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.
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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.
Portraits in Creativity
byLet the artistic journeys of four Madison-area women inspire your own.
Sarah Krajewski: Empowering Expression
by“My brain just sees things in a way that’s artful and creative,” says Krajewski, an elementary school art teacher, keynote speaker, author and social media influencer. “And I get an immense amount of joy in seeing others get excited about getting to create.”
Angela Johnson: Finding Meaning in Memory
byAngela Johnson grew up in Madison, leaving the city to attend Coe College and work as an art teacher in Houston, before returning to earn a master’s degree in art education and an MFA with a focus on photography at UW–Madison.
Sharon L. Bjyrd: Painting a Bigger Picture
byArt had always held a place in Sharon L. Bjyrd’s life, but it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with a chronic illness in 2012 that there was space for it to take on a more prominent role.
Maria Amalia: Stitching Connections
byMaria Amalia has cultivated a passion for working with women, sharing stories and experimenting with papermaking and fiber.
2023 Women to Watch
byOur 12 Women to Watch represent individuals who are community changemakers, leaders and creative thinkers with ideas that can shape entire industries.
Mercury Stardust: The Empowering DIYer
byMercury Stardust calls herself a virtual maintenance technician and something of a self-help guide. It may seem like an unusual combination, but it’s a space she thrives in.
Yimmuaj Yang: The Steward for BIPOC Farmers
bySince Yimmuaj Yang joined Groundswell Conservancy in 2020, she’s closed the gap between non-white farmers and available farmland.