Sharp Edges of Sorrow
byA death doula is trained to guide people of all ages through the emotional, spiritual, physical and logistical transitions at the end of life.
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Seasons of Grief
byGrief doesn’t always arrive with funerals and flowers. More often, it lives in life’s transitions, when a version of the future we imagined dissolves into something unrecognizable.
Celebrating Life, Not Loss
byGood Mourning offers celebrations of life, memorials and living funerals tailored to the individual’s or family members’ wishes.
Power in Community
byMadison’s Latina and Hispanic leaders are making their mark.
Voices of Pride
byMeet the changemakers on the frontlines of LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Game Changers
byMeet the women who are shaping and growing Madison’s sports scene.
Sarah Larson: Hell on Wheels
bySarah Larson (whose derby name is Gouda Riddance), has been a part of the Madison Roller Derby team for 13 years. In 2023, she took on the role of executive director.
Jackie Crum: Frozen Dreams
byJackie Crum’s hockey experience at UW-Madison includes far more than than the eight total NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championships the team has won since its inception — including the thriller the Badgers just won in March 2025.
Samantha Rubin: Team Player
byIn 2024, the Northwoods League named Samantha Rubin both Softball Executive and Baseball Executive of the Year, and awarded the Night Mares Softball Organization of the Year.
Lauren Carlini: Manifesting Her Dream Career
byVolleyball star Lauren Carlini’s entire life has led to moments she’s experiencing now and dreams that have already come true. Now she’s building on those dreams to help others achieve theirs, too.