The Magazine for Madison Area Women
“People with disabilities are just like the rest of us. They want to be in relationships. They want connections, and sometimes that means they want sex,” says Ellen Merker, owner of Heart Consulting in Madison.
Hip Foodie Mom Alice Choi has earned an international following by highlighting the Midwest’s edible delights.
For Susan Nanning-Sorenson, founder of First Act Children’s Theatre, the finished play is not the only thing.
Karen Carlock gives back to the community with thriving nonprofit, Black Earth Children’s Museum.
In 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.
This November, Marie Justice will direct “Infamous Mothers,” a play based on the powerful book by Madison social entrepreneur and educator Sagashus Levingston.
Written 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 is deeply passionate about improving health care for communities of color because as a black woman she has experienced the issue from both sides.
Today, 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.
Stacey Bean built Indigo Trails, which offers mindfulness retreats, wellness nights, personal coaching and yoga (in a barn!).