You’ve had such a dynamic career in Chicago media — sports anchor, and co-host of Windy City Live. Describe how your time in front of the
camera shaped the way you connect with people that have important causes that they advocate for.
I’ve been inspired by so many guests we’ve had on the show. Everyday people who give
selflessly and dedicate
their time and pour
their heart into causes
they believe in. Meeting
and interviewing
individuals was a turning
point for me. It honestly
made me reflect and think
"could I be doing more with
my platform?” and the
answer was yes.
You’ve spoken openly about losing your younger half-brother, Zach, to suicide in 2009. Share what you remember most about him and your relationship.
His infectious laugh is the first thing that comes to mind. Zach had incredible comedic timing, even as a young kid. We loved watching funny movies together and he would memorize the best lines and recite them with my twin brother and me. Being 11 years younger, he looked up to us as his big bro's and wanted to be wherever we were and often was. When we played college football, he was practically part of the team. He’d hang out in the locker room; all the players and coaches knew him by name. He loved being around us, and we loved having him there. That said, Zach was always getting into some type of mischief. I still remember playing a hockey game and I was literally skating with the puck and the entire rink went dark. It was pitch black! The first thing I thought was "this better not be Zach"...but of course it was. He turned off the lights to the entire rink! Ha!