ENTREPRENEURIAL ATHLETES
byBy Rachel Werner Shawn Smith’s world revolves around the axis of fitness. As a group exercise instructor, trainer and co-owner of X-A-M Sports, a marketing…
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ENTREPRENEURIAL ATHLETES
byBy Livia King Sonya Plavcan had been a chemical engineer at a Madison biotech company for 11 years and, she realized, her passion for the…
NAVIGATING TOUGH CONVERSATIONS
byBy Shelby Deering We’ve all had them—tough, maybe even confrontational, conversations with colleagues at work or just about anyone in our lives. They don’t always…
THE FREEDOM OF ESSENTIALISM
byBy Shelby Deering When Darcy Luoma, a nationally-acclaimed speaker and professional life coach, asked an audience if they’d heard of essentialism, very few hands…
HELPING CANCER SURVIVORS HEAL
byBy Livia King Women recovering from breast cancer need help healing emotionally as well as physically, and the Breast Cancer Recovery organization offers several…
THRIVE | FASHIONISTA
byInterviewed and photographed by Ali Stone Owner of Neena boutique in Middleton, volunteer firefighter and momma Age: 40 Family: Partner, Luke, daughter, Remy, 9, and son,…
ABOUT THE MODEL
byPhotographed and styled by Shanna Wolf Shot on Location at The Edgewater Hotel, Madison. Hair and make-up by Jenna Barnas, lead cosmetologist at The…
Stopping Violence Against Women
byDon’t Miss: BRAVA’s February 2016 edition for an in-depth look at the issue of violence against women and how some local groups are working…
Holiday Cocktail
byBy Hatheway Rawlinson A warm glow illuminates the winter dusk at Heritage Tavern, pulling all passersby toward its candlelit tables and dark roasted chestnut…
About the Models
byPhotographed by Kaia Calhoun | Interviewed by Hatheway Rawlinson Liz Kopling Age: 34 Occupation: Director of Marketing & Communications at Agrace Hospice &…