Giving History a Narrative
byPatricia Sutton took an early retirement from teaching but found another way to continue influencing and inspiring young kids—through her writing.
LOCAL WOMEN
Creating A Buzz
byWhen Heather Swan’s dad took her to a beekeeper friend’s honey harvest she knew she wanted to take part in beekeeping. Now Swan hopes to inspire that sense of wonder and affection for the honeybee in readers of her book, “Where Honeybees Thrive: Stories from the Field.”
Gritty, Maybe, But Also Real
byTakeyla Benton is on a mission. This mother of two and bank branch manager spends her spare time promoting a love of reading and writing throughout the community.
LOCAL WOMEN GLOBAL IMPACT
byMeet five local visionaries, inspirations and advocates who are making a global difference and weaving connections between Madison and the world.
ABOUT THE MODEL
byInterviewed by Helen Bush Photographed by Shanna Wolf Full Name: Elle Azul Duncombe-Mills Age: 21 Occupations: Freelance writer, photographer and jewelry designer/maker Where…
NIGHT SHADES
byBy Marni McEntee The latest research on getting a good night’s sleep often comes with the recommendation to limit light in the bedroom, from…
POSH SWAG
byBy Rachel Werner If Kate Spade ear buds, organic hard candy and a deck of wine cards sound like a lovely combo on a…
SHAPING DOWNTOWN
byBy Shelby Deering and Candice Wagener | Photographed by Hillary Schave And that’s thanks to the many women who make up the backbone of…
SLEEP, PRECIOUS SLEEP
byBy Emily Leas | Photographed by Shanna Wolf When Valerie Gonsalves of Madison was in graduate school, sleep was optional. Just a few hours…
ELEGANT EVOLUTION
byBy Rachel Werner Beginning as a novel addition to King Street, RED’s first permutation became a runaway success—despite cramped quarters and, often, hours-long queue….