About
Meet Your Host
312 Markets was born in 2023 after I moved back to Chicago and realized the 9–5 life just wasn’t it for me. I’ve always been a creator, a go-getter, and someone who follows their gut. After graduating in 2020 with a degree in Event Management and a minor in Marketing—right in the middle of COVID—I spent years finding my footing and waiting for the right moment.
That moment came while running my clothing brand, Dwell Bella, with my sister. I struggled to get into pop-up markets, so I did what felt natural: I created my own. A small patio market at Barcocina turned into something bigger than I imagined. I trusted myself, left my corporate job, and built 312 Markets—community-driven pop up events designed to support local vendors, create real opportunities, and bring people together across Chicago.
