The Windy Napkin Podcast

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Sponsored by The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, The Windy Napkin podcast spotlights the entrepreneurial stories of DePaul students, alumni, faculty, and small businesses throughout Chicago. Each episode’s interview is centered around educating, inspiring, and influencing entrepreneurs and businesses in our community. Tune in to find the best way to - as the CEC promotes - Do Good and Do Well in Chicago.

  1. 07/22/2025

    Advocating for Women's Careers and Exploring Work/Life Harmony: Alyssa Westring, Department Chair, Professor & Co-author of "Parents Who Lead"

    How can you have the perfect work/life balance? Alyssa Westring, Organizational Psychologist and Professor of Management, has been studying this question for the majority of her professional career. Tune in to hear her perspective and best advice for success in this episode of The Windy Napkin.   #depaul #depauluniversity #herewedo #depaulbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipmotivation #entrepreneurshipmindset #podcast #womeninbusiness #businesspodcast #chicago  —---------------------------------- Connect with Alyssa here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssawestring/ TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYWjf97qml8 Read "Parents Who Lead: The Leadership Approach You Need to Parent with Purpose, Fuel Your Career, and Create a Richer Life": https://www.totalleadership.org/books/parents-who-lead/ Email: awestrin@depaul.edu Connect with the CEC here:  CEC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleman_center/?hl=en CEC Website: https://business.depaul.edu/about/centers-institutes/coleman-entrepreneurship-center/Pages/default.aspx CEC Blog: https://blogs.depaul.edu/entrepreneurship-depaul/  For business inquiries, email windynapkin@depaul.edu

  2. 06/06/2025

    Rebranding and Routines: How to Build a Lifestyle Brand: Paige Putnam, Founder and CEO of Paige Putnam Enterprises & Chief Creative Officer of Inventor’s Edge

    She’s a plant based machine, an entrepreneurship queen, and she started her brand at only 14! Meet Paige Putnam, the founder and CEO of her lifestyle brand, Paige Putnam Entreprises. In addition to managing her own ventures, Paige works with her family to expand their company, Inventor’s Edge. Tune into this episode to hear how Paige turned her passion for health and wellness into a career.    #depaul #depauluniversity #herewedo #depaulbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipmotivation #entrepreneurshipmindset #podcast #womeninbusiness #businesspodcast #chicago  —---------------------------------- Connect with Paige here:  Paige Putnam Enterprises: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-putnam-4bb8892a3/ Website: https://www.paigeputnam.com/ Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW2QMKF5 All Links: https://www.paigeputnam.com/link-tree Inventor’s Edge: Inventor’s Edge: https://www.inventors-edge.com/ All Links: https://www.inventors-edge.com/link-tree Swat-N-Scoop: Swat-N-Scoop Website: https://swatnscoop.com/ Buy Swat-N-Scoop: https://a.co/d/di9tEWB Buy It Now (Episode 2): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DC8Z89W2/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r All Links: https://linktr.ee/swatnscoop   Connect with the CEC here:  CEC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleman_center/?hl=en CEC Website: https://business.depaul.edu/about/centers-institutes/coleman-entrepreneurship-center/Pages/default.aspx CEC Blog: https://blogs.depaul.edu/entrepreneurship-depaul/  For business inquiries, email windynapkin@depaul.edu

  3. 03/19/2025

    ReBrewing Goodness and Bringing Social Impact Along for the Ride: Gretchen Shuler, Founder and Owner of ReBrewed Cafe

    Highlighting the CEC’s superstar student assistant and entrepreneur, Gretchen Shuler shares her bootstrapping journey of creating her own company, ReBrewed Cafe. From supporting her social impact values, to creating her own crowdfunding based independent study here at DePaul, Gretchen showcases the impact of the CEC’s programs and how she has made the most of her DePaul experience.    #depaul #depauluniversity #herewedo #depaulbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipmotivation #entrepreneurshipmindset #podcast #womeninbusiness #businesspodcast #chicago  —---------------------------------- Connect with Gretchen here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-shuler-9b1760236/ ReBrewed Cafe: https://linktr.ee/rebrewedcafe Kickstarter Page/Watch ReBrewed’s Promotional Video Created by Andrew Walker: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rebrewedcafe/rebrewed-mobile-coffee-cart-launch Connect with the CEC here:  CEC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleman_center/?hl=en CEC Website: https://business.depaul.edu/about/centers-institutes/coleman-entrepreneurship-center/Pages/default.aspx CEC Blog: https://blogs.depaul.edu/entrepreneurship-depaul/  For business inquiries, email windynapkin@depaul.edu

  4. 02/04/2025

    Culture-Informed Business Leadership and Following Your Passions: Monica Francois Marcel, Founder and Advisor

    This episode features the incredible background, knowledge, and advice that entrepreneur Monica Francois Marcel brings to the table! She speaks on how “corporate cross-cultural” education contributes to her experience as a founder and advisor, as well as highlighting the beauty of learning from different generations to form a more holistic perspective in everyday life.  —---------------------------------- Connect with Monica here:  Email: monicafmarcel@gmail.com Connect with the CEC here:  CEC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleman_center/?hl=en CEC Website: https://business.depaul.edu/about/centers-institutes/coleman-entrepreneurship-center/Pages/default.aspx CEC Blog: https://blogs.depaul.edu/entrepreneurship-depaul/  For business inquiries, email windynapkin@depaul.edu

  5. 11/06/2024

    Bridging the Arts and the Entrepreneurial through Community: Rujanee Mahakanjana, Founder of Nebula Creatives and Pixquid

    Interested in what happens when you bridge art and business? Today’s guest, Rujanee Mahakanjana, specializes in it! Not only is Rujanee an award winning director and producer, she is also the founder of her own production company, film festival, and most recently, the creator of Pixquid: an internet marketplace that connects independent filmmakers with filmmakers, distributors, funders, and other resources. Find out how to bring more creativity into your entrepreneurial ventures and mindset!   #depaul #depauluniversity #herewedo #depaulbiz #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipmotivation #entrepreneurshipmindset #podcast #womeninbusiness #businesspodcast #chicago #pixquid #film #independentfilm —---------------------------------- Connect with Rujanee here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rujaneemahakanjana/ Nebula Creatives: https://nebulacreatives.com/ Connect with the CEC here:  CEC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleman_center/?hl=en CEC Website: https://business.depaul.edu/about/centers-institutes/coleman-entrepreneurship-center/Pages/default.aspx CEC Blog: https://blogs.depaul.edu/entrepreneurship-depaul/  For business inquiries, email windynapkin@depaul.edu

  6. 10/07/2024

    Fighting for your Passions with a Full-Heart and a Balanced Mind: Valerie Sanchez, Founder of Tequihua Self Defense, Women’s Self Defense Instructor, and MMA fighter

    Valerie Sanchez is a multi-titled woman: self-defense instructor, MMA fighter, martial artist, first gen Mexicana, DePaul alumni, business owner, and entrepreneur! In this episode, Val discusses how she combines her talents and balances the workload as a successful business owner! Tune in to hear her amazing story and to support Tequihua!   TW: Brief mentions of domestic violence and suicide —---------------------------------- Connect with Valerie here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-sanchez-917127265/ Tequihua Self Defense: https://www.instagram.com/tequihua_self_defense/ Connect with the CEC here:  CEC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleman_center/?hl=en CEC Website: https://business.depaul.edu/about/centers-institutes/coleman-entrepreneurship-center/Pages/default.aspx CEC Blog: https://blogs.depaul.edu/entrepreneurship-depaul/  For business inquiries, email windynapkin@depaul.edu

  7. 05/17/2024

    Creating Conscious Cultures with Care: Ravi Hansra, Ph.D. Founder and CEO of Hansra Consulting and Advisory Services

    For this episode of The Windy Napkin, Parin talks with Ravi Hansra, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Hansra Consulting and Advisory Services! Listen in to hear how you can create a Conscious Culture within your workspace, as well as how to elevate your consciousness as a leader and a team member! Connect with Ravi here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-hansra-45b32812/ Hansra Consulting and Advisory Services: https://hansraconsulting.com/ Connect with the CEC here:  CEC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleman_center/?hl=en CEC Website: https://business.depaul.edu/about/centers-institutes/coleman-entrepreneurship-center/Pages/default.aspx CEC Blog: https://blogs.depaul.edu/entrepreneurship-depaul/  For business inquiries, email windynapkin@depaul.edu

  8. 12/08/2023

    Fueling the Future of Entrepreneurship at The CEC: Kathia Hernandez, Program Manager at The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center

    This episode of The Windy Napkin is very near and dear to the heart of the CEC. New host Parin talks with Kathia Hernandez, DePaul University alum and Program Manager here in the center! Listen in to hear Kat share how she gained such a strong entrepreneurial spirit, as well as her advice in fueling the future of entrepreneurship at DePaul!  —---------------------------------- Connect with Kathia here:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathia-hernandez-b777a5152/ The Chicago Night Life: https://www.instagram.com/thechicagonightlife/ Connect with the CEC here:  CEC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleman_center/?hl=en CEC Website: https://business.depaul.edu/about/centers-institutes/coleman-entrepreneurship-center/Pages/default.aspx CEC Blog: https://blogs.depaul.edu/entrepreneurship-depaul/  For business inquiries, email windynapkin@depaul.edu

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Sponsored by The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, The Windy Napkin podcast spotlights the entrepreneurial stories of DePaul students, alumni, faculty, and small businesses throughout Chicago. Each episode’s interview is centered around educating, inspiring, and influencing entrepreneurs and businesses in our community. Tune in to find the best way to - as the CEC promotes - Do Good and Do Well in Chicago.

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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
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