Word on the Street
GoDaddy
September 16, 2025
I had a blast in a photoshoot with GoDaddy and am excited about the possibilities of collaborating with them to showcase my story as a small business owner. They sure know how to make a gal feel special!
One fall day, back in 2023, while sitting in the Logan Square public library taking the first steps to create my small business, I clicked the buttons to choose GoDaddy to host Yodega's website. Their interface has been seamless and just so quick and easy to use!
Moms Mean Business!
May 12, 2025
Yodega Founder, Kara Harrison, was excited to sit down with her daughter, Maya, and Chicago City Treasurer, Melissa Conyears-Ervin to discuss their path to opening a small business and what it has been like working together.
Check out the full episode of Money Mondays with Melissa for the special Mother's Day edition, Moms Mean Business, Generations of Success: Mother-Daughter Teams in Business.
Special Guests at Yodega
March 5, 2025
Yodega was thrilled to welcome Chicago City Treasurer, Melissa Conyears-Ervin, and Chicago's 35th Ward Alderman (now Cook County Commissioner), Anthony Quezada! Their visit was part of a road tour to visit and celebrate the Chicago Star Small Businesses.
Yodega Makes it's Mark
February 25, 2025
With the help of a good friend and the pro bono team at a big, big IP law firm here in Chicago, Yodega secured a registered mark with the US Patent & Trademark Office!
Chicago City Treasurer selects Yodega as a Star Business
It’s Official ~ Yodega is a Star!
Logan Square, Chicago — (October 1, 2024)
We are thrilled to announce that Yodega has been chosen to receive a Chicago Star Award from the Chicago Treasurer’s Office! The Chicago Star Award aims to highlight the remarkable contributions of small businesses in Chicago and foster community involvement.
“As the City Treasurer, I am proud to introduce the Chicago Star Award, which celebrates the resilience, innovation, and dedication of our city’s small businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of our city’s economy, providing nearly half of all jobs and contributing significantly to the well-being and vitality of our diverse communities. This award is more than just an accolade—it represents a commitment to nurture our local economy and celebrate the ways that entrepreneurship can lead to a more prosperous future” said Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin.
When we opened our doors in January of this year, we had dreams of being a cornerstone of wellness and community in Logan Square, providing a haven where yoga enthusiasts can nurture their practice in an inviting urban setting. This recognition from our community and from the City of Chicago Treasurer’s Office confirms that we are on the right path and making a difference.
Ribbon Cutting with Logan Square Chamber of Commerce
January 15, 2024
Temps dipped to -11 degrees on our Grand Opening day, but that didn't keep the community away from our celebratory Grand Opening and ribbon cutting with the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce.
Block Club Chicago Article
Yodega Yoga Studio Brings Spanish Classes And Healing Rituals To Logan Square
February 1, 2024
LOGAN SQUARE — A new yoga studio aims to attract novice and longtime yogis with a variety of classes and teachers.
Yodega, a corner yoga studio that opened last month at 3409 W. Fullerton Ave., offers classes in Spanish, breath work and meditation classes, as well as monthly sound baths and yoga socials.
Owner Kara Harrison, who has lived in Logan Square since 2007 and is a longtime yoga teacher, said Yodega’s ethos and name combines New York City’s bodega-style corner store vibe with healing yoga practices that can cultivate growth and community.