’ve known Kevin
Boehm for years.
Our kids go to
school together, our paths have crossed often, and like many people in Chicago, I’ve watched his success with BOKA Hospitality Group from a distance. I thought I knew his story, or at least the version you assume when watching someone build exceptionally executed restaurants
I was wrong.
When I sat down with Kevin to talk about his new memoir, The Bottomless Cup, and later immersed myself in the book, I realized how little we truly know about people. Kevin’s story isn’t predictable. It’s raw, deeply personal, and at times sad. It’s also revealing, stunning, and unexpectedly inspiring
In The Bottomless Cup, Kevin
opens up about his teenage years, family fractures, identity struggles, and the emotional weight that shaped his drive long before success ever entered the room. The book traces the winding road between dreams and doubt, ambition and failure, and the complicated relationships that challenge all of us. It’s a reminder that success rarely comes without cost and that the loudest battles are often fought quietly.
What struck me most is the honesty. Kevin doesn’t hide behind accomplishments. Instead, he leans into accountability, recognition, and courage, the kind that requires you to confront yourself fully. Through that process, he arrives at something far more meaningful than professional success: peace, clarity, and the happiness that he has today.
I’ll admit, it’s been a long time since I sat with a good book and truly read. I get distracted a lot, but The Bottomless Cup changed that. It’s the kind of story that engages and stays with you.
I’m proud to shine a spotlight on Kevin and his remarkable memoir. His story is a powerful reminder that what we see on the surface is rarely the whole truth, and that sometimes, the most meaningful growth comes from finally facing what we’ve been denying.
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