The Elusive Search for Work-Life Balance
While having an accounting of your time is a powerful start, the real work begins when you choose to shift the work-life balance.
MSN Plant Collective’s Green Goodies
MSN Plant Collective caters from newbie up to experienced plant parents.
A Quick Guide to Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause
UnityPoint Health–Meriter’s quick guide to perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.
Taste of Tradition
Neutrals with a pop of blue are anything but boring.
How Tortillas Los Angeles is Keeping a Food Tradition Alive
How one woman honors her heritage, one tortilla at a time.
Voices of Pride
Meet the changemakers on the frontlines of LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Donut Miss These Madison Favorites
Feel like a sweet treat with your morning coffee? Consider these great Madison-area options.
Game Changers
Meet the women who are shaping and growing Madison’s sports scene.
Sarah Larson: Hell on Wheels
Sarah Larson (whose derby name is Gouda Riddance), has been a part of the Madison Roller Derby team for 13 years. In 2023, she took on the role of executive director.
Jackie Crum: Frozen Dreams
Jackie Crum’s hockey experience at UW-Madison includes far more than than the eight total NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championships the team has won since its inception — including the thriller the Badgers just won in March 2025.
Samantha Rubin: Team Player
In 2024, the Northwoods League named Samantha Rubin both Softball Executive and Baseball Executive of the Year, and awarded the Night Mares Softball Organization of the Year.
Lauren Carlini: Manifesting Her Dream Career
Volleyball star Lauren Carlini’s entire life has led to moments she’s experiencing now and dreams that have already come true. Now she’s building on those dreams to help others achieve theirs, too.
From Burnout to Balance
The lowdown on health coaching.
Check Out Madison’s Newest Asian Restaurants
A new crop of Asian restaurants offer worldly flavors. Check out these new places to satisfy your cravings.
An Artistic Vision Comes Alive in This Garden
One woman’s artistic vision comes to life in her backyard.
A Mother-Daughter Dream at Lily’s Mercantile & Makery
Teresa McMahan and her daughter, Lily, opened their home decor and gift shop in 2019 in the charming town of Paoli. Since then, locals and tourists alike have flocked to the shop for the duo’s curated picks.
Six Great Madison Brunch Spots
Breakfast is too early and you can’t wait for lunch. These eateries have you covered for a fabulous late-morning meal.
Your Creative Calendar for May and June
We’ve rounded up what to do in May and June.
Meet 6 Madison Interior Designers
We sat down with some of our area’s best interior designers to discuss what’s trending and what advice they have for designing spaces within your home.
DC Interiors & Renovations, Decor for the Well-Dressed Home
Meet Deb Corning, owner, designer, general contractor at DC Interiors & Renovations, Decor for the Well-Dressed Home.
Linen & Clove
Meet Dani Petta, Principal designer and co-founder of Linen & Clove.
Olivine Designs & Home Solutions
Meet Melissa Dale, owner of Olivine Designs & Home Solutions.
DesignWell Interiors
Meet Amanda Van Wie, owner and Principal designer at DesignWell Interiors.
Dream House Dream Kitchens
Meet Linda Eberle, senior designer at Dream House Dream Kitchens.
Dwellings Inc. & Bungalow 5 Inc.
Meet Julie Umhoefer & Jennifer Haley, owners/partners of Dwellings Inc & Bungalow 5 Inc.
Where She Ends, I Begin
Exploring the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter.
A Legacy of Listening, Leading and Love
Tommi Thompson shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
She Had Grit and Grace
Lannia Stenz shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
A Woman of Wisdom and Style
Sonia Spencer shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
Instilling a Love of Education
Heather Lott shares her story about an unbreakable mother-daughter bond.
How I’m Teaching My Son Kindness Through Giving
Amanda White talks about motherhood and teaching the next generation kindness and empathy.
Breaking the Cycle, Holding the Thread
dr. ananda de oliveira mirelli talks about mother-daughter bonds and breaking cycles.
Tour This Family-Friendly Main Floor Makeover
A main-floor remodel yields a much more functional and family-friendly floor plan.
A Space That Sings
This bathroom transformed from boring to super-chic.
Practical Ways to Save Big
Looking for ways to be money-savvy right now? We’ve got some ideas.
A Better Build with Urso Builders
Urso Builders has earned a solid reputation for building one-of-a-kind custom homes, offering full customization in all aspects of each client’s home.
Fabulous Flooring
The latest in flooring trends.
How to Get What You’re Worth at Work
Top tips for salary negotiation.
A Green Sweep
It’s easier to be green at home than you think.
What You Need to Know About Your Finances and Divorce
Divorce is not just a major life the parties and if an agreement is change; it also has a significant financial impact on your…
Women in Law
Meet the city’s top lawyers who are dedicated to providing individuals with dynamic, effective legal advice and solutions.
The Charm of a Craftsman Home With Dream House Dream Kitchens
Home design styles, such as the Craftsman aesthetic, never go out of style. The Dream House Dream Kitchens team can help turn your dream home into a reality.
A Unique Culinary Tour
Otehlia Cassidy’s Madison Eats Food Tours offers locals and visitors the chance to explore and savor the city from a culinary perspective.
Ease Your Mind
How mindfulness and meditation can calm a busy, anxious brain.
Incoporating the Right Balance of Trendy Designs With Classic Custom Homes of Waunakee
The team at Classic Custom Homes works across many different architectural styles and works with clients to make sure that they have a unified vision for the home.
Design on a Dime
Discover inexpensive ways to perk up your place.
The Roles of OB-GYNS, Midwives and Doulas in Birthing
UnityPoint Health-Meriter breaks down the important roles of each of these birthing professionals.
Diane Ballweg’s High-Flying Journey
Longtime philanthropist Diane Ballweg’s many passions include the arts, social justice and aviation.
Inexpensive Restaurants, Delicious Food
Rising costs got you down? These restaurants offer tasty eats for good prices.
Five Steps to Eliminating Debt with Park Bank
Park Bank shares five actionable steps women can take to effectively conquer debt and build a path to lifelong financial success.
Nurturing Change
A group of passionate advocates work to promote and improve health outcomes for Black women — particularly in the maternal health arena.
A Determined Doula
Qwantese Winters is founder of Oasis Maternal Care and care coordinator for First Care Clinic, a pregnancy resource center for women offering free, confidential services.
Black Women at the Forefront of Change
The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness built the Well Black Doula Partner Collective to help improve healthy outcomes for Black babies.
Compassionate Care for All
At Harambee Doula Care and Holistic Services, director of doula programming Chandra Lewis says their focus is “the Black birthing body.”
Healthy Heart, Healthy Parent
Dr. Kara Hoppe is spearheading important research concerning hypertension in birthing people during and post-pregnancy.
How to Shop Smart at Secondhand Stores
Secondhand shopping offers a unique opportunity to experiment with trends and refine your personal style — without the high price tag.
A Community Health Champion
As the oldest active Black doula in Dane County, Uchenna Jones has helped birth over a thousand babies. She’s also witnessed the increase of more doulas of color joining the ranks over her 23-year tenure.
A Resource for Menopausal Women
Dr. Simone Glinberg opened her own endocrinology practice in Madison so she could spend more time with her patients discussing complex issues such as perimenopause and menopause and the associated changes in physical and mental health.
Experience Rowe Pottery’s Artisan-Made Goods
Cambridge’s Rowe Pottery is still going strong, 50 years later.
What To Do in March and April
Intriguing live music performances, comedy acts and an annual film festival are all must-dos.