BREAKING THE BRASS CEILING
byNot long after Jen Roman joined the Madison Fire Department, she had to make a few adjustments— to her equipment.
October, 2017
A FIT IN THE TRADE SHE LOVES
bySandy Thistle had what it took to be in construction. She was a natural at math and understood mechanics, so she could easily do the figuring it took to make a project plumb.
BRINGING SOMETHING MORE TO THE POLICE FORCE
byAlex Nieves Reyes was 14 when her mom brought Reyes and her three siblings from Puerto Rico to New York City. Times weren’t easy and the family ended up on the streets, and then in a shelter.
MAKE A STATEMENT
byRebelistas rouse! Adorn yourself in contrasting accents! Embrace fall’s coolness by draping a smart trench over sleek, cigarette jeans, and its heat, with a fierce crimson clutch.
GOOD EATS AND ANTIQUES
bySimple, small-town charm is what you’ll encounter on a sunny day in Lake Mills, although don’t let the laid-back atmosphere fool you—there’s plenty to do.
ABOUT THE MODELS
byBRAVA Magazine sat down with our two fall fashionistas, Brittany Kraemer and Holly Meyers, for a quick “About the Models” interview.
TOWARD VALUE AND WELLBEING IN LIFE
byJen Rudis understands that life can be a roller coaster. After losing 125 pounds a few years ago, she was inspired to leave her corporate human resources and finance career.
COLLEEN HAYES
byMost would be hard-pressed to find a positive spin in a breast cancer diagnosis, but Colleen Hayes, who was diagnosed this past spring, regularly thinks about how lucky she is.
PURPLE REIGN
byDevil’s Lake Lavender, a small lavender farm outside of Madison, brings the French countryside to the heart of Wisconsin.
TRAIPSING VINES
bySkirting the lush ridges of Madison’s outer borders, two wineries recently opened expansive spaces—signaling Wisco palates are clamoring for an elevated drinking experience.
