Monday Feb 02, 2026
Ep. 9: Finding Purpose Through Community | Vanessa Torres
In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Torres, Associate Director at The Miracle Center on Chicago’s northwest side. We talk about growing up in Chicago, meeting at the University of Illinois, and how community has shaped our paths — especially as we realized corporate America wasn’t built for people like us. We also reflect on turning 40, redefining success, and building spaces rooted in connection.
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