When it came time to plan this year’s comedy lineup for Chicago’s Tomorrow Never Knows Festival, The Hideout co-owner Tim Tuten said that the idea to book all women comedians came about because the event would take place so close to the inauguration of what should have been the first female president of the United […]
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Introducing the Aaron Hawkins Memorial Membership
Warning: Might make you cry. Had he lived, my brother Aaron would have turned 47 on Jan. 12. There is nothing I can say about my grief that doesn’t feel trite, but anyone who has ever lost a sibling will understand. I had always subconsciously assumed that I would spend the vast majority of my […]
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‘Our Success Depends on Collaboration’: Women’s March on Chicago to Unite Protesters from Across City
The speed with which the Women’s March on Chicago has been organized is staggering. Following the results of the November election, retired attorney Teresa Shook created a Facebook event to take place the day after the inauguration, The Women’s March on Washington, which has swelled to more than 175,000 participants. As a result of the […]
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‘Wild and Precious Life,’ by Deborah Ziegler
Sometimes, you just have to let go. Sentimental possessions have no room in a new home. Once-favorite clothing no longer fits. A raggedy gift needs replacing, and old hurts stand in the way of a new day. And sometimes, as in the new book “Wild and Precious Life” by Deborah Ziegler, you let go of […]
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Chicago Feminist Rant on Why Macy’s is in Trouble
Macy’s announced this week that it’s closing 68 stores around the country and selling its flagship Minneapolis store to an investment firm that has a large presence in Chicago. The State Street store, aka, Forever Marshall Field’s, is safe for now, but the announcements have put its fate in question. I am, begrudgingly, a frequent […]
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Introducing REAL: Rebellious Entrepreneurs And Leaders
Looking back at 2016, some of my favorite days were the ones I spent meeting and bonding with other women entrepreneurs and leaders. I feel an instant kinship with them, and each conversation feels like an oasis of ahhhh! in a sea of arrrrrrrrgh! I’m so inspired by them, I even wrote them a love […]
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No Limits with Unlimited Tan
Offering the widest selection of equipment in the tanning industry, Unlimited Tan has added seven locations throughout the Chicagoland area. I got to interview Unlimited Tan CEO Eric Anderson about spray tanning do’s and don’ts. I’ve never had a spray tan; what is something that I should do in preparation? Should I wax? Get a […]
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2016 in Review: The Top Rebelle Performances of the Year
In many ways 2016 has been a bonafide bummer, but live performance still proved to be a guiding light – and a cathartic release – for people looking to experience art, community, music and laughs. The last 12 months found some amazing bands, hilarious comedians and genius performers doing what they do best everywhere from […]
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Feminist Parenting: Ode to My Wrinkles
Adapted from “Ode to my socks” by Pablo Neruda I see you there. You lines in the corners of my eyes. You grew overnight from fine lines to deep crevices. You used to hide until I smiled. Now you’ve taken up permanent residency on my face. Every damn day. You vertical crevices between my eyes. […]