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Inside the Skev

134 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

Inside the Skev is a show all about the people Skokie and Evanston, Illinois, which is a great place to be. They have some amazing stories, and you need to know about them. You are going to get to know all different types of people like the leaders of the town, businesspeople, entertainers, culinary experts, people of mind and spirit and real movers and shakers. In a time when we have had to keep our physical distance, this show provides an opportunity to relax and listen to these great stories, and really get to know your neighbors. Hosted by Aaron Masliansky. Recently featured in the Chicago Tribune.

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Eric James-Field Ready

March 20, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this captivating episode of Inside the Skev, we welcomed Dr. Eric James, a stalwart in international development and humanitarian aid, to discuss his extensive career and the innovative approaches he's championed in the field. Hailing from Evanston and a proud alumnus of Evanston Township High School and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Dr. James brought his unique blend of local insights and global perspectives to our discussion. Our conversation took us through the rivet...

The Essence of Skevanston: A Conversation with Dick Peach

January 25, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

In this enlightening episode of "Inside the Skev," host Aaron Masliansky engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Dick Peach, a pivotal figure in the Skevanston and Evanston communities. Known for his extensive involvement in various facets of community life, Dick shares his rich experiences, from growing up in a rural-like Skokie to leading significant community initiatives. His roles as the President of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Evanston, along with h...

Earth Day Adventures and Eco-Innovations at Evanston Ecology Center

April 20, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Welcome to Inside the Skev, the podcast that explores the important stories shaping our community. In this episode, host Aaron Masliansky speaks with Matt Poole and Margaret Isaacson, dedicated professionals at the Evanston Ecology Center. The Evanston Ecology Center is an integral part of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Evanston, fostering environmental awareness and promoting outdoor recreation throughout the community. Matt, the Recreation Manager, and Margaret, the Pr...

Real Estate Update

February 13, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down Jennifer LaMell Goldstone from Horwitch, Goldstone & Shaw, Deanne Cooper from Fidelity National Title Insurance and Beth Lewis from CrossCountry Mortgage. We speak about the work of attorneys, title companies and lenders, how these industries support real estate investments here locally in Chicago and the United States. We also discuss the current state of the real estate market in February 2023. This episode was also released on my global podcast, ...

The Aux

January 13, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Tosha Wilson, Tiffini Holmes and Jaqui White, who are co-developers of the Aux, which is a planned commercial hub dedicated to racial equity and wellness in Evanston. The Auxiliary Cord LLC (the “Company”) has purchased a 16,000 square foot warehouse located at 2223 Washington Street in Evanston, IL 60202. The Company plans to fully renovate the building, converting it into a commercial hub for Black-owned small businesses and organizations tha...

Plans for 2023

December 21, 2022 21:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Today, I am releasing a podcast with my plans for 2023.  First, I talk about the events I have planned for the month, especially the first event on January 19th at Ignite Gaming Lounge which is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Evanston's charitable foundation. This is the event for the who's who of Skokie and Evanston to hear from the leaders of the community of what to expect, and for everyone to get to meet. Monthly events will follow. You can sign up for the event by clicking here: ht...

Len Joy-Dry Heat

December 02, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Len Joy, the author of the new book, Dry Heat.  Dry Heat, is a crime novel about a young man who loses everything but his heart. Len is an author of several novels, a Skevanston resident and a nationally ranked triathlete and competes internationally representing the United States as part of TEAM USA.  More information about Len can be found on his website which can be found here: https://www.lenjoybooks.com/  Len was previously featured on I...

Girls Playing Sports

November 13, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

This week on Inside the Skev we meet many members of Girls Playing Sports (GPS). GPS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering leadership skills and confidence in girls through participation in a wide variety of sports. The program engages girls, grades 3-8, in multiple sports without a long-term or expensive commitment. GPS engages girls in meaningful conversations about current topics that affect young women today.  More information can be found here: https://www.teamgps.org/ On...

Sabrina Ehmke-Skokie Swifters

November 06, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

This week on Inside the Skev we meet Sabrina Ehmke, the founder of the Skokie Swifters Run Walk Club. Skokie Swifters is a run/walk club for anyone from beginners to experienced distance runners. Whether you just want to get moving outside, are looking to make some new friends, or are looking for a little motivation while you train for an upcoming race, you'll find a welcome community in the Swifters! Sabrina is also an ETHS teacher on Sabbatical, and has her own podcast called, “For Your Ru...

Tazima Parris-Infinite Relating

October 30, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

This week, on Inside the Skev, we speak with Tazima Parris from Infinite Relating. Tazima is a Sex Coach & Pleasure Mentor for high-achieving women 35+ who overthink, over-give, and and end up overwhelmed. She creates space for women to prioritize pleasure and go from resentful to radiant. Tazima uses communication tools and practices from her 25+ years of research and experience to help women increase their sexual confidence, clearly communicate needs, and hold better boundaries.  More inf...

Peloton in the Skev

October 09, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

This week on Inside the Skev we speak with my wife, Stacey Masliansky from Brainlinks Academics, Inc about an upcoming event at the Peloton Store at Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie. Taking place on Sunday, October 23rd from 9-11am at the Peloton Store at Westfield Old Orchard Mall (Skokie). Sign up for one of three exercise classes, treat yourself to a Reset by Therabody massage, and grab a coffee to kickstart your day. Peloton and Therabody will also be offering some great discounts ...

Dorothy Rosen - Women Belong

October 02, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

This week on Inside the Skev we meet Dorothy Rosen, co-founder of Women Belong. Women Belong was born out of a vision founders Dorothy Rosen and Kate Alpert had for bringing women together in an authentic way, with the mission of advancing business growth through deepening personal relationships. Women Belong re-imagines what business networking looks like. They come together and explore business honestly, relationships form, and connections deepen. These relationships create spaces and oppo...

Judith Horwitz Glassenberg - Erie Family Health

September 25, 2022 09:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we meet Dr. Judith Glasseneberg. Judith is a pediatrician and the co-Site Medical Director with Erie Evanston/Skokie Health and Dental Center. She has been with them since 2013. Judith recently travelled to Poland to help Ukrainian War refugees and has also helped the migrants who recently arrived in Chicago.  Erie is a regional health care resource serving more than 82,000 patients a year at 13 health centers spanning the west side of Chicago to Waukegan. Thes...

Kellie O’Brien-The O’Brien School for the Massai

September 18, 2022 09:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

This week on Inside the Skev we meet Kellie O’Brien. Kellie helped create the O’Brien School for the Massai in Tanzania. The O'Brien School for the Maasai is more than just a school. It's an organization that believes education can change the world, that economic opportunity can shift harmful gender norms, that leaders can come from the most rural and difficult environments. Learn more at: https://www.obrienschool.org  Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston h...

An Update from Aaron Masliansky

September 11, 2022 15:11 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston hosted by Aaron Masliansky. Be the first to know about local events, new podcast episodes, real estate and the latest stories about the great people in these towns by going to http://www.skevanston.com. Sign up for the newsletter and reach out to Aaron Masliansky at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions.

David Lloyd-David Lloyd & Associates

September 04, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

This week on Inside the Skev we meet David Lloyd, the founder of David Lloyd & Associates, the world’s most elite private travel concierge. With over 30 years of experience, David Lloyd brings his creative and contemporary experience to every project. Globally and philanthropically minded, his bespoke experiences are both sustainable and modern. Managing the logistics of these multifaceted enterprises requires a distinctive skill set. Raised in Madagascar, educated in Europe, and working in...

Jon R. Marquardt- Skokie Park District

August 21, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we meet Jon R. Marquardt, the Skokie Park District's Superintendent of Facilities. Marquardt administers the district's revenue facilities and their staffs. He also is charged with developing innovative partnerships and outreach within the Skokie community. Marquardt also serves as the diversity committee head, which oversees DEI initiatives and diversity events throughout the district. In this episode, we talk about his role and the upcoming Backlot Bash event....

Jennifer Engel - Skokie Farmers Market

August 07, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are Jennifer Engel, Market Manager for the Skokie Farmer’s Market. The 2022 Skokie Farmers’ Market began on Sunday, June 5, and will be open every Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through November 6. The 2022 market features many longstanding vendors as well as some exciting new ones, too! The Village of Skokie Farmers’ Market mission is to provide a platform to bring nutrient dense produce to all members of the community, while supporting local farmers an...

Roger Knuth- President and CEO of Lapin Systems

July 31, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

This week on Inside the Skev we are joined by Roger Knuth, President and CEO of Lapin Systems. Lapin is Chicagolands Premier Macintosh and PC Service, Repair, and Support Provider. Roger launched Lapin out of his home in the mid-1990s after noticing a lack of proper Mac support in the Chicagoland area. By the year 2000, Lapin’s new storefront had grown enough to become an anchor of the Evanston small business community and a destination for Mac users throughout the North Shore. Lapin now has...

Mark George-Music Institute of Chicago

July 24, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

This week on Inside the Skev we are joined by Mark George, the CEO of the Music Institute of Chicago, which is located in Evanston. The Music Institute of Chicago is a nonprofit community music school that leads people toward a lifelong engagement with music by providing widely accessible resources for high-quality music teaching, performing, and service activities—and harnessing the power of music to educate, inspire, and bring comfort to the communities it serves.   Learn more at: https:...

Rachel Moore-Collaborative Divorce Attorney

July 17, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week on Inside the Skev we are joined by Rachel Moore. Rachel is a Collaborative Divorce Institute Fellow and has a private practice devoted exclusively to collaborative law, facilitative mediation, and representing parties utilizing mediation.  A collaborative process divorce provides an alternative process to litigation. Rachel is based in Skokie.   Prior to starting her own practice in 2013, Rachel worked in family law for five years and served as an Assistant Attorney General for t...

John Hewko-CEO of Rotary International

July 10, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

This week on Inside the Skev we are joined by John Hewko, the General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. Rotary, which is based in Evanston, has over 1.4 million members in over 46,000 clubs around the world. Rotary is an organization of people who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Previous to Rotary, John was the Vice President for Operations...

Diana Hamann-The Wine Goddess

July 03, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this episode, we sit down with Diana Hamann, the Wine Goddess.  After graduating from the University of California Berkeley with a Literature degree, she fell into the wine business. After starting as a wine buyer for the Whole Foods in Palo Alto, she worked on the buying team for Wine.com, Napa, and then later returned to her native Chicago. She has consulted for top name resturants such as  Japonais, Le Colonial, Le Passage, and Fox & Obel; facilitated programs for the Wine Discount Cen...

Daniel Aschheim-Deputy Consul General of Israel to the Midwest

June 26, 2022 10:20 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Dr. Daniel Aschheim. He currently serves as Deputy Consul General at the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest. He was appointed to this Chicago-based post in September of 2020 where he assumed the role as Consul for Public Diplomacy serving as the spokesperson for the Consulate's nine-state Midwestern region. This episode is also being released on my sister podcast, The Real Estate Diplomat.   In this episode we discuss a multitude of top...

Chanel Jeon from TeaRex Bubble Tea Cafe

June 19, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, are joined by Chanel Jeon, co-Founder of TeaRex Bubble Tea Café. Chanel opened the store with her husband Clay, in 2017. Subsequently they have opened a second location in Nles. In this episode we talk about why she shifted her career from being a teacher to running a business, why she opened in Skokie, and what makes her bubble tea so special.   TeaRex is located at 5237 Golf Rd, Skokie, IL 60077 and 9109 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714. They can be found on ...

Fritz Kaegi-Cook County Assessor 2022 Update

June 09, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, are rejoined by Fritz Kaegi, the Cook County Assessor. Since assuming office in 2018, Fritz has striven to bring fairness, ethics and transparency to the Cook County Assessor’s Office with a vision focused on operational changes, technological upgrades, and the elimination of favoritism. We will talk about how he has accomplished his goals, what property owners should know about the property tax system in Cook County and how Covid is affecting property valuation...

Jane Shapiro - Orot: Center for Jewish Learning

May 20, 2022 22:57 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jane Shapiro, the co-founder of Orot: Center for New Jewish Learning. Jane has been involved in Jewish education for over three decades, and is a pillar of the Evanston/Skevanston community. We first discuss her family's deep roots to Evanston and real estate, and then learn about her career in education.  Orot offers classes, programs, and retreats that provides opportunities for cultivating transformative habits of body, heart, and mind that lead to grea...

Update from the Main Dempster Mile

May 11, 2022 21:19 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

In this episode, we catch up with Katherine Gotsick, the executive director of the Main Dempster Mile. The area has survived the pandemic, and in many ways has reinvented itself. We learn about new businesses like Pour, the Custer Oasis and so much more. 2022 has a great lineup of events that will be taking place as well in the district. The Main Dempster Mile is a Special Service Area for the commercial districts that currently make up the Chicago/Dempster business district and the Main Str...

Inside the Skev is Back! Catching up with Downtown Evanston

May 03, 2022 19:19 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Inside the Skev is back! After a one year hiatus, the show returns to catch up on everything happening in Skokie and Evanston. To mark the return, we are joined by Annie Coakley, from the Downtown Evanston organization. Annie returns to the show to update us on everything new in Downtown Evanston, and how it has weather the storm of the pandemic. Annie is the executive director of Downtown Evanston, which was created in 1987, and provides marketing and management services to the downtown Eva...

Inside the Skev is Pausing

April 01, 2021 20:29 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MB

Listen as host Aaron Masliansky tells the audience of his plans to pause Inside the Skev as he begins work on a new project with a much wider focus.   Reach out to Aaron Masliansky at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Make sure to listen to all of the previous 100 episodes at http://www.skevanston.com

Piven Theatre and the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation

March 30, 2021 05:05 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Jennifer Green, the Artistic Director of Piven Theatre and Ellen Placey Wadey, Program Director for Chicago Artistic Vitality and Collections from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. For 45 years, the Evanston based Piven Theatre Workshop has remained a nationally respected acting school and professional theatre. Piven is supported by the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. The Foundation seeks to sustain and build resilient, eng...

Alan Moy- Viet Nom Nom

March 22, 2021 16:49 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Alan Moy, the owner of Viet Nom Nom. Viet Nom Nom is a Vietnamese-inspired fast casual restaurant located in Downtown Evanston at 618 ½ Church Street. They serve a craft, health-inspired menu and strive to put a modern, unique fingerprint on traditional Vietnamese dishes that appeal to all walks of life, while offering customers better-for-you food. Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston hosted by Aaron Masliansky...

Alecia Wartowski-Foundation65

March 16, 2021 05:05 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Alecia Wartowski, Executive Director of Foundation65. In this episode we will discuss the Foundation’s mission, its role during the pandemic and its vision for the future.  Foundation65 is an independent grantmaking organization that invests in educator-led initiatives to support educational equity through literacy and arts in a child’s foundational years. Alecia brings more than 20 years of experience working to transform the lives of childre...

Jackie Melinger-Home-Instead and My Personal Bookkeeper

March 09, 2021 06:10 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Jackie Melinger, co-owner of Home Instead in Skokie and My Personal Bookkeeper. The two businesses go hand-in-hand, as they provide critical support services for the senior communities of the North Shore and are located in Skokie. Home Instead is a franchise that provides at home care service ranging from personal care, Alzheimer’s care, transportation and more. My Personal Bookkeeper provides our clients with help managing and organizing their...

Roger Sosa-Evanston Chamber of Commerce

March 02, 2021 06:05 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Roger Sosa, the Executive Director of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. In this episode we discuss the Chamber's mission, its role during the pandemic and its vision for the future.  The Evanston Chamber of Commerce is proud to be the voice of the Evanston business community. The only nonprofit business organization in the region solely supported by private industry, the Chamber provides programs, services and leadership opportunities to help i...

Michael Edgar from GWDC/SelectChicago®

February 22, 2021 17:39 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Michael Edgar, President of GWDC/SelectChicago. SelectChicago® is a curated program helping foreign investors and international businesses tap into regional Chicago area economic development programs. The organization has a large impact on bringing global investment to Skokie and Evanston.  Michael Edgar is an urban development consultant.   For over 30-years, he's been the catalyst for attractive economic opportunities in the Greater Chicago R...

Evanston/Skokie School District 65-Dr. Devon Horton and Joseph Hailpern

February 15, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Dr. Devon Horton, Superintendent of Evanston/Skokie School District 65, and Joseph Hailpern, District 65 Board Member. Dr. Horton joined the District 65 team in 2020. We will discuss how the district has responded to the pandemic, instituted social equity, and is preparing for the future. Prior to joining the District 65 team, Dr. Horton served as the Chief of Schools for the Jefferson County Public School System in Louisville, KY. He began his...

Sheree Moratto from the Rogers Park Business Alliance & Mamello Tekateka from PATIENTcE Health Research

February 09, 2021 06:05 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Sheree Moratto from the Rogers Park Business Alliance and Mamello Tekateka from PATIENTcE Health Research. Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) is a nonprofit organization that has served Chicago’s diverse Rogers Park neighborhood and the surrounding area for more than 25 years. RPBA works to cultivate and sustain a thriving economic environment, serving businesses and residents with a variety of public events and business initiatives. RPBA prog...

Jeff Schankerman with a Market Update

February 02, 2021 06:05 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Jeff Schankerman from One to One Financial. Jeff is a return guest, and a local Skevanston resident. He works with One to One Financial, which is a family-owned financial planning firm. Jeff grew up in Indianapolis, and now lives in Skevanston. In this episode we will talk about what’s been going on in the stock market with Game Stop, AMC and the overall economy.  Make sure to check out episode 6 where we spoke to Jeff all about his work and li...

Raffi Arzoumanian-a+c architects

January 25, 2021 22:35 - 47 minutes - 43 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Raffi Arzoumanian. Raffi founded a+c architects in 1993 in the spirit of forming lasting partnerships with clients and communities through architecture and design. A designer’s designer, he brings a unique vision to every project, delivering solutions that marry functionality with innovation. a + c architects is located in Skokie, and several of their designs have been built throughout the area.  Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all thing...

Marcy Larson-Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

January 19, 2021 06:05 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Marcy Larson, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. Ms. Larson brings 25 years of marketing, consulting and research experience to this position. We will be discussing several things including the background of the museum, current events and the greater need for outreach and education, the cutting-edge technology the museum is employing and how they have adapted during the pandemi...

Rebecca Cacayuran-Evanston Community Foundation

January 12, 2021 06:05 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined Rebecca Cacayuran, the VP for Community Investment at the Evanston Community Foundation. Founded in 1986, the Evanston Community Foundation helps Evanston thrive now and forever as a vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community. It builds, connects, and distributes resources and knowledge through local organizations for the common good. The Foundation builds endowments for current and future opportunities, fosters private philanthropy, focuses the i...

Jill Schacter-Evanston Public Library

January 04, 2021 18:12 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Jill Schacter, the Marketing Communications Coordinator at the Evanston Public Library. Jill also hosts, The Check Out! A Podcast of the Evanston Public Library. Via eNewsletters, social media, press relations, and storytelling/content development, she works to inform the community about the many valuable, life-changing programs and services that are available through Evanston Public Library to enhance literacy of all kinds across our diverse co...

Amy Koester-Skokie Public Library and Courtney Sturgeon-YPC with the Illinois Holocaust Museum

December 28, 2020 20:50 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we were joined by Amy Koester, the Learning Experiences Manager at the Skokie Public Library. Amy supports a team of staff who develop and provide library events for all ages, hands-on learning opportunities, and information and reference services. She also works with the Civic Lab team. We were also joined by Courtney Sturgeon, who is a fellow member with me of the Young Professional Committee at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Courtney is a small-business owner...

Fritz Kaegi-Cook County Assessor

December 22, 2020 06:05 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, are joined by Fritz Kaegi, the Cook County Assessor. Since assuming office in 2018, Fritz has brought fairness, ethics and transparency to the Cook County Assessor’s Office with a vision focused on operational changes, technological upgrades, and the elimination of favoritism. We talk about how he has accomplished his goals, what property owners should know about the property tax system in Cook County and how Covid is affecting property valuations. We also talk ...

Robert Masliansky from First Class Moving & Storage

December 14, 2020 18:17 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined we are joined by Robert Masliansky, my brother. Robert is the President of First Class Moving & Storage, which is a local, independent moving and storage company that has been in business since 2001. We discuss the history of the company, the moving industry and how it works to maintain its excellent reputation. We also discuss Robert’s connection to the community with Skokie Central Congregation and his many years as a musician and most recently a...

Addie Goodman from JCC Chicago

December 07, 2020 18:20 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Addie Goodman, President and CEO of the JCC Chicago. Addie Goodman joined JCC Chicago in 2014 and was named President & CEO in September 2018. Since her appointment, Addie has raised over $11M in capital support to develop JCC Chicago’s campuses, launched numerous new initiatives both internal and external, and continued to expand the reach of the agency to over 60,0000 community members last year. We discuss her role in helping the JCC adapt to...

May May Tchao and Evanston Gun Buyback

December 01, 2020 22:05 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

This week on Inside the Skev,  we speak with May May Tchao. Ms. Tchao is an Evanston resident and filmmaker.  We speak about her new film, “Hayden and Her Family.” The film is about the Curry family who adopted five special-needs children from overseas while having seven biological children already. We will also discuss her film Spilled Water which discusses the role of women in Chinese society. The film has won awards, shown in national and international film festivals and was broadcast on ...

Dick co and Robinson Markus from the Evanston Development Cooperative

November 24, 2020 23:45 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Dick Co and Robinson Markus from the Evanston Development Cooperative. EDC is a local cooperative that engages the Evanston community in intergenerational social progress by building high-performing, sensible housing. Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skokie and Evanston hosted by Aaron Masliansky. Listen live on Sunday mornings at 10AM Central time on WCGO-95.9FM, 1590AM, or Facebook Live. Be the first to know about local event...

Monica Rodriguez-All of Us Research Program at Northwestern University

November 17, 2020 00:05 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

This week on Inside the Skev, we are joined by Monica Rodriguez, the Director of Communications and Engagement, for the All of Us Research Program at Northwestern University. The All of Us Research Program’s mission is to speed up health research breakthroughs. To do this, they are asking one million or more people throughout the United States to volunteer their health data to help lead the way in discovering better care for all of us.  Inside the Skev is a one stop shop for all things Skok...

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