Life, Transformed
byFour transgender women reflect on their journeys and the power of living authentically.
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Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford: Life Transformed
byMartinez-Rutherford is a funny lady, it’s true. The longtime stand-up comedian is a lot of other things, too: entrepreneur, spiritual seeker, public servant.
Lyric Harris (aka Amethyst Von Trollenberg): Life Transformed
byVery few of us can likely point to one, clear “A-Ha!” moment that changed the course of our lives forever. Harris can, though.
Tessa Jade Price: Life Transformed
byThe main organizer behind Trans Advocacy Madison (TAM), an informal, grassroots advocacy group, Price is doing what she feels she has to for the wellbeing of herself and her community.
Vica-Etta Steel: Life Transformed
byFor Vica-Etta Steel, it took what felt like a heart attack to finally push her toward living her most authentic life.
Dynamic Duos
byThese mother-daughter teams work perfectly in tandem at businesses they started — and are even providing inspiration to a third generation, who are watching and learning how to #girlboss.
Together by Design at Dybdahl Design Group
byWhen Jill Dybdahl opened Dybdahl Design Group with her husband Paul in 1992, their four-year-old daughter Anna began coming to the office with them whenever she wasn’t in school.
Wonderfully Empowering
byIn Verona in early 2014, this mother-daughter duo launched Girl Wonderful, a girl-positive brand of clothing and accessories.
A Family Business With Deep Roots
byrun Simply Rooted & Co., a home décor shop in Spring Green. It’s just down the road from the Spring Green Motel, which daughter Tami Gruber and her husband, Fred, also co-own.
The Future of #MeToo
byHow a local youth group and area nonprofits are encouraging conversations on consent and reporting sexual violence for an educated and empowered next generation of women.
