NEW SEASON KICKS OFF
Tonight we launch our new spring shows at 6:30 on Lakeshore PBS (national to follow). For the full lineup and times CLICK HERE! Join us on INSTAGRAM LIVE at 6 for a pizza giveaway pre-party and a CLUBHOUSE post chat.
See you tonight and get ready for a season of hope!
Countdown To New Season is on.
We are in the one week countdown to our NEW SEASON and typically this time can be extremely stressful. This year however, I decided to play offense when it comes to the stress and booked a mini-getaway with my family. This helped me pause, remember why I do the show, and rest. I am now ready to take on SEASON 11!
Take a look at our stress-free Galena Getaway! I’d highly recommend it.
Dittmar Farms (The treehouse)
Otto’s Place
Chestnut Mountain and Resort
Durty Gurts
For more info: https://www.visitgalena.org
Whitney on iHeart THIS WEEKEND- Ladder Up!
THIS WEEKEND: Chicago based non-profit, Ladder Up is now open through April 15, 2021. Ladder Up provides FREE tax return preparation to low-income taxpayers at its locations in Chicago and Springfield, helping people keep more of their hard earned money.
2020 was a difficult year at baseline, the new pandemic assistance and tax changes related to it will necessitate getting extra help in navigating this uniquely challenging year. The pandemic has impacted every aspect of life and created more instability.
Ladder Up has returned 1.2 Billion to over 750,000 clients, offering free financial programs to help clients secure the tax refunds they need, gain the knowledge to navigate today’s complex financial systems and obtain financial aid to make college dreams a reality.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Ladder Up serves Illinois residents who earn up to $32,000 as an individual or up to $57,000 per household.
Ladder Up is committed to changing the lives of Illinoisans(ap) by providing this free tax service for 26 years and counting.
FIND MORE INFO HERE!
Black Owned Women Businesses with a BIG MISSION
Supporting Black-owned businesses is not a trend, It's a necessity. That is why on this week's digital edition Whitney is joined with three innovative businesswomen who are changing the city of Chicago for the better!
Owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market, Liz Abunaw, shares her shocking revelation of the stark inequalities between low-income neighborhoods and middle to upper-class neighborhoods. She explains the urgency of making high-quality produce available in underserved communities and how Forty Acres Fresh Market is doing just that!
Website: https://www.fortyacresfreshmarket.com/about
CEO at Style Room 326 Headquarters, Founder of Pure Orchids Non-Profit Organization, and Founder of Ladies Night Out With A Purpose, Teresa Washington, tells her mission of helping young girls and women embrace who they are as well as provide them with life-changing opportunities that can prepare them for their future.
Website: https://styleroom326.com/
Director of Development at Little Black Pearl, Zakeya Cartman, joins the discussion to share how this organization enriches the social and economic development of the Black and Brown Community by providing a safe environment for the youth, access to positive role models, rigorous programming, skills development activities, and social growth opportunities.
Website: https://www.blackpearl.org/
LOVE your SELF- Expert on Self Love
Valentine's day is traditionally a day to spend with your true love, but that’s not exactly the case for some. The good news is whichever relationship status you fall under, Valentine's day can be a day for self-love! But what exactly is self-love? And how does one obtain it?
Whitney is joined with the Founder of in8vitality, International best-selling author, speaker for TEDx, and integrative physician Dr. Andrea Pennington on the Whitney Reynolds Show's digital platform to discuss why the start to truly loving yourself is owning your story.
Photographer changes his entire business during Covid but still finds a way to give back!
Meet Andrew Weeks; we wanted to feature this do-gooder to share his mission in giving to not only charities and organizations in need but also to local families looking to give their child a keepsake portrait! We sat down with him to ask a few questions about his My Lovey & Me fundraiser and how you can get involved!
Q: Why did you start the My Lovey & Me series?
A: I started the My Lovey & Me series over a decade ago when my firstborn was around a year old and I took a photo of him with his lovey, a stuffed monkey named Norman. As soon as I took it, I knew I was going to treasure it, and only wished I had one of these of me and my teddy bear, Paddington, from way, back when from my childhood. And with that, the series was born. After a few jammed-packed portrait events it seemed like a no-brainer to combine this adorable series and its portrait events with charities, to raise funds for as many good causes as possible.
Q: What is the mission of My Lovey & Me?
A: The mission is threefold. One, capture in a photograph the heart-warming love between a child and their lovey. Two, give that child and their family a keepsake portrait, one that they can treasure forever. Third, the final part of the mission is to spread and build on all that love by always connecting each event with a charity or organization in need.
Q: How can people get involved?
A: The easiest way is to sign up via our Eventbrite link and grab a spot for your child at the next My Lovey & Me portrait event on 02/13/21. Another way is to spread the word, let your friends and your network know that they can get a keepsake portrait, and support our community all at the same time. Last, my studio is always looking for new organizations to partner with to host My Lovey & Me events and raise money for great causes. Please feel free to reach out to Andrew@andrewweeksphotography.com or 415.690.9709.
Q: Where can we find you?
A: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewweeksphotography/
Website: AndrewWeeksPhotography.com
Email; Andrew@andrewweeksphotography.com
Eventbrite link to event on 02/13: https://myloveyandme_maskfundraiser_021221.eventbrite.com
A lovey, a teddy bear, a cuddle buddy, a blankie... Every child has that one special friend who goes with them everywhere and without whom bedtime would be impossible. Capture that special relationship forever with a keepsake portrait of your child and their lovey by Andrew Weeks Photography. On February 13th, Andrew Weeks Photography will be hosting a My Lovey & Me portrait event in support of M.A.S.K. Reserve your child's spot to have an absolutely adorable portrait taken with their favorite lovey. Every participant in the event will receive one retouched, high-resolution digital image of their choosing included in their $50 donation to M.A.S.K.!!! M.A.S.K. (Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings) is an amazing organization. Its focus is on interrupting violence in some of Chicago’s most challenged neighborhoods, and teaching children to grow up as friends rather than enemies. This description doesn't even come close to explaining their approach, their impact, their passion, and their bravery. Please check them out and support them any way you can. Our city needs us. Our city needs M.A.S.K.
What The Whit!
Welcome to WHAT THE WHIT- A look at Whitney’s life through the questions of an intern.
Chicago Stop, Miles of Smiles!
A company that started delivering smiles in the depression era, is now working even harder to keep their mission going in a pandemic and driving the distance to deliver on it.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile made a stop in Chicago and shared why they drive across the U.S. all in the name of smiles (FULL INTERVIEW COMING SOON).
The full interview is coming soon and so is my inside tour of this giant hot dog on wheels!
For more info CLICK HERE
Daily Inspiration!
We as human beings seek growth and change. That is why setting new goals is something many of us do constantly. Though planning is good, many fall short and as a result, discontinue the process. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem! Whitney is joined with the transformational speaker, author of "Succeed Forever," and success coach Donovan Dock on the Whitney Reynolds Show's digital platform. They discuss the power of setting resolutions, why your goals should be big, how to stay on track all year long, how to sustain positive thinking amid so much darkness, and why thinking big is an important life lesson to pass down to the next generation!
