Why did you choose to live / establish your business in Chicago?
I was born and raised in Chicago, however, up until two years ago, I spent about a decade living in other cities, specifically New York and Miami. Growing up, I would have told you that there was no way I’d end up back in Chicago. But living in other cities really made me realize all the things about this city that I used to take for granted and understand how incredibly special it is here. It’s a clean and slightly more manageable version of NYC. People here are intelligent, kind, cultured and driven. It’s an incredible place to start a new business because people are genuinely excited about supporting people and initiatives they are passionate about. Someone once told me that Chicagoans are a rare breed…that the bitter winters naturally weed out the weak and leave a population of tough, hard-working, loyal individuals. I agree with that sentiment.
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