Kat Casey: Using the Healing Power of Yoga
byWhen Kat Casey opened Mala Yoga Center in 2016, her mission was to offer a space where all people, regardless of ability, could heal and come together as a community.
LOCAL WOMEN
Erin Fabrizius: Lobbying for Good
byAs a farm girl growing up in Poynette, Wis., Erin Fabrizius never imagined she would be a lobbyist, educating Wisconsin nonprofit groups on unlocking their potential through policy and legislation.
Carey Zawlocki: The Compassionate Creative
byCarey Zawlocki helps kids cultivate mental and emotional wellness at Monroe Street Arts Center (MSAC), which offers visual art and music instruction.
Caitlin McGahan: Making Change at the Micro Level
byCaitlin McGahan says her career and volunteer work thus far has been like stitching together a quilt — still a work in progress — but piece by piece, it’s becoming more clear what her purpose is.
Brandie de la Rosa: Transforming Trauma in the Workplace
byBrandie de la Rosa co-created Purple Evolution, a mobile app that provides help for domestic violence victims, and then went on to found E3 Inspire, an organization that works with companies to create trauma-informed policies and practices in their workplaces.
Ali Muldrow on Next-Gen Leaders
byMadison school board president and GSAFE co-director Ali Muldrow understands that the key to a better, more just society is through our youth.
The After-Effects of Breast Cancer
byMany cancer survivors say the disease doesn’t end with treatment, as they mourn the loss of their former lives and may continue to experience side effects.
Mai Zong Vue’s Journey from Refugee to Advocate
byMai Zong Vue’s tireless advocacy work over the last three decades has built a support network
for Hmong people living in Wisconsin.
Portraits of Child Loss
byThe loss of a child isn’t often talked about, and it’s the hardest thing a parent can go through. Four courageous women share their own stories of loss, and how they’ve been able to honor their child’s memory — and even find hope afterward.
Secrets of Success
byBRAVA talked to eight area women who work in different industries to find out their top career advice — and what takeaways they can share with us on how to continue to find fulfillment in our work.