Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur’s Journey takes you behind the scenes with small and mid-sized business owners who open up about the real highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journey. From the challenges that tested them to the lessons that shaped them, each story is filled with insights you can take back to your own business. Along the way, the Reverie team shares practical strategies and proven best practices to help you spark momentum, build impact, and lead with confidence.
Episodes
27 episodes
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Ashley Cullins, New York Times best-selling author of Your Favorite Scary Movie
This episode, we sit down with Ashley Cullins, New York Times best-selling author of "Your Favorite Scary Movie" and a lifelong Scream superfan. What started as a pitch to The Hollywood Reporter turned into two published articles, an unexpected...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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32:52
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Pete & Kara Janus, Founders of the Nick Janus Foundation
A new episode of Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur’s Journey is out now!In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, we sat down with Pete and Kara Janus, founders of the Nick Janus Foundation. Their son Nick - bright, kind, and deeply loved - ...
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42:04
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Courtney Rioux, Actor & Life Coach
This episode, we’re spotlighting Courtney Rioux — actor, voiceover artist, and life coach — whose journey from a shy kid to a confident performer is both inspiring and deeply relatable.You may know her as Paramedic Courtney on Chicago M...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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33:27
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Sam Rosen, Founder of Deskpass
This episode, we're diving into the story of Sam Rosen, founder of Deskpass— a marketplace that connects companies with co-working spaces all over the world. Seven years ago, before coworking became a buzzword, Sam recognized the n...
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41:42
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Miller McCoy, founder & CEO of Limitless Manufacturing Group
This episode, we're diving into the extraordinary story of Miller McCoy, founder & CEO of Limitless Manufacturing Group — a brand incubator and accelerator that works with modern-day celebrities to monetize them by creating product and life...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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42:52
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Amanda Wurzbach, founder of Total Dish
This episode features a conversation with Amanda Wurzbach, the founder of Total Dish - a messaging and branding consultancy. Early in her marketing career, Amanda recognized that what she loved to do is brand storytelling. During the 2008 reces...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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39:37
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Megan Lally, Co-Founder & CEO of Highdive Advertising Agency
This episode features a conversation with Megan Lally, a co-founder & the CEO of Highdive - a Chicago based advertising agency. After gaining extensive experience working at large advertising agencies, Megan began her entrepreneurial journe...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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37:46
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Amy Falanga & Andrea Newman, Co-Owners & CEOs of The Larko Group
This episode features a conversation with Amy Falanga and Andrea Newman, Co-Owners and CEOs of The Larko Group, a staffing and recruiting agency. In September 2024, they transitioned from longtime employees to owners when they purchased the com...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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35:01
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Sean Fahey, owner of SPF Productions
This episode is a conversation with Sean Fahey, the owner of SPF Productions, a company specializing in videography, video editing, and music composition. Having been in business for just over a year, Sean has focused his first year on pursuing...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:09
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Frank Kuhlman, President of Maxi-Blast
This episode is a conversation with Frank Kuhlman, President of Maxi-Blast, which specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of non-abrasive plastic blasting media and machines. Frank began his career at Maxi-Blast after graduating from ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:34
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Jeff Cismoski, owner of Xartis Wealth
This episode is a conversation with Jeff Cismoski, owner of Xartis Wealth - a business owner wealth advisory firm. Jeff started his business 4 years ago after consulting 10 years for another advisory firm. As a business owner, Jeff...
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29:20
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Scout Driscoll, Founder and CEO of DesignScout
This episode is a conversation with Scout Driscoll, Founder and CEO of DesignScout, a branding and full-service design agency. Scout started her business 21 years ago, when she was fresh out of college. In listening to her story, it's evident s...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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33:42
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Kim Hannay, Executive Director & Founder of Digs With Dignity
This episode is a conversation with Kim Hannay, Founder and Executive Director of Digs With Dignity, a local Chicago nonprofit that collects furniture and home goods from the community and uses them to design and furnish homes for families exit...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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24:08
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Faith Hurley & Stacy Callighan, Co-Founders of PinPoint Collective
This episode is a conversation with Faith Hurley & Stacy Callighan, Co-Founders of PinPoint Collective, which is a women-owned, women-led strategic research studio that helps their clients truly understand the audience they serve. Faith and...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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37:39
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Eileen Yelovich, Founder & Holistic Lifestyle Consultant at the The Cumulative Effect
This episode is a conversation with Eileen Yelovich, Founder & Holistic Lifestyle Consultant at the The Cumulative Effect Studio, which provides holistic solutions to stress management including breathwork classes, EFT Tapping, Sound Healin...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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37:40
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Melissa Skweres, Founder & CEO of Cruxology Marketing
This episode is a conversation with Melissa Skweres, Founder & CEO of Cruxology Marketing, which is a branding and marketing strategy services company. Melissa has been in business for just under one year. In this episode, Melissa reveals w...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:08
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Nora Napientek, Britnee Neidlinger, and Janice Christensen of nora fleming
This episode is a conversation with Nora Napientek, Britnee Neidlinger, and Janice Christensen of nora fleming. The nora fleming collection, sold in independent retailers nationwide, pairs ceramic and melamine serving pieces/bases with unique, ...
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37:09
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Mike Maddock, Founder of Flourish Advisory Boards
This episode is a conversation with Mike Maddock, Founder of Flourish Advisory Boards, which is a turnkey virtual advisory board for company founders, CEOs and P&L owners. In addition, Mike is the founder of McGuffin Creative Group and Inno...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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38:48
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with TJ Rubin, President of Fulton Grace Realty
This episode is a conversation with TJ Rubin, President and Founder of Fulton Grace Realty, a full-service real estate brokerage and property management company. TJ has been in business for 14 years. In this episode, TJ reveals tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:18
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Nick Miller, President of Lightscape, Inc.
This episode in our podcast series, Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey, is a conversation with Nick Miller, co-owner and President of Lightscape Inc., an outdoor lighting company that creates artistically designed outdoor spaces.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:42
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Heather Fenniman, Owner of Fenniman Healthcare Consulting
This episode is a conversation with Heather Fenniman of Fenniman Healthcare Consulting, a boutique healthcare strategic and facilities planning consulting firm. As the owner and Senior Medical Consultant & Planner, Heather helps her clients...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:59
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Jaid Mackin & Lindsay Miller, Co-Founders of Reverie
This month, Reverie celebrates its 5th anniversary. To recognize this awesome milestone, we caught up with Jaid Mackin & Lindsay Miller, the co-founders and lead consultants of Reverie, to discuss their 5-year journey into entrepreneurship....
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:02
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Jenna Fowler & Nicole Drai, Owners of Vagabond Botanical
This episode is a conversation with Jenna Fowler & Nicole Drai of Vagabond Botanical, a luxury botanical studio and plant styling service in the Chicago suburbs. They handle everything from in-home consultations, to indoor and outdoor plant...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:07
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Shawn Bergfalk, President/Owner of Facility IT Group
Our latest episode in our podcast series, Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey, dropped today.This episode is a conversation with Shawn Bergfalk, the president and founder of Facility IT Group, which provides critical infrastructu...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:53
Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey with Noreen Fahey, CPA & Founder of N T F L T D
Our latest episode in our podcast series, Finding Reverie: An Entrepreneur's Journey, dropped today.This episode is a conversation with Noreen Fahey, a CPA and principal of N T F L T D - a boutique accounting, tax, and consulting firm.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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35:31