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I am Consciously CuriousAuthor: Victor Chan
I am Consciously Curious is a Chicago based podcast that dissects passionate individuals in various industries. The goal is to share their stories to inspire you to cultivate meaning within your own space. If you are interested in coming on or know someone that would be great for the podcast, please message us on fb/ig: @iamconsciouslycurious Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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184. An Alley, A Cause, and Really Good Pizza ft. John Carruthers
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
John Carruthers didn't set out to raise $100,000 for Chicago nonprofits. He just wanted to do something that felt useful when the world stopped making sense.When the pandemic hit, John — a writer and lifelong pizza obsessive — felt the helplessness that most of us did. What started as a weekly family ritual became something stranger and more beautiful — a secret alley pop-up, where strangers donate to John’s monthly charity of choice, show up to an alley, and eat great pizza.That's Crust Fund Pizza. And it's become one of the most quietly meaningful food projects in this city.In this conversation, we reflect on the current state of journalism, how John fell in love with Chicago, and how his love of making pizza has taken him across the world. Find John at crustfundpizza.com and on Instagram at @nachosandlager
