Four Stories of Thriving as an Immigrant in Madison
byRead the stories of four immigrant women in Madison who have become steeped in the American way, while retaining and sharing the rich cultural fabrics of their countries of origin.
LOCAL WOMEN
Meet THRIVE Keynote Speaker Dina Nina Martinez
byA comedian and entrepreneur, Dina Nina Martinez works to build connections and community through humor, and teaches others how to refine their comedic skills.
Patti Batt Rocks Parkinson’s Patients’ World
byPatti Batt is a trainer at Hybrid Athletic Club in Fitchburg for Rock Steady Boxing, a high intensity exercise program for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Darcy Luoma Faced Devastating Trauma—and Emerged Stronger
byRead her inspiring journey in BRAVA’s upcoming Exclusive May cover story In 2016, beloved Madison life coach Darcy Luoma’s world was rocked to its…
Governor’s Plan Would Boost Doula Pay
byIn 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.
Ms. Milele Retires from UMOJA
byAfter 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.
Meet the Women Behind Design for a Difference
byMadison Design For A Difference (DFAD) brings change to deserving nonprofits by enlisting the help of professional designers to make over their spaces—pro bono.
Beyond The Surface
byTypifying 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?
byLaurie Scheer, a faculty associate at UW–Madison Continuing Studies and director of the UW Writers’ Institute, mentors non-fiction writers, something she knows well.
Lannia Stenz: Optimism in the face of adversity
byLannia Stenz has been offering steady and compassionate leadership as the executive director of Gilda’s Club Madison since 2011.
