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She Makes Chicago

by Melody Bilbo

She Makes Chicago covers women makers and entrepreneurs actively working in the Chicago area. Hosted by co-founders Kylee Alexander and Melody Bilbo, together they interview artists, makers, designers, entrepreneurs and small businesses to understand how they began, highs and lows of their endeavors, daily routines for success, and the best advice they can give to creating industry in the third coast.

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Episodes

  1. Lettering Works

    Hand-lettering expert Chelsie Tamms of Lettering Works shares her experience in starting her own design studio. She discusses the art of turning passion projects into client relationships and how she prioritizes purpose in developing a clear vision for her business. Join She Makes Chicago, as we...

  2. Cheryl Pope

    Interdisciplinary artist Cheryl Pope addresses topics such as race, gender, identity and the body through various mediums. Sitting down with She Makes Chicago, Cheryl Pope discusses the beginning of her career as an artist, social justice and gender inequity, and business basics of being an…

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  3. 0514 Design: Tahiti Spears

    In this episode, She Makes Chicago gets to know Tahiti Spears, one of Chicago’s most diverse graphic designers. With clients ranging from the American Bar Association to the NAACP Image Awards, Tahiti works to develop iconic branding in line with her clients vision with a larger than life…

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  4. CRUX

    CRUX, a Chicago based fashion magazine focuses on creating a network of designers, artists and makers across the editorials of its pages. Co-editors Isabella Gabriel and Lisa Gaedike explain their process, teamwork, and commitment to inclusion and diversity of perspectives that make Crux the...

  5. Ponnopozz

    Artist Adrianne Hawthorne of Ponnopozz discusses her departure with corporate America, the development of her painting practice and expansion into owning a studio and boutique in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood. Addressing conversations such as valuing oneself, elitism surrounding art and...

  6. Lovely by Lorna

    Lorna Biljan is a personal chef specializing in home meal planning, workshops and experiences to her clients through her namesake company, Lovely by Lorna. With nearly two decades of experience, Lorna explores her history and experiences working in the restaurant and hospitality industries that...

  7. The Inaugural Episode

    Hosts and co-founders Kylee Alexander and Melody Bilbo introduce She Makes Chicago, a community organization within Chicago developed to promote and support women makers and entrepreneurs. Together they explore the origins of how it began, how it has grown, and what interested them in uniting to...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

She Makes Chicago covers women makers and entrepreneurs actively working in the Chicago area. Hosted by co-founders Kylee Alexander and Melody Bilbo, together they interview artists, makers, designers, entrepreneurs and small businesses to understand how they began, highs and lows of their endeavors, daily routines for success, and the best advice they can give to creating industry in the third coast.

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She Makes Chicago covers women makers and entrepreneurs actively working in the Chicago area. Hosted by co-founders Kylee Alexander and Melody Bilbo, together they interview artists, makers, designers, entrepreneurs and small businesses to understand how they began, highs and lows of their...

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