Lilada Gee: The Defender of Black Girls
byArtist and community activist Lilada Gee’s work is vast, but it centers around one mission: defending Black girlhood, and she’s doing it with her organization and recent podcast, Defending Black Girlhood.
LOCAL WOMEN
Alex Lindenmeyer: Businesses Must Take a Stand
byWhen the Black Lives Matter movement came to State Street, where Short Stack faces, Alex Lindenmeyer and her employees were quick to jump into the streets alongside them and support Black-centered organizations.
Brandi Grayson: Educating for Empowerment
byBrandi Grayson has been a tireless advocate for Black people in the Madison community by first working with Young Gifted and Black and then launching Urban Triage, Inc.
The Color Picker
byPaint swatches, siding samples and roofing materials line the back of Laurie Lundgren’s charcoal Toyota Prius—which she calls her mobile design studio.
6 Women’s Inspiring Career Changes
byThe six women profiled here created the life they wanted by switching career directions and going down the path they were meant to. They…
Ayla Annac Wants to Grow Your Heart
byAyla Annac’s personal connection to heart disease drives her as CEO of the cutting-edge, Madison-based biotech company, InvivoSciences.
Get a Free Headshot with this Fab Photographer
byWritten and Photographed by Kristin Dvorak Kate Longley’s necklace holds a dainty gold charm with the word ‘build’ engraved on it, which is the…
Sarah Godlewski Paves the Way for Parenthood in Office
bySarah Godlewski, Wisconsin State Treasurer, leads the way for others who become parents while holding office.
Susan Young Shows How to Make a Good First Impression
bySusan Young—a speaker, author and founder of Susan Young International—helps companies and organizations create positive change for positive impact.
Local Women Level Up in Game Development
byA recent statistic shows that 46% of gamers are female, yet the industry that creates the games continues to be a male-dominated world.