Podcast Lake County
Welcome to PODCAST LAKE COUNTY, the exciting new marketing collective powered by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Gurnee, Illinois. Join us each month as we spotlight the vibrant stories, history, and resources shared by member businesses throughout our region.
We invite you to download, listen, and strengthen your connection to the wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer opportunities offered by members of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Hosted by Shaunese Teamer
Engineering and production for PODCAST LAKE COUNTY provided by Kravon Teamer
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Episodes
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Selena Gomez-Beloz, owner of Madrina Consulting, shares the mission driven profile of her consulting company focused on supporting the needs of non-profit business leaders.
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
From a youth entrepreneur to businessman, John Sarantakis shares his journey to success as he manages multiple business ventures, despite a significant tragic loss along the way.
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
"Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce, special order don't upset us . . ." is the start of the famous tune that we all remember quite well. Now, Jennifer Gould, Vice President of Administration for MJG Enterprises, DBA Burger King , shares how after almost 40 years and 750 employees, she is leading her ever-expanding "You Rule" franchise to even greater success.
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
"If you have humans, we have resources." Jason Reep, Executive Director of the Northern Illinois Division of MRA visits the Podcast Lake County Studio to highlight how their employer resource firm specializes in supporting the human resource industry.
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Known for her mission to encourage selfcare as a regular practice, not a luxury -- Angela Baldwin, entrepreneur and founder of God’s Essence Aromatherapy, shares the structure of her healthcare business and the development of her popular chemical free products.
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Quinton Snodgrass, CEO of United Way of Lake County, keeps businesses connected with the growing needs of social responsibility within our communities and highlights their signature 211 Service which serves as a one-stop shop for help across various platforms.
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Protecting the integrity and brand of your business is a top priority for ARCOA. Brett Apold joins us to outline the life cycle of your company’s IT equipment and explain why understanding data privacy laws is essential when considering the disposal and destruction of office, and residential, technology.
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Founded in 2018, Lake County’s African American Museum is housed in the historic England Manor in Waukegan. Founder and Executive Director Sylvia England joins Podcast Lake County to highlight African American stories, expand on the often-limited history taught in schools, and share remarkable discoveries uncovered within the home, originally built in 1859.
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
After 40 years in the corporate world, Steve Trkla took a bold leap into entrepreneurship by opening his own franchise. In this podcast conversation, Steve shares his journey toward launching a new career and explains why exceptional customer service is at the heart of the success of his business, Signarama Volo.
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
There is a growing need to continue discussion about addressing the mental health challenges within our community. Gail Weil, Executive Director of CYN Counseling Center, shares how CYN continues to provide a wide range of services that support individuals and families of all ages. She also offers practical recommendations on how community members can take proactive steps to strengthen and support their own mental health.