The Salt of Chicago

Summer Chef’s Kiss

The Salt of Chicago is a podcast hosted by Julie Riddle about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas. On today's season 2 finale, Julie chats with Quenby Schuyler, a writer and 20-year personal chef from St. Charles. Julie and Quenby talk about, what can only be described as, the most interesting coffee order and the behind the scenes journey for a chef working on creating healthy meals that can heal the mind, body, and soul. Thanks for listening, see you in Season 3.

Hot Sauce Town, Summer in the City

The Salt of Chicago is a podcast hosted by Julie Riddle about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas. In today's episode, Julie chats with Mary and Chris Ginder, a husband and wife team and Gindo's Hot Sauce owners. Mary and Chris have dedicated themselves to their growing small business. They are on a mission to change how people think about hot sauce while leaving a mark on the world of fiery foods. Julie, Mary, and Chris talk about growing their business from Los Angeles to Chicago, starting with one great hot sauce, building a bustling brand that features one new hot sauce a week, and supporting local neighborhoods in Chicago. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. 

The Beautiful Story of Design

The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas, hosted by Julie Riddle.
On today's episode, Julie chats with Kate Pearce, a vintage-obsessed interior-styling guru and operator of the website Kate Pearce Vintage. Kate is passionate about home design and helping clients customize their brands and establish their personal aesthetics. Julie and Kate have an in-depth conversation about designing spaces for other people while developing their unique voices as creatives. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. 

Nothing Small About Business

The Salt of Chicago is a podcast hosted by Julie Riddle about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas. On today's episode, Julie chats with Sarah Witt, owner of the women's fashion boutique House of 423 in Batavia. Sarah is passionate about style and producing a positive fashion-forward experience for all body types. Julie and Sarah discuss why it's essential for women to have pride in what they wear, creating a positive attitude about the many different curves that compose beautiful bodies and the joy of sharing experiences on the adventure of owning a small business. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. 

Care for the Dead

The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas, hosted by Julie Riddle. On todays episode, Julie chats with Bailey Butterfield, a licensed funeral director and embalmer from Portage Park. Bailey is a dedicated and empathetic mortician who takes great care of the specialized profession of preparing the recently deceased for their funeral. Julie and Bailey discuss everything you ever wanted to know about the behind the scenes process of funeral home operations, working with grieving families, matters of the supernatural, and taking care of the dead. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. 

Fighting On Your Behalf

The Salt of Chicago is a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas, hosted by Julie Riddle. On today's episode, Julie chats with Nichole Massarello, a criminal defense attorney for the Cook County Court System and owner of the Criminal Defense Firm Massarello Law. Nichole has successfully litigated complicated court matters and has helped clients navigate the complex and often intimidating criminal justice process. Julie and Nichole discuss the behind-the-scenes process concerning the court system, representation of clients, and seeking to provide a fair court process for all clients. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. 

A Story of Survival

The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas, hosted by Julie Riddle. On todays episode, Julie chats with Erin Konrath, a photographer from Chicago who specializes in family, interior design, and small business photography. However, beyond Erin’s success at capturing memories, perhaps her greatest victory is that Erin is a cancer survivor. Julie and Erin spend todays episode discussing the story of Erin’s fight and continuous survival from ovarian cancer, and importance of taking steps for early detection. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. 

Life is About Adjustments

Welcome to Season 2!!! On todays episode, Julie chats with Dr. Cathy Subber, a chiropractic care doctor who is the founder and owner of Advanced Health of Naperville. Dr. Cathy helps moms connect with a community group known as The Branch. She also hosts a podcast helping women plug into a life of happiness, confidence, and gratitude with the show SOCKET - PLUG INTO YOU. Julie and Dr Cathy discuss the importance of finding a community who understand the importance of health, wellness, and making necessary adjustments for a better life. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. 

New Year, New Meaning, New Stories

The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas, hosted by Julie Riddle. On Episode 8, the final episode of Season 1, Julie chats with Arthur Zards, the founder and curator for TEDxNaperville which is  a community organization and disruptive ideas conference that shares powerful ideas from the Chicago area’s most original and visionary thinkers. Julie and Arthur discuss what it takes to create a TEDxNaperville talk. Julie shares insight about mental health struggles and sharing the story of depression. And Arthur revisits some riveting stories from past speakers. And, finally, listeners get the answer to the season long mystery of Julie's phone number. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. 

Health and Balance with the Motherhood MD

The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding areas, hosted by Julie Riddle. On Episode 7, Julie chats with Dr. Neha Shah, a medical doctor from Naperville, Illinois who specializes in preventative care, weight management, and women's health. Julie and Dr. Shah discuss finding healthy strategies and work/life balance through the changing times of life. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.