Samantha Skenandore: Leveraging the Law
bySamantha Skenandore had never thought about going to law school, but after she helped the tribe with a complicated legal situation, it piqued her interest in law.
LOCAL WOMEN
Carla Vigue: A Bridge-Builder Between Generations
byCarla Vigue has been leading for years — at the National Council of Urban Indian Health, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and more — but when a Native elder had passed her the baton, she was inspired to do more.
Kristie GoForth: Pedaling Forward for the Greater Good
byAs executive director of Free Bikes 4Kidz Madison (FB4K) and a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, GoForth is committed to providing access to the bicycling community for everyone.
Pat Zietlow Miller’s Storied Life
byAfter a midlife career change, Pat Zietlow Miller discovered her calling as an award-winning children’s book author.
Social Media and Cancer Survivorship
byA fortuitous connection on social media helped Larissa Anderson discover her breast cancer, and she’s using her experience and her virtual community to make a difference for other women.
Future Teachers on the Fast Track
byFounded in 2020, Education Academy allows high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn dual credits toward both a high school diploma and up to 30 credits of an associate’s degree in the Liberal Arts Transfer Education Pathway from Madison College.
On the Rise
byMadison’s younger business owners are forging their own paths in food, retail and STEAM fields — growing successful businesses along the way.
Grace Wang: Starting a Business That’s Gone to the Dogs
byGrace Wang, founder and CEO of Petphoria, offers a unique shopping experience “for dogs and their people.”
Shelby Olstad: Whipping Up Sweet Treats
byWhen she was five years old, Shelby Olstad dreamed of opening a bakery in her hometown of Middleton. Fast-forward 21 years, and she is the proud owner of the pink-clad bakery of her dreams
Ashley Slocum: Building a Beautifully Blended Business
byAshley Slocum, owner of Blended in Hilldale, talks about what it took for her to build her beautifully blended business.