Meet the Member: Ria of Urban Ohana

My name is Ria Pretekin and you can find my blog at Urban Ohana.I describe myself as an educator, yogi, cupcake lover, and a mom of two. I blog about my multicultural, interfaith family. I spent my whole life in Los Angeles but on a whim I decided to move to Chicago and I’ve been […]

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Shedd BLU Ticket Giveaway!

Shedd BLU, the Shedd Aquarium‘s Auxiliary Board summer fundraiser, is one of our favorite events of the summer! The event is taking place on Saturday August 18th and it raises money for the aquarium’s initiative to improve aquatic habitats around the world. Last year the event raised over $400,000! At the event, guests sip cocktails […]

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Meet the Member: Katharine Hannah

Hey there! I’m Katharine, a Chicago photographer for creative entrepreneurs! I help babes connect with their dream clients through custom photography that tells their story through personal branding sessions. On my blog – I share resources on personal branding, advice on creating a brand story that helps you stand out in a saturated industry, and tips […]

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WCBC Happy Hour at The Metropolitan Club

We love getting our bloggers together and our most recent event was at the freshly renovated Metropolitan Club on the 66th and 67th floors of the Willis Tower. The space has some of the best views of the city and Lake Michigan and the atmosphere balances modernity with elegance. The club has two new dining […]

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Why You Need to Dump BoardBooster

Word on the street internet is that BoardBooster is causing some problems for Pinterest users – and you might want to ditch the tool. BoardBooster is popular among bloggers because it allows users to loop pins so that they are regularly re-pinned. This was beneficial because Board Booster lets users set up schedules for re-pinning and […]

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Questions to Ask Yourself as You Take Photos

I had no idea what I was doing when I started blogging – especially when it came to photography. Even now I look back at photos from a year ago and they look so different. I am constantly learning and trying to improve my skills. Over time I have learned that there are some questions […]

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