Unearthing the History of Madison’s First Black Residents
byIn her new book, Muriel Simms doesn’t just piece together her own family history; she gives voice to the black men & women who began arriving in Madison as far back as the 1840s.
LOCAL WOMEN
Stories That Need to Be Told
byThis November, Marie Justice will direct “Infamous Mothers,” a play based on the powerful book by Madison social entrepreneur and educator Sagashus Levingston.
Everybody Has It In Them
byWritten by Andrea Debbink and illustrated by Emily Balsley, “Spark” emphasizes the importance of creativity as a skill that can be learned and developed, rather than a talent innate to some and not others.
Dr. Jasmine Zapata’s Work with Girls, Teens and Women
byDr. Jasmine Zapata is deeply passionate about improving health care for communities of color because as a black woman she has experienced the issue from both sides.
Empowering Mothers and Saving Babies
byToday, local doulas, along with physicians, medical professionals and community advocates—many of whom are African-American women—are part of an emerging grassroots movement in Madison to turn the black infant mortality rate around.
Indigo Trails
byStacey Bean built Indigo Trails, which offers mindfulness retreats, wellness nights, personal coaching and yoga (in a barn!).
Angels Loving Care
byAfter earning her master’s degree in health administration, Julie Nowak launched her own caregiving business, Angels Loving Care, in 2014, and has seen the enterprise grow like wildfire.
A Creative Ecosystem
byCODAworx has been around for only five years yet has gained recognition among artists all over the world and will likely expand to serve international clients next year, says founder and CEO Toni Sikes.
Axios Life Coaching
byJara Rios founded Axios Life Coaching in 2016 and has expanded its offerings to include career-related and relationship-based coaching, as well as grief counseling.
What To Do After Calling It Quits
byRetirement Life Coach Mary Helen Conroy says that instead of regarding retirement as the end of an era, you should view it as a new beginning.