New Year, New Editor
We sit down with BRAVA’s new editor, Shayna Mace, to get to know her and the vision she has for BRAVA Magazine in the new year.
Isthmus Eats Meal Kits Make Home Cooking Easy
Isthmus Eats meal kits hyper-localize the dinner-to-your-door craze. This Madison-based meal kit program provides meals with a minimal carbon footprint.
How to Use Social Media to Land Your New Job
According to online career platform The Muse, 92% of companies use social media for hiring. It’s not unusual to see job posts on Facebook or social sites other than LinkedIn.
Adults Can Get the HPV Vaccine Too
HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in America and known to cause nearly all cervical cancer in women.
10 Ways to Find Your Wedding Inspiration
Before you go all Pinterest crazy and the little green monster inside of you starts to take over, we want to give you a…
Could Wisconsin Get Paid Family Leave?
The Paid Family Medical Leave legislation would allow employees to contribute a percentage of their paychecks to an account run by the state’s Department of Workforce Development.
2020 Women to Watch: Real Women, Real Change
These 12 women have concrete goals for the year ahead and can inspire us all, which is why they are 2020’s Women to Watch.
Danielle Smith: On-Site Child Care for Busy Parents
As a professional woman and mom herself, Danielle Smith knows firsthand the struggles of balancing work, social life and family.
Brandi Grayson: Empowering Black Families
Urban Triage, the community resource organization Brandi Grayson founded in 2017, works to foster black families’ self-sufficiency through healing, community leadership and personal development.
Chantel Soumis: Marketing Yourself with a Disability: From Liability to Superhero
After being diagnosed with MS, Chantel Soumis found an online community of support—and a community of people in similar situations who needed help marketing themselves.
Katie Hill: The Rebellion of Self-Love
Katie Hill, founder of Rebel Wellness, says that at Rebel Wellness, people can feel accepted and find support through things like open sharing and community building.
Heidi Duss: Expanding the Circle
Heidi Duss has always been passionate about creating connections, building spaces of inclusivity and helping others understand the importance of diversity.
Melissa Shutwell: Building a Spiritual Home for People with Disabilities
Last March, Melissa Shutwell was called to develop a new ministry for Heartland Church in Sun Prairie, focused on making the church more welcoming to all abilities.
Shonita Roach: Advocating for Mothers of Color
founded a non-profit, called Shades of You, Shades of Me, focused on empowering women of color to advocate for improved maternal mental health care.
Rebecca Comfort: Refining how we tell Wisconsin’s Native History
In her current role as American Indian Nations Liaison with the Wisconsin Historical Society, Rebecca Comfort is bringing attention to “the depth of Native presence in Wisconsin.”
Rowan Childs: Getting books—and the opportunities they bring—into kids’ hands
Books have always been part of Rowan Childs’ world. Today, Childs is making sure youth throughout Dane County have access to their own treasures.
Lauren Rudersdorf: Helping CSA Farmers Thrive
Everything that on-the-rise family-farm advocate Lauren Rudersdorf does is informed by her vision for “a food system that helps people eat well and doesn’t cause harm to the earth or our communities.”
Samantha Beaver: Changing Company Culture through Linguistics
Samantha Beaver analyzes companies’ naturally occurring communication processes, which could include conversations, meetings, Slack feeds or survey responses, for employers to better understand how teams work together
Shelia Stubbs: Rectifying Disparities in our Criminal Justice System
The passion and excitement that pours from Shelia Stubbs as she tells her story of activism and her pursuit of racial equity, is contagious.
Recovering From a Big Meal? Digestive Supplements May Help
Digestive problems can manifest in myriad ways. Health supplements, such as digestive bitters, probiotics or enzyme supplements, can offer relief.
Help Neighbors in Need With Second Harvest
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is the largest food bank in the southwestern part of the state, filling nearly one million food requests every year.
Give Yourself the Gift of a Spa Trip
Build in some more self-care time in 2020. Up your pampering game and give yourself a spa day at these Wisconsin destination spas.
How Sound and Energy Therapy Can Help You Heal
Lying in a wood paneled chamber on a wide memory foam mattress, music lilts softly as gentle vibrations pulse up my spine and legs.
How to Style an Elegant Mantel
When styling a mantel aim for balance, but not perfect symmetry. Step back and evaluate, then move things around until you achieve the desired look.
Complete Your Decor With Poufs
The pouf craze is on! And with good reason—these portable, versatile, decorative cushions can be used as supplemental seating.
Get a Free Headshot with this Fab Photographer
Written and Photographed by Kristin Dvorak Kate Longley’s necklace holds a dainty gold charm with the word ‘build’ engraved on it, which is the…
Get Your Coffee and Quesadillas at Finca
Coffee lovers and foodies can get a mini experience of El Salvador at the newly opened Finca Coffee on Madison’s South Side.
How to Make a Perfectly Paired Cheese Plate
Create a beautiful board with local festive treats that showcase our dear state’s true love and passion: cheese.
10+ Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season
To ease the holiday burden, organizations big and small in the Madison area are working to put more smiles on families’ faces this holiday.
Sarah Godlewski Paves the Way for Parenthood in Office
Sarah Godlewski, Wisconsin State Treasurer, leads the way for others who become parents while holding office.
Sparkle of the Season
Look dashing in the snow as you layer on the texture with luxe fabrics this winter.
Local Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Shop-For
Fresh ideas for the hard-to-shop-for people on your list. Find everything right here at your favorite shops. No shipping necessary.
Wrap Up in Style With a Blanket Scarf
Drape a plush blanket scarf around your shoulders for a winter warmer that’s both stylish and functional.
Where to Get Away for the Holidays
Instead of the same old holiday party, consider taking the family—or your significant other— out on a road trip this season.
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Most of us grew up knowing that vitamin D is good for our bones, but did you know it’s also a huge part of preventive health care?
When Women Can’t Afford Menstrual Supplies – and How to Help
The local chapter of the international Zonta Club is working to end menstrual inequality and provide free feminine hygiene products.
Enjoy a Taste of Italy at Bar Corallini
Between the splashy tile, coral light fixtures, retro leather seating, a soaring ceiling and roman arches, the space at Bar Corallini is at once elegant and inviting.
Scholarship Fund Honors Basketball Player’s Life
Will Kellerman died in a rollover crash in November 2017. The Opportunity 34 Foundation, which takes its name from Will’s basketball jersey number, raises money for scholarships for students going to college.
Susan Young Shows How to Make a Good First Impression
Susan Young—a speaker, author and founder of Susan Young International—helps companies and organizations create positive change for positive impact.
Tips for Writing Down Your Family Stories
Recording family stories in writing produces a tangible piece of the past to share for generations to come.
Local Women Level Up in Game Development
A recent statistic shows that 46% of gamers are female, yet the industry that creates the games continues to be a male-dominated world.
Get the Recipe for Our Pumpkin Chai Cover Cake!
Get the recipe here for this lush pumpkin chai layer cake, from the Bloom Bake Shop in Madison.
Meet STEM Superstars at UW-Madison
Women are gaining ground in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields at UW-Madison, and pulling up those behind them.
Peek Inside this Amazing Sunroom
When this family envisioned their sunroom, they extended the Southern vibe that infuses the rest of their stately lakeside home into the four-season space.
You Won’t Believe This Cheesecake is Vegan
This cheesecake from The Green Owl Cafe is vegan, gluten free and raw, but don’t worry; it tastes just as good as it looks.
Wear the Magic of Gemstones
Gemstones have long been associated with specific meanings and symbolism, and most popularly with one’s month of birth.
3D Mammograms Offer More Accurate Screening
3D mammograms, which provide doctors with clearer, three-dimensional views, are now available at Madison’s major hospitals.
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin’s Community Commitment
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin provides support for domestic abuse programs throughout the state, through training and other resources.
Meet UW Booster Amber Schroeder
Meet Amber Schroeder, executive director of Badgers United, a non-profit designed to create clear messaging about the university’s impact statewide.
Balance Your Energy With Qigong
If you’re in need of a little healing and ready for some mind-body work, consider the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong.
Plan a Fall B&B Getaway
Plan your stay at one of these locally-owned B&B inns near some of the best places to enjoy the fall colors.
Meet This Feminist Arts Collective
How a collaborative of three Madison artists is confronting sexist language.
Triennial Features Wisconsin’s Finest Artists
Selecting artists for the Wisconsin Triennial, held at the MMoCA, is a well-thought out, deliberate process, including visits to artists’ studios.
Check Out These Area Beer Fests
With well over 100 breweries in Wisconsin, it’s no wonder there are plenty of opportunities to sample the wares at beer festivals this fall.
Music Theatre of Madison’s Fresh Take on “Held”
As director of Music Theatre of Madison (MTM), Meghan Randolph has two missions for her shows: Make them unique and, when possible, make them local. With MTM’s October production of “Held: A Musical Fantasy,” Randolph is accomplishing both of these goals, and then some.
Support for Cancer Patients and Their Families
The Madison area has a number of organizations that support cancer patients and their families with support groups, retreats, fundraisers and more.
Two Women Thriving After Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis helped two Madison area women zero in on life’s gifts. Both say surviving cancer changed their lives for the better.
Explore Madison’s Foodie Scene
Founded in 2012 by Otehlia Cassidy, Madison Eats Food Tours offer locals and visitors the opportunity to learn about Madison through a food and drink lens.
Get Your Badger Décor Ready for Game Day
It just takes an accessory or two in Badger red to give your space some team spirit for Game Day. Check out this Bucky paraphernalia!
Explore the Parks and History Around Prairie du Chien
The drive west on Highway 18 from Madison to Prairie du Chien is just over two hours, through rolling farm fields and forests stretching to the horizon under a wide-open sky.
