Clearing Clutter, Carrying Memories: Supporting Seniors and Families Through Change

Clearing Clutter, Carrying Memories: Supporting Seniors and Families Through Change

Anna Czech is the President and founder of Haul with Heart, a full-service cleanout and transition company serving the Chicagoland area. What began as a simple hauling business has grown into a deeply meaningful service focused on helping families navigate life’s most overwhelming moments. From downsizing and estate cleanouts to senior transitions and unexpected life changes, Anna and her team bring compassion, reliability, and a concierge-level approach to every project. Their mission is simple: to do the hard work, lead with heart, and make difficult transitions just a little bit easier for the families they serve. In this episode, Anna shares her personal journey and what inspired her to build a woman-owned business in an industry that often overlooks the emotional side of these experiences. She discusses how Haul with Heart supports families during challenging times, including navigating dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnoses, and how their background in construction and remodeling allows them to offer a more efficient and comprehensive service. Anna provides insight into how thoughtful, hands-on support can make a lasting difference during times of change. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro – jshapiro@bhhschicago.com [jshapiro@bhhschicago.com] Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com [mindy@superorganizedspaces.com] Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ [https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine [https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine] Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/ [https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/] Links: Anna Czech  📞 (224) 935-0896  ✉️ haulwithheart@gmail.com  🌐 http://www.haulwithheart.comhttps://haulwithheart.com/ [https://haulwithheart.com/] http://www.haulwithheart.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haul-with-heart/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/haul-with-heart/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578274974699 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578274974699]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HaulwithHeart [https://www.youtube.com/@HaulwithHeart] Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio  Edited by: Michael Collins

Keeping Your Brain Sharp: Healthy Habits That May Reduce Your Risk of Cognitive Decline

MaryGrace Sharp, MPH, is a Program Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association, where she has been serving since February 2024. In her role, MaryGrace delivers free educational programming across northern Cook County and Lake County, focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, caregiver support, and available community resources. She also oversees 24 active dementia-related caregiver support groups and manages a network of more than 50 dedicated volunteers, helping ensure families have access to the support they need. With a strong background in public health and community service, MaryGrace began her career as part of the Teach for America St. Louis Corps, teaching high school Special Education mathematics and AP Statistics. She later earned her Master of Public Health and has continued her work in the nonprofit sector ever since. She joins us today to share valuable insights on what Alzheimer’s disease is, how it relates to dementia, healthy habits for brain health, and the many free resources available to individuals and caregivers. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of HELP! Nobody Told Me. Hosts: Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro – jshapiro@bhhschicago.com [jshapiro@bhhschicago.com] Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com [mindy@superorganizedspaces.com] Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ [https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine [https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine] Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/ [https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/] Links: MaryGrace Sharp 📞 847-363-2114 ✉️ mlsharp@alz.org 🌐 https://www.alz.org/illinois [https://www.alz.org/illinois] Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins

How to Unlock the True Value of Sentimental Jewelry

Abra Berkley is a sales specialist at Shelle Jewelers, where she has been helping clients create meaningful, lasting pieces since joining the team in 2020. With a passion for craftsmanship and storytelling through jewelry, Abra specializes in custom design, repurposing heirloom stones, and guiding clients through everything from jewelry box cleanouts to appraisals and watch repairs. She has earned her Diamond Essentials certification from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and is currently working toward her AGS certifications, further deepening her expertise in fine jewelry. Before joining Shelle Jewelers, Abra worked in her family’s business, connected to her grandfather Abe Saperstein, founder of the Harlem Globetrotters. Today, she brings that legacy of creativity and connection into her work, helping clients preserve memories while creating new ones. Abra joins us to share insights on how to determine the value of jewelry, when to repurpose versus keep, and how thoughtful design can turn sentimental pieces into something truly special. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts: Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com Jasmine Shapiro – jshapiro@bhhschicago.com [jshapiro@bhhschicago.com] Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com [mindy@superorganizedspaces.com] Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ [https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine [https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine] Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/ [https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/] Links: Abra Berkley  📞 (847) 559-7155 (work) | (773) 259-7172 (cell)  ✉️ abra@shellejewelers.com  🌐 http://www.shellejewelers.comhttps://www.shellejewelers.com/  [https://www.shellejewelers.com/%20%20] https://www.shellejewelers.com/%20%20 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraberkley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraberkley/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abra_at_shelle/ [https://www.instagram.com/abra_at_shelle/] Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins #shannonandjasminehomes #seniorresourceteam #helpnobodytoldme #bhhs_chicago  #bhhschicago_lakeforest #MoveConfidently #finejewelry  #customjewelry #heirloomjewelry #shellejewelers  #jewelrydesign #repurposedjewelry

REPOST - Serving Seniors in Real Estate

Our hosts, Shannon & Jasmine, talk about their experience serving seniors in real estate, why it is so important to them and what they’ve done to better serve this community. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me…   Hosts:  Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com [sjohnson@bhhschicago.com] Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com [jshapiro@bhhschicago.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ [https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine [https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine] Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/ [https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/]      Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio Edited by: Michael Collins

REPOST - Witnessing a Hero's Healing: The Honor Flight Experience with Paula Carballido

Paula Carballido is the Executive Director and co-founder of Lake County Honor Flight, a nonprofit dedicated to honoring our veterans by bringing them to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor. Since launching in 2013, the Lake County, Illinois hub has completed 29 flights and honored 639 veterans, ensuring each one receives the recognition, gratitude, and sense of closure they deserve. Under Paula’s leadership, the organization has expanded community outreach, strengthened volunteer engagement, and created deeply meaningful, life changing experiences for veterans across generations. She joins us today to share the mission behind Honor Flight, the impact these journeys have on veterans and their families, and how the community can help continue this legacy of honor, respect, and service. Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media…Join us next Wednesday for another episode of Help! Nobody Told Me… Hosts:  Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com [sjohnson@bhhschicago.com] Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com [jshapiro@bhhschicago.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/ [https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine [https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine] Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/ [https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/]   Links: info@lakecountyhonorflight.org [info@lakecountyhonorflight.org] https://www.lakecountyhonorflight.org/ [https://www.lakecountyhonorflight.org/] https://www.facebook.com/paula.carballido [https://www.facebook.com/paula.carballido] https://www.facebook.com/lakecountyhonorflight [https://www.facebook.com/lakecountyhonorflight] https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulacarballido/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulacarballido/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/lake-county-honor-flight/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lake-county-honor-flight/] https://www.instagram.com/lakecountyhonorflight [https://www.instagram.com/lakecountyhonorflight]     Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio https://brightvoxaudio.com/ [https://brightvoxaudio.com/] Edited by: Michael Collins