Mastering Life: The Inspiring Journey of a Golf Legend – Highlighting the wisdom and resilience of Augusta’s longest serving caddie.

In this episode, we take a look at Rise Above: The Carl Jackson Story—a powerful new documentary by Chicago filmmaker Maryilene Blondell.

Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or not, stick around to learn what happens when a boy from a segregated Southern neighborhood in Georgia grows up to make golf history—and a woman from Chicago decides it’s time the world knew his name?

Though this isn’t exactly a Chicago story, I included it here to recognize Chicago filmmaker Maryilene Blondell and Chicago the film’s angel investor Paul Purcell.

Thanks also to Chicago public relations pro Joanne Levine who brought this project to my attention.

The sound excerpts are derived from the film’s trailer available on Youtube.

Welcome new subscriber – – commercial real estate advisor Sandra Halliburton.

Also check out fellow Chicago podcast “The Hangover Series” where you can peek into the life of a 23-year-old girl who is simply just figuring it all out.