Ace Your Next Interview With These Prep Tips
How to prep to make a good impression and ace your next job interview.
Your Dells Vacation Itinerary
Wisconsin Dells is a great choice for spring break fun. Here’s a sample three-day itinerary to kickstart your planning.
Watch Madison’s Curling Championships and Give it a Try Yourself
Curling is a cousin of shuffleboard and boules, with elements of billiards and darts. Today, the Madison Curling Club is the epicenter of this pastime.
THRIVE Conference 2020 — Postponed!
The health, safety, and wellbeing of our speakers, vendors and attendees are our highest priorities. With the heightened concerns raised by the Center for Disease Control, BRAVA Magazine and Nei Turner Media Group is postponing the BRAVA Thrive Conference on Friday, May 8, 2020.
5 Sports Bars With 5 Star Food
Choosing which sports bar to watch your favorite teams at is often dependent on two variables: good viewing and drink options.
Cloth & Metal Boutique in Downtown Middleton
When Lisa McGuire opened Cloth & Metal Boutique in downtown Middleton nearly a year ago, it was fulfilling a dream she had to marry…
Q&A With Madison Author Jennifer Chiaverini
The author of BRAVA Book Club’s first pick tells the story of Nazi resisters with ties to Madison.
Tips for Changing Career Paths
What to consider when switching lanes in your own career. We asked Sarah Young about how to think about changing lanes in your own career.
Wisconsin’s Historic Role in Women’s Suffrage
Simone Munson, supervisor of acquisitions at the Wisconsin Historical Society, talks about the history of Wisconsin’s suffrage movement.
How to Successfully Live Together
The only successful way to live with someone – whether it’s your partner, roommate or elderly parent – is to communicate your intentions before making that big step.
6 Women’s Inspiring Career Changes
The six women profiled here created the life they wanted by switching career directions and going down the path they were meant to. They…
FLOOR360’s Design for a Difference Looks Ahead to 2020 Makeover
Since 2015, FLOOR360’s Design for a Difference has brought the interior design community and local businesses together to provide local nonprofits with interior makeovers.
4 Indoor Adventure Places to Get You Out of the House
Looking for an adventure this winter? Head to these four indoor Madison attractions for the thrills minus the chills.
Cool Cabinets
Replacing or updating your cabinets is an exciting revamp that’s worth the time and expense.
See Our 3-Hour Makeover
Cynde Larson experienced her own magical makeover moment during the Madison Women’s Weekend this past November, in only three hours.
Create Your Cozy Nook
Nurture your nesting instinct by picking up luxe items for home and body that embody treating yourself. Photography and Styling by Shanna Wolf Lovely…
Dune Gift and Home Will Charm You
Linger at Dune Gift and Home in Stoughton—a gorgeous, light-filled boutique on Main Street that’s filled with pieces from 25-plus craftspeople as well as vintage items.
Do You Know Your Heart Health Numbers?
During American Heart Month in February, we are encouraging our readers women to be vigilant about their heart health, something that is often overlooked until it’s too late.
6 Fresh Ideas for Date Night
Give Valentine’s Day—or any day— Madison flavor with these fun date ideas. For a fun and unique outing that’s big on local flair, here’s what we recommend.
3 Super Shared-Plate Stops
These three Madison restaurants give you excellent reasons, such as their delicious shared plates, to get out of the house.
Your Lady Parts 101
Women’s bodies are dynamic as we age— especially in our reproductive organs. We talk to the experts about how to best care for our areas down there.
Ayla Annac Wants to Grow Your Heart
Ayla Annac’s personal connection to heart disease drives her as CEO of the cutting-edge, Madison-based biotech company, InvivoSciences.
21 Ideas for Giving Yourself Some TLC
In this month of love, we say treat yourself— to the city’s finest ways to pamper your body, mind and spirit. Below are activities to rekindle that relationship with your number-one.
5 New Ideas for Winter Kid Outings
Cabin fever symptoms peak this time of year, especially in households with children. Luckily, several Madison-area museums have just the remedy.
Get Inspired by this Light, Airy Bathroom Remodel
A bathroom can be more than a bathroom, as this couple discovered. Airy grays and natural light made this bathroom remodel shine.
Give Your House a Whole New Look on a Budget
Are you coveting a high-design space on a big-box budget? Then turn your attention to upholstery and fabric.
Snow Style: Look Good While Staying Warm
Inject some happy hues into your cold-weather repertoire with these cozy essentials.
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.
