#55: From the Vault: Food Photography, Puns, and Live Football with Jin Laqui

It’s a spirited Chicago episode from the vault, y’all! I’m joined by Jin Laqui, a blogger, social media maven, digital marketing expert, and all-around badass who, like me, grew up in the Windy City. And we’re recording while the 2019 Thursday Night Football game between our beloved Chicago Bears and the visiting Dallas Cowboys plays in the background. Watch this fun Bryzzo Souvenir Co. commercial and get misty-eyed as Jin talks about weeping when the Chicago Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years. What a time to be alive!

Luckily, you don’t have to be from Chicago to enjoy this podcast. Jin shares how she got into writing and food photography, including a fun award she won in college. And as we’re both fans of puns, it seems like a great time to jump into the magic that is the O. Henry Pun Off. I have a cartwheeling story, too! Neither one of us is great at cartwheels, either – but hey, they’re still therapeutic to do. Plus, remember calculator games? We’re covering so much stuff in this episode!

Jin works at Bumble, as well, so if you’ve ever wanted tips on improving your dating profile – LISTEN UP. Of course, since we’re watching football, we each have some terrific tales from the gridiron. Have you ever played football with your friends?

Additionally, I share a story about a Boston Red Sox fan embracing the hatred of the New York Yankees crowd when I visited the Bronx earlier this year – who among us hasn’t wanted to silence the haters? Jin also does a REALLY weird ASMR with a bottle of tequila. Since there’s live TV on, we’ll give commentary on random commercials and goings-on throughout the episode.

Take a listen to the episode and follow Jin on Instagram and see more of her work at HappyGoLaqui.com.