviews Chef Matt Eckfeld at his Italian restaurant Dimmi Dimmi in Lincoln Park, exploring his journey into the Chicago food scene and hospitality industry.

Host Haima Black interviews Noah Guardado, director of the short film 'Loose Ends' and host of the Loose Ends and Friends Indie Film Festival, discussing his background and journey into filmmaking.

Host Haima Black interviews singer-songwriter Casey Gomez Walker (Case Oats) about her new album release, upcoming tour, and the transition to full-time music career.

Host Haima Black interviews Jordan Tepper and Robbie Haynes, co-founders of Host Cocktails and Epilogue Liqueurs, about their backgrounds in the cocktail and spirits industry and their creative space in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

A live panel discussion in Chicago about monetizing creative careers, featuring entrepreneurs and consultants sharing insights on earning money from creative work.

Host Haima Black interviews Chef John Asbaty and co-owner Alain Uy about the recent opening of their restaurant Ox Bar & Hearth in Chicago, discussing the surreal experience of launching after years of planning.

Host Haima Black interviews Nathan Graber-Lipperman, founder of CreatorMag, about his journey from high school sports blogging to journalism school at Northwestern and his creative work in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

Host Jaime Black interviews Laura Gardner, founder of Local Style Chips, about her transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship and how her honeymoon in Japan inspired her to create snacks celebrating Chicago's local cuisine.

This episode features an interview with Frank Dattalo, Chief Creative Officer at Havas Chicago, discussing his background growing up in Rochester, New York, and how exposure to companies like Kodak inspired his career in visual storytelling and marketing.

This episode features a conversation with the team from Atelier restaurant in Chicago's Lincoln Square, exploring their backgrounds in food, beverage, and hospitality.

Host Haima Black interviews Chef Thai Dang at his restaurant Crying Tiger, exploring his culinary journey from working at Michelin-starred L2O to collaborating with Lettuce Entertainment.

Host Haima Black interviews Jordan Engerman, Vice President of Partnerships at Choose Chicago, about his career journey in tourism and hospitality, starting from his time as a banquet bartender in Milwaukee to his current role promoting Chicago.

This episode features an interview with Landon Campbell from Drive Capital discussing Chicago's evolving tech landscape, AI advancements, and the city's potential as a premier tech hub.

Host Haima Black interviews Dean Nadya Mason about her role leading the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at University of Chicago, discussing her physics background and the school's mission in science innovation.

Host Haima Black interviews Brad Henderson, CEO of P33, about his unexpected career journey from aspiring history professor and golf pro to becoming a senior partner at BCG and now leading a Chicago-focused tech initiative.

Host Haima Black interviews Chef Jacob Peterson and Steve Gogolab about their lifelong careers in the restaurant industry, starting from humble beginnings and their passion for hospitality.

Host Haima Black interviews the three co-founders of Breakfast for Dinner, a Chicago-based creative production company, discussing their roles and the unglamorous business aspects of creative work.

Scott McNeiece of Uncanned Music tells Haima Black how restaurant work and musicianship fused for him through Guild Bar, Brendan Sodikoff, and a mid-20s career reset in Chicago.

Haima Black talks with Michael Pedersen, Shure's historian, about the company's 100th anniversary and the product milestones that carried Shure from 1925 radio parts to modern conference and sports audio systems.

Chef Thai Dang talks with Haima Black at HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen on 18th Street in Pilsen, where he ties the restaurant to his own history as a refugee who landed in Champaign-Urbana in the winter of 1990.

Brian DeMarco explains quantum physics through atoms, transistors, atomic clocks, and MRI technology developed at the University of Illinois.

Heidi Aubenshire and Jordan Williams explain how sensory details turn Chicago events into memorable, shareable experiences.