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🎤 Next Speaker: Francis Almeda, @francis.almeda

Francis Almeda is a serial entrepreneur, Creative Director, and dad. He’s behind some of Chicago’s most exciting and innovative hospitality concepts, including Side Practice Coffee, Drip Collective, Novel Pizza Cafe, and Kanin, and is an advisor and early investor in Del Sur Bakery. With over two decades in advertising, Francis worked at the top agencies in Chicago and San Francisco and spent time at Google as an Art Director/Creative Director. He has also taught design and marketing at Miami Ad School, Chicago Portfolio School, and DePaul University. A proud Filipino American, he’s become a pillar for the Filipino and AAPI communities—paving the way for the next generation of creative entrepreneurs and building platforms rooted in culture, food, and community.

#CMRevival


📅 Friday, May 23rd at 8:30-10am



📍 ⭐ In-Person Only ⭐ at @hostecocktails - 1857 W 16th St, Chicago, Illinois United States 60608



🎵 DJ Mike Caliber, @djmikecaliber



🎟️ Registration Opens Friday, May 16th at 9am. Tickets go first come, first served. Limited!



👋 High fives and humble gratitude to our local sponsors: @bigshoulderscoffee | @busybeaverbuttonco | @downstatedonuts | DJ Mike Caliber

💛 And a big shout out to our global partners: Adobe & The Harnisch Foundation

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Give special cheers to our Digital Illustrator 🖍️ Katya Balakina (@xrenobl) for turning our April's event into visual notes. 📝

Check out this graphic recording about Amanda's talk (@amandarecupido) on the theme CROSSROADS. 🛣️ 🚸

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What a morning hosting April’s event at BlueDog. Special thank you to our venue, volunteers, global and local sponsors for making this month’s event happen. A huge shoutout to Amanda (@amandarecupido) for her inspiring talk on the theme #crossroads.

See the rest of the magic pics 🪄📸 from our Flickr taken by our wonderful #cmchi photo team!

If you want your company, agency, or business love what we do and want to support our chapter for future morning events, DM us on our instagram (@chicago_cm) or drop an email - [email protected]

We’re excited to hear from you and hope to see you at next month’s event! #CMCrossroads

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What a great Friday hosting March's event at @designmuseumchi. Special thank you to our venue, volunteers, global and local sponsors for making this month’s event happen.

A huge shoutout to Bryn (@citizen.bryn) for her inspiring talk on the theme #parallel.

See the rest of the magic pics 🪄📸 from our Flickr taken by our wonderful #cmchi photo team! Link is in our bio.

If you, your company, agency, or business love what we do and want to support our chapter for future morning events, DM us on our instagram (@chicago_cm) or drop an email - [email protected]

We’re excited to hear from you and hope to see you at next month’s event!

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🎤 Next Speaker: Samantha Callender

Samantha Callender is a multimedia professional passionate about storytelling, culture, and digital media. With a background in journalism, social strategy, and brand communications, she’s worked across industries, from NPR’s WBEZ to Essence Magazine and luxury brands like Aesop. She amplifies voices, creates inspiring spaces, and thrives at the intersection of media and culture. A proud Chicagoan, she loves exploring local arts, design, and cafés. Connect with her @OnYourCallender.

📅 Friday, February 28th at 8:30-10am

📍 ⭐ In-Person Only ⭐ at See You Soon, @seeyousoon.chicago - 1757 N. Kimball Ave Unit 203C, Chicago, 60647

🎵 DJ Mike Caliber

🎟️ Registration Opens Friday, February 21st at 9am. Tickets go first come, first served. Limited!

👋 High fives and humble gratitude to our local sponsors: Big Shoulders Coffee | Busy Beaver Button Company | Downstate Donuts | DJ Mike Caliber

💛 And a big shout out to our global partners: Adobe | The Harnisch Foundation

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Give special cheers to our Digital Illustrator 🖍️ Coté Soerens (@cotesoerens) for turning our January's even into visual notes. 📝

Check out this graphic recording about Cara Sabin's talk on the theme JOURNEY 🗺 🌏 🏃‍♀️ 💪

#CMChi #CMJourney #Journey #breakfastclub #CreativeTalent #chicagoartist

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An amazing morning hosting January’s event! Special thank you to our venue, volunteers, global and local sponsors for making this month’s event happen.

A huge shoutout to Cara Sabin for her inspiring talk on the theme #journey.

See the rest of the magic pics 🪄📸 from our Flickr taken by our wonderful #cmchi photo team! Link is in our bio.

If you want your company, agency, or business love what we do and want to support our chapter for future morning events, DM us on our instagram (@chicago_cm) or drop an email - [email protected]

We’re excited to hear from you and hope to see you at next month’s event!

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🎤 Next Speaker: Cara Sabin

Cara blends art and athletics with nearly 20 years as a professional dancer in Chicago and as a member of The Seldoms, performing nationally and internationally. She found strength training while cross-training for dance, with her first CrossFit experience sparking a new passion. Cara believes health is happiness and became a coach to share how community and movement transform lives. She is Defined Training’s Head Coach, General Manager, and co-founder of The Lunge Ladies, an all-female strength training collective.

📅 Friday, January 31st at 8:30-10am

📍 ⭐ In-Person Only ⭐ at TBA

🎵 DJ Mike Caliber

🎟️ Registration Opens Friday, January 24th at 9am. Tickets go first come, first served. Limited!

👋 High fives and humble gratitude to our local sponsors: Big Shoulders Coffee | Busy Beaver Button Company | DJ Mike Caliber

💛 And a big shout out to our global partners: Adobe | The Harnisch Foundation