This week Expressions went Live with Kayla Austin. Kayla is a teen activist who is using her voice to change the world. She currently attends boarding school in Michigan but is from Bolingbrook Illinois. We were excited to talk with Kayla and here’s what she had to say: How did you first decide you wanted … Continued
This week Expressions had the opportunity to interview Amber Anderson. Amber is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Black is Gold. Black is gold is a peer mentoring group for young black women throughout the United States in middle school, high school, and college. We were thrilled to talk to Amber to learn more about … Continued
Expressions had the opportunity to talk with Arul Nigam, founder of Heroes of COVID. An initiative that delivers curbside meals from local restaurants to healthcare workers in COVID-19 hot spots around the country. He’s 17 years old and a junior in high school and already doing big things! We were thrilled for the chance to … Continued
We had the opportunity to Interview Dejai Thomas from St. Louis Missouri. Dejai is a 23-year-old self-taught baker who started her own business, Queens Confections. Being a mom of two and working another job, she shared her business journey with us and provided some tips for others thinking about starting their own business. Here’s what … Continued
This week we had the opportunity of interviewing Rosy Sanchez! Rosy is a Chicago native, social media content writer, and blogger who recently started her own brand, Living Life Rosy. Rosy attended Columbia College in Chicago and majored in Marketing Communications and Public Relations. We were thrilled to talk with Rosy in regards to how … Continued
Expressions was joined by Jordan Mittler for last week’s Instagram Live interview! Jordan is a Sophomore in high school from New York who started his own business, Mittler Senior Technology four years ago. We were thrilled when he agreed to join us for an interview and hear his story on how he started his business … Continued
We conducted our fifth Instagram Live interview with Jeff Beckham. Jeff is the Vice President of Partnerships at Chicago Scholars. He attended Marian Catholic high school, then proceeded to Mizzou University for his undergrad and DePaul University for grad school. We were thrilled to have him join us and here’s a recap of what he … Continued
PRESS RELEASE Walgreens Expressions Challenge Honors Chicagoland Teachers During the Month of May A special spotlight put on four area high school teachers Chicago, May 4, 2020 National Teacher Appreciation Week, is May 4-8, 2020, but Walgreens Expressions Challenge is celebrating teachers all month long. Four high school teachers in the Chicagoland area will receive … Continued