The Power of One
byFrances Huntley-Cooper, the state’s first Black mayor, has had a storied, service-oriented career.
LOCAL WOMEN
Finding a Career That Aligns With Your Values
byHow “radical authenticity” can benefit you at work.
Honoring Madison’s Latino and Hispanic Leaders
byWe pulled a few recent stories from our archives that celebrate Hispanic and Latino women in Madison that embody the ideal of inspiring others to achieve success. Read on for these incredible women’s stories.
Beatriz Aguilar is Mentoring Young Latina Leaders
byEdgewood College’s Beatriz Aguilar is preparing girls of color to run Madison — and the world.
What Women Want at Work
byMadison-area executives share how their careers have shaped their lives — and what we can learn from them.
Utilizing a Support Network at Work
byIt’s rare to hear an attorney use the words “happy law” in discussing their work. Michelle Behnke is the exception. As principal of Michelle Behnke & Associates, Behnke helps her clients reach their goals, whether it’s estate planning, starting a business or investing in real estate.
How Dreaming Big Can Impact Your Career
byIt’s creative thinking that makes Suzanne Fanning a dynamic marketer. Fanning serves as the senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin/Wisconsin Cheese.
Empowering Women and People of Color Through Building Connections
byFor Saran Ouk, she realized the power of relationship-building when she introduced a friend interested in financial advising to another colleague in that field. She quickly learned that building networks was a key rung in the proverbial career ladder.
How to Find Your Professional Superpower
byIt all started with an apartment. Betty Harris Custer was living with her parents while attending UW–Madison. She had wanted to attend college out of state, but it was out of reach financially. At the very least, she wanted a place to call her own.
Leveraging a Career Move to Your Advantage
byLydia Zeller didn’t set out on an executive path, but her career journey led there. The Madison native is CEO of Flyte, a Minneapolis-based healthcare company.
