Work for Safe Drinking Water with Clean Wisconsin
Clean Wisconsin is one of the largest environmental nonprofit organizations in the state that just happened to be founded on Earth Day in 1970.
Governor’s Plan Would Boost Doula Pay
In February, Gov. Tony Evers introduced his state budget, including an initiative called Healthy Women, Healthy Babies, which would provide funding for doulas to serve women of color as part of a wider effort to support black infant and maternal health.
Create Your Own Meditation Space
Creating a beautiful meditation sanctuary at home need not be complicated. A small, quiet corner and some essential props can transform your space into a personal oasis of calm.
Alexandra Moritz-Hanson Wants to Get Women Outdoors
Alexandra Moritz-Hanson is southwest Wisconsin’s ambassador for Women Who Explore, a worldwide community based in Calgary, Alberta.
Ms. Milele Retires from UMOJA
After nearly 30 years at the helm, Milele Chikasa Anana, 85, retired as UMOJA’s publisher in November and sold the magazine to the Urban League of Greater Madison.
Bask in Elegance at The Last Hotel
Located in a refurbished shoe factory in the Garment District in St. Louis, The Last Hotel opens this summer and can be booked starting July 1.
Four Fun Food (and Drink) Runs
Wisconsinites like to add cheese and beer into all activities, but these fun runs take the cake.
Cosmopolitan Couture
Dressing for an urban adventure? We’ve got the cosmopolitan couture you crave.
Top Places For A Girlfriend Getaway: Edina, Minnesota
If you’re long overdue for a night or weekend away with your girlfriends, start planning now for a quick getaway to Edina, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis.
City Sojourns
The Midwest might be considered flyover country, but the quality of art, architecture, cuisine and shopping in many of our cities can compete with the caliber of the coasts.
Grand Rapids: The Varied Delights of La Grande Vitesse
Grand Rapids—a mid-sized city in western Michigan on the banks of the Grand River—is known playfully as “Beer City USA.”
Chicago: A Birthplace of Architectural Innovation
There’s no doubt that Chicago fascinates those of us who live in its little cousin to the north. We head there for shopping, shows and exciting nights on the town.
Minneapolis: Get Iconic in this Artful Metropolis
It might not offer more warmth or less snow, but Minneapolis nevertheless entices, with many interesting sights, good eats, satisfying drinks and unique shops.
St. Louis: Rediscover an Evolving City
In recent years, St. Louis has embraced its urban roots with new boutique hotels, celeb-chef-run restaurants and attractions you definitely won’t find anywhere else.
Milwaukee: Bask in Bay View’s Boho Vibe
A mere 10-minute drive south of downtown Milwaukee, hugging Lake Michigan, lies the neighborhood of Bay View that many have likened to Brooklyn, New York, in recent years.
Outfit Your Home Gym Affordably
Just a few portable, affordable essentials turn your living space into a personalized fitness gym/sanctuary.
Migraine Options Beyond Medication
Those unlucky enough to be familiar with migraines know they are more than a simple headache. Thus, they don’t usually respond to standard over-the-counter treatments.
Infrared Saunas Warm You to the Core
One advantage of infrared saunas over traditional dry-heat saunas is that the light is what creates the heat.
Christine’s Kitchens Gathers Local Producers Under One Roof
With two kitchens, 800 square feet of storage space and plenty of room to spare, Christine Ameigh is working alongside other well-known Madison food vendors at Christine’s Kitchens.
Visit Wisconsin’s Restored Opera Houses
No one place embodies the symbiosis between culture and community quite like the stellar opera houses dotting Wisconsin.
Fair Indigo’s Ethical Attire
Madison’s own Fair Indigo has been in business since 2006, and plans to be around for the long haul, selling their popular women’s 95/5 tees (95 percent organic cotton, 5 percent spandex) along with organic clothing for men and kids.
Safe Harbor Helps Young Crime Victims
Safe Harbor is a resource in Madison that reduces trauma and promotes healing for children, as well as adults with intellectual disabilities.
Engage Your Community
One of the most rewarding ways to get active is by engaging in one’s community. Opportunities to get involved are plentiful in the Madison area.
Meet the Women Behind Design for a Difference
Madison Design For A Difference (DFAD) brings change to deserving nonprofits by enlisting the help of professional designers to make over their spaces—pro bono.
Local Women Athletes Inspire
Athletics can make women better collaborators and better leaders, experts say, and help them stay fit and focused amid all the other duties they still juggle in our society.
Take a Twirl at Madison Ballroom Company
At Madison Ballroom Company, Samantha Trinidad and her staff help people find their groove through waltz, tango, foxtrot, salsa and other dance forms.
Budding Bistro
Fresh, simple, delicious. These three words neatly sum up the experience one is likely to have at The Heights Kitchen.
Cabin Fever
This winter, skip the airport and the tropical beaches and instead escape with your ski buds, your girl group or your significant other on a snowy cabin getaway.
The Nonprofit That Could
The nonprofit 100State (which temporarily located at 100 State St.) has a new name and new space since its beginning but has maintained its original goal: making entrepreneurship accessible through co-working and community-building.
Vulnerable Minds
The 2018 Dane County Youth Assessment reported that 20.7 percent of all 7th to 12th-grade youth reported they had suicidal thoughts during the past 30 days. That was up from 12.3 percent in 2012.
Not Your Average Patient
While rare overall, SCAD heart attacks occur more often in women and may account for a third of heart attacks in women 50 and older, according to the American College of Cardiology.
Grab ‘n Go…Back for More!
The Heights’ grab ’n go section is stocked with high-end products meant to ensure their customers leave satisfied whether dining in—or out.
No Need To Get Cold Feet
Floors heated with electric wire or circulating warm water have so much to offer homeowners, especially during cold Wisconsin winters.
Swipe Right For Love … Or A Lost Cause
Although there are plenty of skeptics and still-lonely hearts out there looking for “the one,” studies indicate that online dating is becoming more popular.
Beyond The Surface
Typifying the millennial side-hustle, Madison artist Selia Salzsieder explores body politics in her art while working as a preschool teacher.
So You Want To Be A Writer?
Laurie Scheer, a faculty associate at UW–Madison Continuing Studies and director of the UW Writers’ Institute, mentors non-fiction writers, something she knows well.
Event Planning with Panache
BRAVA talked to a couple of Madison’s event coordinators to find out their best party planning tips and tricks to help make the most of life’s special moments.
You are Not Alone: Pregnancy Loss and Infertility
In Susan Gloss’ new novel, THE CURIOSITIES, one of the main characters struggles with infertility and the devastating loss of a baby born at just 22 weeks gestation.
Meet the Models
Our fabulous February 2019 models dish on all things wedding and fashion (and their sweet tooths)!
Velvet Revolution
Originally loomed from pure silk and renowned as the fabric of the wealthy during Medieval and Renaissance times, velvet remains a staple of classy couture.
Good Food For All
Slow Food UW is a student run organization serving healthy meals for only $5 on Monday evenings during the fall and spring semesters.
S-HERO Shoutouts
As our Women to Watch can attest, being a ‘s-hero’ isn’t always easy but they took a moment to acknowledge the mothers, sisters and friends whom are catalysts for change in the local community too.
Hidden Wonders
We’ve come a long way, baby. Today’s storage spaces are so much more efficient and eye pleasing than they once were.
New Year, New You…or Not So Much?
Although we’re only a few weeks into the new year, you may have already kicked any new year’s resolutions to the curb. And some of our 2019 THRIVE series speakers are no different.
Cannabis Cure-All?
As the push to legalize medical marijuana continues, CBD is taking center stage as a popular new remedy for a wide range of ailments.
Mosaic Box’s Worldly Curation
MOSAIC Box caters specifically to the professional, well-traveled, busy woman on the hunt for premium artisanal products.
Facing Adversity with Aplomb
With everything from the landscape to community dynamic changing, the Center for Resilient Cities has taken on the task of making sure we as a community are creating sustainable and thriving neighborhoods.
Fat Tires, Big Fun
Inspired by mountain biking, fat tire bikes allows the rider to “float” over rocks and roots with ease, enthusiasts say.
Siri-ously Smart
From refrigerators that let you see inside without opening the door to video doorbells that show you who’s on the stoop, these smart home appliances capitalize on energy saving and home security.
No Mountain? No Problem!
For steep slopes and stylish retreats right in your backyard, be sure to check out these Wisconsin ski spots this winter.
Crunchy Marvel
Much like the invention of chocolate chip cookies and popsicles, Nutkrack’s creation was a happy accident.
Laquerus’ Bold Beauty Concept
A little primp and polish never hurt nobody. But Laquerus owners Jennifer Lane and Priyanka Verma are pushing the envelope on nail care.
Dine For Dollars
Foodie brand Epicurean Chronicles is raising funds through its EC Gives Back Program for Little John’s, a new “pay what you can” counter-service bistro piloted by Chef Dave Heide.
Insta-Purge
Instead of making the annual pact to actually make use of your gym membership, why not challenge yourself to something even more difficult this year? Wean yourself from social media.
2019 Women to Watch: Real Women, Real Change
They are BRAVA’s 2019 Women to Watch, and they all have stories to tell. Keep your eyes on these gals, because they’ll be reshaping our communities into a more evolved form for some time to come.
Lannia Stenz: Optimism in the face of adversity
Lannia Stenz has been offering steady and compassionate leadership as the executive director of Gilda’s Club Madison since 2011.
Jenny Czerkas: Tutoring pupils in need—and feeding them
In 2005, Jenny Czerkas, and her husband, Andy, founded The River Food Pantry. The Czerkas’ leadership helped grow the pantry and fill a critical need on Madison’s North Side.
Masaya Xiong: Nurturing students for success
As an adviser, Masaya Xiong’s primary role is working with students who are in designated non-traditional occupation programs.
Alison Helland: Paying it forward
In 2019, Helland is looking to pay it forward with the MarketReady Program, a local initiative focused on supporting entrepreneurs who have faced historic barriers to entry that are interested in becoming vendors at the Madison Public Market.
Laurel Burleson: Foodie on a mission
Ugly Apple Café owner Laurel Burleson is using her mobile catering service to promote waste reduction and local agriculture in Dane County.
