Cecil’s Unknown Achievers

Cecil’s Unknown Achievers

The podcast that brings you hard working entrepreneurs you’ve never heard of.

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March 26, 2025 44 mins

Join me as I chat with Barb Mason of UnStuck Coaching.  Barb is a seasoned veteran in the People Business.  She offers coaching in career, business, life and general wellness.  And for those planning for retirement she helps answer the potential question of What do I do with a week full of Saturdays?

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When you're a creative person who loves to teach...you combine the two and start a business!

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The idea for their business came from an elective class.  These community minded students created a way to serve those of us dealing with the loss of loved ones.

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December 5, 2022 29 secs
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November 17, 2022 57 mins

Kemone Hendricks is a Servant-Leader who seeks to make a positive impact on the world. Listen as we chat about her early struggles that gave her the fire to start her numerous business endeavors. One of which was spearheading the 1st Juneteenth celebration and parade in a northern Chicago suburb.

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August 15, 2022 50 mins

My conversation with Ricco Bertoletti, owner of Ricco's Repair Service; a small engine repair business in Lynwood, IL.  Join me as I chat with Ricco about how he grew this from a hobby in his garage to a legitimate business operation with a number of employees.

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In this episode I talk with a young entrepreneur in the technology sector doing important work in the medical device industry. 

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Joellyn is the owner of Sweet Soirees, a provider of customized dessert tables.  Check out her website https://www.verysweetsoirees.com/.  She pours a lot of love into every project!  Join me for part one of our discussion as we chat about why this business is the perfect outlet for her creative energy.

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Join me on this episode with Maya Bird-Murphy, founder of Chicago Mobile Makers.  Chicago Mobile Makers is a nonprofit that offers workshops in design-thinking and problem-solving for youth in Chicago communities.  Maya, an OPRF alum and Ball State graduate, talks about her decision to follow her passion and not the typical path of architects.  

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Join me as I speak with Brian Ormiston, owner of Augusta Label and Packaging; a niche provider of unique and creative solutions for a variety of packaging needs.  Listen as Brian recalls the birth of his business and his desire to have something for the next 10-15 years that he could pour himself into that would keep him motivated and excited to do.

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Listen in as I chat with 8 year old entrepreneur Oliva and her mother Linda.  We discuss Olivia's early yearnings to help those in need and how she plans to achieve her mission of serving the homeless population.  This young lady is impressive.  You don't want to miss this!

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August 15, 2022 37 mins

The Unknown Achiever for this episode is a man who has a heart for kids.  In fact his business venture was birthed from an interaction with kids that stopped him in his tracks and led him to start his business.  And this is only the beginning!  Listen to my conversation with Antwan Thorbs, owner of The Confetti Shack in Glenwood, IL.

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