Thinking of starting a side hustle? Try to be as honest as possible about the lifestyle choices you might have to make to get it going and keep it going. Maybe go slow at the start. One key is not to let your side hustle become a side hassle. startupnation.com/start-your-bus…

Since 1972, the number of businesses started by women has increased 3,000%. Today, women own 40% of U.S. businesses. #IWD2023 To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, let’s pay homage to some of the hardworking women who followed their passion and left their mark on history: (1/8)

Congratulations to both Leroy Chapman and to my dear friend Kevin Riley AJC Editor, whose retirement marks the departure of one of the most thoughtful leaders and best dudes in newspapering. Not a bad career for the kid of a Cleveland cop, my brother. ajc.com/news/ajc-names…

You could write a book on how not to run a family business based on "Succession." Someone probably has. The show inspired us to share some essential concepts on starting a family business in real life--and holding on to both family and business. startupnation.com/?p=63787

We did A LOT of talking at the TV last night. Yes, “Succession” is a television show. Yes, Waystar Royco is not a real business. But it can all feel real. Especially last night. startupnation.com/start-your-bus…

In the past, my Subway experience has been ordering the teenager a BMT with extra ranch sauce during our DIY work. But since writing about how a Subway blog post took off on StartupNation, I've been following the news about a potential Subway sale. startupnation.com/start-your-bus…

"You [see] marketers put an increased focus on ROI and direct response. And that’s one of the great things about newsletters — it’s a push platform, and you can generate response." digiday.com/media/newslett…

Another James Beard Foundation nomination for Monica Eng for this lovely profile of Paula Camp: ... “ 'My anger spasms were driven by being "forced" to be something and someone I was not,' Camp said." chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

Long before the Bears passed up the chance to draft Patrick Mahomes, Dan McGrath reminds us, they skipped over a kid out of Cal who would haunt them for what seemed an eternity. chicagobusiness.com/dan-mcgrath-bu… via @crainschicago

I like this: "The soul is ... that part of our consciousness where moral life takes place. The soul is the place our moral sentiments flow from, the emotions that make us feel admiration at the sight of generosity and disgust at the sight of cruelty." nytimes.com/2023/04/27/opi…

As fellow journalists who have worked in Moscow throughout the years, we stand with Evan Gershkovich and call for his immediate release following shameful, absurd arrest. Truthful reporting is not espionage. theguardian.com/world/2023/apr…

Early in my Tribune career, I'd call the printing plant in the wee hours to make any last-minute edits. By the end, we had moved all editorial offices there--including my EIC office. A lot of history--world, national and personal--ran through that plant. chicagotribune.com/business/ct-bi…

“So here’s the wild thing: The TV pilot did not get picked up! ... It was probably for the best because the episodes that we had lined up going forward, we weren’t going to survive those.” chicagotribune.com/entertainment/…

How cool. Congratulations, Chris.

Your weekly reminder that this is no way to run a family business. No spoilers. Ever. startupnation.com/start-your-bus…

The best newsletter team there is just got better. axios.com/local/chicago/…

“It made me feel guilty because people were like, uploading racist comments,” said the creator of the videos. “Sometimes I had to stop the comments on some videos. That made me feel some type of way. That made me feel like it was my fault.” blockclubchicago.org/2023/05/16/you…

Catholic priest preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ tells congregation they should be angry and embittered. "It just burns a hole in my heart, angers me and embitters me. And it should you,” he said during his homily. cleveland.com/community/2023…

Nothing to smell here. abc7chicago.com/sulfur-smell-i…

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