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Cupid's Motel 💘 prints available here

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Worm Castings + Marigolds That Squirrels Killed

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2021

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lizzie mcguire is overstimulated and so am I - buy this print

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Chicago Networking Events That Actually Lead Somewhere — Not Just Drinks

There are a million ways to “network” in Chicago. Most of them go nowhere. You shake hands. You grab a drink. You leave with a tote bag, a business card you’ll never use, and the same questions you walked in with. That’s not connection. That’s corporate cosplay. And you deserve more than just mixers and meaningless panels. The people who actually move things forward in this city? They’re not…

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Chicago’s Most Creative Neighborhoods — And Who’s Really Tapped In

Everyone says “Chicago is creative” — but the real question is where? Because it’s not just about murals and loft spaces. It’s about ecosystems. Collisions. Local economies built by photographers, nail techs, bakers, DJs, and herbalists sharing the same sidewalk — and sometimes, the same event table. So if you’re a creative in Chicago wondering where to tap in — or a vendor wondering where to…

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Chicago’s New Creative Middle Class (And Why No One’s Talking About It)

There’s a New Class in Town — And It’s Not on the Panels Everyone talks about starving artists. Or overnight influencers. But what about the third group? The ones who book out vendor tables before brunch. The ones hosting their own pop-ups instead of waiting for a gallery invite. The ones filming reels, fixing invoices, and still pulling up to set with a smile. This isn’t a trend. It’s a…

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#CMAnxiety with Abena Boamah-Acheampong

“Remember to do what makes you feel good. Give yourself authority.” - Abena Boamah-Acheampong

Friday morning at WeWork Kenzie was AMAZING. If you weren’t able to make it in person, you can watch video of Abena’s presentation on our Facebook page, and check out some highlights attendees shared below!

As always, I was having anxiety about going to this talk by myself this morning. So @beanieboamah ’s talk on anxiety was everything I needed and more. I’m totally obsessed with her now! thank you @chicago_cm for introducing me to this wonderful human! #cmanxiety

A post shared by crystal (@murdamex) on Jan 19, 2018 at 8:28am PST

#same Hands down my favorite @chicago_cm ever, courtesy of the incredible @beanieboamah ✨

A post shared by Rachita (@rachitavasan) on Jan 19, 2018 at 12:29pm PST

Thanks @beanieboamah of @hanahanabeauty and @chicago_cm for getting my morning started off right.

A post shared by Anjali Bidani (@anjali9) on Jan 19, 2018 at 8:38am PST

seedlings. grinding machines. kneading. paste curls. boiling. oil extraction. here to hear @beanieboamah share how she traveled to ghana to learn how to make shea butter on the journey to reducing her anxiety and growing a beauty business. @chicago_cm #chicago_cm #entrepreneurship #beautyproducts #mindfulness #meditations

A post shared by sheila D! (@digitalsheila) on Jan 19, 2018 at 7:25am PST

Quick #sketchnote on a great morning talk on anxiety with @beanieboamah and @Chicago_CM. #cmanxiety pic.twitter.com/KzpXbRfVLS

— stefani bachetti (@stefanibachetti) January 19, 2018