Trendsapio

Prepare to have your attention captured from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave. Surprises throughout the night. A production sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!! Enjoy stellar fashion showcases, live dance performances, creativity, energizing food, and so much more…  Secure your seat at www.thewellnessrise.com

Meet the Trendsapio UGLY TALK Panel Speaker Margaret Gillette - Partner at Curio

A former fashion designer who moved to NYC for a decade to have a successful intimates brand. Maggie then gained extensive organizational leadership experience when she launched and ran the most prominent independent intimates trade show for four years leading up to the pandemic.

At that time, she returned to her hometown of Chicago and, shortly thereafter, joined The Curio as a Principal in May of 2022. Her experiences as a designer and trade show owner perfectly complement Ian’s event-showcasing experiences. In addition to the above, Maggie is a freelance fashion, beauty, and lifestyle writer.

Meet the Trendsapio UGLY TALK Panel Speaker Bob Spoerl - President & CEO of Bear Icebox Communications

With a knack for getting clients in the news and a passion for helping the underdog win, Bob has helped clients land coverage on/in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNBC, CNN Money, the Associated Press, Fox Business, and the Chicago Tribune to name just a few.

His professional background is focused on B2B and franchise clients working in a variety of sectors: from tech startups to healthcare to restaurants and retail concepts.

Bob is a marketer with a background in journalism, which not only helps him gain earned media for clients, but also makes him an asset in the shared and owned media spaces.

He holds degrees in journalism from Northwestern University and English and Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago. When he’s not busy turning clients into sources, he’s with his family, running or playing guitar. Maybe even all at once.