
BREAKING THE BRASS CEILING
Not long after Jen Roman joined the Madison Fire Department, she had to make a few adjustments— to her equipment.... Read more.

A FIT IN THE TRADE SHE LOVES
Sandy 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... Read more.

BRINGING SOMETHING MORE TO THE POLICE FORCE
Alex 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... Read more.

MAKE A STATEMENT
Rebelistas 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... Read more.

GOOD EATS AND ANTIQUES
Simple, 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.... Read more.

ABOUT THE MODELS
BRAVA Magazine sat down with our two fall fashionistas, Brittany Kraemer and Holly Meyers, for a quick "About the Models" interview.... Read more.

TOWARD VALUE AND WELLBEING IN LIFE
Jen 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... Read more.

PURPLE REIGN
Devil’s Lake Lavender, a small lavender farm outside of Madison, brings the French countryside to the heart of Wisconsin.... Read more.

TRAIPSING VINES
Skirting the lush ridges of Madison's outer borders, two wineries recently opened expansive spaces—signaling Wisco palates are clamoring for an elevated drinking... Read more.

STILL I RISE
Barriers can be exhausting, especially if our eyes are on a goal. That’s where resilience comes in, a subject that Gail Ford knows all too well.... Read more.