How to Network Strategically Without Burning Out
byMy name is Dawn, also known as the Unique Connector. Once a very shy girl, I’ve transformed into a master connector.
LOCAL WOMEN
She Crafted a Media Company From the Ground Up
byLupita Montoto has been a Madison media presence for more than 24 years. She and her husband, Luis, cofounded La Movida Radio in 2000 out of a small station in Poynette.
How to Manage Imposter Syndrome
byIn a world of key performance indicators and LinkedIn humblebrag posts, it’s easy to fall into the habit of comparing ourselves to others, then feeling like we’ve come up short.
Leading Outside Her Comfort Zone
byAfter seven years as CEO of YWCA Madison and transforming the organization into an equitable community hub, Vanessa McDowell-Atlas was ready for a new challenge.
Mother of Invention
byRachel Neill had an idea: What if there was a toy that kids could rearrange into different shapes — covered in child-friendly fabric and thoughtfully designed — built for them to jump and climb on?
How to Embrace Inclusive Career Pathways for the LGBTQ+ Community
byIn 2023, Heidi Duss envisioned a transformative initiative for the LGBTQ+ community, leading to the creation of the OPEN Foundation.
How to Recognize Your Value
byAs the founder of SMITH Company, Lisa Smith works with female-led businesses and executives to help them increase their revenue and reverse their limiting beliefs.
The Courage and Confidence to Lead
byThe seeds for Sandy Morales’ journey to become CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County (BBBS) were planted years before she ever joined the nonprofit.
Building Her Own Real Estate Empire
byJulia Steege-Reiman and her husband own Voyageur Extended Stays, which offers seven furnished, extended-stay properties in Madison.
The Empowerment Generation
byMentoring and supporting youth equals curious and confident kiddos that can tackle challenges and take on the world. These Madison- area entrepreneurs and leaders each work with youth in inspiring ways to encourage them to dream big.