Got your coffee? Fill it up! Today we have Daniel Perez of Happy Thoughts Suicide Awareness Outreach of Illinois. Yes. This is going to be a great day. In our discussion we learned about mental health awareness and how to access resources. Click the link and tune in to something new and great. The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twit

Today our guest is friend of the show Jen Evans, director of Aurora Public Art. Be sure to follow and support our friends of Aurora Public Art by following them on social media. So much culture, so much fun, so much community; the best is yet to come. Thank you for tuning in and checking out what's taking place in our community. Stay tuned for what we do next and tune in tomorrow morning for another great show. Peace! #happymonday The second largest city's first daily news po

Be bold, be beautiful and look your best! Today on the show we were proud to feature Whitney Love, namesake, owner & founder of Whitney Love’s Nail & Beauty Bar. A West Aurora High School graduate, Whitney has a great story and is very hard-working and community oriented. Her awesome salon is located at 302 W. Indian Trail and is open by appointment only. In our discussion we spoke about family, her team, the history of the store and what’s to come. Nail techs., an estheticia

“Don’t let your mind block you from what’s possible.” Those are words of wisdom from actor, father and Chicago native Mr. Sal Velez Jr. He is currently a star in the Netflix original series Black Summer and he’s got an impressive body of work. Sal was also in The Way Back (2020) alongside Ben Affleck, and is currently in consideration for a Daytime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Rekindling Christmas). From Humboldt Park to the big screen, this man has an awesome story.

What do you get when you mix the blues with adventure tourism? You get Mr. Jake Wolfe, founder of Howling Wolfe Canoe and Kayak! We talked a great deal this morning about the great outdoors and safety while traversing our waterways. In addition we also spoke about life, Mr. Wolfe’s story, and what he’s been up to. Jake went to college in Ely, Minnesota and has since made Aurora. Lessons are available through Howling Wolfe and Aurora Athetic Club is the place to be on Wednesda

Great music on a perfect Sunday morning. We were pleased to be joined by Airpark, fresh off their experience at Summer Solstice Yorkville! They have awesome music on Spotify, iTunes & Amazon. Shouts out to a great band! 🎙🇺🇸 #livemusic The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spoti

Art is life, that’s a fact. This interview was a long time coming and could be considered ‘art therapy’. Today we were pleased to be joined by Elizabeth French, namesake of Elizabeth French Art. Visual artist, creator and all around cool person, she has a fantastic story to tell! Originally from Downers Grove, Elizabeth has made Aurora her home and has since blossomed here. We met Elizabeth in the early days of our show. When we moved from recording in the bathroom to an actu

From Chicago to Aurora, the news and culture can’t be stopped. Today we were pleased to be joined by Elvis & Jorge Ortega, brothers who created El Gran Festival Colombiano! With a focus on family, heritage and community, what started as a birthday party in a forest preserve is now an annual event! A celebration of Colombian independence, the event this year will take place July 24th & 25th in Humboldt Park, Chicago. In our conversation we spoke about the cultural significance

Something brand new on a Thursday morning! Today we were joined on the show by local author Victoria Hyla Maldonado and her son & daughter; Joaquin & Mika! Unbridled energy, juice boxes and coffee at 8 am. Let me tell you, these kids are making the most of school being out! Victoria came onto the show to tell her about her latest work, Tears Of The Butterfly and what else she has cooking. We did squeeze in a little news, check this awesome episode out. It was a lot of fun! Th

Life, liberty & physical fitness, what an awesome & motivational interview today! We were joined on the show by Mr. Quint Thompson, founder & owner of QT3 Systems. Located in downtown Aurora at 2 W Downer Place, Quint is a personal trainer with a great story of personal motivation. Originally from Kentucky, Quint has seen a lot in his years as a business owner and entrepreneur. As we know, the pandemic has been tough for many of our small business owners. In our conversation

Today we had a whole bunch of winners on the show! Our friends of the Aurora Rotary Sunrise Club recently awarded 3 $1,000 scholarships to area students. The contest was an essay about diversity and the winners got a chance to come onto our show and tell their story. And what stories they were! In addition to the students we were joined by Rotary Club members Sue DeBolt, Judd Lofchie and the current committee chairman, Mr. Lewis Johnson. The winners were Karson Vest of West A

Today we had the opportunity to learn bright and early in the morning. On our show today we sat down with Bertha Bailey & Ryan Maley of the Aurora Human Relations Commission (AHRC). As fellow community partners, both Ryan & Bertha serve our city residents as liaisons and mediators. Started by the late Marie Wilkinson, the commission has since grown and remains an outlet to solve issues. As we know, our country as a whole has seen a change in attitudes regarding diversity. Thr

Faith and perseverance will always stand one in good stead. Today we were pleased to be joined by Rachel & Meighan Cole, sisters who are the proud owners & operators of Ma Maw’s Kitchen. These ladies are inspiring and they have a remarkable story of success. As determined women in business they have created something that is positive and at the same time tasty! In our interview we spoke about family, their upbringing and how they came about creating what is now Ma Maw’s. Thes

Downtown Aurora has a lot to see and do and Wyckwood House is a huge favorite. Today we had the opportunity to speak to Shannon Gutierrez, owner & founder of Wyckwood for an interview. We learned about the beginning of Wyckwood House, her experience as a woman in business and all the things Wyckwood has to offer. Located at 14 W. Downer Place, Ste. 16 in Aurora many people like this store. In our interview we spoke about what Wyckwood has coming up and what future plans are f

Times have changed for the better in regards to awareness of mental health. Today we were pleased to have Martin Luna & Denise Elsbree of Simply Destinee on the show to inform & enlighten. Through the use of instructors, engaging social media & positive outreach, they are changing lives. In our interview we spoke about the challenges posed by the pandemic, the history of Simply Destinee and current work. Equally as important is the removal of the stigma associated with mental

A helping hand goes a long way! Today we were joined by Calvin & Marilyn Wilson, the husband and wife team behind 2nd Chance Inc., a local nonprofit. They are awesome people with a great story and we met them while getting exercise. Last month, they hosted a walk-a-thon to raise funds for more projects like an upcoming picnic and service day. Recently, both Calvin, Marilyn and other participants provided meals to those less fortunate on Memorial Day. These are two very nice a

Another day, another wonderful writer to speak with. Today we were joined on the show by author Cindy Ervin Huff, who is also the founder of the Aurora Word Weavers. From book signings at If These Walls Could Talk to winning CELA Awards, Cindy shared her awesome story with us. As a person with a lot of Aurora history, we also speak with Cindy about the current outlook for the city and her opinions on things. Some advice Cindy gave to up and coming writers: “learn the craft”.

Fresh flowers, balloons and really nice shirts. All that and more! Today we sat down with Gloria & Alondra Penaloza, the duo behind Sister’s Party Decor. These ladies are very creative, talented and they told us a great story about the origins of the business. Originally from Guerrero, Mexico, the ladies shared their experiences and more. We also spoke about perseverance, doing your best & their own advice. We appreciate Alondra & Gloria and we wish them the best! We were int

Artisanal soap, balms, feeling good and entrepreneurship; all that on a Tuesday morning! Today we were pleased to be joined by Monica Sanchez, creator & founder of Universal Wellness. Originally from Michoacan, Monica is an awesome woman with a great story to tell. Culture and affordable skin care products for all are just some of her driving passions. We learn about the genesis of Universal Wellness, her experiences and outlook of our fine city. We were introduced to Monica

Another great conversation, coupled with learning. Yesterday we were joined by Lucy Giralamo, ESL teacher and published author. In our interview we talked about her book: To The Pastures. The book details her father’s and family’s story in Cuba and subsequent emigration to the United States. She has a fantastic story; from not speaking english to becoming an author, what a story! We spoke about family, faith and what the Cuban need to succeed. As a person with a unique experi