The Chicagoan

In a recent episode of The Chicagoan podcast, host Alicia Dale dives deep into the inspiring life story of Steve Ferkau, a man whose resilience and determination have become a guiding light for many. As the episode unfolds, Ferkau shares his remarkable journey, providing us with a wealth of inspiration, wisdom, and knowledge that can be applied to their own lives.

Meiling Jin is a content creator who has built a large following by sharing stories that inspire, educate and entertain her audience. In her recent appearance on The Chicagoan Podcast, she discussed her journey to becoming a content creator and the impact she hopes to make through her work.

Eric Boss, a prominent nightlife and club promoter, discusses his passion for donating to charitable causes and his event Donate and Dance, taking place Monday, February 20th. As someone who has spent many years in the nightlife industry, Boss recognized that there is a lot of money being exchanged in this field, and he wanted to find a way to help those in need. Mental health is a significant concern in the industry, and Boss felt that he needed to do more to help people directly.

Dustin Drankiewicz, a Chicago-based hospitality professional, recounts his journey from Milwaukee to Chicago on the latest episode of The Chicagoan Podcast.

Artisha Moore is a young and ambitious real estate investor from South Holland. She grew up in a large family, with three older sisters and a father who instilled in her the importance of discipline and hard work.

Brandon Bell-Booker, a South side Chicago native, was born to teenage parents and has lived a life of resilience and determination. 

Ari Bendersky's passion for stories and finding out about people’s lives drew him towards a career in journalism and content creation. He started his career as a music journalist in the nineties, gay publications writer, and is currently a freelance editor. 

Having lived in Chicago for the last 13 years, Pooja Naik has recently made a name for herself in the influencer world as content creator focusing on Chicago’s seafood scene. Originally from Mumbai, she immigrated to the United States when she was 17. She first spent time on the east coast and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Eric Platt, aka Eric Boss in the nightlife scene, is an event producer and nightlife promoter in Chicago. He joins us to share his story on how he became involved and how he's using his platform to enrich the lives of others. 

“Every young person is born to win.” This is Vondale Singleton’s model for every situation in life. Vondale is the CEO of Champs Male Mentoring Program; his journey into mentorship stemming from losing his mother to drugs at only 29. Something he believes could be different, if only she had a mentor.