2:30 p.m
Just got off a call with Jillian C. about her new book launch event party, which is happening tonight at El Hefe from 6-9pm. I came up with the idea that our content that we're helping create for her needs to be focused on her, and not so much the book or event. We plan on shining a spotlight on her ambition, inspiration, connection with other people, and keeping the conversation authentic and fresh, but can last a lifetime and not just a one-time use, like an event. So, I am excited that she liked the idea and now we can stay consistent with what The Scott Emo Show represents, which is real people, real stories. 

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I love The Scott Emo Show. It's 1am and I'm writing about some of the things we're working on and I don't even feel like I'm working. The Show is part of my DNA. Anyway, I can ramble on, but I won't. 

The first thing I was really focused on was this new Kickstarter campaign we started to help raise funds for our trip to LA to interview some mega stars, people that I admire, artists with unlimited creativity and we can really geek out on music, life, overcoming obstacles, gifts they've spoiled themselves with, inspiration, giving back, and so much more. I hope we can make this happen in the short amount of time we have to pull together financial resources to get out of Chicago. I suppose if the idea is good, the money will come. 

I also had a real solid conversation with one of our family members and we had a really productive talk about the show, the direction of it, the budget, format for the next show, plus more. Everyobody likes reassurance, everyone has great ideas, but some places don't allow you to think outside of the box, and that is what the show is not about - we strictly promote stepping outside of the box, getting real....and inspiring people to live and love their one and only life. 

I always contemplate where the show is going to go, but I'm not worried about it right now. The seed has been planted, now it's time to water this plant, give it some good sunlight, speak to it, nourish it, and make sure it's happy because it's making me and our team so happy. I guess this is the new relationship I am building and that is to take time with the show and feed it with happiness - a relationship is a 2-way street, Lindsay said that. 

I am also writing because I heard it helps with SEO, but I need to practice my writing anyway, so look forward to a daily post about the day in the life of building a talk show from scratch. 

All love,
Scott Emo 

I always thought filming all of our interviews was the direction The Scott Emo Show would go, but now that we offer people a podcast format and give our guest the opportunity to call our hotline, we can connect with anyone around the world at anytime! Our chances of securing interviews with more people increases at a rate of like 433% (I totally made up that stat), but you get the point. 

Our Chicago podcast is called No Labels. It simply a title that represents a chicago podcast without boundaries. No filters, raw, organic and fun is the best way for me to describe it. It opened so many doors to cool-ass people all over the country I typically had no access to. 

We use Podomatic for all of our interviews and their RSS feed syncs with our iTunes account, which is located below for you to click on and listen to some of the interviews we've had - they're all unique and awesome in their own right. Remember, everyone has a story! 

Check out all of our interviews here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-emo-show-no-labels-podcast/id639416276 


I wanted to add this song I'm currently listening to for the simple fact I can - it's also a dope song!

Yesterday was Mother's Day. My mom passed on June 3, 2011. Fuck, those are some real words to write down. I am currently writing this blog entry at Passion Cafe in Chicago in the River North neighborhood and I can't keep fighting back these tears, so I broke down and opened the flood gates. If you're wondering if people saw me crying, the answer is simply yes. It's impossible to think about her life and not tear up and I don't think I 100% accepted the fact she passed and there's still a lot of stuff to work through. 


Life is a roller coaster of good times and bad times. Who knows when our day is up, but I do know her life was taken too soon and easily could have been prevented. Hindsight is 20/20, but all that leaves me with is to fight for my life and live each day with a purpose. 

I had some good times with my mom, but we had our battles too. There are still scars that haven't been worked through, but we also had a blast together. I have amazing memories with her. She always wanted the best for her kids and for her kids to simply be happy. She expressed that sentiment all the time to us. So, what did you we do together: We went to Tom Petty concerts together, dinners, we painted together, listened to a lot of different music together and god only knows what other amazing things we did during her time on earth. 

My mom was the type of person to give you anything you wanted. If you said to her that you liked her necklace, she would take it off and give it to you - literally - don't fight with her because she would make a scene - so you had to accept it - I look back now and realize that was a cool strategy she had to ensure the other person got what they desired - now I realize she never got what she desired, which is love. 

I love you mom - I know you are with me everyday. Continue leading me down a path of greatness and providing me with blessings, like our baby - we will name our baby after you.