Jennifer Bott is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with deep personal and professional insight into the challenges of the sandwich generation. Married and the mother of three young adult children, Jennifer balances part-time work as a mental health therapist while helping manage her husband’s business. She also shares her home with her 81-year-old mother, stepping into the day-to-day responsibilities of caregiving. Passionate about honest conversations around boundaries, caregiving, and finding balance in a full season of life, Jennifer volunteers with a foundation that supports metastatic breast cancer patients with financial needs. She joins us today to discuss the joys and challenges of multigenerational living, managing work and family while caregiving, and the emotional impact of caregiving on the entire family.

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Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

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Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com

Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

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Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

📞 847-894-6650

✉️ Jennifer.bott1@icloud.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bott-980990221/

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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Julee Lockard, MS, OTR/L, is the Owner and Founder of Just Right at Home, PLLC, an occupational therapy and aging-in-place consulting practice serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, and families creating multigenerational or “forever” homes throughout the Chicagoland area. With a focus on safety, independence, and confidence, Julee helps clients navigate aging in place, recover from illness or injury, and support family members with functional challenges. By assessing home environments, reducing fall and injury risks, and providing practical, personalized solutions, she bridges healthcare, home design, and community resources. Julee joins us today to discuss proactive home planning, hidden risks in typical homes, and how thoughtful design and collaboration can support independence and dignity for all generations.

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Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

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Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

📞 630-348-9668

✉️ julee@justright-athome.com

🌐 https://justright-athome.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julee-ann-leipprandt-lockard-ms-otr-l-caps-67a2bbb/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justrighthome/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustRightatHome

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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Jeff Lasky is the CEO of the North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS® (NSBAR), an organization representing over 3,600 residential and commercial real estate professionals. NSBAR serves communities located throughout Chicagoland’s North Shore and northwest suburban markets. Since 1919, NSBAR has been a leading advocate for private property rights and a healthy real estate environment. NSBAR is committed to cultivating a dynamic and agile real estate community by delivering robust resources and opportunities for growth — One Member at a Time.

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Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

https://www.nsbar.org/

https://www.facebook.com/nsbar.org

https://www.instagram.com/nsbar_org/

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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Julia Marchenko is the Wardrobe Mistress and owner of RareJule Vintage, a small business dedicated to preserving and sharing timeless fashion with strong stylistic significance. With a family history in the fashion industry and a highly trained eye for quality, Julia sources and rescues vintage clothing and accessories from across Chicagoland, carefully cleaning, researching, photographing, and presenting each piece through her Evanston home studio, website, private buying appointments, and pop-up events. Her mission is to connect people with garments that are not only beautiful and well-crafted, but also rich in history and meaning. Julia joins us today to talk about the emotional stories behind clothing, how to determine what’s truly valuable, and how fashion can serve as a living archive that connects generations.

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Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

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Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com

Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

📞 847-814-0875

✉️ julia@rarejulevintage.com

🌐 https://rarejulevintage.com/

Blog: https://rarejulevintage.com/blogs/news

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-marchenko-0bba6936/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rarejulevintage_/

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Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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Amy Salzstein is the owner of Hair Response and a leading expert in customized hair loss solutions. Founded in 1985 by her mother, Barbara, following her personal experience with Alopecia Areata, Hair Response was built on empathy, understanding, and individualized care.

Amy joined the family business in 1990, learning firsthand the importance of listening deeply and supporting clients through a highly personal journey. When Barbara retired in 2007, Amy proudly continued the legacy, guiding Hair Response forward with the same heart-centered mission. Unlike a traditional wig shop or salon, Hair Response offers private, one-on-one appointments in a supportive environment where clients are truly seen and heard.

Amy joins us today to discuss hair loss solutions, confidence, and how personalized care can help people feel like themselves again.

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Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

(847) 541-9799

amy@hairresponse.com

Website:

https://hairresponse.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/hairresponseinc

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Hair-Response-Inc-111843197623643/

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

https://brightvoxaudio.com/

Edited by: Michael Collins

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Julie Kaplan is the owner of Julie Kaplan Photography, an award-winning boutique studio celebrating 23 years in business. Based in Highland Park, Julie photographs clients both in her studio and on location throughout the Chicagoland area.

She specializes in headshots, personal branding, beauty, boudoir, children, families, and dogs, and is widely known for her ability to put clients at ease in front of the camera. Using natural, flattering poses and beautiful lighting tailored to each session, Julie creates images that feel authentic and empowering. As a full-service studio, Julie Kaplan Photography offers professional makeup, wardrobe consultations, and exquisite finished products.

She joins us today to discuss the power of personal imagery, confidence at any stage of life, and her inspiring 50 Women Over 50 project.

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Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

224-522-0454

julie@juliekaplanphoto.com

755 Orleans Drive, Highland Park, IL 60035

Website:

https://www.juliekaplanphoto.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/JulieKaplanPhoto/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/juliekaplanphoto

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

https://brightvoxaudio.com/

Edited by: Michael Collins

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Mara Heichman began working as an Aging Life Care Manager in 2017, drawing on her extensive clinical background as an Occupational Therapist across Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Home Health settings. She holds a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Loyola University Chicago, a powerful combination that allows her to support older adults and their families with both compassion and strategic insight. Mara is known for her highly personalized approach, helping families navigate times of transition, change, and uncertainty with clarity and confidence.

Her favorite part of care management is building meaningful, trusting relationships with clients and their loved ones. She joins us today to discuss the role of Aging Life Care Managers, how they support families through complex decisions, and why having the right guidance can make all the difference.

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Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

847-624-9023

mara@maraheichman.com

Website:

https://maraheichman.com/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-heichman-0344124a/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/maraheichmanlifecoach

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/maraheichmanlifecoach

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

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Edited by: Michael Collins

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Julie O’Brien is an Account Executive with Home Warranty of America (HWA), where she has proudly served real estate professionals across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana for nearly seven years. Known for her transparency, energy, and genuine passion for helping others, Julie partners closely with agents to help protect their clients—and their transactions—through HWA’s trusted home warranty coverage.

From buyers and sellers to existing homeowners through the HWAfter program, Julie focuses on education, risk management, and peace of mind. Her mission is simple: to bring value, confidence, and care to every home and every relationship.

Julie joins us today to break down what a home warranty really is, how it supports agents and homeowners beyond the closing table, and what makes Home Warranty of America stand out in the industry.

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Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

847-946-6428

jobrien@hwahomewarranty.com

Website:

https://www.hwahomewarranty.com/

Real estate Professionals Page:

https://www.hwahomewarranty.com/real-estate-professionals

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehobrien/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/julieharlanobrien/

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

https://brightvoxaudio.com/

Edited by: Michael Collins

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