Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I’m running for alderwoman because affordability is more than a political issue—it’s something I’m hearing about and experiencing in my own community. My neighbors and small business owners deserve someone who will fight for them.
Affordable housing, local businesses, community needs, and real representation matter.
#Shorts #Politics #LocalPolitics #AffordableHousing #SmallBusiness #Community #Leadership #Election #Alderman
Laura Yepez is fighting for Chicago residents & small businesses as a candidate for alderwoman in Chicago's First Ward.
In this full episode, Nick interviews Chicago candidate Laura Yepez about why she should be elected alderwoman in Chicago's First Ward.
Get the full episode: youtu.be/Rq4emvK-4q8
About Guest
Laura Yepez is a longtime Chicago resident, community advocate, 1st Ward Democratic Committeewoman, and the owner of the historic Wicker Park Inn for over 22 years. With a deep background in entrepreneurship, local chambers of commerce, and local school councils, she is running for 1st Ward Alderwoman to bring responsive, constituent-focused leadership and small-business advocacy to City Hall.
Our Mission
Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing.
Find Laura Yepez here:
Website: yepezforchicago.com
Facebook: facebook.com/yepezforchicago
Instagram: instagram.com/yepezforchicago_
TikTok: tiktok.com/@yepezforchicago
Stay at the Wicker Park Inn: wickerparkinn.com
Find Nick Thompson here:
Nick Instagram: instagram.com/nthompson513
UCAN Instagram: instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation
YouTube: youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13
UCAN Foundation: theucanfoundation.org
Website: engagewithnick.com
I’m running for alderwoman because affordability is more than a political issue—it’s something I’m hearing about and experiencing in my own community. My neighbors and small business owners deserve someone who will fight for them.
Affordable housing, local businesses, community needs, and real representation matter.
#Shorts #Politics #LocalPolitics #AffordableHousing #SmallBusiness #Community #Leadership #Election #Alderman
Laura Yepez is fighting for Chicago residents & small businesses as a candidate for alderwoman in Chicago's First Ward.
In this full episode, Nick interviews Chicago candidate Laura Yepez about why she should be elected alderwoman in Chicago's First Ward.
Get the full episode: youtu.be/Rq4emvK-4q8
About Guest
Laura Yepez is a longtime Chicago resident, community advocate, 1st Ward Democratic Committeewoman, and the owner of the historic Wicker Park Inn for over 22 years. With a deep background in entrepreneurship, local chambers of commerce, and local school councils, she is running for 1st Ward Alderwoman to bring responsive, constituent-focused leadership and small-business advocacy to City Hall.
Our Mission
Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing.
Find Laura Yepez here:
Website: yepezforchicago.com
Facebook: facebook.com/yepezforchicago
Instagram: instagram.com/yepezforchicago_
TikTok: tiktok.com/@yepezforchicago
Stay at the Wicker Park Inn: wickerparkinn.com
Find Nick Thompson here:
Nick Instagram: instagram.com/nthompson513
UCAN Instagram: instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation
YouTube: youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13
UCAN Foundation: theucanfoundation.org
Website: engagewithnick.com
