As I navigate my own empty nest chapter, I created Hey Neighbor Chicago for women in life transitions—those craving a fresh start, deeper connections, and a home that truly reflects who they are now.

This illustrated guide is here to help you explore your neighborhood with fresh eyes and rediscover the joy in where you live right now. Whether you've been in Chicago for decades or just moved in, this project invites you to slow down, engage with your community, and find beauty in the everyday.

With 178 neighborhoods, Chicago offers endless ways to begin again. Through personal stories, charming illustrations, and local insights, Hey Neighbor Chicago encourages real-world connection—meet a neighbor, try a new café, take the long way home.

While I’m currently working toward my real estate license, this guide is part of my journey to help others—and myself—create a life they love, right where they are. Eventually, I hope to help people not just explore neighborhoods, but find their perfect next home in one too.

This is about authenticity, joy, and making your next chapter your most vibrant yet.