Jennifer Smith Tapp
From The Editor: You Are Beautiful
A letter from our editor, Jennifer Smith Tapp on local women-owned beauty brands, body positivity, and the inspiring and fierce women featured in the July/August issue of Chicago Woman. more
Storytelling Series: Celebrating Female Figures in Hospitality for Women’s History Month
The Chicago Athletic Association hotel’s Storytelling Series shares compelling stories and interviews from interesting and inspiring movers, shakers, and visitors. Featuring our very own, Jennifer Smith Tapp! more
C-Strategies Launches The Broad Cast, a Monthly Women's Podcast
The Broad Cast unites women in politics, media, business, civic life and philanthropy who are making an impact on Chicago and their communities to discuss issues women face every day. more
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Soulful Sunday: Jennifer Smith Tapp, Editorial Director, Chicago Woman
Our incredible editorial director at Chicago Woman magazine Jennifer Smith Tapp tells us how she unwinds from a hectic work week. more
Men We Love: Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director, Joffrey Ballet
Ashley Wheater talked to Chicago Woman about his transition from dancer to company leader and the exciting new version of the holiday classic. more
Holiday Love
Here, Bela Gandhi, Jennifer Smith Tapp and Gemma Allen share tips on how to find your match, keep the romance alive and how to turn a break-up into a gift. more
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Interview: Dr. Michelle Larson, CEO & President, Adler Planetarium
The woman at the helm of one of the city’s most beloved institutions talks to Chicago Woman about what it really takes to be a successful scientist, why she loves her job, and why space exploration will continue to be important in our everyday lives. more
10 Things You Should Know About Navy Pier
When most of us think of Navy Pier, we think of summer days, the Shakespeare Theater and that gorgeous newly unveiled Ferris wheel. Now it's time to learn about its interesting past, so kick back and relax as we give you a lesson on Navy Pier 101. more
Mott50 Launches Spring Popup Shop on the North Shore
Just in time for spring, the chic line of sun-protective clothing and accessories sets up shop in Wilmette. more
January Inspirations
Jennifer Smith Tapp, FW: Chicago editor, reviews the inspirational women in the January issue including Dorri McWhorter of the YWCA and entrepreneur Kaney O'Neill and more. more
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2015 Gift Guide: The Tech Lover
We all have someone on our shopping list who needs the latest gadget. For the techie in your life, these gift ideas won’t disappoint. more
FW: Chicago Makes Its Debut With Style
We came, we drank, we talked up a storm. Ahead, party pics from the FW:Chicago meet-and-greet at Public Hotel. more
20 Women In Chicago On Top Of Their Game
Get to know these leaders, movers, shakers and risk-takers. Here are 20 women in Chicago raising the bar in their fields... more
For The Love Of Food: 10 Influential Women In Chicago
For our third Food Issue, Chicago Woman spoke with 10 of the city's influential women in the industry to learn more about what drives them... more
Alpana Singh Tells It Like It Is
Chicagoans know Alpana Singh as an accomplished sommelier, former TV host, and, most recently, as a restaurateur, with three eateries already in her portfolio. more
LBD The Holiday Edition
Don’t you love having that perfect dress that can be worn several different ways? We've found one that's not only versatile, but suits every body type... more
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Inspired Style: Hygge
Elevate your holiday gatherings with warm textures and soft lighting and make your home a winter haven that your family and guests wants to linger in... more
Kristen Miccoli
Bridget Gainer: A Life In Politics
A driving force in Chicago politics, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer on how to play the long game more
Chicago 2017 Holiday Events
Step inside the season with our line-up of the top events, activities and fun days and nights out more
One Year Later: Five Chicago Women Taking Action
After the 2016 election, discover five Chicago women making their voices heard in the political and community landscape... more
The Power Of Women-Led Boards
From Adler Planetarium to the Art Institute, discover the boards in Chicago powered solely by women... more
The New Guard of Chicago Fashion: Rakan Shams Eldeen
Chicago fashion designer Rakan Shams Eldeen shares what inspires him and what pieces he thinks women should invest in for the fall. more
The New Guard of Chicago Fashion: Chelli Look
Chicago designer Chelli Look tells Chicago Woman what inspired her new collection, the local designer she admires and all about her experience working in the Chicago fashion scene. more
The New Guard of Chicago Fashion: Lagi Nadeau
Lagi Nadeau shares her new collection inspired by Japanese artist Kiyoshi Saito's elegant woodblock prints, and describes what she thinks designers can do to help build and improve the Chicago fashion scene. more
Akilah Halley: Leading The Arts in Chicago
From Marwen student to Deputy Director, Akilah Halley is helping create opportunities for young artists today. more
The New Guard of Chicago Fashion: Anna Brown
Anna Brown's inspiration often starts with three elements that define her collections. She shares the inspiration for her Fall/Winter '17 collection, as well as her favorite fall fashion investment. more
The New Guard of Chicago Fashion: Shruti Kirti
For Shruti Kiriti, the most inspiring thing about her collection is the woman who wears it. A grad of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Shruti has a unique insight into the Chicago fashion scene. more
Petra Slinkard: Leading the Arts in Chicago
Chicago History Museum's Curator of Costume talks about how history, art and fashion help tell Chicago's stories. more
The New Guard of Chicago Fashion: Anadil Johnson
Designer Anadil Johnson admires Midwestern craftsmanship and work ethic, which makes Chicago the perfect place to manufacture her collection. The future of fashion in Chicago is made to last. more
The New Guard of Chicago Fashion: Shernett Swaby
Shernett Swaby is a Chicago designer to watch, with ideas about how make Chicago one of the great fashion capitals of the world. She shares her new, playful collection inspired by her childhood, as well as the Chicago designers she admires. more
Kirsten Miccoli
The New Guard of Chicago Fashion: Elena Bobysheva
Chicago fashion designer Elena Bobysheva brings Russian elegance to Chicago with her Fall 2017 collection, as well as her advice on making one's way in the Chicago fashion scene. more
Tania Castroverde Moskalenko: Leading The Arts in Chicago
Tania Castroverde Moskalenko the CEO of the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, explains how the theatre blends together history, art, and culture. more
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