The Salt of Chicago

Magic, Spells, and Halloween

The Salt of Chicago is a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs hosted by Julie Riddle. In this special episode 6 Halloween edition, Julie chats with Annie Hex, a performance artist, tarot reader, and spoken word poet who wants you all to embrace your inner magic and be yourself loudly and without apology.  

Inspiration is the Place

The Salt of Chicago is a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs hosted by Julie Riddle. In episode 5, Julie takes the show to the lively city sidewalks and talks with Kelly Kulasik, an auxiliary board member for Inspiration Corporation. Julie and Kelly discuss the importance of having and making connections and the joy of exploring your community. 

I’m Gonna Make This Place My Home

The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, hosted by Julie Riddle. On episode 4, Julie sits down with Chad Esslinger, a local Chicago designer and owner of Chad Esslinger Design. Julie and Chad discuss how calling a place "home" may change as life changes but the home design is never ending. 

Space To Give A Damn

The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, hosted by Julie Riddle. On episode 3, Julie sits down with Mike Healy, the Founder of the Chicago social creative space Guild Row. Julie and Mike discuss the importance of providing spaces for people to experiment, be creative, and join in a shared experience. 

Put On Your Make-Up

The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, hosted by Julie Riddle. On episode 2, Julie talks with Kate Johnson of The Bridal Beauty Team and the wild ride of make-up effects, weddings, motherhood, and business. 

Finding My Religion

Julie Riddle is proud to host the first episode of The Salt of Chicago, a podcast about the good people of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. On episode 1 Julie talks with Leslie Clark, a woman who started her own church.