htttp://www.makeandcreatepodcast.com Anchor Podcasts Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:29:51 GMT Copyright 2012-2022 Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla Welcome to the Make and Create Podcast. Here you can find the raw reality behind pursuing the path less traveled when it comes to creative pursuits, careers and life. This space houses inspiration to keep you motivated while on your own journey. This is the rebrand of Halfstack Highlights so you'll still find past episodes in our feed, but we have new ones going live every other Friday beginning in May of 2018. Make + Create is the reinvention of that show, but with a twist. I'll be broadening the scope of the conversations to align with a new path as I explore my own direction within the creative community I am part of here on the internet. While business may still be a topic of conversation, the conversations are likely to go deeper and touch on subjects that are outside of the norm. Whether I talk to an astrologer, reiki practitioner or the founder of an emerging e-commerce site, I want to learn more about why they are choosing the road less traveled. I'm hoping to share the beauty of the messy parts of life and the mistakes along with the successes. I want to offer a perspective that goes outside of those perfect little squares we see on Instagram. I want to remind you that it's ok to make mistakes, to stumble and fail, but the important thing to remember is the lesson you are learning along the way to your own version of success. episodic no career,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startupFinding Empowerment in the business of creativityJenniferLezan@gmail.comMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/MakeCreate-Ep--11-Meet-Aditi-Shekar-of-Zeta-e2euj1 0349403d-0903-773f-991c-f54234e68d31 Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:25:55 GMT I’m your host Jen Veguilla- Lezan and I am back this week with an interview featuring Aditi Shekar – the founder behind finance tech start up – Zeta. Aditi is truly an international woman who has lived all over the world growing up as her mother worked for the UN. While it may come as a surprise – moving to the US for college at NC Chapel Hill it was a culture shock. Her mother left her with one piece of important advice as she left her for her freshman year – she told her Aditi, you can’t get a credit card! While it may seem odd, she realized she didn’t know much about credit and while her and her mother had discussed money, sheb didn’t really have a good concept of things like credit. Living on her own, though, gave her a crash course on the concepts of finance, budgeting and eventually investing and she became obsessed. After spending years working with young professionals, she was surprised at the lack of financial support they had access to. Moreover, she was frustrated by her own experience in trying to merge her finances with her significant other. To solve both these problems, Aditi launched Zeta. throughout the episode we talk about her journey from working at a start up to launching her own. She shares a candid recap of the journey, the realities of funding and building out a company from concept to final product. We get into the details of Zeta, how it helps people manage their finance, the concepts of social entrepreneurship and what her goals are for the coming years. If you are someone interested in tech startups or finance or just want some good insider information on how you can manage your own financials, then this is the episode for you. If you like what I am doing and want to support, take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast. Any pledge amount can help me with the admin side to keep creating the content on this show. false 01:00:05 1 full JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)I’m your host Jen Veguilla- Lezan and I am back this week with an interview featuring Aditi Shekar – the founder behind finance tech start up – Zeta. Aditi is truly an international woman who has lived all over the world growing up as her mother worked for the UN. While it may come as a surprise – moving to the US for college at NC Chapel Hill it was a culture shock. Her mother left her with one piece of important advice as she left her for her freshman year – she told her Aditi, you can’t get a credit card! While it may seem odd, she realized she didn’t know much about credit and while her and her mother had discussed money, sheb didn’t really have a good concept of things like credit. Living on her own, though, gave her a crash course on the concepts of finance, budgeting and eventually investing and she became obsessed. After spending years working with young professionals, she was surprised at the lack of financial support they had access to. Moreover, she was frustrated by her own experience in trying to merge her finances with her significant other. To solve both these problems, Aditi launched Zeta. throughout the episode we talk about her journey from working at a start up to launching her own. She shares a candid recap of the journey, the realities of funding and building out a company from concept to final product. We get into the details of Zeta, how it helps people manage their finance, the concepts of social entrepreneurship and what her goals are for the coming years. If you are someone interested in tech startups or finance or just want some good insider information on how you can manage your own financials, then this is the episode for you. If you like what I am doing and want to support, take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast. Any pledge amount can help me with the admin side to keep creating the content on this show.Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/MakeCreate-Ep--10---Meet-Susan-Griffin-Black-CEO-of-EO-Products-e2amaq bf981c0f-d731-e173-53c4-5f8320f21f49 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 03:11:54 GMT Welcome back to Make + Create – the podcast dedicated to empowerment in the creative and business space. For this last season, I’ve been focusing on women who are doing things differently and aren’t afraid to take risks. Women who are unabashedly themselves, and who are open to sharing the good, bad and ugly parts of running their own business. This episode I speak with Susan Griffin-Black – the CEO of EO Products. If you are someone who cares about what is in your home and bath products, then you’ve likely used EO. If you like what I am doing and want to support, take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast. Any pledge amount can help me with the admin side to keep creating the content on this show. false 01:08:29 1 full JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Welcome back to Make + Create – the podcast dedicated to empowerment in the creative and business space. For this last season, I’ve been focusing on women who are doing things differently and aren’t afraid to take risks. Women who are unabashedly themselves, and who are open to sharing the good, bad and ugly parts of running their own business. This episode I speak with Susan Griffin-Black – the CEO of EO Products. If you are someone who cares about what is in your home and bath products, then you’ve likely used EO. If you like what I am doing and want to support, take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast. Any pledge amount can help me with the admin side to keep creating the content on this show.Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/MakeCreate-Ep--9---Talking-Magick-with-the-Conjure-Queen-e26568 8503e5e9-c017-d7d4-47e9-dcd961ba08ae Mon, 10 Sep 2018 04:40:54 GMT This week is a continuation of exploring careers and journeys that are outside of the norm and that have a spiritual vibe to them. This week, I talk with the conjure queen herself. She’s made quite the name for herself on Youtube with her channel dedicated to sharing and teaching the mysteries of the occult and helping her viewers to elevate their minds. Conjure Queen is a Spiritual Adviser, Motivational Speaker, Teacher, Holistic Healer, and Mentor. Viewers tune into her channel to develop their spiritual consciousness, get an eye opening perspective on latest trending news, and to hear the inspirational gems that the queen drops. If you like what I am doing and want to support, take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast. Any pledge amount can help me with the admin side to keep creating the content on this show. false 01:33:13 1 full JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)This week is a continuation of exploring careers and journeys that are outside of the norm and that have a spiritual vibe to them. This week, I talk with the conjure queen herself. She’s made quite the name for herself on Youtube with her channel dedicated to sharing and teaching the mysteries of the occult and helping her viewers to elevate their minds. Conjure Queen is a Spiritual Adviser, Motivational Speaker, Teacher, Holistic Healer, and Mentor. Viewers tune into her channel to develop their spiritual consciousness, get an eye opening perspective on latest trending news, and to hear the inspirational gems that the queen drops. If you like what I am doing and want to support, take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast. Any pledge amount can help me with the admin side to keep creating the content on this show.Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/MakeCreate-Ep--8-Meet-The-Chicago-Pattern-Maker-e23l0j b1b0e84b-b846-2ca8-d324-5c039429941b Sun, 26 Aug 2018 22:42:37 GMT I’m your host Jen Veguilla- Lezan and I am back this week an interview featuring a local Chicagoan who has truly shown that you can make a career work for you, wherever you are if you have the passion and drive to pursue it. I interview Xochil Herrera Scheer about her journey in the Fashion industry here in Chicago. She provides professional pattern making and fashion design services to businesses and individuals in the Chicago area, and remotely to clients throughout the US. Xochil's journey highlights how small indie manufacturers and production focused companies are helping change industry norms. If you like what I am doing and want to support, take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast. Any pledge amount can help me with the admin side to keep creating the content on this show. false 01:00:13 1 full JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)I’m your host Jen Veguilla- Lezan and I am back this week an interview featuring a local Chicagoan who has truly shown that you can make a career work for you, wherever you are if you have the passion and drive to pursue it. I interview Xochil Herrera Scheer about her journey in the Fashion industry here in Chicago. She provides professional pattern making and fashion design services to businesses and individuals in the Chicago area, and remotely to clients throughout the US. Xochil's journey highlights how small indie manufacturers and production focused companies are helping change industry norms. If you like what I am doing and want to support, take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast. Any pledge amount can help me with the admin side to keep creating the content on this show.Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Make--Create-Ep--7---Meet-the-Body-Astrologer-e203r7 8a8755c2-c2a5-0995-334c-2cec4680d4e4 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:44:53 GMT I am back this week with a fun, interesting and different interview. I had the opportunity to talk with Claire Gallagher – the Body Astrologer. If you haven’t heard of Claire, I’m surprised, but you will be in for a treat. As many of you who have followed along – you know I have a penchant for all things mystical, magical and cosmos related – I’m a latina woman who comes from healer ancestors and I am still working to find my own healing path. I am a firm believer in energy work and I think Astrology is an incredibly under rated and under utilized tool and so does Claire! So, it was such a fun opportunity to learn about how she uses it in her business and get a better insight about how she applies it to her daily life. On top of all of that I am inspired by women entrepreneurs who are doing things on their own terms and not letting societal norms get in the way of their success. If you like what I am doing and want to support, visit: patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast. false 01:09:23 2 7 full JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)I am back this week with a fun, interesting and different interview. I had the opportunity to talk with Claire Gallagher – the Body Astrologer. If you haven’t heard of Claire, I’m surprised, but you will be in for a treat. As many of you who have followed along – you know I have a penchant for all things mystical, magical and cosmos related – I’m a latina woman who comes from healer ancestors and I am still working to find my own healing path. I am a firm believer in energy work and I think Astrology is an incredibly under rated and under utilized tool and so does Claire! So, it was such a fun opportunity to learn about how she uses it in her business and get a better insight about how she applies it to her daily life. On top of all of that I am inspired by women entrepreneurs who are doing things on their own terms and not letting societal norms get in the way of their success. If you like what I am doing and want to support, visit: patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast.Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Make--Create-Ep-6---Launching-A-Beauty-Line-with-Factory-Glam-e1t0es a28bd1b7-a366-17db-cf16-a519c021dfbc Fri, 27 Jul 2018 20:33:43 GMT Welcome back to Make + Create. I’m your host Jen Veguilla- Lezan and I am back this week with another insightful and inspiring interview. I spoke with Tyzza Macias a few months back about her journey launching her indie cosmetics brand: Factory Glam alongside her cofounders Eva and Natasha. Tyzza’s career as a beauty professional and entrepreneur began after graduating cosmetology beauty school in 2007. She continued her beauty career as a makeup artist, brand ambassador, product educator and developer for the beauty industry. After years of working with corporate brands, she knew she was meant to do something even bigger. Her experiences provided her with the knowledge to create something on her own with a team and the mission to share the excitement regarding Factory Glam beauty products and her company and brand culture. If you like what I am doing and want to support, take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast! false 00:52:48 1 full JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Welcome back to Make + Create. I’m your host Jen Veguilla- Lezan and I am back this week with another insightful and inspiring interview. I spoke with Tyzza Macias a few months back about her journey launching her indie cosmetics brand: Factory Glam alongside her cofounders Eva and Natasha. Tyzza’s career as a beauty professional and entrepreneur began after graduating cosmetology beauty school in 2007. She continued her beauty career as a makeup artist, brand ambassador, product educator and developer for the beauty industry. After years of working with corporate brands, she knew she was meant to do something even bigger. Her experiences provided her with the knowledge to create something on her own with a team and the mission to share the excitement regarding Factory Glam beauty products and her company and brand culture. If you like what I am doing and want to support, take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast!Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Make--Create-Ep--5---Tasty-Treats-and-Running-Lean-with-Red-Velvet-NYC-e1op94 eb19d149-d71d-c188-03e3-a12d818b2d44 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 23:56:06 GMT For this recent episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Agathe - the founder of Red Velvet NYC. Red Velvet is a company that creates dessert kits that make baking gourmet desserts foolproof. The brand launched in 2015 delivering kits with everything needed to bake cakes, tarts, cupcakes and more right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Agathe shares her journey on how she bootstrapped the company and grew it to now expand into shelf-stable kits sold at gourmet markets and further develop the online side of the business. She’s working to not only make an impact on the business world, but the brand also believes that giving back is an important part of the value they bring to the world through charities such as Bright Pink, a nonprofit, working to save womens lives from breats and ovarian cancer by empowering them to live proactively at a young age. If you want to support the podcast - check out: https://www.patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast false 00:56:46 1 full JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)For this recent episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Agathe - the founder of Red Velvet NYC. Red Velvet is a company that creates dessert kits that make baking gourmet desserts foolproof. The brand launched in 2015 delivering kits with everything needed to bake cakes, tarts, cupcakes and more right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Agathe shares her journey on how she bootstrapped the company and grew it to now expand into shelf-stable kits sold at gourmet markets and further develop the online side of the business. She’s working to not only make an impact on the business world, but the brand also believes that giving back is an important part of the value they bring to the world through charities such as Bright Pink, a nonprofit, working to save womens lives from breats and ovarian cancer by empowering them to live proactively at a young age. If you want to support the podcast - check out: https://www.patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcastMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Make--Create-Ep--4-Vintage-as-Storytelling-with-STORE-e1mea0 22f4a65a-8e7d-0f36-bf0d-d53695b4db99 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 06:34:18 GMT Hello Listeners! Welcome back to Make + Create. I’m your host Jen Veguilla- Lezan and this week I had the opportunity to talk with the duo behind Store - Revolving Curation. It’s the latest indie shop concept in Chicago and the brand showcases how fashion forward vintage and thrift clothing can be and why it’s becoming so important in the fight against the world of fast fashion that continues to leave a negative impact on our environment. I hope you are enjoying the show and if you feel so inclined, take some time to subscribe to us on iTunes, AnchorFM via your RSS feed or any podcast listener you utilize. You can find a new episode live every other Friday! If you like what I am doing and would like to support, please take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast . Any pledge amount can help me with the admin side to keep creating the content on this show and there are some great perks that go with each level. false 00:56:04 1 full JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello Listeners! Welcome back to Make + Create. I’m your host Jen Veguilla- Lezan and this week I had the opportunity to talk with the duo behind Store - Revolving Curation. It’s the latest indie shop concept in Chicago and the brand showcases how fashion forward vintage and thrift clothing can be and why it’s becoming so important in the fight against the world of fast fashion that continues to leave a negative impact on our environment. I hope you are enjoying the show and if you feel so inclined, take some time to subscribe to us on iTunes, AnchorFM via your RSS feed or any podcast listener you utilize. You can find a new episode live every other Friday! If you like what I am doing and would like to support, please take a moment to check out the show’s patreon page at patreon.com/makeandcreatepodcast . Any pledge amount can help me with the admin side to keep creating the content on this show and there are some great perks that go with each level.Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Make--Create-Ep--3---The-Journey-with-Soothi-e1jvcd 16ef023c-2f49-fada-747d-ee9b681bd1a9 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 03:13:41 GMT Hello Listeners - Welcome back to Make + Create! The podcast that introduces you to individuals pursuing the path less traveled when it comes to creative pursuits, careers and life. This space houses inspiration to keep you motivated and will hopefully empower you while on your own journey! I’m your host Jen Veguilla-Lezan and this week I had the opportunity to talk with the Kritikka – the founder of Soothi – a line of beautifully curated, socially conscious journals for the art of work. At Soothi, journals aren’t just where they work, but also why they work. Krittika launched the brand after she found her that journey in the corporate world was unfulfilling and not leading her in the direction she wanted to take her life. While she credits her experience in the traditional 9-5 world with helping her build the skills necessary to run her business, she didn’t find her calling in a corporate job. Krittika shares some great insights on her journey of creative entrepreneurship this week. false 00:56:34 1 full JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello Listeners - Welcome back to Make + Create! The podcast that introduces you to individuals pursuing the path less traveled when it comes to creative pursuits, careers and life. This space houses inspiration to keep you motivated and will hopefully empower you while on your own journey! I’m your host Jen Veguilla-Lezan and this week I had the opportunity to talk with the Kritikka – the founder of Soothi – a line of beautifully curated, socially conscious journals for the art of work. At Soothi, journals aren’t just where they work, but also why they work. Krittika launched the brand after she found her that journey in the corporate world was unfulfilling and not leading her in the direction she wanted to take her life. While she credits her experience in the traditional 9-5 world with helping her build the skills necessary to run her business, she didn’t find her calling in a corporate job. Krittika shares some great insights on her journey of creative entrepreneurship this week.Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Make--Create-Ep--2--Shaking-up-the-Beauty-Industry-with-Beautylynk-e1heps a7315b7d-8462-08ed-8bfe-e07db6353b39 Fri, 25 May 2018 05:20:44 GMT Hello listeners! Welcome back to Make + Create. The podcast that introduces you to individuals pursuing the path less traveled when it comes to creative pursuits, careers and life. This space houses inspiration to keep you motivated and will hopefully empower you while on your own journey! I’m your host Jen Lezan and this week I had the opportunity to talk with the founder of Beauty Lynk – Rica Elysee- Beautylynk is the latest in on demand mobile beauty services that cater to a diverse population including people of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. Rica is legit taking the beauty industry by the horns and shaking things up. I talked with Rica about her journey leading into launching Beauty Lynk and what she is doing to innovate within the industry. She highlights that although adding a tech aspect through her app, her innovations go much deeper – focusing on ways to help the beauty industry offer services for people of all backgrounds, cultures and specifically abilities. false 00:54:49 2 2 full JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello listeners! Welcome back to Make + Create. The podcast that introduces you to individuals pursuing the path less traveled when it comes to creative pursuits, careers and life. This space houses inspiration to keep you motivated and will hopefully empower you while on your own journey! I’m your host Jen Lezan and this week I had the opportunity to talk with the founder of Beauty Lynk – Rica Elysee- Beautylynk is the latest in on demand mobile beauty services that cater to a diverse population including people of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. Rica is legit taking the beauty industry by the horns and shaking things up. I talked with Rica about her journey leading into launching Beauty Lynk and what she is doing to innovate within the industry. She highlights that although adding a tech aspect through her app, her innovations go much deeper – focusing on ways to help the beauty industry offer services for people of all backgrounds, cultures and specifically abilities.Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Episode-1-Interview-with-Leftover-Cuties-e1gv8f tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-8025528346445920190 Fri, 18 May 2018 03:30:51 GMT Hey there Halfstackers! Happy tuesday to all of you - Jen Lezan here, Editor-in-chief of Halfstack and I am so excited to share with you our latest endeavor! Halfstack Highlights is a new edition to the Halfstack repertoire. We will be showcasing some of our best interviews in podcast/blogcast form - you'll also get to put a voice to many of the writers you read every day! First up is my false 00:18:19 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey there Halfstackers! Happy tuesday to all of you - Jen Lezan here, Editor-in-chief of Halfstack and I am so excited to share with you our latest endeavor! Halfstack Highlights is a new edition to the Halfstack repertoire. We will be showcasing some of our best interviews in podcast/blogcast form - you'll also get to put a voice to many of the writers you read every day! First up is myMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--43-Meet-Driftseed-org-e1gvbc tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-4245636770498250775 Fri, 18 May 2018 03:30:33 GMT Hey everyone! Jenny here – I am really excited to bring this newest episode of Halfstack Highlights to you all. In this most recent interview, I speak with the founders of Driftseed.org and the masterminds behind an amazing documentary called: Little Stones. Meena Singh and Sophia Kruz are seriously two badass and inspiring women creating change and inspiring women worldwide through their story false 00:45:28 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey everyone! Jenny here – I am really excited to bring this newest episode of Halfstack Highlights to you all. In this most recent interview, I speak with the founders of Driftseed.org and the masterminds behind an amazing documentary called: Little Stones. Meena Singh and Sophia Kruz are seriously two badass and inspiring women creating change and inspiring women worldwide through their storyMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--47-Meet-Felena-Hanson-of-Hera-Hub-e1gv8i tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-2662242834042506630 Fri, 18 May 2018 03:29:06 GMT Women have had a long and arduous battle for rights and equality. Whether it be the right to have their voices heard in a vote or the ability to make an impact in the workforce, women have made it a point to establish they are a force to be reckoned with. In today's day and age, the idea of a single income household has become a distant memory. In most household's both individuals tend to be in false 00:43:16 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Women have had a long and arduous battle for rights and equality. Whether it be the right to have their voices heard in a vote or the ability to make an impact in the workforce, women have made it a point to establish they are a force to be reckoned with. In today's day and age, the idea of a single income household has become a distant memory. In most household's both individuals tend to be inMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--61---Kaben-Clauson-of-AOP-e1gvbd tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-2810251394454055555 Fri, 18 May 2018 03:28:12 GMT Welcome to Halfstack Highlights. This is Jen Lezan Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and one of the hosts of the Halfstack Highlights Podcast. This week I speak with Kaben Clauson the founder of the Chicago based startup behind the Anonymous Opinions app – which can be found in the app store under AOP. The AOP app is all about sharing your thoughts and opinions anonymously. The false 00:40:55 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Welcome to Halfstack Highlights. This is Jen Lezan Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and one of the hosts of the Halfstack Highlights Podcast. This week I speak with Kaben Clauson the founder of the Chicago based startup behind the Anonymous Opinions app – which can be found in the app store under AOP. The AOP app is all about sharing your thoughts and opinions anonymously. TheMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Make--Create-Ep--1---How-Fashion-88-is-Supporting-Indie-Designers-e1gv8j tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-8343883181202568001 Wed, 16 May 2018 15:22:01 GMT Hello listeners! Jen Lezan here and I am the host of the Make and Create Podcast. You may remember me from the Halfstack Highlights podcast and from my past work at Halfstack Magazine. As you may have heard the team and I retired the brand early this month after 6 amazing years. It can be a daunting thing stopping something that you’ve put so much of your creative life force into, but I am a false 00:56:32 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello listeners! Jen Lezan here and I am the host of the Make and Create Podcast. You may remember me from the Halfstack Highlights podcast and from my past work at Halfstack Magazine. As you may have heard the team and I retired the brand early this month after 6 amazing years. It can be a daunting thing stopping something that you’ve put so much of your creative life force into, but I am aMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights---Ep--62-Brooklyn-Based-Kiirstin-Marilyn-Sets-Her-Own-Boundaries-e1gvbf tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-3651826543320812248 Fri, 11 May 2018 20:51:43 GMT Like most creatives, Kiirstin Marilyn has had her ups and downs.  It is how the Brooklyn-based songwriter/musician/actress responds to life’s obstacles that makes her special.  Kiirstin demonstrates the grit and persistence that a creative needs if she plans to succeed pursuing her dream. Kiirstin was excited to be signed to a small independent record label for the release of her EP, false 00:47:15 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Like most creatives, Kiirstin Marilyn has had her ups and downs.  It is how the Brooklyn-based songwriter/musician/actress responds to life’s obstacles that makes her special.  Kiirstin demonstrates the grit and persistence that a creative needs if she plans to succeed pursuing her dream. Kiirstin was excited to be signed to a small independent record label for the release of her EP,Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--65---Meet-Prianka-Dhir-of-Beyond-the-Booth-e1gv8l tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-3409527912582620290 Fri, 11 May 2018 20:37:09 GMT Hello everyone! Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights!! This is Jen Lezan, welcome back to all of you who have subscribed to the series and for those of you who are new here - I am the Editor in Chief of a Chicago based digital magazine called Halfstack Magazine and I am also one of the hosts of our podcast: Halfstack Highlights. I am really excited to share this week’s episode false 00:39:13 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello everyone! Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights!! This is Jen Lezan, welcome back to all of you who have subscribed to the series and for those of you who are new here - I am the Editor in Chief of a Chicago based digital magazine called Halfstack Magazine and I am also one of the hosts of our podcast: Halfstack Highlights. I am really excited to share this week’s episodeMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--66---Acting-in-a-Magical-World---Brittany-Curran-of-SyFys-The-Magicians-e1gv8m tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-7340788577906710776 Fri, 11 May 2018 20:35:43 GMT Hello everyone! Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights!! This is Jen Lezan, welcome back to all of you who have subscribed to the series and for those of you who are new here - I am the Editor in Chief of a Chicago based digital magazine called Halfstack Magazine and I am also one of the hosts of our podcast: Halfstack Highlights. This weeks episode is a fun one! I had the false 00:47:27 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello everyone! Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights!! This is Jen Lezan, welcome back to all of you who have subscribed to the series and for those of you who are new here - I am the Editor in Chief of a Chicago based digital magazine called Halfstack Magazine and I am also one of the hosts of our podcast: Halfstack Highlights. This weeks episode is a fun one! I had theMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--64-Meet-Designer-Phoebe-Chen-of-NOCORI-e1gvbg tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-6383702538628329441 Fri, 11 May 2018 09:41:40 GMT Hello everyone!  Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights!! This is Jen Lezan, and I am the Editor in Chief of the Chicago based digital magazine Halfstackmag.com and I am also one of the hosts of our podcast: Halfstack Highlights. I am excited to share this week’s episode as it features another local Chicago entrepreneur and designer: Phoebe Chen. She spends her time between false 00:35:05 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello everyone!  Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights!! This is Jen Lezan, and I am the Editor in Chief of the Chicago based digital magazine Halfstackmag.com and I am also one of the hosts of our podcast: Halfstack Highlights. I am excited to share this week’s episode as it features another local Chicago entrepreneur and designer: Phoebe Chen. She spends her time betweenMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--63-Meet-Chicago-Stylist-Katie-Schuppler-e1gv8o tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-6248459651449684839 Fri, 11 May 2018 09:41:00 GMT Hello everyone! Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights!! I am excited to share this week’s episode as it features a local Chicago entrepreneur and style Icon: Katie Schuppler of KS Style Consulting. She is a Personal Style Consultant and Fashion Blogger/Writer who loves to help others create their own personal style in this fast paced world of fashion and in daily life. After false 00:36:18 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello everyone! Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights!! I am excited to share this week’s episode as it features a local Chicago entrepreneur and style Icon: Katie Schuppler of KS Style Consulting. She is a Personal Style Consultant and Fashion Blogger/Writer who loves to help others create their own personal style in this fast paced world of fashion and in daily life. AfterMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--38---Emerging-from-the-Shadows-e1gvbk tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-6687226787652983143 Fri, 11 May 2018 07:21:55 GMT Another edition of Halfstack Highlights is live this week! As we continue to dive into the theme of explore, for this episode I wanted to take you on an exploration of a topic – Art and the Artists behind the work. As an art school student graduate, art has always been a topic that I have been drawn to. I’ve always found the theory behind art, the history and the artists themselves fascinating. false 00:49:02 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Another edition of Halfstack Highlights is live this week! As we continue to dive into the theme of explore, for this episode I wanted to take you on an exploration of a topic – Art and the Artists behind the work. As an art school student graduate, art has always been a topic that I have been drawn to. I’ve always found the theory behind art, the history and the artists themselves fascinating.Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--42--Featuring-Cantdonothing-org-e1gvbl tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-8915765249706120252 Fri, 11 May 2018 07:19:49 GMT Hey readers - I hope all of you are doing well. This episode of Halfstck Highlights was equal parts hard and equal parts inspiring for me. On one hand, I had the opportunity to talk with an amazing woman using her skills, talent and platform to help others. Yet, on the other hand we are talking about war, refugees and people who are facing atrocities that I could never imagine – no matter how false 00:42:50 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey readers - I hope all of you are doing well. This episode of Halfstck Highlights was equal parts hard and equal parts inspiring for me. On one hand, I had the opportunity to talk with an amazing woman using her skills, talent and platform to help others. Yet, on the other hand we are talking about war, refugees and people who are facing atrocities that I could never imagine – no matter howMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--57--Georgene-Huang-of-FairyGodBoss-e1gvbm tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1250715992274349110 Fri, 11 May 2018 07:18:15 GMT Welcome to Halfstack Highlights! This is Jen Lezan Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and one of the hosts of the Halfstack Highlights Podcast. This week I am sharing an interview with: Georgene Huang founder of Fairygodboss. It's not always easy being a woman in the workplace. The fairgodboss concept was born in 2015 while their now CEO was interviewing while 2 months pregnant (and hiding it false 00:38:22 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Welcome to Halfstack Highlights! This is Jen Lezan Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and one of the hosts of the Halfstack Highlights Podcast. This week I am sharing an interview with: Georgene Huang founder of Fairygodboss. It's not always easy being a woman in the workplace. The fairgodboss concept was born in 2015 while their now CEO was interviewing while 2 months pregnant (and hiding itMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--58---Stephanie-Benedetto-Queen-of-Raw-e1gv8s tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-5963886880526046077 Fri, 11 May 2018 07:13:48 GMT Hello Readers! Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights!  This is Jen Lezan Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and one of the hosts of the Halfstack Highlights Podcast. This week I am sharing an interview with: Stephanie Benedetto founder of Queen of Raw. Queen of Raw is the premiere online marketplace to sell unused fabrics & buy high end raw materials. They work with retailers, false 00:37:18 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello Readers! Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights!  This is Jen Lezan Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and one of the hosts of the Halfstack Highlights Podcast. This week I am sharing an interview with: Stephanie Benedetto founder of Queen of Raw. Queen of Raw is the premiere online marketplace to sell unused fabrics & buy high end raw materials. They work with retailers,Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--59---Kristen-Wiley-of-Statusphere-e1gv8t tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1252139298116271848 Fri, 11 May 2018 07:09:37 GMT Hello Everyone!! Welcome to Halfstack Highlights. This is Jen Lezan Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and one of the hosts of the Halfstack Highlights Podcast. This week is the final episode of the year!! We will be going on a small break and will return with a new episode on January 14th, 2018! It's been a great year filled with many inspiring interviews. I've been so motivated sharing the false 00:38:36 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello Everyone!! Welcome to Halfstack Highlights. This is Jen Lezan Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and one of the hosts of the Halfstack Highlights Podcast. This week is the final episode of the year!! We will be going on a small break and will return with a new episode on January 14th, 2018! It's been a great year filled with many inspiring interviews. I've been so motivated sharing theMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--60---Sundances-Manashil-Helps-Indie-Filmmakers-Share-Their-Stories-e1gv8u tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-5466687754461309706 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 01:00:35 GMT Like most creative endeavors, pursuing a career as an indie filmmaker is not easy.  Lack of financing, time, resources (not to mention that pesky day job) all seem to conspire against you bringing your creative dream to life and sharing it with the world. Liz Manashil is working to try and make the process a little easier.  The Manager of Sundance Institute’s Creative Distribution Initiative is false 00:47:28 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Like most creative endeavors, pursuing a career as an indie filmmaker is not easy.  Lack of financing, time, resources (not to mention that pesky day job) all seem to conspire against you bringing your creative dream to life and sharing it with the world. Liz Manashil is working to try and make the process a little easier.  The Manager of Sundance Institute’s Creative Distribution Initiative isMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlight-Ep--56---Tampon-Tribe-The-Gift-that-Keeps-on-Giving-e1gv8v tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-9198778836616026018 Sat, 16 Dec 2017 03:17:07 GMT Welcome to Halfstack Highlights! This week we are talking to Jennifer Eden , the Co-Founder of Tampon Tribe. Yes, you heard that right. We are featuring an AMAZING subscription service that caters to those who are in need of monthly feminine hygiene products. We are going there, we are talking about periods this week. Tampon Tribe is a Southern California based startup that is shaking up the false 01:03:49 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Welcome to Halfstack Highlights! This week we are talking to Jennifer Eden , the Co-Founder of Tampon Tribe. Yes, you heard that right. We are featuring an AMAZING subscription service that caters to those who are in need of monthly feminine hygiene products. We are going there, we are talking about periods this week. Tampon Tribe is a Southern California based startup that is shaking up theMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--55---Diplomat-Books-Wheres-Robin-e1gvbs tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-5853577677062188020 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 19:28:03 GMT Welcome to halfstack highlights. This is Jen Lezan and I am the Editor in chief of the Chicago based digital magazine Halfstack and one of the hosts of the podcast Halfstack highlights. For this weeks episode, I had the opportunity to speak with the founder of Diplomat Books and the Author of the Chidlren’s book- Where Is Robin: Robin Barone All Images Courtesy of Robin Barone Robin false 00:41:00 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Welcome to halfstack highlights. This is Jen Lezan and I am the Editor in chief of the Chicago based digital magazine Halfstack and one of the hosts of the podcast Halfstack highlights. For this weeks episode, I had the opportunity to speak with the founder of Diplomat Books and the Author of the Chidlren’s book- Where Is Robin: Robin Barone All Images Courtesy of Robin Barone RobinMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--53---Meet-Chicagos-New-Dream-Folk-Band-e1gvbr tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-2240326027195044758 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 23:22:14 GMT Musicians Sam Brownson, Oliver Horton, and Jake Hawrylack first met as undergrads at Knox College in Galesburg, IL.  The three multi-instrumentalists collaborated on various student and side projects but then went their separate ways upon graduation.  Later they each migrated to Chicago drawn by the City’s musical roots.  After jamming together on different projects, the three formed Sedgewick false 00:30:07 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Musicians Sam Brownson, Oliver Horton, and Jake Hawrylack first met as undergrads at Knox College in Galesburg, IL.  The three multi-instrumentalists collaborated on various student and side projects but then went their separate ways upon graduation.  Later they each migrated to Chicago drawn by the City’s musical roots.  After jamming together on different projects, the three formed SedgewickMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--54---ShoeCandy-by-Kara-Mac-e1gvbt tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-8436964427964416930 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 23:21:57 GMT Welcome to halfstack highlights. This is Jen Lezan and I am the Editor in chief of the Chicago based digital magazine Halfstack and one of the hosts of our podcast Halfstack highlights. This week I had the opportunity to speak with Kara Mac – the founder of Shoe Candy by Kara Mac. ShoeCandy® by Kara Mac is a line of high quality, designer shoes and hand-crafted, mix and match accessories false 00:30:56 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Welcome to halfstack highlights. This is Jen Lezan and I am the Editor in chief of the Chicago based digital magazine Halfstack and one of the hosts of our podcast Halfstack highlights. This week I had the opportunity to speak with Kara Mac – the founder of Shoe Candy by Kara Mac. ShoeCandy® by Kara Mac is a line of high quality, designer shoes and hand-crafted, mix and match accessoriesMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--22---How-to-Be-a-Rich-Bitch-with-Nicole-Lapin-e1gv93 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-2901738424923388267 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:46:00 GMT If you’re looking to take control of your financial life this year, Rich Bitch: A 12 Step Plan for Getting Your Financial Life in Order...Finally is the book for you. Written by fun and fearless financial expert Nicole Lapin, Rich Bitch is a finance book you’ll actually enjoy reading and feel excited and empowered about your future. You can also listen to the full interview on the Halfstack false 00:12:39 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)If you’re looking to take control of your financial life this year, Rich Bitch: A 12 Step Plan for Getting Your Financial Life in Order...Finally is the book for you. Written by fun and fearless financial expert Nicole Lapin, Rich Bitch is a finance book you’ll actually enjoy reading and feel excited and empowered about your future. You can also listen to the full interview on the HalfstackMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--21-Primal-Teams-by-Jackie-Barretta-Book-Review-e1gv94 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-6147432038195449047 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:45:44 GMT Jackie Barretta shares her secrets to creating and maintaining successful relationships in the workplace in her book, "Primal Teams". In her recently published book, the accomplished CIO consultant, speaker, and author, gives us an insight on techniques that can help us to use our emotions in a productive way that can benefit and strengthen any team. Oftentimes, we are discouraged from false 00:12:14 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Jackie Barretta shares her secrets to creating and maintaining successful relationships in the workplace in her book, "Primal Teams". In her recently published book, the accomplished CIO consultant, speaker, and author, gives us an insight on techniques that can help us to use our emotions in a productive way that can benefit and strengthen any team. Oftentimes, we are discouraged fromMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Exclusive-Lolla-Interview-with-Hermitude-e1gvc0 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-3071919555118651447 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:42:11 GMT Hermitude have quickly become one of Australia’s most in-demand touring acts.  With the Platinum-selling HyperParadise, the band won Australia’s Music Prize, modeled after Britain’s Mercury Music Prize and Canada’s Polaris Prize, whose single goal is to identify and reward the most outstanding creative Australian album of the year.  Released via Elefant Traks in Australia Dark Night Sweet false 00:10:37 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hermitude have quickly become one of Australia’s most in-demand touring acts.  With the Platinum-selling HyperParadise, the band won Australia’s Music Prize, modeled after Britain’s Mercury Music Prize and Canada’s Polaris Prize, whose single goal is to identify and reward the most outstanding creative Australian album of the year.  Released via Elefant Traks in Australia Dark Night SweetMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Wicked-Composer-curates-music-against-bullying-for-Chicago-Premiere-e1gv96 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-5173170750388015802 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:38:07 GMT In today’s Halfstack Highlights, we talk with Paul Caldwell, creative director and conductor of Windy City Performing Arts. In their new concert series, Legacies of Hope, the group honors the lives of the countless LGBTQ youth who are at risk in our communities, and will feature the Midwest premiere of Tyler’s Suite. Tyler’s Suite honors the memory of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers University false 00:11:59 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In today’s Halfstack Highlights, we talk with Paul Caldwell, creative director and conductor of Windy City Performing Arts. In their new concert series, Legacies of Hope, the group honors the lives of the countless LGBTQ youth who are at risk in our communities, and will feature the Midwest premiere of Tyler’s Suite. Tyler’s Suite honors the memory of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers UniversityMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Bottled-Brooklyn---Interview-w-Rameses-Crisi-e1gvc2 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-9203102091768369040 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:35:21 GMT If you've  not heard of bottledBrooklyn, then today  is the day you will! I had the amazing opportunity to interview with Rameses Crisi to talk about the brand, and the amazing products that they offer! Being a beauty junkie one of the things that stands out is of course are the handheld mirrors. These mirrors are something anyone can add into their daily routine, with such empowering quotes and false 00:13:26 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)If you've  not heard of bottledBrooklyn, then today  is the day you will! I had the amazing opportunity to interview with Rameses Crisi to talk about the brand, and the amazing products that they offer! Being a beauty junkie one of the things that stands out is of course are the handheld mirrors. These mirrors are something anyone can add into their daily routine, with such empowering quotes andMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-The-Way-Down-Wanderers-Performance-at-Stage-37-e1gvc3 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-2302214258652393373 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:34:02 GMT 5-piece modern-folk Americana act, The Way Down Wanderers, performed on Thursday afternoon at the Block 37 shopping center, located at 108 N State St.  The Stage 37 concert series started up its new season mid June, featuring a variety of folk and indie bands.  Based in Chicago, The Way Down Wanderers have been touring across the country to states like Colorado, Iowa and Michigan. Now back false 00:08:47 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)5-piece modern-folk Americana act, The Way Down Wanderers, performed on Thursday afternoon at the Block 37 shopping center, located at 108 N State St.  The Stage 37 concert series started up its new season mid June, featuring a variety of folk and indie bands.  Based in Chicago, The Way Down Wanderers have been touring across the country to states like Colorado, Iowa and Michigan. Now backMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--52-Meet-Dana-Donofree-of-AnaOno-e1gvc4 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-5184319126967217075 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:31:55 GMT Hey everyone! Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights. I am Jen Lezan – the Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and host of this podcast where we explore the business of creativity and inspiring individuals who are trying to create magic while following their dreams. In this episode – I had the opportunity to talk with: Dana Donofree - the founder of Ana Ono – a lingerie and false 00:47:19 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey everyone! Welcome to the latest episode of Halfstack Highlights. I am Jen Lezan – the Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and host of this podcast where we explore the business of creativity and inspiring individuals who are trying to create magic while following their dreams. In this episode – I had the opportunity to talk with: Dana Donofree - the founder of Ana Ono – a lingerie andMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--51-Female-Founders-Series---Meet-Zibbli-e1gv9a tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1085165081258314074 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:31:33 GMT Hello everyone!  We are continuing our series focus on female founders this week on the Halfstack Highlights Podcast. In this episode, we talk with  Alex - The founder of the tech and childcare startup: Zibbli. Zibbli provides families in Westchester, NY a flexible childcare solution to meet the demands of busy parents. At Zibbli, they are calling attention to the many types of families false 00:20:18 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello everyone!  We are continuing our series focus on female founders this week on the Halfstack Highlights Podcast. In this episode, we talk with  Alex - The founder of the tech and childcare startup: Zibbli. Zibbli provides families in Westchester, NY a flexible childcare solution to meet the demands of busy parents. At Zibbli, they are calling attention to the many types of familiesMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--50-Artist-on-a-Mission-for-Positive-Change-e1gv9b tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-4292596676340703492 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:31:18 GMT Dewayne Lucas credits his art for saving his life.  The author, producer, director, songwriter, and film editor was being raised by his single mom on the south side of Chicago in a neighborhood racked with poverty and violence.  After several family members and friends fell victim to violence, Lucas’s mother packed him up along with his four brothers and one sister, and moved to Milwaukee. false 00:47:43 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Dewayne Lucas credits his art for saving his life.  The author, producer, director, songwriter, and film editor was being raised by his single mom on the south side of Chicago in a neighborhood racked with poverty and violence.  After several family members and friends fell victim to violence, Lucas’s mother packed him up along with his four brothers and one sister, and moved to Milwaukee.Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--49-Meet-Cary-Williams-of-Too-Pretty-Brand-e1gv9c tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-2755835339300902085 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:28:22 GMT Hello everyone! Thanks for listening to Halfstack Highlights. Jen Lezan here, Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and one of the hosts of Halfstack Highlights! I am super stoked to share the guest in this latest episode.  She’s one of our first guests from our run down of amazing women Entrepreneurs that I had the opportunity to encounter during my time at Rent the Runway Foundation’s Project false 00:46:11 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello everyone! Thanks for listening to Halfstack Highlights. Jen Lezan here, Editor in Chief of Halfstack Magazine and one of the hosts of Halfstack Highlights! I am super stoked to share the guest in this latest episode.  She’s one of our first guests from our run down of amazing women Entrepreneurs that I had the opportunity to encounter during my time at Rent the Runway Foundation’s ProjectMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--48-Woman-Walk-the-Line---Female-Artists-Influencing-Lives-e1gv9d tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-5130913439488257451 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:27:37 GMT Music has the power to change lives.  Each of us has experienced what music can do at some point in our lives.  Remember those tough preteen/teenage years?  Life was challenging. Where and how do I fit in?  You retreated to your room to listen to music and brood when suddenly, THAT song came on.  At last, someone who understands what you are going through.  This artist really gets it. Music’s false 00:45:50 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Music has the power to change lives.  Each of us has experienced what music can do at some point in our lives.  Remember those tough preteen/teenage years?  Life was challenging. Where and how do I fit in?  You retreated to your room to listen to music and brood when suddenly, THAT song came on.  At last, someone who understands what you are going through.  This artist really gets it. Music’sMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Episode-8---Bee-for-a-cause-e1gv9e tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-4858603129700591053 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:26:58 GMT Nabiha Niazi of Beeforacause is a local Chicago accessories designer who does more than just make pretty things. Rather, she is trying to make the world a better place to live in. She gives her customers the opportunity to take part in humanitarianism through philanthropic shopping. Yea, you read that right. YOU can help by doing one of your favorite things to do: shop. Simple as that. I had the false 00:18:46 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Nabiha Niazi of Beeforacause is a local Chicago accessories designer who does more than just make pretty things. Rather, she is trying to make the world a better place to live in. She gives her customers the opportunity to take part in humanitarianism through philanthropic shopping. Yea, you read that right. YOU can help by doing one of your favorite things to do: shop. Simple as that. I had theMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Quickie-Episode-7---5-Lesbians-Eating-a-Quiche-e1gvca tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-727490666850949199 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:24:41 GMT <!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 0 1 62 355 Halfstack Magazine 2 1 416 14.0 <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> false 00:11:19 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)<!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 0 1 62 355 Halfstack Magazine 2 1 416 14.0 <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--46-An-Interview-with-Comedian-Jena-Friedman-e1gvcb tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1610412006834300770 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:22:23 GMT Hey everyone! Thanks for listening to Halfstack Highlights! In this episode I had the chance to talk with comedian, actor and writer: Jena Friedman. We talked about, politics, feminism, being a woman in the TV world, and her journey in her career: Just hit the play button for the full interview PODCAST: Play in new window | Download Listen and subscribe via Archive.org She has worked false 00:27:23 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey everyone! Thanks for listening to Halfstack Highlights! In this episode I had the chance to talk with comedian, actor and writer: Jena Friedman. We talked about, politics, feminism, being a woman in the TV world, and her journey in her career: Just hit the play button for the full interview PODCAST: Play in new window | Download Listen and subscribe via Archive.org She has workedMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--45-Meet-Ashley-Lauren-Elrod-e1gvcd tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-9181350593346661434 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:21:39 GMT Hello everyone! Welcome to Halfstack Highlights! This is the first episode of our 2017 season! I am excited to share a local Chicago singer, song-writer, activist and creative phenom Ashley Lauren Elrod. Ashley Lauren is as a leader and woman of God and this is evident in her story. Her unique sound and raw ability move listeners to feel the message in her music. In this episode Ashley shares false 00:50:53 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hello everyone! Welcome to Halfstack Highlights! This is the first episode of our 2017 season! I am excited to share a local Chicago singer, song-writer, activist and creative phenom Ashley Lauren Elrod. Ashley Lauren is as a leader and woman of God and this is evident in her story. Her unique sound and raw ability move listeners to feel the message in her music. In this episode Ashley sharesMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--44-A-Conversation-with-Raquel-Sofia-e1gvcc tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1025437479343948171 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:21:20 GMT Welcome back to Halfstack Highlights. I am so excited to kick off 2017. In today’s episode I had the opportunity to interview an incredibly talented Miami based Puerto Rican musician: Raquel Sofia. The singer songwriter who is signed to Sony Music’s Latin Division is such a bright spot in Latin Pop today. All Images Courtesy of Sony Music Latin Her sound is unique and she has really false 00:18:31 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Welcome back to Halfstack Highlights. I am so excited to kick off 2017. In today’s episode I had the opportunity to interview an incredibly talented Miami based Puerto Rican musician: Raquel Sofia. The singer songwriter who is signed to Sony Music’s Latin Division is such a bright spot in Latin Pop today. All Images Courtesy of Sony Music Latin Her sound is unique and she has reallyMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--41-Meet-Wurkinstiffs-e1gv9j tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-8542548871329487362 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:13:23 GMT Hey everyone! It’s Jen Lezan – editor in chief of Halfstack mag.com – I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the season of Halfstack Highlights so far. In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights – I had the opportunity to speak to the founder of Wurkin Stiffs: Jonathan Boos. Wurkin Stiffs is a menswear accessories brand that launched with the idea of a magnetic collar stay, got a big break false 00:43:16 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey everyone! It’s Jen Lezan – editor in chief of Halfstack mag.com – I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the season of Halfstack Highlights so far. In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights – I had the opportunity to speak to the founder of Wurkin Stiffs: Jonathan Boos. Wurkin Stiffs is a menswear accessories brand that launched with the idea of a magnetic collar stay, got a big breakMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--40-Meet-Joachim-Schamberger-and-PONY-e1gvcf tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-5975425059643591480 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:12:45 GMT Hey everyone! It’s Jen Lezan here with another episode of Halfstack Highlights! As we continue on with this season’s theme of explore, I have been on the search for interesting people with careers, life journeys and experiences that really embody that idea. This episode I was introduced to the Philharmonia Ochestra of New York – not to be confused with the Philharmonic Orchestra of New York – false 00:23:28 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey everyone! It’s Jen Lezan here with another episode of Halfstack Highlights! As we continue on with this season’s theme of explore, I have been on the search for interesting people with careers, life journeys and experiences that really embody that idea. This episode I was introduced to the Philharmonia Ochestra of New York – not to be confused with the Philharmonic Orchestra of New York –Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--39---Exploring-your-Creativity-with-Bradley-Bischoff-e1gvcg tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-4453089953586449747 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:12:27 GMT Hey everyone! I am excited to share another episode of Halfstack Highlights! The theme for this season has been all about exploration and it fits so well with the blog's April Editorial of Innovation. Innovation truly does arise out of Creative people's abilities to truly explore their craft. In today’s episode I am talking with Chicago based Film Director and Writer Brad Bischoff.  We recently false 00:28:57 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey everyone! I am excited to share another episode of Halfstack Highlights! The theme for this season has been all about exploration and it fits so well with the blog's April Editorial of Innovation. Innovation truly does arise out of Creative people's abilities to truly explore their craft. In today’s episode I am talking with Chicago based Film Director and Writer Brad Bischoff.  We recentlyMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--37-Meet-Gerhardt-Knodel-e1gv9m tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-6732768652071517203 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:08:48 GMT Hey everyone! Welcome to the beginning of our 2016 series! Thank you for all who have listened and downloaded Halfstack Highlights over this past year! This season we are hoping to focus on the theme of explore. Whether that means to explore a new career, art, life journey, or anything that sparks your curiosity. Last season it was all about inspiration, but this season we are looking to go false 01:18:30 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey everyone! Welcome to the beginning of our 2016 series! Thank you for all who have listened and downloaded Halfstack Highlights over this past year! This season we are hoping to focus on the theme of explore. Whether that means to explore a new career, art, life journey, or anything that sparks your curiosity. Last season it was all about inspiration, but this season we are looking to goMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--34---Behind-the-Brand-Meet-Dream-Beard-e1gv9n tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-552865924586273169 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:07:57 GMT In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights, I talk with the founders of Dream Beard: The husband and wife duo- Ryan and Brittany Lane. Dream Beard is more than a brand, it is a lifestyle. Dream Beard sells high quality hair, beard, and body products to help you embrace that lifestyle. Brittany and Ryan believe their company is something people can connect with. We talk about how the false 00:36:26 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights, I talk with the founders of Dream Beard: The husband and wife duo- Ryan and Brittany Lane. Dream Beard is more than a brand, it is a lifestyle. Dream Beard sells high quality hair, beard, and body products to help you embrace that lifestyle. Brittany and Ryan believe their company is something people can connect with. We talk about how theMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--36---Meet-the-Entrepreneur-Tina-Aldatz-e1gvcj tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-5750338039178009198 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:07:27 GMT <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"ＭＳ 明朝"; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:128; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:fixed; mso-font-signature:1 134676480 16 0 131072 0;} @font-face {font-family:"ＭＳ 明朝"; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:128; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; false 00:51:07 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"ＭＳ 明朝"; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:128; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:fixed; mso-font-signature:1 134676480 16 0 131072 0;} @font-face {font-family:"ＭＳ 明朝"; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:128; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other;Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--35---Meet-Heather-Shore-of-Nourish-Collection-e1gv9q tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-3345679416384399576 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:06:25 GMT Hey Everyone! This week on Halfstack Highlights I am really excited to share an interview with a Midwest based entrepreneur and mother – Heather Shore of Nourish Collection. Small business Saturday is this upcoming weekend and it’s a great opportunity for us to show our support for local small businesses. Nourish Collection designs stylish, fashionable, chic breastfeeding clothing for false 00:17:14 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey Everyone! This week on Halfstack Highlights I am really excited to share an interview with a Midwest based entrepreneur and mother – Heather Shore of Nourish Collection. Small business Saturday is this upcoming weekend and it’s a great opportunity for us to show our support for local small businesses. Nourish Collection designs stylish, fashionable, chic breastfeeding clothing forMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--33---Meet-the-Founders-of-Latino-Fashion-Week-e1gvcl tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-4181893336022515717 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:05:01 GMT Hey everyone! Jen Lezan here and I am so excited to share today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights. I had the opportunity to speak with Arabel Alva Rosales and Cesar Rolon, the co founders and producers of Chicago’s very own Latino Fashion Week. Arabel is a prominent Chicago Hispanic business leader and an entrepreneur who runs a tech firm right here in the City. She’s a mother, a tech innovator false 00:24:13 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey everyone! Jen Lezan here and I am so excited to share today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights. I had the opportunity to speak with Arabel Alva Rosales and Cesar Rolon, the co founders and producers of Chicago’s very own Latino Fashion Week. Arabel is a prominent Chicago Hispanic business leader and an entrepreneur who runs a tech firm right here in the City. She’s a mother, a tech innovatorMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--32---Fashion-Loves-Art-Meet-Goons-e1gvcm tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-2101626502685717293 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:04:32 GMT In this episode of Halfstack Highlights we are closing out our Fashion Loves Art Series with an interview with the street artist Goons. Goons is a native of Chicago who currently resides in Vermont and who donated an amazing auction piece for the Fashion Loves Art Event in Sept.  In 2012 Goons was the judge’s choice winner of the Red Bull Curates Competition in Chicago, and he then went on false 00:25:44 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In this episode of Halfstack Highlights we are closing out our Fashion Loves Art Series with an interview with the street artist Goons. Goons is a native of Chicago who currently resides in Vermont and who donated an amazing auction piece for the Fashion Loves Art Event in Sept.  In 2012 Goons was the judge’s choice winner of the Red Bull Curates Competition in Chicago, and he then went onMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--31--Fashion-Loves-Art-Artist-Feature-Rome-Won-e1gvcn tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1318055272931975378 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:00:54 GMT In todays episode of Halfstack Highlights we interview Chicago Artist Angel Pagan. Best known by the street artist name: Rome Won. He’s been a graffiti mural artist for over 20 years. Originally from New York, he studied at The American Academy of Art in Chicago. His work has been featured in art project underwritten by the CTA, YMCA, Verizon and Amtrak. He has been featured in shows all false 00:17:27 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In todays episode of Halfstack Highlights we interview Chicago Artist Angel Pagan. Best known by the street artist name: Rome Won. He’s been a graffiti mural artist for over 20 years. Originally from New York, he studied at The American Academy of Art in Chicago. His work has been featured in art project underwritten by the CTA, YMCA, Verizon and Amtrak. He has been featured in shows allMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--30-Fashion-Loves-Art-Charity-Event-e1gv9t tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-6907415003076542400 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:00:33 GMT In this weeks episode of Halfstack Highlight, I get the chance to speak with the style maven behind SA Style Studio - Stephanie Alexis. Style Studio is a NYC based company dedicated to fulfilling all of your fashion needs. Their goal is to make fashion and style as easy and fun as possibly. Stephanie and her team offer an array of services including personal shopping, image consulting, and false 00:08:22 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In this weeks episode of Halfstack Highlight, I get the chance to speak with the style maven behind SA Style Studio - Stephanie Alexis. Style Studio is a NYC based company dedicated to fulfilling all of your fashion needs. Their goal is to make fashion and style as easy and fun as possibly. Stephanie and her team offer an array of services including personal shopping, image consulting, andMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--29---Gothams-Newest-Heroine-Black-Canary-e1gv9v tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-7325201862777520679 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:58:02 GMT DC's newest adaptation of Black Canary takes a fresh spin on one of Gotham's most beloved heroines. This heroine was recently introduced in the television series "Arrow", so she might not come as too much of a surprise to comic book fans. However, the newest version of Black Canary in the comics, written by Brenden Fletcher (BATGIRL) and illustrated by Annie Wu (Hawkeye), is quite a bit false 00:14:51 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)DC's newest adaptation of Black Canary takes a fresh spin on one of Gotham's most beloved heroines. This heroine was recently introduced in the television series "Arrow", so she might not come as too much of a surprise to comic book fans. However, the newest version of Black Canary in the comics, written by Brenden Fletcher (BATGIRL) and illustrated by Annie Wu (Hawkeye), is quite a bitMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--28---Jake-Shimabukuro-at-Auditorium-Theatre-e1gv9u tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-7320713819788093414 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:56:57 GMT The ukulele virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro, performed at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre on Wednesday, June 24. Although I've been a longtime fan of his music, this was the first time that I've ever seen him perform live. The passion and charismatic presence that I've always imagined that he would bring to stage truly resonated during his performance. His concert became one of the most incredible false 00:26:09 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)The ukulele virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro, performed at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre on Wednesday, June 24. Although I've been a longtime fan of his music, this was the first time that I've ever seen him perform live. The passion and charismatic presence that I've always imagined that he would bring to stage truly resonated during his performance. His concert became one of the most incredibleMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--26---Meet-Ricardo-Sebastian-of-Luxury-Management-e1gvcr tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-4678275136648486188 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:54:39 GMT In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights, I talk with Ricardo Sebastian, A Chicago mover and shaker doing big things who recently made his way to the West Coast. He’s the Youth Board President for Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity and the Founder and Project Manager at Luxury Management: a production & management company. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"ＭＳ 明朝"; false 00:40:20 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights, I talk with Ricardo Sebastian, A Chicago mover and shaker doing big things who recently made his way to the West Coast. He’s the Youth Board President for Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity and the Founder and Project Manager at Luxury Management: a production & management company. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"ＭＳ 明朝";Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--24-An-Interview-With-Yumi-Sakugawa-e1gvcs tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-8483100420439116780 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:52:33 GMT The author and illustrator of the highly acclaimed book, "I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You", Yumi Sakugawa, was able to have chat with us on our podcast Halfstack Highlights. Yumi Sakugawa is a writer and an illustrator that currently works from Los Angelos. I first came across her work a few years ago when I happened to stumble upon her book "I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You" at an false 00:34:21 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)The author and illustrator of the highly acclaimed book, "I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You", Yumi Sakugawa, was able to have chat with us on our podcast Halfstack Highlights. Yumi Sakugawa is a writer and an illustrator that currently works from Los Angelos. I first came across her work a few years ago when I happened to stumble upon her book "I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You" at anMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--25---Interview-with-Lea-Redmond-e1gvcu tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1013837664857267197 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:51:52 GMT Hey everyone! In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights, I talk with Author and Illustrator: Lea Redmond about her latest book: All Lovely Things a field journal for the objects that define us. Lea and I talk about Lea's journey as an artist and the hustle she’s had to put in,  her first project the worlds smallest post service and what it was like establishing herself without the art school false 00:19:23 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey everyone! In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights, I talk with Author and Illustrator: Lea Redmond about her latest book: All Lovely Things a field journal for the objects that define us. Lea and I talk about Lea's journey as an artist and the hustle she’s had to put in,  her first project the worlds smallest post service and what it was like establishing herself without the art schoolMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--23---Meet-Andrea-Pabon-e1gvct tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-3252858531304116802 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:49:40 GMT Andrea Pabon is a fresh faced Puerto Rican woman setting out to make Chicago her creative haven. Her ambition, drive and vitality for life are infectious. She draws people in with her positive attitude despite the cut-throat industries she works in – film directing and fashion photography. She also moonlights as a freelance stylist. Yet, it is her love for film, cinematography and photography false 00:27:57 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Andrea Pabon is a fresh faced Puerto Rican woman setting out to make Chicago her creative haven. Her ambition, drive and vitality for life are infectious. She draws people in with her positive attitude despite the cut-throat industries she works in – film directing and fashion photography. She also moonlights as a freelance stylist. Yet, it is her love for film, cinematography and photographyMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--20---Interview-with-Jerry-Horton-of-Papa-Roach-e1gvcv tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-7998842600054918071 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:32:05 GMT Hey everyone! Jen Lezan here, editor in chief of halfstackmag.com and I’m so excited to get Halfstack Highlights back up and running after a brief break during the holiday season! The other digital editors and I have some great interviews in store for all of you listeners. We are kicking it off with  Perry this week and her interview with Jerry Horton of Papa Roach.  Papa Roach Live 2014 - false 00:15:22 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey everyone! Jen Lezan here, editor in chief of halfstackmag.com and I’m so excited to get Halfstack Highlights back up and running after a brief break during the holiday season! The other digital editors and I have some great interviews in store for all of you listeners. We are kicking it off with  Perry this week and her interview with Jerry Horton of Papa Roach.  Papa Roach Live 2014 -Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--19---Meet-Brede-Baldwin-e1gvd0 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-2646180854134894585 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:31:42 GMT A couple of weeks ago, Halfstacker Cora Vasseur introduced us to up and coming singer/songwriter: Brede Baldwin. He's a 15 year old who is passionate about music, grateful for his opportunities and has a boat load of talent! Today, we share with you Cora's up close and personal chat with Brede about his journey so far on our most recent episode of Halfstack Highlights. This kids is going places false 00:13:16 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)A couple of weeks ago, Halfstacker Cora Vasseur introduced us to up and coming singer/songwriter: Brede Baldwin. He's a 15 year old who is passionate about music, grateful for his opportunities and has a boat load of talent! Today, we share with you Cora's up close and personal chat with Brede about his journey so far on our most recent episode of Halfstack Highlights. This kids is going placesMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--18-Chicago-Sketch-Comedy-Channel-Does-a-Little-Day-Drinking-e1gva6 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1542333556539577571 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:31:14 GMT When Chicago develops more comedians per capita than any other city, you need to create your own opportunities to be seen and share your work. Dave Urlakis with his friends created “Awkward Spaceship”, a Chicago-based sketch comedy channel. They launched their second web series, “Day Drinking,” Monday, August 25th.  Cast of "Day Drinking" Urlakis found the double edge sword to improv. “ false 00:23:18 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)When Chicago develops more comedians per capita than any other city, you need to create your own opportunities to be seen and share your work. Dave Urlakis with his friends created “Awkward Spaceship”, a Chicago-based sketch comedy channel. They launched their second web series, “Day Drinking,” Monday, August 25th.  Cast of "Day Drinking" Urlakis found the double edge sword to improv. “Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--17-Artist-Robert-Mango-Shares-His-Journey-in-100-Paintings-An-Artists-Life-in-New-York-e1gva8 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-339110327862008686 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:30:01 GMT Years ago, artist Robert Mango suffered a devastating event. He responded by “doing the unthinkable” he says: he cut up the paintings. This act of destruction became 30 pieces that flourish in his work today. From destruction comes creation. The event opens Robert Mango’s upcoming book, 100 Paintings: An Artist’s Life in New York. While he’s called the “Renaissance Artist of Tribeca”, Mango is false 00:29:41 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Years ago, artist Robert Mango suffered a devastating event. He responded by “doing the unthinkable” he says: he cut up the paintings. This act of destruction became 30 pieces that flourish in his work today. From destruction comes creation. The event opens Robert Mango’s upcoming book, 100 Paintings: An Artist’s Life in New York. While he’s called the “Renaissance Artist of Tribeca”, Mango isMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--16---Meet-Opposite-Box-e1gvd3 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1698215788196355773 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:28:16 GMT In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights, Jen Lezan talks with Richard Long, member of Opposite Box. Opposite Box is a genre-bending experimental rock band from Chattanooga, TN known for high energy live shows and a seamless blend of jazz, rock, funk, punk and progressive – dubbed “weird rock” and “belligerent funk” – that is often compared to acts like Frank Zappa, Mr. Bungle and Parliament false 00:18:31 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights, Jen Lezan talks with Richard Long, member of Opposite Box. Opposite Box is a genre-bending experimental rock band from Chattanooga, TN known for high energy live shows and a seamless blend of jazz, rock, funk, punk and progressive – dubbed “weird rock” and “belligerent funk” – that is often compared to acts like Frank Zappa, Mr. Bungle and ParliamentMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--15---Interview-with-Genevieve-Gorder-e1gva9 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-6174474058847056664 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:25:42 GMT In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights, Jen Lezan talks with Interior Designer and DIY Pioneer Genevieve Gorder. Genevieve is best known for paving the way for DIY on HGTV’s trading spaces and being a judge on Design Star. She was a DIYer before DIY was part of popular culture! Jen talks with Genevieve about her journey into television, her career as a whole as well as tidbits of interior false 00:16:05 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In today’s episode of Halfstack Highlights, Jen Lezan talks with Interior Designer and DIY Pioneer Genevieve Gorder. Genevieve is best known for paving the way for DIY on HGTV’s trading spaces and being a judge on Design Star. She was a DIYer before DIY was part of popular culture! Jen talks with Genevieve about her journey into television, her career as a whole as well as tidbits of interiorMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights---Episode-10---Organums-e1gvd5 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1434794335882389812 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:20:57 GMT Following a dream can be risky, but many entrepreneurs understand that risk comes with the territory. In order to achieve greatness, we must be willing to believe that we can be great. There is a quote by Marianne Williamson that has always touched me to the core. It states that often, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is false 00:22:17 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Following a dream can be risky, but many entrepreneurs understand that risk comes with the territory. In order to achieve greatness, we must be willing to believe that we can be great. There is a quote by Marianne Williamson that has always touched me to the core. It states that often, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It isMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--14---Meet-the-Balanced-Babe-Sarah-Baker-e1gvd6 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-5152121269561479204 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:20:33 GMT Hey Halfstackers! I am so excited to share this latest Halfstack Highlights post with you! We are introducing Sarah Baker of Balancedbabe.com, healthful and Style Body Soul. We've partnered up with her to bring you a great monthly column on Halfstack and share some amazing upcoming events with all of you readers.  In today’s episode of Halfstack Highglights, we discuss Sarah’s journey into false 00:23:12 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Hey Halfstackers! I am so excited to share this latest Halfstack Highlights post with you! We are introducing Sarah Baker of Balancedbabe.com, healthful and Style Body Soul. We've partnered up with her to bring you a great monthly column on Halfstack and share some amazing upcoming events with all of you readers.  In today’s episode of Halfstack Highglights, we discuss Sarah’s journey intoMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Ep--13--Interview-with-Chicagos-own-Shermin-Kruse-e1gvd7 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-7776345178634232906 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:19:49 GMT In todays episode of Halfstack Highlights, Editor-in-chief: Jen Lezan, speaks with local Chicago lawyer and author - Shermin Kruse about her latest book - "Butterfly Stitching". They discuss details of the book, human rights on a global level and her journey as an Iranian woman. Throughout the episode, Shermin shares her journey as an emigrant, the inspiration behind her book as well as her false 00:34:58 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In todays episode of Halfstack Highlights, Editor-in-chief: Jen Lezan, speaks with local Chicago lawyer and author - Shermin Kruse about her latest book - "Butterfly Stitching". They discuss details of the book, human rights on a global level and her journey as an Iranian woman. Throughout the episode, Shermin shares her journey as an emigrant, the inspiration behind her book as well as herMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Episode-12--Meet-Benjamin-Edelstein-e1gvd8 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-8066863761511623605 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:08:18 GMT In today’s Halfstack Highlights – Editor-in-chief: Jen Lezan continues the conversation on empowerment and following your dreams with Benjamin Edelstein– a 29 year old - renowned international award winning landscape photographer. Jen and Benjamin discuss how sometimes our first instinct in terms of our future isn’t always right, but that when we go with our passions beautiful things emerge. They false 00:14:21 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In today’s Halfstack Highlights – Editor-in-chief: Jen Lezan continues the conversation on empowerment and following your dreams with Benjamin Edelstein– a 29 year old - renowned international award winning landscape photographer. Jen and Benjamin discuss how sometimes our first instinct in terms of our future isn’t always right, but that when we go with our passions beautiful things emerge. TheyMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights---Episode-11---FOOD-CHOICES-Documentary-e1gvd9 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-7674440684346480719 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:06:56 GMT The older I get, the more I am painfully aware of the fact that the choices I made have a direct affect on the world around me. I am currently in the process of truly pushing myself in terms of health, not just for me, but for my family. To many people in my life suffer illness that stems directly from the food they put in their mouth. As a Latina, diabetes is a huge issue among our population false 00:18:55 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)The older I get, the more I am painfully aware of the fact that the choices I made have a direct affect on the world around me. I am currently in the process of truly pushing myself in terms of health, not just for me, but for my family. To many people in my life suffer illness that stems directly from the food they put in their mouth. As a Latina, diabetes is a huge issue among our populationMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Episode-9---One-Part-Plant-e1gvda tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-3724519175862573528 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:48:31 GMT In today’s episode Halfstack Editor-in-chief: Jen Lezan interviews Chicago blogger and creative entrepreneur – Jessica Murnane of onepartplant.com. She is also the mastermind behind sohowwasyourday.com – she’s a blogger on a social mission to educate our communities on how food can change our lives. This is the first part of a two part series dedicated to food education. We are just finishing up false 00:44:24 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)In today’s episode Halfstack Editor-in-chief: Jen Lezan interviews Chicago blogger and creative entrepreneur – Jessica Murnane of onepartplant.com. She is also the mastermind behind sohowwasyourday.com – she’s a blogger on a social mission to educate our communities on how food can change our lives. This is the first part of a two part series dedicated to food education. We are just finishing upMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights---Episode-6-Running-with-Lauren-Rippy--Halfstack-Health-Expo-recap-e1gvdb tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1297777912713878877 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:38:14 GMT If you all didn't have a chance to check out the Halfstack Health Expo with Crossfit 630 - no worries! We have a photo gallery recap and a great Highlights episode from Lauren Rippy. If you haven't had a chance to check out our other two keynotes on Halfstack Highlights you can do so by clicking HERE. PODCAST: Play in new window | Download Listen and subscribe via iTunes <!-- /* false 00:23:12 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)If you all didn't have a chance to check out the Halfstack Health Expo with Crossfit 630 - no worries! We have a photo gallery recap and a great Highlights episode from Lauren Rippy. If you haven't had a chance to check out our other two keynotes on Halfstack Highlights you can do so by clicking HERE. PODCAST: Play in new window | Download Listen and subscribe via iTunes <!-- /*Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Episode-5--PaleoPorn-Net----Its-Food-Porn--not-Porn-Porn-e1gvdc tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-683593041542909079 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:37:16 GMT Have you ever wondered who it was that first decided the word "diet" meant being conscious of the foods we consume over a certain period of time? Knowing what we now know today about nutrition, health and overall quality of life, wouldn't you like to go back in time and slap that person across the face? We certainly don't advocate violence at Halfstack, but let's honestly think about this false 00:22:23 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Have you ever wondered who it was that first decided the word "diet" meant being conscious of the foods we consume over a certain period of time? Knowing what we now know today about nutrition, health and overall quality of life, wouldn't you like to go back in time and slap that person across the face? We certainly don't advocate violence at Halfstack, but let's honestly think about thisMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Episode-4---The-Challenge-with-Nick-Wernimont-e1gvdd tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-1701659419531238184 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:36:15 GMT We have all heard the argument that simply watching your calorie consumption on a daily basis is enough to maintain a healthy weight. In fact, it has been driven into our brains by "health experts" for decades. Less calories in, more calories burned... this is the secret to success. Obviously, there is some truth to this. If you are burning more calories per day than you are consuming, your false 00:34:22 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)We have all heard the argument that simply watching your calorie consumption on a daily basis is enough to maintain a healthy weight. In fact, it has been driven into our brains by "health experts" for decades. Less calories in, more calories burned... this is the secret to success. Obviously, there is some truth to this. If you are burning more calories per day than you are consuming, yourMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Episode-3---The-Journey-of-a-Man-e1gvde tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-7544020738302601305 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:35:11 GMT This week we continue to explore the themes of spring renewal and Health as we lead up to the Halfstack Health Expo at Crossfit 630. Last week, we sat down with Paleo and Crossfit success story: Drew Powers of FitDadHQ. Drew went from a 300 pound man to a man on a mission to share the Paleo and Crossfit lifestyles. His story is one that truly showcases that it is all about making the decision to false 00:29:56 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)This week we continue to explore the themes of spring renewal and Health as we lead up to the Halfstack Health Expo at Crossfit 630. Last week, we sat down with Paleo and Crossfit success story: Drew Powers of FitDadHQ. Drew went from a 300 pound man to a man on a mission to share the Paleo and Crossfit lifestyles. His story is one that truly showcases that it is all about making the decision toMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeandcreate/episodes/Halfstack-Highlights-Episode-2--Catching-up-with-Sabrina-Victoria-e1gvdf tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819576841001185409.post-4376233761326285331 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 17:33:31 GMT Like so many other things in life, as humans, we are always looking for short cuts.  Let's face it.  We live in a fast paced world.  And the quicker and more efficiently we can accomplish our day-to-day tasks, the happier we seem to be.  Our health and level of fitness is absolutely no different. It is no secret that we are, and presumably will always be, our own worst critics.  I'll be honest false 00:58:03 JenniferLezan@gmail.com (Make + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguilla)Like so many other things in life, as humans, we are always looking for short cuts.  Let's face it.  We live in a fast paced world.  And the quicker and more efficiently we can accomplish our day-to-day tasks, the happier we seem to be.  Our health and level of fitness is absolutely no different. It is no secret that we are, and presumably will always be, our own worst critics.  I'll be honestMake + Create | Jennifer Lezan-Veguillacareer,business,inspiration,guidance,spirituality,arts,design,artist,designer,entrepreneur,creative,entrepreneur,creative,self,employed,illustrator,self,employment,startup