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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.

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. 

Growing up in the projects on the South Side, Dr Michael Airhart never let his circumstances weigh him down. Given the name “The Black MacGyver” by his friends and neighbors, Michael found a way to create, with whatever was available to him.

To say Juan Leyva has been on a journey would be an understatement. Like many immigrant stories, his family would travel undocumented from Mexico to Chicago, where he’d realize a destiny that awaited him. Though never imagining a life in hospitality, Juan is now in charge of one of the most prestigious hotels in Chicago: Oxford Hotels & Resorts - LondonHouse.

Jim Williams, co-anchor of CBS2 Chicago's 4 p.m. newscast, as well as host and  producer of "Stories to Tell,” joins Stephanie Welter to share his Chicagoan story. 

A native Chicagoan, Alicia Dale loves her city and more importantly, the people in it. Choosing to live, work and volunteer in areas that weren’t always so popular to live near, she was and is inspired by change. A professional ghostwriter by trade, she shares her experiences of getting involved in her community to make a difference.