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.
LOCAL WOMEN
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.
How to Recognize Your Strengths
byOne of Megan Watt’s main sources of success isn’t a secret at all — she plays to her strengths, and one of those is teaching others how to play to theirs.
How to Find Purpose in Your Work
byMolly Moran always knew that she wanted to own a business, and after years of working in the restaurant and wine industries, she opened Table Wine in 2015.
How to Achieve Work-Life Balance
byFor Tu Le, finding work-life balance was not always a priority. Now, it is essential for her because it means more valuable time with her children.