Behind the Grind is a Chicago-based storytelling and conversation platform blending humor, honesty, and hard-earned lessons about business, leadership, and life. We share powerful insights through podcasts, workshops, and real talk stories that reach deep into our experiences. Send us an email today and join the coomunity!
Community Engagement Initiatives
Business should build community, not just profit. Our initiatives bring people together through storytelling, advocacy, and purpose-driven projects that create real impact, spark conversation, and remind us that success means lifting others while we climb.
Entrepreneur Network Access
No one thrives alone. Our network connects entrepreneurs, dreamers, and doers who share values of purpose, equity, and humor. It’s a space for exchanging ideas, support, and those “I’ve been there too” moments that keep us all moving forward.
Leadership Coaching
Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about people. Our coaching helps you lead with empathy, humor, and clarity while staying grounded in purpose. We turn real-world experiences into practical guidance that builds confidence, culture, and stronger teams that actually like working together.
Customized Business Advice
Forget cookie-cutter plans. We offer honest, tailored advice shaped by lived experience and community-driven values. Whether you’re growing, pivoting, or just figuring it out, we help you find strategies that fit your goals — and your reality.