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I am Consciously Curious

I am Consciously Curious

By: Victor Chan
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I am Consciously Curious is a Chicago based podcast that dissects passionate individuals in various industries. The goal is to share their stories to inspire you to cultivate meaning within your own space. If you are interested in coming on or know someone that would be great for the podcast, please message us on fb/ig: @iamconsciouslycurious

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Episodes
  • 175. Sam Zeitlin of Zeitlin’s Delicatessen
    Feb 18 2026

    Our next guest has worked in cafes and 1 star restaurants throughout the country. Through helping others start their own projects, the path towards establishing a jewish deli in Chicago became visible. Tune in to hear Sam reflect on his journey of baking bagels during the pandemic, creating a community through farmers markets, and ending up next to the legendary Pequods Pizza on Clybourn in Lincoln Park. Please enjoy my conversation with Sam Zeitlin.

    2203 N Clybourn Ave

    Chicago, IL 60614

    https://www.zeitlinsdeli.com

    https://www.instagram.com/zeitlinsdelicatessen


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 174. Building Honey Butter Fried Chicken: Radical Transparency in Restaurants
    Dec 24 2025

    Our next guest is Christine Cikowski, Co-Founder and Chef of Honey Butter Fried Chicken. She's also a part of Sunday Dinner Club, TriBecca's Sandwich Shop, and Honey Butter Beach Club inside SPF Pickleball. We reflect on how HBFC was conceived, the many iterations it's gone through, and how they've maintained longevity through radical transparency and support of their team's dreams. Please enjoy my conversation with Christine Cikowski.

    https://www.instagram.com/christinecikowski/
    https://www.honeybutter.com/

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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • 173. From Steppenwolf-Trained Acting To Hosting Plant Workshops ft. Austin Hunt
    Dec 10 2025

    Our next guest is the Founder of a plant workshop here in Chicago. He goes by @uncommonplantguy. Despite the simple idea for a date night, there is so much more to experience through the lens of creating and caring for a kokedama plant. We reflect on his 13 year journey through stage theater, the lessons he’s learned through almost 10 years of therapy, as well as some themes around the human condition. Please enjoy my conversation with Austin Hunt.


    https://uncommonplantguy.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/uncommonplantguy/

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    1 hr and 53 mins
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