Real Chicagoan: Episode 8

In this episode of Real Chicagoans, we’re focusing on chasing your dreams. Paolo Presta, first gained notoriety following a surprise fan appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Now, the Hoffman Estates native is an award-winning talk show host in his own right. He shares how his persistence and determination helped him make it big in Hollywood. Plus, DePaul University alum, Landon Campbell, created a podcast to help 20-somethings find their footing, he explains how he got some of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs to share pieces of advice.


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'A Spoonful of Paolo'

'In Their 20s'

Chicago Scholars

10/16/21 7:30AM