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This episode of the I Love Madison show is packed with cute puppies (seriously), tasty food and drinks, badger team spirit, meetups, and motivation to explore the fit side of Madison! Neil and Caleb recap the last ILM Meetup at the AC hotel, and Marissa Degroot from the Dane County Humane Society makes a guest appearance to talk about Dogtoberfest and how the community can get involved at DCHS! Neil goes to Badgerville! Free and open to the public, the tailgate event presented by Johnsonville opens 2.5 hours before kickoff of each home game. Badgerville is located on Engineering Mall, located directly north and east of Camp Randall Stadium off Engineering Drive, for the first six games. The last Badgerville of the season on November 24th will be located in the historic UW Field House for Wisconsin's matchup with Minnesota. Badgerville features great food and beer available for purchase, live entertainment, an appearance by members of the UW Band and Bucky Badger, activities for kids, player autographs, and more! Neil will be posting a Vlog about his experience at BadgerVille shortly, stay tuned! The ILM Meetup #3 at the AC Hotel The last ILM Meetup saw 36 people at the AC Hotel for drinks, community, and networking! Neil and Caleb will continue to host this meetup at the AC Hotel, so if you haven't attended yet, make sure to add the next one to your calendar! Dane County Humane Society As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, DCHS offers humane education programs, community-based care for pets, foster care for animals for victims of domestic abuse, a pet food pantry, dog training classes, wildlife rehabilitation and much more. Our volunteers and professionals come together every day in the spirit of Helping People Help Animals, and together create a culture of compassion, empathy, integrity, and accountability. DCHS guarantees that all healthy companion animals or those with treatable or manageable medical and/or behavioral conditions will find new homes. These animals can stay at DCHS as long as it takes to find their new family. DCHS has been 100% Adoption Guarantee since April 2012. The ILM Food Tournament is down to just three restaurants! The third installment of the Madison Food Tournament is about to close, and Madison will (finally) know who has the best fish fry in the city! The contestants will be judged on overall presentation, flavor, portion size and how much tartar sauce they serve with each meal! The final three contestants are Daly’s Bar and Grill, Jordan’s Big 10 Pub, and Toby’s Supper Club. Daly’s Bar and Grill and Jordan’s are actually TIED in this race with the exact same number of votes, so both of them will advance! Outline of This Episode [3:30] 36 people attended the meetup at the AC hotel! [5:45] Neil is exploring the fitter side of Madison! [9:30] Neil went to Badgerville! [11:30] Dogtoberfest [12:30] Marissa Degroot from the Dane County Humane Society guest stars! [17:45] We are living side by side with wildlife: Here’s how DCHS is leading the community in animal care [20:00] There are so many ways you can support the Dane County Humane Society! [23:45] The food tournament is down to the final three! [26:00] We are planning some exciting things for the I Love Madison Show Resources & People Mentioned Daly’s Bar and Grill Jordan’s Big 10 Pub Toby’s Supper Club Badgerville Dane County Humane Society Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
On this fantastic episode of the I Love Madison Show, the guys prepare to capture all the inspiration and energy of the Madison Ironman, The MKE misfits make an appearance at the second ILM Meetup, and the last battle to find Madison’s best fish fry rages on! This episode also highlights several local events coming up, including networking events, meetups and training for business leaders looking to increase their footprint online! “You Are An Ironman!” The IRONMAN Wisconsin continues to be one of the best in the world, and this year was no exception! Over 2,500 athletes headed out on a daylong adventure to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run a full 26.2 marathon, all to hear “YOU ARE AN IRONMAN” at the iconic finish line in Downtown Madison. Neil pointed out that the people who show up to support the athletes are just as inspiring as the athletes themselves, so he and Caleb decided to capture the buzz on the Vlog! The MKE Misfits made an appearance at the ILM meetup #2! This month, the ILM team hosted the second I Love Madison Meetup at the AC Hotel! They were joined by Quentin Allums and the MKE misfits, a group of LinkedIn influencers, Videographers, and storytellers from Milwaukee. The purpose of these events is to connect community members to each other, to local businesses and to new ideas! If you want a taste of what this event was like, make sure you check out the ILM Vlog where Neil and Caleb captured all the action! The I Love Madison Food Tournament is down to the final four! The third installment of the Madison Food Tournament is about to close, and Madison will (finally) know who has the best fish fry in the city! The contestants will be judged on overall presentation, flavor, portion size and how much tartar sauce they serve with each meal! The final four contestants are Daly’s Bar and Grill, Jordan’s Big 10 Pub, Toby’s Supper Club, and the Oak Crest Tavern. The is a CLOSE race, so make sure to vote! Meetups, Metcalfe's, and Networking On September 19th, the ILM guys will be back at the AC Hotel to host the 3rd Madison Meetup! This event will run from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. On October 1st, The Young Entrepreneurs group in Madison will be hosting a networking event at RISE! This is one event you don’t want to miss! Lastly, on October 24th, Neil will be at Metcalfe’s to teach some best practices for Vlogging. If you are a business that is trying to establish a stronger presence online, this event is a great place to start. Outline of This Episode [1:45] The Madison Ironman was awesome! is coming up! [3:00] The Ironman tribe [9:30] The MKE misfits where in town last night! [12:00] The fit side of Madison [14:00] The I Love Madison Food Tournament is down to the final four! [21:00] Check out the ILM meetup #3! September 19th at the AC hotel [22:15] The Young Entrepreneurs Group is hosting a networking event October 1st at RISE [22:30] Metcalfe’s has asked Neil to teach on Vlogging on October 24th Resources & People Mentioned MKE Misfits Daly’s Bar and Grill Jordan’s Big 10 Pub Toby’s Supper Club Oak Crest Tavern Metcalfe’s Market Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
The summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean Madison is slowing down! Badger football is back, and as fans are out in force, you can expect to see Neil and Caleb crisscrossing the city to capture the excitement! The Taste of Madison is happening September 1st at the Capital, the Madison Ironman race is coming up, and the Madison Food Tournament is down to the final four contestants! If you are new to the area or have lived here a long time, listen to this episode of the I Love Madison show! The hosts are back with their usual antics, local attractions, and upcoming events! Badgers football is back! Badger football is back in full swing, so Caleb and Neil are planning to Capture as much of the excitement as possible via the Vlog! The guys would love to tailgate with you, and you can be sure Caleb will have the camera rolling! As of right now, the Badgers are ranked 3rd in the nation, so it’s shaping up to be an amazing season! The MKE misfits are coming to Madison The first I Love Madison was hosted at the AC hotel a few weeks ago, and it was a great success! If you missed that one, the guys are planning another one in September (dates and location to be announced). In the meantime, Quentin Allums, a LinkedIn Influencer, and storyteller from Milwaukee is hosting a meetup September 5th at the Starting Block! This will be a great time to connect with the Madison community, so don’t miss it! You can check out the ILM social channels for more information! Check out the Taste of Madison, September 1st at the capital! Held since 1983, the Taste is MFI’s flagship event, with over 80 restaurants, 3 entertainment stages, 27 beverage stands, and NEW THIS YEAR Lambeau Field Live drawing over 250,000 to the Capitol Square over Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. There is no charge for admission or entertainment. Taste of Madison raises over $60,000 annually for local non-profit and charitable organizations. The Madison food tournament is down to the final four! After a long battle to find the best fish fry in Madison, there are four contenders left in the running! Toby’s Supper Club will face off against the Oakcrest Tavern, and Jordan’s will face off against Daly’s. The final voting will take place over this next week, and the winners will be announced in two weeks! If you are looking for some amazing fish fry, check out these four places around Madison and cast your vote! Outline of This Episode [1:30] Badgers Football is back! If you tailgate, we might Vlog at your location! [3:30] We had the first Madison meetup at the AC hotel! [5:00] MKE Misfits is coming to town September 5th, at the Starting Block! Check out the post on Neil or Caleb’s LinkedIn for more information! [7:45] Work in your strengths...Caleb’s strength is NOT Golf (Stay tuned for the Vlog) [13:15] The Taste of Madison is coming up! [17:15] Badger football is back! [18:00] Madison Food Tournament: Final Four - Toby’s vs. Oakcrest, Jordan’s vs. Dalys Resources & People Mentioned Before16.org Tasteofmadison.com Camp Randall Stadium Daly’s Bar and Grill Jordan’s Big 10 Pub Toby’s Supper Club Oak Crest Tavern Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
Like a summer in Madison, this episode is packed with all sorts of great things for you to enjoy! The ILM team is hosting the first Madison Meetup LinkedIn Local event, there is a new winner for the Madison Game of Magnets, and the Food Tournament is in full swing as the city of Madison searches for the best Fish Fry! Neil and Caleb also highlight the “fit” side of Madison, as Neil prepares for a health challenge, and Caleb dreams of getting swole. If you are looking for local places to eat, check out the resource section for this episode, it’s packed with tantalizing places you should visit the next time you are wandering around Madison! Join us for the first ILM Meetup: Linkedin Local On August 8th, from 5:00pm-8: 00 pm, the I Love Madison hosts, Neil Mathweg and Caleb Jahr will be hosting the very first ILM meetup at the AC Hotel. This will be a Linkedin Local event, so all are invited to attend! This event is designed to connect Madison residents, encourage community and share ideas! Who has the best fish fry in the city? The number of people who have already voted for Madison’s best fish fry is outstanding! Thanks to everyone who has participated so far! The results have been narrowed down to the top ten contenders, and Neil and Caleb are gearing up for the next round of voting that will determine the top 4! The businesses competing for fish fry champion include Daly’s Bar and Grill, The Esquire club, Brothers Three Bar and Grill, Dexter’s Pub, Jordan’s Big 10 Pub, Quivey's Grove, The Old Fashioned, Toby’s Supper Club, Avenue bar, and the Oak Crest Tavern. The search for Jill Schneider A new winner for the Madison Game of Magnets has been selected! Jill Schneider (ILM Magnet #91) is the winner of our swag bag that is loaded with merch from several local businesses! All that’s left to do now is find Jill...Neil is digging through his email, but if you know Jill, let her know she is awesome, then also let her know there is a sweet prize pack waiting for her! The world’s largest cheese board was here in Madison! Madison decided to break a world record, and of course, the city decided to use cheese as a medium! This week, the Concert On The Square event wrapped up for the season, but before the night was done, the city unveiled the world’s largest cheese board! The board was 35 feet long and 7 feet wide and could fit 145 cheese varieties, totaling nearly 4,500 pounds. A huge, 2,000-pound cheddar wheel was the board’s centerpiece. Wisconsin’s cheeseboard topped the previous European record holder by over 1,000 pounds. After the event, nothing was wasted, as some of the cheese was donated to a Madison-area foodbank. Outline of This Episode [1:30] Join us for the first ILM Meetup: Linkedin Local [4:00] Getting fit in Madison [10:45] ILM Food Tournament: Madison’s best fish fry [18:00] The search for Jill Schneider #91 [19:30] The concerts on the square featured the world’s largest cheese board! Resources & People Mentioned Daly’s Bar and Grill Kavanaugh’s Esquire Club Brother’s Three Bar and Grill Dexter’s Pub Jordan’s Big 10 Pub Quivey’s Grove The Old Fashioned Toby’s Supper Club Avenue Bar Oak Crest Tavern Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
This week, Caleb takes on the Madison Mallards, Neil and Caleb post a new Vlog for you to enjoy, as well as travel to Milwaukee to hang out with Quentin Allums, a LinkedIn influencer! The guys also highlight several local events, including the Art Fair On The Square, La Fête de Marquette, and the Madison Crossfit Games! Summer is in full swing here in Madison, and the I Love Madison show is here to help you enjoy it! Caleb Vs. The Madison Mallards Neil is always looking for new ways to challenge his co-host, Caleb Jahr. This week, Caleb stepped up to the plate to take on the Madison Mallards baseball team! Coach Donnie said if Caleb got ahold of a pitch, he would buy him a steak dinner...After merciless heckling and no small amount of doubt, Caleb hit an 85 mph fast pitch! It was a foul ball, but it still counts, and Caleb had himself a steak dinner on coach Donnie! Thanks to the whole Mallards team and staff, you guys are amazing! Art fair on the square and the La Fête de Marquette When summer hits, the residents of Madison take full advantage of the chance to get out and explore music, art, and great food around the city! The Art Fair On The Square is one such inspiring event! With its mix of music, entertainment, and outdoor dining, as well as nearly 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison's Capitol Square. A few years back, Neil stumbled onto the La Fête de Marquette (The Marquette Festival), a chill little music festival that takes place at Madison’s Central Park. La Fête de Marquette is four days of fabulous world-class music, unparalleled local cuisine, cute boutiques, cold craft beer, and wine for all tastes at Madison’s Central Park. We are building another swag bag for the Game of Magnets! If you still need a magnet, you can stop by Metcalfe’s market (two locations) to pick yours up! Neil and Caleb are assembling another great swag bag that they will give away, but you have to be playing to the game! The more magnets you see, the more likely you are to walk away with a whole bunch of great merch from local companies! Join our online community on Facebook and Youtube If you are searching for things to do around Madison, great food, and fun events, you should check out the I Love Madison YouTube Channel! The guys are constantly updating the Vlog with fresh content, so make sure you subscribe to stay in the loop. If your goal is to connect to a community of friendly people, business leaders and entrepreneurs, check out the I Love Madison Facebook group! Outline of This Episode [1:15] Can Caleb hit an 85 mph fastball? [5:45] Art fair on the square was a huge success! [9:15] La Fête de Marquette [12:45] We took a road trip to Milwaukee to hang out with Quentin Allums! [16:00] We are building a swag bag for the game of magnets! [17:15] Get ready for the Crossfit Games! [18:45] Check out the ILM Facebook Group & YouTube Channel Resources & People Mentioned Madison Mallards Metcalfe’s Market Quentin Allums LinkedIn Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
Welcome to another great episode of the I Love Madison show! Neil Mathweg and Caleb Jahr are back in the studio to bring you the best that Madison has to offer! If you live in Madison, you will recognize all the great events that are mentioned, like Concerts on the Square, the Madison Crossfit Games, Art Fair On the Square and many more! You will also recognize a few places mentioned, like Graze and Metcalf Market. If you are new to the area, this show will provide all the inspiration you need to get out and explore Madison! The CrossFit games will be here till 2021! The Madison Sports Commission just hosted a press conference to announce that the Crossfit Games will continue to be hosted right here in Madison through 2021! Neil Mathweg and Caleb Jahr were on site (with their tiny little cameras) to capture this exciting news, which you can see on the I Love Madison Vlog! Last year, the Crossfit Games brought $12 Million in revenue to the greater Madison area, so the fact that they are extending their stay means even more awesomeness in the Madison area! It also means Caleb will be running around the city doing pushups, in an effort to get jacked! Stay tuned, more video updates to follow... Where can you find Madison’s best fish fry? For this segment of the Madison Food Tournament, the team is on the search for the best fish fry in the city! Everyone knows where to get their favorite cheese curds (after all, that’s a Madison staple), but Neil and Caleb pointed out that they don’t even know how many places around the city serve fish fry, so it’s hard to know where to start! If you are a fish fry fanatic, they are taking recommendations for this round of the Madison Food Tournament! You can share on all their social channels, they would be glad to hear from you! Concerts on the square Madison has an amazing fine arts community to explore and enjoy, including Concerts on the Square, a highly popular free summer series Concerts on the Square in Madison’s Capitol Square that reaches more than 245,000 people across Dane, Columbia, Jefferson, Waukesha, and Sauk counties. Each month there are new artists to enjoy! Check out the link in the resources section for more information! Game of Magnets & Art Fair on The Square If you have not started playing the Madison Game of magnets, you are about to miss out on a sweet swag bag filled with all sorts of cool stuff! You can stop by Metcalfe’s Market and ask for an I Love Madison magnet to get you started. Once you have that magnet, check out the ILM social facebook page to register it! If you are looking for more summer fun, One of the Midwest's most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square July 14 and 15, 2018 as MMoCA presents the 60th annual Art Fair on the Square. With its mix of music, entertainment, and outdoor dining, as well as nearly 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison's Capitol Square. Outline of This Episode [0:30] The Crossfit Games are extending their stay here in Madison! [4:30] The host vs. host challenge is escalating! [12:30] Neil and Caleb recap Concerts on the Square [19:00] Go to Metcalfe’s Market to start playing the Madison Game of Magnets! [19:30] The Madison Food Tournament ROUND 3 is about to begin! [26:00] Art fair on the square is coming up! [30:30] Subscribe and like us on YouTube and Facebook Resources & People Mentioned Concerts on the Square Metcalfe’s Market Heritage Tavern Avenue Bar Tipsy Cow Graze I Love Madison YouTube Channel Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
Madison always has an event going on, but it can be hard to know where to go or what events you should choose! Not to worry, the hosts of the I Love Madison Show will be your guides to all of the fun, funny and delicious things to things to find in Madison. On this episode, the hosts Neil Mathweg and Caleb Jahr highlight a few of the events in Madison for you to enjoy, like the Madison Food Tournament, The Game of Magnets, and the 2018 USA National Yoga Championship! What’s happening around Madison? There is always something to do around Madison, especially in the summer! From the farmer’s market to the Crossfit games, there is something for everyone. The MIL hosts will be out and about all summer to explore local events (and probably find new challenges for Caleb). Make sure to check out Concerts on the Square, as well as the Flavors of Wisconsin. The Game of Magnets is also in full swing, and Caleb Jahr may be milking a cow in the very near future! We need suggestions for the next food tournament So far, the residents of Madison have voted on the best burgers in town, as well as the best cheese curds. For the third installment of the Madison Food Tournament, we need your suggestions for what food to vote on next! There is a poll on our Facebook page with a few suggestions, so please head over there and vote, then get out and help us determine the next champion of delicious eats! Check out the Yoga National Championships, happening right here in Madison! The Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is dedicated to creating economic impact through tourism. The effects of our "invisible industry" benefit everyone living in Dane County in key areas including jobs, community services and quality of life. This year, the GMCVB is hosting the USA 2018 National Yoga Championships right here! Come celebrate yoga in beautiful Madison, WI with athletes from around the United States, yoga classes, yoga demonstrations, and a wide array of merchandise! LinkedIn Local I was recently asked to be on a panel for a LinkedIn Local event, which is hilarious because just over a year ago, I declared that LinkedIn was not a social platform. This event was an amazing opportunity to connect to other business professionals from Madison! The fact that we were all present made it easier to follow other people’s profiles and connect! Outline of This Episode [1:30] June Dairy Month [5:00] We still need a milk cow... [7:30] The flavors of Wisconsin [8:30] Caleb vs. The mallards [9:30] The Game of magnets: The first prize bag has been selected! [14:00] Neil recaps his experience at Disrupt Madison [22:00] Concerts on the Square is coming up! [25:00] Check out the ILM YouTube Channel [26:00] The next food tournament - you choose the food! [31:00] The Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting the 2018 USA National Yoga Championships! Resources & People Mentioned Concerts on the Square Flavors of Wisconsin USAyoga.com Industrious True Coffee I Love Madison YouTube Channel Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
If you haven’t listened to the I Love Madison Show lately, you haven’t listened to the I Love Madison Show! Episode 28 may go down as the historic episode “where it all started…” Caleb Jahr joins the show as a regular host, alongside Neil Mathweg, and the show has a whole new format for you to enjoy! Laugh along as Caleb recounts his experience of taking on a bunch of professional hockey players at the Capitol Ice Arena in the Caleb vs. Madison segment, find out where you can get your magnet for the Game of Magnets show, weigh in on whether Madison residents should learn to embrace winter (yeah, we said it), and hear from Kate Dale from the Madison Sports Commission to learn more about Bucky on Parade! This episode is packed, so grab some cheese curds, or ice cream...or whatever dairy product you prefer (Sassy Cow), and enjoy the I Love Madison Show! The Game of Magnets The Metcalf market is sponsoring a swag bag for the first Game of Magnets giveaway! If you are not already playing, you should be! There are tons of Madison residents who have already joined and are on the search for more magnets around the city! After you receive your magnet, you can register it on social media, then keep an eye out for other magnets around the city. If your magnet or a magnet you have registered gets selected, you win some great prizes to local places around the city! Caleb Vs. Madison If you know Caleb Jahr, you know he is a tenacious guy, even when he is attempting to block shots from a bunch of professional hockey players. This week, he donned some goalie gear (it was waaayy too big for him) at the Capitol Ice Arena and did his level best to defend the goal. In the future, Caleb will be volunteering for other “Caleb vs. Madison” challenges, so if you have ideas, please submit them! Neil is thinking he needs to milk a cow...if you have a cow (a literal cow, not just a melt-down), and are willing to volunteer said cow, reach out! Trailing spouses...and everyone else in Madison should embrace winter This week, Neil spoke at an event called Disrupt Madison about trailing spouses in Madison. He recaps some of that talk on this episode, in case you missed it! One idea that came up was the fact that everyone connects in the summertime, but in the winter, everyone becomes a hermit (understandably). It was suggested to Neil that Madison residents should embrace winter, and find ways to connect and build community, despite the cold. If you are outdoorsy, you might consider exploring some of the winter activities, like snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, etc. If staying indoors is more your speed, consider hosting friends for game nights, cozy fires and a beverage of your choice! What ideas do you have for winter activities in Madison? The hosts would love to hear them! Bucky On Parade Kate Dale works with the Madison Area Sports Commission, an organization that supports local sports through grants to local youth programs and services. They are responsible for some of the most successful events in the Midwest - USA Cycling National Championships, Ironman Wisconsin, and WIAA High School State Championships, just to name a few. They are also behind the Bucky On Parade, a free public art event featuring 85 life-size Bucky Badger statues throughout Madison and Dane County. Local and regional artists have transformed these Bucky statues into unique works of art, which will later be auctioned off to support Garding Against Cancer, Madison Area Sports Commission and other community charities. Bucky on Parade provides many opportunities for the community to get involved and be a part of the fun, including a Kid’s Activity Book, Finale Party, Talks and Tours and more! Check out their website for more information! Outline of This Episode [1:15] Caleb Jahr is the new co-host of the I Love Madison Show! [5:45] You need to play the Madison Game of Magnets [8:00] Caleb vs. Madison [14:45] Check out the Facebook group: I Love Madison - All Things Madison [18:45] Brat Fest was a blast! (Neil got to meet some of his musical heroes) [28:30] June is dairy month, so get out and try some local products! [29:15] Bucky on Parade meets the amazing race?? [31:15] Go Subscribe to the I Love Madison YouTube Channel! [34:30] Disrupt Madison - should we embrace winter? [38:00] Buck & Honey’s is the Madison cheese curd champion! [48:15] Kate Dale joins the show to talk about Bucky on Parade! Resources & People Mentioned Sassy Cow Wells Farm - Madison Disrupt Madison Capitol Ice Arena MetCalfs Market Buck & Honey’s Neil Mathweg - (608) 712-1889 I Love Madison YouTube Garding Against Cancer Buckyonparade Madison Area Sports Commission Podcast Fast Track Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
If you are new to the Madison area, we hope this episode will be a total blessing to you! This week, Neil interviews two Madison residents who moved here by chance, and are not just surviving, but thriving! Here in this city on an isthmus, we want to connect people to great communities, business networks, and groups that love to do the same things as you! As you will hear on this episode, there is no excuse not to flourish in a community as vibrant and connected as Madison, Wisconsin! RISE with Sun Prairie’s Young Professional group Keven Wait joins Neil in the studio to invite other young professionals to join them at RISE, the Sun Prairie Young Professionals group. This group meets for networking and various educational sessions. They just hosted the 2nd annual MargaritaDeMayo, a margarita-making competition recently, and have several other fun events planned in the near future! Check out their Facebook page to see a list of all the RISE events coming up! In Madison, it’s easy to find a tribe you fit with Besides helping lead the Sun Prairie Young Professionals, Kevin Wait is also a physical therapist at Capital Physical Therapy here in Madison. He moved here from Nebraska, and has connected to a thriving community! His advice for anyone who is new to the area is to “get out and find a group that you fit with.” There are hundreds of groups on meetup.com (not a dating site), so we encourage you to go find some new friends or a new place to explore or both! You are never too old to “restart” your life Tracey Hasz says you are never too old to restart your life! After moving to Madison, Tracey jumped on meetup.com to start exploring social and business networking opportunities. After a short period of time, she very well may one of the most connected individuals in Madison! She leads the Madison Women’s Social Meetup, a group that boasts over 4000 members, and is a regular member of several other groups, including a running meetup, and a Wisconsin Women’s Entrepreneur group. In addition to all of her social events, Tracey is the co-owner of T&T Pet Care, a unique pet care service that offers full-service pet care for pet owners that demand loving care for their pets. Tracey is a long time pet professional with experience in agricultural husbandry, training in grooming and nail trimming, dog walking, pet boarding and is a life-long dog and cat owner. Check out her website in the resources below! Help us start Madison’s One Square Run Tracey said Madison residents are very supportive of healthy lifestyles, and the area offers endless trails and more parks per capita than any other city in the United States! In a previous town where she lived, she participated in an event called the “One Block Run,” a charity event that supported local causes, where everyone would run around one city block (anyone can do that, right?!). The event took place in the winter, and Tracey said it was incredibly fun for all involved. She had the idea to bring this event to Madison, so we decide to call it the One Square Run. We think this could be a crazy fun way to meet people and support a local mission or cause, but we need your help to create hype! Outline of This Episode [2:45] Kevin Wait joins Neil in the studio to talk about the Sun Prairie Young Professional group [10:45] Get out and find the group that you fit with [14:30] Tracey Hasz is live in the studio with advice on how to thrive in Madison! [16:15] “You can restart your life whenever” [16:45] Check out Madison Women’s Social Meetup [22:15] Madison is one of the most Networking-friendly cities [24:15] Learn why Madison is “more than a stepping stone” [25:30] T&T Pet Care Services offers non-veterinarian and non-grooming services [28:30] Help us launch the One Square Run! Resources & People Mentioned Monona-East Madison Optimist Club Buck & Honey’s Restaurant Capitol Physical Therapy Keven Wait LinkedIn T&T Pet Care Services Phone - (608) 772-9436 Madison WOM Business Networking Madison Health and Wellness Connection Beans n Cream: Coffee & Bakehouse Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
Ruthie Hauge, an award-winning photographer joins us today to give us a snapshot of what it’s like living in Madison! Ruthie’s roots are in photojournalism and art. After graduating from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, where she majored in photography and minored in drawing, she launched her photography business and in 2006, and was hired as a Staff Photographer by Sun-Times Media. She has an impressive resume of places she has traveled and famous people she has photographed, including Paul McCartney! Listen to this outstanding interview to hear her journey from Chicago to Madison, and why she fell in love with this great city! This is a community of artists After moving to Madison, Ruthie wanted to re-launch her photography business, so she started networking. She was a little nervous about the competition, as Madison is home to some amazing talent, but after attending network groups like the Madison Chamber of Commerce, The Rising Tides Society, and the Minona Business Alliance, she found the that the other artists and entrepreneurs welcomed her with open arms, and supported her and her business. In fact, she said she just had a record year, and her family has only lived here six months! Keeping up with the Joneses Neil asked Ruthie to describe the major differences between Madison and Chicago, besides just the number of people. Ruthie said in Chicago, people always seemed to be competing for status. She said “keeping up with the Joneses” was a very real way of life...bigger houses, fancier clothes, expensive cars...In Madison, she noticed that everyone is very friendly and genuine, and go out of there way to help each other. She also noticed the focus on locally produced products and the intentional way that people focus on family. Her favorite thing about Madison? The fact that she can be herself. “From here, we can paddle all the way to the ocean…” Ruthie said her family tries to live simply. Her family enjoys outdoor recreation, especially canoeing and kayaking. After they moved here, she said her husband pulled out a map and showed their son all the lakes near their house, to which he responded: “from here, we can paddle all the way to the ocean!” Madison offers endless biking trails and lakes to explore, plus several parks and free places to visit, like the Zoo and the art museum. It’s the perfect place to raise young adventurers, pursue entrepreneurial dreams and goals and connect to a supportive community! Like Ruthie and her family, you may just find a million reasons to say “I Love Madison!” Outline of This Episode [2:30] Ruthie Hauge joins Neil Mathweg in the studio! [6:30] Hit the reset button: Chicago to Madison [10:00] What makes Madison different? [11:00] “I just had my best year in business here” [16:00] Keeping up with the Joneses [20:30] “From here, we can paddle all the way to the ocean” [23:00] Ruthie explains what she means by “Madison is less complacent” Resources & People Mentioned www.ruthiehauge.com Madison Chamber of Commerce Rising Tide Society Minona Business Alliance Rutabaga Paddlesports Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
If you are a mom in the Madison area, you need to listen to this episode! Ashley Jacobs interviews Sarah Smith from Happy Bambino, a pregnancy and early parenting resource center here in Madison that is helping parents connect, learn and explore alongside other parents. They say “it takes a village,” so Happy Bambino’s mission is to create that village, so to speak. This episode also features an interview with David Lippiatt, the founder of WE International, an organization that is transforming the lives of the broken and abused in developing countries. More great stuff ahead, thanks for listening to the I Love Madison Show! Chris Sorenson hosts the “ On Mission” segment, with Guest David Lippiatt from WE International David Lippiatt founded WE International in 2007 to create effective and sustainable solutions for people affected by poverty and injustice in developing countries around the world. His faith, heart of compassion and desire for justice is the driving force behind what causes him to respond to the overwhelming amount of global poverty and injustice issues affecting women, children, and men in less developed countries. As founding directors of WE International, David and his wife Tina believe much more can be done on the front end to fight global poverty and heal the ravages of injustice and violence. As a result, WE International takes a relational approach to transforming lives—providing dignity, strengthening human connections, and empowering communities. There are so many ways you can support this organization. If you would like to learn more about this incredible organization and the work they are doing, check out their website, weinternational.org Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with Guest Ross Killner It’s easy to take things you appreciate for granted, especially when you have easy access to them. Ross Killner used to be a Madison resident but recently moved to the Dallas Fort Worth area. Today, he joins Chris Reese to talk about what he misses about the city of Madison. For starters, Ross said he never fully appreciated that Madison is a low traffic area until he experienced traffic in Dallas. He also speaks highly of the local flavors that Madison offers, unlike the chain-restaurant scene where he lives. Madison is home to some of the best burgers, beer, brats and cheese curds, plus a host of other local selections. It’s easy to see why Ross would miss it! When he lived in Madison, Ross said he loved to relax by the lake with his family, attend the farmer’s market and support the local places to eat like The Malt House and Rare On the Square. The Happy Bambino Is Here To Make Your Parenting Journey A Little Easier; Ashley Jacobs interviews Sarah Smith As a new mom, it can be difficult to find your tribe and connect with other moms. The Happy Bambino wants to change that! Happy Bambino is a pregnancy and early parenting resource center and retail store in Madison, Wisconsin. They offer classes from prenatal yoga, childbirth education, breastfeeding and newborn care, social groups and more. The Social Groups are a mix of unstructured playtime and facilitated discussion, based on the interests of the group. As the little ones start to explore their growing world, the adults will have the chance to socialize, share and reflect on the adventure that is parenthood! Outline of This Episode [3:00] Chris Sorenson hosts the “On Mission” segment with David Lippiatt [21:15] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” With Guest Ross Killner [29:00] Ashley Jacobs Interviews Sarah Smith from Happy Bambino [32:15] It takes a village to raise a child, but do you have a village? [33:00] Sense of community - the classes and social connections - being the resource [34:15] Happy Bambino offers classes from prenatal yoga, childbirth education, breastfeeding and newborn care, social groups and more. [36:45] Happy Bambino has an amazing retail section you need to check out! Resources & People Mentioned Malthousetavern.com Rare On The Square Weinternational.org Happybambino.com Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
Welcome to this incredible episode of the I Love Madison Show! Today’s show is a rare treat, featuring several outstanding guests. Former Green Bay Packer and Dancing With The Stars Champion Donald Driver joins the show to talk about how determination, discipline, and drive can help you live your best life! Andy Haugen, the president of the Princeton club also joins the show to talk about two life-changing missions that you can support here in Madison, and the “Wonder Women” Carrie Anton and Jessica Nordskog from Wonder Idea Studio join host Neil Mathweg in-studio to help you discover your next super-powered idea! Donald Driver says determination, discipline, and drive can help you live your best life! What happens when a former NFL player and Dancing With The Stars Alum come to Madison? People get challenged and inspired, and of course, the I Love Madison team pulls a few strings to land an interview with him! Donald Driver was at the Princeton Club to share how determination, discipline, and drive can help you live your best life. He shares his strategy behind his 3D Body Revolution book, advice for staying humble despite the hype and a few things he loves about Madison. Check out his book “The 3D Body Revolution” to get inspired! To see the interview in video format, check out the I Love Madison Vlog! A special thanks to Andy Haugen at the Princeton Club for setting up this interview - you rock Andy! Chris Sorenson hosts the “ On Mission” segment, with Andy Haugen, President of The Princeton Club Andy Haugen is a long-time Madison resident. He is also the president of the Princeton Club, Madison’s premier health club. Combining state of the art equipment with a highly trained fitness staff and desire to constantly offer the members the best the fitness industry has to offer has resulted in the Princeton Clubs becoming the largest, most well-respected health clubs in Madison. Besides a focus on Fitness and Personal Health, the club is championing two outstanding causes in May, and they need your help! The first event is the American Family Children’s Hospital Radiothon: For three 13-hour days, DJs from Midwest Family Broadcasting's Today's Q106 and 93.1 JAMZ will broadcast live from the lobby of the American Family Children's Hospital to tell the inspiring stories of patients, families, and staff at the 14th annual Radiothon. Please tune-in May 9, 10 and 11 and help break more records for 2018! Check out the link in the resources section for more information! The second Andy highlighted was an event called “8 Miles For Water,” a community event that raises money to provide clean water to communities outside the United States. When you participate, you help prevent child disease and death, help lessen the burden on women and children by reducing the distance to water sources and help provide hygiene education and sanitation facilities. Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment Madison has a certain allure that draws people in from all over the world. Harry (as his American friends call him) grew up in Kenya, then moved to LA where he traveled with a band. After marrying a woman from the Midwest, he and his family eventually settled in Madison. Like any good Madison foodie, Harry has a short list of favorite places he frequents to find the best flavors the city has to offer. If it’s a steak you’re after, Tornado’s is one place you need to experience. If Mexican food is more your thing, Harry says to check out La Rosita, near Lake Monona. One event Harry highly recommends is Africa Fest, happening August 19th. The “Wonder Women” Carrie Anton and Jessica Nordskog from Wonder Idea Studio are here to help you find your next super-powered idea! Wonder: An Idea Studio is the brainchild born of Carrie Anton and Jessica Nordskog while looking to escape the 9-to-5 grind and make a go at solo gigs. They knew their path was destined toward something creative, a passion they’ve been honing since even before working as editors at Mattel’s American Girl. Instead of landing on just one idea, the “Wonder Women” had more business ideas than they knew what to do with. And that’s when their “aha moment” happened. Ideas are what they do; they’re what they know. And they’re what they provide to others when they get stuck. They want others to benefit from their scheming brains and creative mastery, and that all boils down to helping businesses and workers help themselves. The idea superpower lives within you, too. Now it’s time tap into it and bring your big ideas to life. Outline of This Episode [3:15] Donald Driver joins the I Love Madison Show for a special interview! [7:15] Chris Sorenson hosts the “ On Mission” segment, with Andy Haugen, President of The Princeton Club [21:00] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment [28:30] The “Wonder Women” Carrie Anton and Jessica Nordskog from Wonder Idea Studio join Neil Mathweg to talk about brainstorming and how to find your next creative idea! Resources & People Mentioned The Princeton Club American Family Children’s Hospital Radiothon 8 Miles for Water La Rosita Mexican Restaurant Tornado Steakhouse Africa Fest The 3D Body Revolution, By Donald Driver Wonderideastudio.com Facebook Wonder Workshop: Rock Your Goals Craft Night, April 26th Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
Madison, Wisconsin is often described as a “big small city.” There are hundreds of places to visit, no matter what kind of adventure you are looking for. Do you want to hit the downtown scene for some amazing restaurants and live music? Madison can help. Are you looking for ways to connect with other business professionals? The business community in Madison is thriving, and would love to connect with you! It’s a big city, but a small community! On today’s episode, the team is back to bring you the best that Madison has to offer, including a great local company that is helping to provide access to support, mentorship and education for local women, a guest appearance from “Mr. Madison,” and an Introvert’s perspective on how trailing spouses can build a community of friends and business connections! If you are ready to start exploring Madison, just click play! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Mission of the Week” segment, with Sandy Joudrey from Dames of Dane Chris sat down with Sandy Joudrey from Dames of Dane to talk about how her company is partnering with the Wisconsin Women’s Network to empower strong, courageous and hardworking females while helping to provide access to support, mentorship and education for local women. After moving back to Madison, Sandy, a native Canadian, wanted to find a way to make an impact. She created Dames of Dane, a clothing line with a mission! 20% of profits donated to the WI Women’s Network Accelerated Policy institute. If you want to learn more about this amazing mission, check out their facebook page and online store! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Lewis Bentley Lewis Bentley could very well be called “Mr. Madison,” since he knows the city so well and is well-connected in several ways. Besides sitting on the board for Operation Fresh Start, an organization Operation Fresh Start provides Dane County youth a path to self-sufficiency through education and job training, Lewis coaches his children’s sports teams and is a self-declared foodie. Lewis loves this area because it is so family-friendly, and there is always something to do, even when the weather outside is cold. From the free music and kids activities on Saturday at the Rotunda to the Thanksgiving 5k that benefits local education, Lewis says there is something for everyone. He recommends stopping by Ha Long Restaurant for some Vietnamese flavor, as well as the restaurant Lucille for some outstanding cocktails, craft beers, and pizza. Neil Mathweg Hosts Aubree Javaherian to talk about trailing spouses and ways introverts can connect People typically don’t plan to be a trailing spouse. More likely, the journey begins as a job opportunity for their spouse, resulting in multiple moves and corporate career climbing. As one spouse’s life and career blooms, the trailing spouse can be left feeling aimless and a bit lost. Aubree Javaherian is one of those trailing spouses and a self-declared introvert. When she first moved to Madison, she says she was nervous to join meetups or community groups. Her advice to other introverts is to look for groups who have similar interests. She says the idea that everyone is already connected is a misnomer, there are always other people who are looking for community. She recommends checking out the Revel, a creative space here in town, as well as Madison Magnets, a young entrepreneurs group! Outline of This Episode [1:45] Check out more of Madison culture on the Vlog! [3:15] The I Love Madison Chef segment is live! [4:30] Chris Sorenson hosts the “Mission of the Week” segment [14:45] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment [20:15] We have an amazing team of sponsors! [21:15] Aubree Javaherian joins Neil Mathweg in the studio to talk about introverts, community and the trailing spouse [29:15] Check out Frills & Finery, Aubrey’s photobooth business! [33:00] Aubreeshares her favorite “must visit” places around Madison Mentioned Dames of Dane Facebook Madison Magnets Frills and Finery SoHa Diamond Company Revel Madison Tex Tubs Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
If you are looking for great places to eat, community events, business connections and recreational activities around Madison, WI, then you have come to the right place! The I Love Madison Show wants to help you connect to all of the great people and places this city has to offer. On today’s episode, Chris Sorenson highlights an amazing foundation that is working tirelessly to support the adoption of older orphans from Europe, Chris Reese interviews Nick Lenzendorf, a Madison local who recently moved from the Chicago area, and Neil Mathweg hosts featured guest Cathy Yerges to talk about the Madison LinkedIn Success Group, a local meetup that gathers at the Madison Dream Bank! Check out the I Love Madison Chef Show! The I Love Madison Show Vlog has just launched, so make you jump over to YouTube to watch, like and share! The Vlog is designed to highlight the culture in Madison, including the music scene, amazing places to visit, and a new segment called the I Love Madison Chef show! This segment will highlight local chefs and their stories, plus the history of many of Madison’s most popular food spots. Chris Sorenson hosts the “Mission of the Week” segment, with Dan Spansy and the Before16 Foundation There are an estimated 153 million orphans in the world today. Many of these orphans live in orphanages or with foster families, though some of the most unfortunate already live on the streets. In many countries, the orphans who live within the social infrastructure will "age out" at only 16 years old. While still being in adolescence, they are then treated as adults and exposed to numerous sources of manipulation and exploitation. The numbers tell a tragic story of what happens when these kids hit the street. 10-15% commit suicide within the first 2 years of aging out of the system. With a lack of resources, care, and support, these children are overwhelmed by their tragic circumstances. 60% of the girls become prostitutes. Falling prey to the world of prostitution is a prevalent consequence due to the lack of basic needs and the manipulation of older men looking to take advantage of the innocence of these young girls. 70% of the boys turn to a life of crime, often involving drug abuse. Without the love and protection of a family, or continuing education and hopes for a brighter future, many boys have their morality conformed to the hardened reality of substance abuse and criminal activity. Before16 was started to help provide care for these orphaned children and to hopefully find them a "forever family" by building awareness, connecting potential families with children in need, and advocating adoption. The foundation specializes in connecting host families with orphaned children in Eastern Europe. Currently, they are helping to host 9 children over holiday season in the Madison area. In the summer, they hope to grow that number. If you want to support this mission and make a difference in as many families as you can, check out before16.org Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Nick Lenzendorf After living in the Chicago area for a number of years, Nick Lensendorph decided it was time to head back to Madison! He loves that fact that the city feels big, but does not have the traffic congestion like Chicago. After moving back, Nick said it was easy to connect to people, even just walking down the street. The community is a friendly one, and people are more than willing to stop and chat, recommend a place to eat, etc. Nick says if you are looking for a way to spend an afternoon, be sure to check out the farmer’s market or any of the numerous outdoor concerts that take place during the summer! Cathy Yerges joins Neil Mathweg to talk about the Madison LinkedIn success group Cathy Yerges is a LinkedIn Trainer & Consultant for B2B Professionals, the Director of Client Services at RevGrow, and an awesome homeschool mom! Cathy also hosts the LinkedIn Success Group each month at the Dream Bank. This meetup features an open forum Q&A session about using LinkedIn for Business Development. You can network with others looking to connect and share your story. Cathy will facilitate the discussion and offer actionable tips for engaging with your audience on LinkedIn. Outline of This Episode [2:00] The ILM vlog is up! [3:38] The Game Of Magnets will be selecting the first winner soon! [5:00] Chris Sorenson hosts the “Mission of the Week” segment [21:00] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment [27:45] The amazing ILM sponsors [28:30] Cathy Yerges joins Neil Mathweg to talk about the Madison LinkedIn success group Resources & People Mentioned Before16.org The Dream Bank Cathy Yerges Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
The hosts from the I Love Madison show want you to experience all of the amazing restaurants, shops, museums, theaters, parks and culture that Madison has to offer! They also want to make sure you get connected to a thriving community of people who dream big, play hard and love sharing life together in Madison! Today, Chris Sorenson highlights an amazing organization that is working to address the problem of homelessness for single moms and their children in the community, and Neil Mathweg invites you to explore award-winning fun for the whole family at the Madison Children’s Museum! Stay tuned for the I Love Madison Vlog, coming soon! If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the I Love Madison Vlog will be worth a million! Neil Mathweg and his team are planning the launch of a Vlog that will highlight more of the amazing culture of Madison! Each month the team will produce a few videos, then post them directly to the I Love Madison YouTube channel. Check out the link in the resources section below and subscribe! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Mission of the Week” segment, with guest Rick Martin from Shelter From The Storm Ministries In October of 2011, several individuals in the community were informed that over 80 homeless children were registered in the Sun Prairie School District. In January of 2012, a committee was formed and gathered weekly to address this need in the community. From that committee, Shelter From The Storm Ministries was formed. SFTSM is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit Christian ministry organization made up of various religious affiliations who have come together to address the problem of homelessness for single moms and their children. Through generous donations and community support, the organization purchased a building that can house up to eleven families. Each family has their own unit, with a kitchenette and bathroom. The property is managed by a few full-time employees and a team of amazing volunteers from the community who teach classes and maintain the grounds. If you want to get involved, check out the link in the resources section of this episode! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Mike Lenzendorf If you move to a new city, the best way to find all the great spots is to ask a local. The “My Move” segment brings those conversations to you! Today, Chris Reese asks Mike Lenzendorf to share a few of his favorite places around the city. Mike and his family moved to the area six years ago after he took a job with American Family Insurance. After growing up on a farm, Mike said he likes the feeling of being in a big city but loves the small-town community dynamic that Madison has to offer. If you are in the area, Mike recommends checking out the hiking trails along the lakes, as well as the variety of local festivals. If food is on your list, and let’s be honest, it should be...he recommends stopping by The Old Fashion, or Brother’s Three Bar and Grill. Madison is also home to several outstanding breweries, including Rockhound Karben4 and the Spotted Cow. There is something for everyone at the Madison Children’s Museum! Located just off downtown Madison’s capitol square, The Madison Children’s Museum is three full floors of award-winning fun for kids ages 0 to 12. All of the museum programs and exhibits are designed to foster healthy growth, development, learning, trying something unfamiliar, and, well, just having fun! When you have seen everything inside, head up to the roof to explore the great outdoors in the heart of downtown Madison. See how the seasons affect the pond and green space, meet the famous rooftop chickens and free-flying homing pigeons, and scale the Acorn Climber. Make sure you get a bird’s eye view of the city from the Crow’s Nest! While visiting the museum as a family is always fun, they also offer many programs and activities created just for grown-ups! Check out their website for more information! Outline of This Episode [2:30] We are starting a vlog for the I Love Madison Show! [3:30] Chris Sorenson hosts the “Mission of the week” segment with guest Rick Martin [16:45] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment, with guest Mike Lenzendorf [25:00] Neil Mathweg hosts featured guest Jonathan Zarov, from the Madison Children’s Museum [30:30] Jonathan talks about the “over 21” events at the museum [37:15] Neil shares what his family loves most about the Madison Children’s Museum [38:15] You don’t want to miss the music scene in Madison [40:30] Check out the ILM facebook page for a chance to win free passes to the museum! Resources & People Mentioned I Love Madison YouTube Channel Shelter From The Storm Ministries The Old Fashion The Brothers Three Bar and Grill Rockhound Brewing Karben4 Brewing Spotted Cow Brewing Athen’s Grill HopCat Madison Children’s Museum Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
This episode of the I Love Madison show is packed with heartwarming content from all over the city! Chris Sorensen highlights an amazing mission organization that regularly meets to serve people a free meal, Chris Reese interviews a local mom who moved into the community with her husband to plant a church, and Neil Mathweg reconnects with an old friend who is using 19th century photography methods to inspire wonder and creativity, and connect the community in Madison. Thanks for listening, this episode is sure to inspire! Are you playing the game of magnets? If not, you should be! If you have not gotten your ILM magnet yet, reach out on social media to request one, and the hosts will mail one to you! Remember, if you see magnets around town, you can take a picture, then post them to “register” that magnet in your name! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Mission of the Week” segment, with guest Mike Theese Sometimes, the best way to connect with someone is over a meal. Just south of Madison is the community of Stoughton, where the organization The Gathering Table meets twice a month to host a free meal for the community. Mike Theese, one of the co-founders, joins Chris Sorenson to talk about why The Gathering Table exists and the impact it has had on the community. The people who attend come from all walks of life and all have different reasons for attending, beyond the delicious food. From windows to families to members of the community who are homeless, this is truly an event where people can gather, connect and share a meal. The Gathering Table meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at the Stoughton Senior Center at 5:15 pm. Listen to this episode to hear how you can support this awesome community mission! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Ashley McNary Ashley McNary and her family moved from Rockford, Illinois to Madison to start Heartland Church, in Sun Prairie. Her work as the director of programming made it easy for Ashley to connect to the community and find other active moms with kids. She mentioned that the schools in the area are top-notch, which also allowed her children to make friends and get involved in various activities. Like many of the guests on the I Love Madison Show, she is a huge fan of the Farmer’s Market, Picnic Point, and the Zoo. Ashley said her family loves spending time on the water kayaking and canoeing during the summer, then will head into the downtown area to find great places to eat. For anyone new to the area, she said you need to check out an event that Heartland Church hosts called “A Night To Remember,” a community prom that honors members in the community with special needs. Photography is a tool of engagement, with featured guest Eric Baillies Eric Baillies says photography is a tool of engagement and expression. He is one of a very few photographers who use 19th-century techniques, including tintypes, glass negatives salt, albumen, and carbon printing to create his artwork. Eric says when he pulls out the old camera gear, it enthralls and attracts people to ask questions and learn about the history of his methods. This is where Eric is doing more than just creating stunning images, he is connecting people around his passion, and connecting them to the art in general. Check out more of Eric’s work on Facebook and Instagram. If you want to see his work in person, he has a gallery on display at the Madison Public Library, on the 3rd floor, which will be on display through the end of March. Outline of This Episode [2:30] Madison Game of Magnets continues! [3:00} Chris Sorenson hosts the “Mission of the week” segment with guest Mike Theese [16:45] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment, with guest Ashley McNary [25:00] Our Amazing Sponsors [26:00] Neil Mathweg introduces featured guest Eric Bailey [32:15] if you are not achieving failure, you are not trying hard enough [33:45] Photography is a tool of engagement, a tool of expression [38:30] Eric’s art is on display at the Madison Library till end of March - [41:15] The Winnebago Community event: April 16th Resources & People Mentioned The Gathering Table Facebook A Night To Remember Heartland Church Stoughton Senior Center River Food Pantry Colectivo Coffee Mark Osterman Madison Public Library Eric Baillies Website Instagram Facebook Email Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
This week on the I Love Madison show, the team is back to highlight several great places around Madison you need to visit, as well as a few individuals who are making an impact in the community! Neil Mathweg says the game of magnets is underway, so don’t forget to check that out! Chris Sorenson invites his parents onto the show for the “Mission” segment to talk about how they are joining in the fight against human trafficking through an organization called Zeteo, then Laura Strickland joins Neil in the studio to talk about Monroe Street, a local hub in Madison that is home to over 100 businesses and shops! The game of magnets There are so many great reasons why you should play the Game of Magnets! There are tons of Madison residents who have already joined and are on the search for more magnets around the city! After you receive your magnet, you can register it on social media, then keep an eye out for other magnets around the city. If your magnet or a magnet you have registered gets selected, you win some great prizes to local places around the city! Rumor has it that a few of the local car washes will knock the magnets off your car, so make sure you remove them before getting your vehicle washed! “On-mission in Madison” with Chris Sorenson Zeteo is a faith-based organization on a mission to provide long-term house and care for victims of sex trafficking in Madison. Chris’s parents, Kenton and Marlene Sorensen are the founders of this organization. After reading the book “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers, Marlene developed a passion for women who have been rescued from sex trafficking. After meeting with the local police to talk about the issue, both Kenton and Marlene realized there was a huge need for long-term housing and basic care for these victims. They are currently working on a community house project, where several families can stay and receive loving care and counseling in a Christian environment. In April, Zeteo will be hosting a community event for other organizations in the Madison area who are taking a stand against human trafficking. Marlene mentioned that if you have a desire to help with the project, please reach out via email or their website. Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Edwin B Edwin is an E7 in the Army, soon to be promoted to warrant officer. Before living in Madison, Edwin and his family lived in Denver, Colorado. Soon after moving, his family got connected at Heartland Community Church, then started to explore all the great activities that Madison has to offer. During the summer, Edwin highly recommends going to the zoo and the farmer’s market. In the fall, the various corn mazes and pumpkin patches are a great way to spend time with family. Edwin also said he was very excited about the upcoming CrossFit games, hosted right here in Madison. I Love Monroe Street Laura Strickland joins Neil Mathweg in the studio to talk about the amazing area that is Monroe Street. If you have never been, Monroe street is a delightful area located in the heart of Madison. This area consists of over a mile of locally-owned specialty shops and businesses, surrounded by a historic neighborhood. Monroe Street is conveniently located near UW-Madison's Camp Randall Stadium, the Henry Vilas Zoo, the Edgewood Campus, Vilas and Wingra Parks, and the UW Arboretum. Is 2018, there will be a major construction project taking place. To ensure that the nearly 100 locally-owned businesses survive and thrive during the 2018 reconstruction of Monroe Street, the Monroe Street Merchants Association has put together Survive and Thrive kits filled with special offers from the merchants as a way to say thank you for your loyalty! Survive & Thrive Kits are available for $9.95 and include over $300 worth of value! They are being sold at Orange Tree Imports, Mystery to Me, Brasserie V, Infusion Chocolate and other various Monroe Street locations. Outline of This Episode [3:45] “On-mission in Madison” with Chris Sorenson [16:30] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment [22:30] check out our amazing sponsors [23:00] I love Monroe street, with Laura Strickland Resources & People Mentioned Zeteo zeteocommunity@gmail.com zeteocommunity.org Redeeming Love - Francine Rivers Crossfit Vultus Monroe Street Merchants Association Orange Tree Imports Mystery to Me Brasserie V Infusion Chocolate Henry Vilas Zoo the Edgewood Campus UW Arboretum Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage Copyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
Highlighting awesome individuals who live in Madison is one of the best parts of the I Love Madison Show, and this week is no different. Neil Mathweg and the team are back with another inspiring episode! If you are looking for great places to eat around Madison, they can help! If you just moved to the city and looking for ways to connect to the community, look no further...On this episode, Neil gives more details on the Madison Food Tournament, as well as the Game of Magnets. Chris Sorenson highlights how one local pastor is encouraging his students to serve the community, and Adam Rostad joins Neil in the studio to talk about Madison Story Slam! Grab a beer and some cheese curds and enjoy this I Love Madison episode! The city on an isthmus The search for the best burger in Madison is over, now the question to be answered is who has the best cheese curds? Make sure you nominate your favorite place on social media, then follow the journey to find the cheese curd champion! While you are wandering around the city in search of cheese, keep your eyes peeled for the I Love Madison magnets! You can take a picture, then post them to social media to “register” that magnet in your name for a chance to win a prize pack from the I Love Madison Show! “On-mission in Madison” with Chris Sorenson This week, Chris is on-mission with Derrick Wright from City Church. After a local summer camp closed, Derrick was searching for a way to impact the youth at his church and make a difference in the community. After a busy summer of mission trips and service work, Derrick and his crew started volunteering with an organization called “Friends of the state street family,” an organization that serves the homeless community in Madison. His staff encouraged the youth to go out and listen to the stories of the people in the community, as well as provide for their basic needs with warm clothing and hot meals. Derrick says the experience continues to be transformational, both for him and his students. Derrick and his team are also actively working to stop slavery and sex trafficking, with an organization called End The Movement. If you are interested in serving or volunteering, Derrick would love to hear from you! His contact information can be found on the City Church website, linked below. Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Kelsi Winters Kelsie Winters is an awesome mom, brand consultant, social media guru, and fitness coach. She is also a long-time Madison resident who moved back to the city after living here as a kid. When she moved back to Madison, she was focused on finding other new moms to connect with. She ended up taking a job at her local church in the daycare, where she connected with several amazing moms. Kelsi said she is a huge fan of the downtown area, as it hosts an array of good food and live music events. She recommends everyone check out the Union for some ice cream. She also said the (free) zoo is an incredible spot to take the kids. Kelsi works from home as a brand consultant and fitness coach, as well as a social media guru. Check out her business facebook page below! Adam Rostad is building community in Madison through storytelling Adam Rostad brings storytellers together in Madison to tell true stories based on a theme, from real people. Every 3rd Saturday of the month, a crowd gathers at the Wil-mar center to hear a true 7-10 minute story from someone in the community. Stories are usually based on a theme that will be announced ahead of time. A panel of judges will judge stories based on content, time, and storytelling ability. But don’t worry, the competition part isn’t taken overly seriously. The crowds are friendly and are always very kind to storytellers. This year, the overall theme of the has been movies. In March, the theme is “Big.” In April, the theme is “Child’s play,” and May is “redemption,” based on the Shawshank Redemption. For more information, check them out online! Outline of This Episode [2:15] Help us find Madison’s best cheese curds! [4:15] Chris Sorenson hosts the “On-mission in Madison” segment [12:00] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment [19:00] Our awesome sponsors [19:30] Neil Mathweg hosts guest Adam Rostad from Madison Story Slam [27:00] Check out the Story slam podcast! [29:45] Adam highlights the Evoke Podcast [34:00] The culture of kindness in Madison Resources & People Mentioned Friends of the State Street Family End the Movement Kelsi Winters Wil-Mar Center Madison Story Slam Facebook Twitter Evoke Podcast Facebook Twitter Madison Brat Fest Art Fair on the Square City Church Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
Welcome back to another great episode of the I Love Madison Show! On this episode, Chris Sorenson highlights how Madison is “on-mission,” and Chris Reese interviews Dan Tinder, a local Madison resident who has a lot to say about why this city is an amazing place to live. Neil Mathweg interviews Nicole Moll, the founder of A Box of Balloons, a non-profit she started to make sure each child feels special and celebrated on their birthday! Check out this I Love Madison episode for all the details! The games continue in Madison! Neil Mathweg is about to announce the winner of the Game of Magnets for the month of January! Keep an eye on the I Love Madison Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, you may have won some sweet prizes! If you have not gotten your ILM magnet yet, reach out on social media to request one, and the hosts will mail one to you! Remember, if you see magnets around town, you can take a picture, then post them to “register” that magnet in your name! During the month of February, the ILM hosts are looking for the best cheese curds in the city, and they need your help! If you have a favorite place that serves cheese curds, be sure to let Neil Mathweg and the team know. At the end of the month, a panel of judges will determine the winner! “On-mission in Madison” with Chris Sorenson When the I Love Madison show started, the hosts decided to highlight local meetups around the city. If you want to drink a beer, then run a few miles to the next bar, there is certainly a group that does that...you can find them on meetup.com. Moving forward, however, the team decided to shift the focus a little and highlight organizations around the city that are on-mission! This means that they want to talk to organizations that are helping the community in some way, whether a church, non-profit or noble cause. If you know of an organization that you feel should be featured, contact the I Love Madison show hosts, and they will work to set up a meeting! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Dan Tinder Dan Tinder moved to Madison fourteen years ago, to take a job as a late night radio host. Soon after, he made the nighttime top 40 list. Dan says he initially connected to his community through his work. He is currently a sales manager for JX Peterbilt and has fallen in love with the city of Madison and all it has to offer. Some of the places he recommends are L’Etoile Restaurant, a fine dining French restaurant in the downtown area, as well Dotty Dumpling's Dowry, a great place to get a fantastic hamburger. Dan says there are so many great festivals and events to check out, including the taste of Madison and bike night. For young families, Dan says the suburbs just outside the city offer many great options for raising children in friendly, safe neighborhoods. Check out the rest of what he had to say about this city on an isthmus! Nicole Moll Is bringing birthday joy to kids across the nation Nicole Moll loves parties and loves to celebrate! She wants to make each child feels special and celebrated on their birthday and empower parents around the country to do the same. To do this, she started an organization called A Box of Balloons. Every child deserves to feel special, be celebrated and have a memorable party, but unfortunately, that is not possible for many families. In America, 22% of children live below the poverty level. She believes that a birthday celebration can give families the joy and hope they may be missing. For more information and ways you can volunteer with this amazing organization, listen to this episode, then check out her website in the resources section below! Outline of This Episode [1:45] Who has the best cheese curds in Madison? [3:00] How to play the Game of Magnets [4:30] Chris Sorenson hosts the “on-mission’ segment [9:30] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Dan Tinder [17:00] Nicole Mull wants to help kids celebrate their birthdays in style! Resources & People Mentioned L’Etoile Restaurant Dotty Dumpling's Dowry Meetup.com A Box of Balloons Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
If you are a regular listener to the I Love Madison Show, welcome back! There is so much great content in this episode you won’t want to miss. If you are a new listener, welcome to the podcast that highlights everything Madison, Wisconsin has to offer! The hosts will keep you well-informed on community meet-ups, the best restaurants to visit, popular outdoor activities like the farmer’s market and area concerts, and a ton of personal and business development events. On this episode, host Neil Mathweg interviews Tim O'Brien, the founder, and CEO of Apple Wellness, a local Madison health, and wellness store. Check out this episode to hear more! A city full of foodies Madison features a nearly endless list of great places to eat. Last week, the ILM hosts crowned the Village Tavern with the prestigious award of having THE BEST burger in the city! During the month of February, they will be on the lookout for the restaurant that serves the best cheese curds! After all, we are talking about Madison here...If you want to recommend your favorite cheese curds, check out the Madison Food Tournament on social media! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment Every week, Chris Sorensen scours the city to find another great meetup to share with you here on the show! If you want to see the previous meetups he has found, check out previous episodes of the I Love Madison Show! This week, Chris highlights the Brunch Club, a Madison meetup that gathers on Saturday morning for brunch. This meetup currently has 91 members. For more information, check out the link in the show notes for this episode! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Mia Reese Each week, Chris Reese interviews someone who has recently moved to Madison. He is always interested to know how those individuals got connected in the community and a few of their favorite places to frequent. This week, Chris’s 14-year old daughter, Mia, provides some great insights on how she got involved around Madison. She was nervous when her family first moved, but the excitement of new things and new adventures eventually won out. She said she loves visiting the farmer’s market, and is looking forward to participating in the bubble run, as well as the Madison color run. She mentioned that A Night to Remember Prom, a prom event that honors community members with special needs is one of the events she recommends everyone attend. As far as food is concerned, she raved about DLux and Johhny Delmonico's. Neil Mathweg talks total wellness with featured guest Tim O'Brien from Apple Wellness Besides just connecting you to the best places around Madison, the I Love Madison team is focused on helping you discover things that will positively affect your overall lifestyle. There are groups who meet to share creative ideas, speaking events to help you dream and connect and so many more. Today, Neil Mathweg talks with Tim O'Brien, the founder of Apple Wellness. Apple Wellness was founded by Tim and Becki O’Brien in 2010. Tim and Becki shared a vision of health and wellness that inspired them to start their own retail store. Apple Wellness was opened in June 2010 in Fitchburg and the second location in Sun Prairie opened in January 2016. Their mission as a company is to impact, empower, and educate every customer to learn, grow, and create a lifelong foundation of health and wellness. Tim talks about the powerful effects CBD oil can have on anxiety and stress and offers a few tips listeners can use to “thrive, not just survive.” Check out this outstanding I Love Madison episode to hear the whole interview! Outline of This Episode [2:00] The Village Bar is the Madison burger champion! [3:45] Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment [7:00] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment [11:30] Thanks to the ILM sponsors [12:15] Neil Interviews Tim O'Brien from Apple Wellness Resources & People Mentioned Village Bar - The best burgers in Madison! Brunch Club Meetup DLux Restaurant Johhny DelMonico’s A Night To Remember Prom Apple Wellness Facebook Princeton Club Gym Crossfit Games in Madison Blackhawk Church Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
Welcome back to the I Love Madison show, where the goal is to help people living in Madison connect with great businesses, find great places to eat and meet new people! This week we crown the Madison Food Tournament Champion, we explore another awesome Madison meetup and foodie Chris Attaway is in the house from Epicurean Chronicles to talk food with Neil Mathweg! This is one tasty episode you don’t want to miss! How can you get connected in Madison? Moving to a new city can be a tough challenge for any family. Once you settle, the challenge then becomes connecting with the community and finding your tribe. Here on the I Love Madison Show, the hosts work hard to make sure that you have all the resources you need to get connected! From meetups, business networking and food tours, the goal is simple: Build community. Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment This meetup will fulfill all of your soul’s greatest desires! This week, Chris highlights the Pizza and Adventure Club, a local meetup that gathers for adventures and pizza. Rock climbing, laser tag, and indoor trampoline parks are just a few of the adventures you might find. This awesome meetup has 662 members. Check out the link in the resources below! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Miles Hofschulz Today, Miles Hoffscultz joins Chris Reese on the ILM show. Miles is a movie producer who recently moved to Madison. After traveling far and wide for work, Miles landed in this great city. Soon after arriving, he connected to the local community through the art community, encouraged by his wife who is a musician and is well-connected to the music culture in Madison. He mentioned that one of his favorite things about Madison is how accessible everything is via bike. There are numerous trails he recommends, so if you are new to Madison, keep that in mind! Besides biking, Miles says the fine art scene is outstanding, the farmer’s market is a must see and if you are hungry, Sal’s Pies is his favorite place to grab a pizza! Neil Mathweg hosts featured guest Chris Attaway from Epicurean Chronicles to talk about the food scene in Madison Chris Attaway is one of those trailing spouses who followed her husband to Madison when he took a job here in the city. Chris and her family lived in San Francisco, then San Diego before moving to Madison. She arrived in the middle of winter and experienced all the woes of the Madison polar vortex. Despite a cold start, Chris says she loves living in Madison! Chris started a blog that cataloged the places she found to eat around the city. It wasn’t long before that blog had amassed a huge following, allowing her to make that her full-time job. The result is the Epicurean Chronicles, a blog that aims to build a sense of community and bring people together through their love for food. Epicurean has now expanded to multiple cities, with regional teams exploring and writing about all things food! Chris says she loves the sense of community she has found in Madison, as well as the fact that the people are genuine and kind. She strongly encourages listeners to check out Graze Restaurant, as well as Estrellón. Outline of This Episode [2:00] The Madison Food Tournament has crowned a champion! [6:15] Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the week” - Pizza and Adventure Club [8:45] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move segment” with guest Miles Hoffscultz [18:15] Neil introduces featured guest Chris Attaway, founder of Epicurean Chronicles [27:00] Chris shares why she loves living and working in Madison Resources & People Mentioned Epicurean Chronicles Estrellón Restaurant Graze Restaurant Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
There is so much going on in Madison, and the team here has all the coverage for you! The Madison Food Tournament final round is coming up, so get ready to have the best hamburger in the city! Also on this episode is a great interview from Neil Mathweg with special guest Ashley Quinto Powell, a Boss Mom, leader, and speaker who is empowering women here in the Madison community. This episode is packed with great stuff you don’t want to miss! Check out the Madison food tournament final round! The ILM team has been on the hunt for the best burger in the city! The first round of the Madison Food Tournament is nearly done. Dotty’s and the Village Tavern are the last two contestants hoping to be crowned the hamburger champion! Both establishments are gearing up to host members of the ILM team who will be the final judges. If you haven't had a hamburger from these places, go check them out! Links to these establishments can be found in the resources section below! In February, the I Love Madison hosts will be out in search of the best cheese curds in the city, so get ready with your suggestions! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment This episode is all about moms, and the meetup of the week is no different! Chris highlighted Madison Hip Mamas, a fun and inclusive group of mamas in the Madison area. Typical meet-ups include playgroups, park play dates, picnics, The Beach, the Zoo, Olbrich Gardens, The Children's Museum, Farmers Market, Cooking Club, Mama-Night-Out and more!! Check out the resources section for a link to their meetup page! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Nicky McFarland Nicky McFarland is a registered nurse who moved to Madison from Lacrosse. After moving, she connected to the community through meetups and through her work. Besides her favorite food places, which include My Old Sock, The Merchant and Graze, Nicky and her family love exploring the music venues during the summer and the Shake the Lake event. Check out this episode to hear more of her story and more amazing places to visit around the city! Ladder climbers with ankle biters, featuring boss mom Ashley Quinto Powell Ashley Quinto Powell is a founder of the Madison Boss Moms and Bossy newsletter. Boss Moms and Bossy were started to connect women who are actively advancing their careers while raising children. These women are sometimes affectionately referred as "ladder climbers with ankle biters" or "dynamos with kids in tow". Ashley is the Vice President of Sales for Nei-Turner Media Group, publisher of Brava Magazine, Lakeshore Living, and The Celebration Society wedding guide, to name a few. She speaks nationally on Salary Negotiation for Women in Tech, and most recently presented at DisruptMSN and the Madison Speaker Crawl. She actively contributes to tech and entrepreneurship by co-organizing the Madison Women in Tech, as an ambassador for the Doyenne Group, and by promoting mentorship in the community. She's an enthusiastic contributor to the planning efforts of Forward Fest, Madison's greatest 8 days, and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs get right-sized technical solutions. Ashley says everyone in Madison should check out the St Peter’s Catholic School Fish Fry in Ashton, Disrupt and the Forward Fest, Madison's greatest 8 days. Outline of This Episode [1:45] Dotty’s takes on the village tavern in the championship round of the Madison Food Tournament! [3:30] Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment [7:00] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move Segment” with guest Nicky McFarland [12:00] Neil Mathweg hosts featured guest Ashley Quinto Powell from Boss Moms [15:45] Who are the Boss Moms in Madison? [19:45] Why work life balance is a joke for a working mom [23:15] Ashley’s Day Job: Vice President of Sales at Nei-Turner Media Group [26:30] A few events Ashley says you need to check out Resources & People Mentioned The Village Tavern Dotty’s Shake the Lake Event The Merchant Restaurant Graze Restaurant Madison Hip Mamas Ashley Quinto Powell Boss Moms Madison Women in Tech: Salary Negotiation by Ashley Quinto Powell Salary Negotiation for Women in Tech by Ashley Quinto Powell Brava Magazine Madison Kid’s Expo Thrive Conference Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg And finally, if you would be so kind - leave a rating and review for the Onion Juice podcast on Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes) Rubik's Cubes make a perfect gift for any occasion. Learn more about this amazing puzzle on this link.
Are there people in your life you would consider to be Dream Chasers? You know, those individuals who are motivated to go for it when it comes to some outlandish dream they've concocted? If so, and they live anywhere close to Madison Wisconsin you have got to get them to listen to this episode. Neil talks with Chris Rudolph of the American Family Insurance Dream Bank. Chris calls himself a Dream Curator and his goal is to provide an environment and place that Dream Chasers can go to meet others with the same inclinations so that they can work together to help each other fulfill their dreams. You won't want to miss this conversation. Dream chasers are a unique breed of people. American Family Insurance believes they should be encouraged and supported, so they created the Dream Bank Chris Rudolph and the team at the American Family Insurance Dream Bank believe that you have the power to decide how you bring your character to life. The way they like to express it is clearly outlined on the Dream Bank website: “As your story comes to life, a hero emerges – and that’s you. How do you champion your own dream?” The Dream Bank and its staff are eager and equipped to help you answer that question. Find out what is happening at the American Family Dream Bank and how you can utilize the resources they provide to fuel the Dream Chaser in you. Looking for a group of like-minded people to meet up with in Madison? Then you'll love this group, it's even called "Like Minded" There's a cool website out there these days called Meetup.com. Organizers of meetups can list their group on the site and invite people to their events. There's a particular group on the site that is local to Madison Wisconsin, and they simply called the group Like Minded. What does the group do? Funny you should ask because there's not really one answer. They've done movie nights, celebrated Jimi Hendrix' birthday, talked politics, and many other things. If it sounds like a group you'd like to be a part of, find out how to get involved by listening to this episode of I Love Madison Chris Rudolph of the American Family Insurance Dream Bank in Madison Wisconsin is about to tell you his favorite thing about his city In this episode of I Love Madison, Neil asked Chris Rudolph of the American Family Insurance Dream of Bank what his favorite thing is about Madison. Chris says that Madison is a unique city in that it has world-class opportunities, incredible food, lots of fun things to do, but still has the feel of a small town. It's not a cow town like many people expect, it's got class and is going somewhere. If you're curious about Madison Wisconsin, listen to this episode to hear the perspective of a guy who knows Madison well. The “My Move” segment: From Nashville to Arizona to Madison - and there’s no comparison This episode’s “My Move” segment features Dougan, a guy who has moved his family around the country a bit. He’s lived in Arizona as well as Nashville Tennessee and has recently moved to Madison, WI. He says out of all the places he's lived Madison is his favorite. When Chris asks him why he points to lots of things: the myriad of things to do, great food, entertainment that is world class, and many other things you wouldn't expect to find in Madison. You'll enjoy hearing the perspective of a brand new resident, on this episode. Outline of This Episode [0:48] The finals of the Madison Food Tournament are coming soon! [3:50] The Like Minded: A new meetup going on in town, get the details [6:59] The “My Move” section: Why Dougan and his wife moved to Madison [16:10] Chris Rudolph Dream Curator at the American Family Insurance Dream Bank [17:15] Connecting people to nurture and curate dreams [20:11] Neil’s experience in a mastermind group Chris has organized [22:14] Chris’ favorite thing about Madison: World class city but in a smaller town Resources & People Mentioned Have you gotten started with the I Love Madison Magnet Game? Why not - Find out how to play here! American Family Dream Bank Join The Like Minded Meetup Group Madison Story Slam Comedy On State The Majestic - Madison The Madison Farmer’s Market J. Henry Distillery in Madison Old Sugar Distillery Madison Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage Copyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
Whether you're on the isthmus or strolling down Willy Street, the dining scene in Madison is going to blow you away. There is a remarkably wide range of dining options available, from great diners you can share with the whole family to elegant fine dining perfect for impressing. On this episode of the I Love Madison Show, the focus is all about food! Where can you find the best burger in Madison? Are you wondering where you can find the best burger in Madison? If so, listen to the show. This month, the Madison Food Tournament is focused on finding the best burger, as voted by the residents of Madison! Currently, there nine restaurants around the city that are in the running to be crowned the champion. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite burger! While you are out in search of some delicious food, don’t forget to watch for the I Love Madison magnets around town. Listeners can take a picture of the magnets they find and post them on social media to register those magnets. Each week during the show, Neil will give out prizes to the owner of the winning magnets, as well as anyone who has registered that magnet! This is a great way to connect with other people, have some fun and win some great prizes! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment If you have burgers on the brain, why not add a beer and maybe a brisk run? This meetup of the week, hosted by Chris Sorenson is called the Madison Beer Runners. This group starts at a pre-selected bar, grabs a beer, then runs to the next bar for another drink. With over 600 members, the chances of finding a good people to share good beer with are very high. Lace-up, then drink up, you have earned it! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Lewis Bentley Lewis Bentley could very well be called “Mr. Madison,” since he knows the city so well and is well-connected in several ways. Besides sitting on the board for Operation Fresh Start, an organization Operation Fresh Start provides Dane County youth a path to self-sufficiency through education and job training, Lewis coaches his children’s sports teams and is a self-declared foodie. Lewis loves this area because it is so family-friendly, and there is always something to do, even when the weather outside is cold. From the free music and kids activities on Saturday at the Rotunda to the Thanksgiving 5k that benefits local education, Lewis says there is something for everyone. He recommends stopping by Ha Long Restaurant for some Vietnamese flavor, as well as the restaurant Lucille for some outstanding cocktails, craft beers, and pizza. Eat your way around the city with Brittany Hammer and the Capital City Food Tour Capital City Food tours was established in 2016 when Brittany Hammer moved back home and developed a new love for Madison cuisine and culture. Her goal is to connect people to the amazing food scene and the people who started it here in Madison. Besides the mouthwatering Wisconsin cuisine, you get a chance to learn about the history and architecture of Madison. Regular tours are usually around eight people, but you can customize a private tour if needed. New friends and new food...this is what the I Love Madison Show is all about! Outline of This Episode [1:45] The Madison Food Tournament is searching for the best Burger in the city! [3:15] Check out the The Game of Magnets [5:15] Chris Sorenson hosts the “meetup of the week” segment [8:15] Chris Reese hosts the “my move” segment with guest “Mr. Madison” aka Lewis Bentley [14:30] The amazing sponsors who support the ILM Show [15:30] Featured guest Brittany Hammer introduces the Capital City Food Tour Resources & People Mentioned Seven Historic Places to Tour in and around Madison Wisconsin POST Capital City Food Tours Madison Beer Runners Meetup Ha Long Bay Restaurant Lucille Restaurant This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
If you haven't heard the term, “Trailing Spouse” it has to do with a family that is forced to move due to a job or relocation and one of the spouses moves early to get things established while the other trails behind, bringing family, household goods, and who knows what else. In Sarah Wells’ case, she followed behind her husband bringing 30 head of cattle! In this episode of I Love Madison, you'll get to hear the trailing spouse story of Sarah Wells, what she has done to get involved in the community now that she lives in Madison, and all about her business ventures that are benefiting the community. It's a great conversation that you won't want to miss. It’s not easy being a trailing spouse, but Sarah Wells is a great example of what can be done to make the experience less stressful and more fulfilling Bringing up the rear when the family has to move is not always a fun experience. Sarah moved to Madison in November - not the best time to get out and about due to weather issues. So, in her own words, Sarah was stuck inside for almost 8 months - but when it was possible she got out of her house and found ways to get involved. In this conversation, you're going to hear the inspiring story of how Sarah has gotten involved with local charities, has established her own business in Madison, and is doing her best to connect moms around town. Sarah is proof. that the trailing spouse experience does not have to be an isolated one. A business that also plans meetups for moms? Yep, that’s what Sara Wells is doing with Wishing Wells Boutique and Community It's not every day that you find a business owner who is also investing in the community in which they live. Sarah Wells has established an online clothing boutique for children and women that is designed to generate a profit. But it also has a community aspect to it through planning meetups for moms who need to get connected with others. It's a great opportunity for moms of all ages to connect with like-minded individuals and feel better connected to the Madison Community as well. Find out how Sarah's organization is pulling all this off, on this episode of I love Madison. Madison, Wisconsin is a great place for trailing spouses. Find out why on this episode A trailing spouse is the one that follows their spouse to their new hometown after the new job has begun, leaving their life behind to pursue their spouse’s new career. The career spouse makes the move first, gets connected at their new job, meets new people, feels accepted, and naturally falls in love with the city. Meanwhile, when the trailing spouse finally arrives they typically find themselves at home, are often looking for work, and are trying to get connected. They can easily feel lonely and isolated. In this episode, you’ll hear about Sarah’s story as a trailing spouse and how she took initiative to ensure that she wasn’t the one feeling isolated and alone. It’s an inspiring story that you’ll want to hear. If you haven't started playing the I Love Madison magnets game, what are you waiting for? You can win some cool stuff All of us involved with the I Love Madison Show are super excited about our magnets game. Here's how you can get involved: Go to our website, www.ILoveMadisonShow.com and sign up to receive your magnet. It's free. At the beginning of every month, a number will be drawn and prizes will be given away. But you can also collect other magnets when you see them around town. Take a picture, post it on any social media platform using the hashtag #MadisonGOM (Madison Game of Magnets) and you could win any time that magnet number is drawn. Beginning in the summer of 2018 you can find the golden magnet and win even more prizes. Find out more by listening to this episode. Outline of This Episode [1:12] Neil’s introduction to his guest, Sara Wells. [3:12] The Madison Food Tournament is starting - find out how you can get involved [4:15] This episode’s meetup of the week - Ucre at Village Lanes [7:57] The “My Move” segment with Chris Reese - this episode’s guest,Tom Reese [14:37] Who is Sarah Wells? For one, she’s a trailing spouse… [18:40] Sarah’s company - Wishing Wells Boutique and Community [20:39] Wells Farms: Farm to Table beef (get your discount code below) Resources & People Mentioned Text “ILoveMadison” to “44222” and start playing the magnets game www.Meetup.com Lunchtime Live in Madison The Ironman Race in Madison Swagat Restaurant in Madison Box of Balloons in Madison, WI Wishing Wells Boutique and Community On Facebook On Instagram Wells Farms: Madison Wisconsin - Use “ILoveMadison” to get $5 off your first order On Facebook On Instagram This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. 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Happy New Year from the I Love Madison Team! There are several people that are mentioned on the show that you have gotten to know, like Neil Mathweg, Chris Reese, and Chris Sorenson. In this episode, Neil and the crew want to celebrate some of the other people who believe in the I love Madison show. Neil talks with featured guest Caleb Jahr about some new media avenues coming to the show in the near future that will help people get connected. Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment, and Neil recaps the Game of Magnets launch! This episode is the best way to start your new year, thanks for listening! The people that make the I Love Madison Show tick! There are so many awesome people in Madison, it’s what makes the city so amazing. Besides the great beer and cheese curds...Before the I Love Madison show launched, there were several people who believed in the project and decided to support it. This episode is for all of you who love Madison and want to see people get connected and thrive in this great city! Everything you need to know about the Game of Magnets The game has officially launched! This means that you can start collecting magnets and registering them on social media for a chance to win some amazing prizes! The first prize will be given away at the end of January, so you have a whole month to explore Madison. The ILM team will be giving away a “swag bag,” which will contain all sorts of sweet prizes, including some ILM apparel and a few food vouchers for local businesses, among other things. If you are a business owner who wants to contribute to the prizes for future swag bags, contact Neil Mathweg! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Carly Bentley This week, Chris talks to Carly Bentley, who moved to Madison in 1996. Carly is a pediatric nurse in the city. She vacationed here as a kid with her family and has fond memories of exploring the lakes and spending time outdoors, as well as visiting the Wisconsin Dells, the world’s largest outdoor waterpark. Carly spends time with her family visiting at many of the outdoor music venues in the area, as well as exploring many of the lakes and waterways. Neil Mathweg hosts featured guest Caleb Jahr Caleb Jahr is one of the awesome people in Madison that you should get to know! He is real estate agent, amazing father and husband and an artist who understands media! Caleb publishes a daily Vlog (Video Blog) that highlights his life and the projects that he is working on, etc. Because he is so good at it, Neil Mathweg asked him to help create outstanding content for the I Love Madison show, and he agreed! In January, Caleb will begin creating videos for the show, including guest interviews and other happenings around the city! Stay tuned, there are lots of amazing things ahead on the I Love Madison Show! Outline of This Episode [1:15] What should regular listeners of the I Love Madison called? [2:45] Thanks to everyone who attended the ILM launch party in Madison! [5:00] The Game of Magnets has launched! [8:30] Chris Reese hosts the “My move” segment with guest Carly Bentley [15:00] Neil features guest Caleb Jahr [18:15] Daily Vlog coming to the I Love Madison Show Resources & People Mentioned Caleb Jahr Graze Restaurant Madisons Mom’s Blog This Episode’s Sponsors: Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway MortgageCopyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg
There are lots of amazing things happening around the city of Madison, Wisconsin! On this episode of the I Love Madison show, Neil Mathweg talks about the Game of Magnets, as well as the Madison Food Tournament! After the “Meetup of the Week” segment from Chris Sorenson and the “My Move” Segment from Chris Reese, host Neil Mathweg talks with Coreyne Woodman-Holoubek and Laura Gmeinder from Disrupt Madison on their new approach to HR conferences! This episode is packed with great stuff, so make sure to listen! The Game of Magnets is now live! Listeners can look for I Love Madison magnets around the city, take a picture of them and post them on social media to register those magnets. Each week during the show, Neil will give out prizes to the owners of randomly selected magnets. The game is live, so you are going to want to get your magnet and keep an eye out for other magnets around the city! Remember, you can register your magnets by using the hashtag #MadisonGOM for a chance to win some great prizes each week! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment If you love history, you will love this local Madison meetup! This week, Chris Sorenson features “historic cities, churches, and cemeteries,” a meetup that travels around the area to see historical locations, such as the Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, civil war historical grave sites and several old churches. For more information on this meetup, check out the link in the resources section! Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Mike Louban Chris talks with Mike Louban, a Madison resident who recently moved into the city from Oregon. Mike moved in the middle of January, so he was a little nervous about the famous Madison winter, but says that he and his family love the city. Mike’s children were able to connect to the community through sports and exploring places in the community, like the lakes and the farmer’s market. He said the adjustment was not a hard one, although there have been a few comical things he has learned since moving to Madison. In Oregon, Mike never had to pump his own gas, as it’s illegal to do so there, so he said it took a few weeks to adjust to a new system. He would pull up to a gas pump and wait for someone to fill up his car, then realized he was waiting for something that was never going to happen. His family loves biking around the lakes, then stopping at Babcock Hall for ice cream, as well as the farmer’s market. The best thing about Madison according to Mike? The fact that you can do big-city things without the hassle of living in a big city! Neil Mathweg hosts Coreyne Woodman-Holoubek and Laura Gmeinder, from Disrupt Madison The featured guests this week are Coreyne Woodman-Holoubek and Laura Gmeinder from Disrupt Madison. Disrupt is a night of short focused talks from professionals who want to share their ideas on how to move talent thinking forward. Disrupt only happens once a year, usually on June 6th, and features 8-10 short presentations by keynote speakers. The format is very fast-paced, with the entire event only lasting two hours. This gives professionals in HR the chance to hear new ideas without a long conference format! Coreyne and Laura have set up a special promotion for the I Love Madison listeners who are interested in purchasing tickets to this event! Check out the “Disrupt” section in the resources below! Outline of This Episode [2:00] Game of Magnets is live! [4:15] Madison Food Tournament Promo [6:00] Chris Sorenson with the “meetup of the week”: “historic cities, churches and cemeteries” [8:30] Chris Reese with the “My Move” segment [13:45] ILM Sponsors [14:15] Neil talks with the team from Disrupt Madison Resources & People Mentioned Meetup - Historic Cities, Churches and Cemeteries Disrupt Madison Disrupt Madison Promo Use code: lovemsn (tickets will go on sale at 8 a.m. Monday and show as $40. Using the code "lovemsn" will give the first 50 people $10 off as a special holiday gift to your community. ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disrupt-madison-30-tickets-40173787881 Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg This episode is sponsored by Neil Mathweg of Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage Copyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved.
Welcome back to the I Love Madison show! If you are new to Madison, this show will help you connect to all the cool places and people around the city. If you are a long-time resident of Madison, you know it’s an amazing place to live! This episode is loaded with information on local meetups, restaurant suggestions, and community events! Neil Mathweg also interviews Leah Roe to talk about how she is impacting military spouses and professionals with her new startup! Connecting the “trailing spouses” in Madison The I Love Madison show is all about connecting people in the community, especially the “trailing spouses.” If you moved to Madison because your spouse took a new job, it can be very hard to make new friends or find people who share similar interests. Neil Mathweg hopes the show will help people build community, and highlight all of the amazing places around the city that Madison residents enjoy. Every week, the hosts will highlight a new meetup for you to explore, interview a Madison resident about their recent move, and feature a local influencer from the city. Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment Chris Sorensen is the master at finding cool meetups in Madison. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to play vintage baseball like the old-school hall of fame legends, look no further than the Capital City Vintage Baseball Club. In 1865, the Capitol City Baseball Club became Madison’s official team. Today, you can don the vintage uniform, ditch the leather gloves and hit the dirt field for some old-school fun. The vintage league started this year and currently has around 50 active members. For more information, find the Capital City Vintage Baseball Club on meetup.com Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Sarah Reese Each week, Chris Reese talks to a local resident about their experience moving to Madison. This week, Sarah Reese, Chris’s wife joins the show. Chris and his wife moved to Madison from Tomah, Wisconsin, after Chris received a job promotion. Sarah said she was a little uneasy about moving to such a large city but quickly fell in love with the sense of community and endless places to explore with her family. Although she says she misses her parents back in Tomah, she cannot see herself living anywhere else. Sarah and her family connected to the community through their local church, as well as the local school. Sarah’s favorite places include the farmer’s market, Buck & Honey’s restaurant, and the Takumi Master Japanese Restaurant. Leah Roe is impacting military spouses and professionals through MAVAN Neil Mathweg invited Leah Roe to the I Love Madison Show to talk about her new startup, MAVAN or Military Affiliate Virtual Assistant Network. Leah said she had no intention of starting a business when she asked her sister to be her virtual assistant. Leah wanted to have a greater impact in her community through her work but realized she would need someone to help her handle all of the little details that seemed to take up all of her time each day. Leah’s sister, Anna is a Marine-Corps wife who was looking for an opportunity to advance her career and generate an additional income. The challenge of being a military spouse means moving your family every few years, often with no control over the destination. Corporations are hesitant to hire military spouses, due to the long onboarding processes and a high turnover rate. MAVAN hires military spouses with professional degrees and training to be virtual assistants for impact-driven professionals who are too busy to manage the details of daily operations. To hear more about how MAVAN is impacting families and businesses, listen to this episode of the I Love Madison Show! Outline of This Episode [1:15] Neil shares the importance of connecting the “trailing spouses” in the community [4:45] “Meetup of the Week” - the capital city vintage baseball club [7:15] “My Move” Segment with guest Sarah Reese [13:45] Sponsor spotlight [14:15] Leah Roe highlights Culture Community, a local non-profit [19:00] Leah Roe introduces MAVAN Resources & People Mentioned 1 Million Cups Culture Community Heartland Church Leah Roe MAVAN Buck & Honey’s Restaurant Takumi Master Japanese Restaurant Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg This episode is sponsored by Neil Mathweg of Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage Copyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved.
Welcome to Episode 3 of the I Love Madison Show! The launch last week was successful, with tons of Madison residents excited about the show, the connection events around town and the upcoming events in January! This week, Neil Mathweg interviews guest Diana Lawinger, the “Godfather” of the I Love Madison Show to talk about business networking events in the Madison area. Chris Sorenson shares the “Meetup of the Week,” and Chris Reese interviews guest John McNary, who shares how he transitioned to Madison and why he never left. All this and more in this episode of I Love Madison! Neil Mathweg shares what’s ahead on the I Love Madison Show Neil Mathweg kicks off today's episode with some information on events starting in January, like the Madison Food Tournament. There are so many great places to eat around Madison, the show hosts thought it would be a great idea to let you vote on your favorite places! The food tournament kicks off in January, so stay tuned for more information. Neil Mathweg is also excited about The Game of Magnets, also launching in January. This is a fun way for the community to get involved with the I love Madison show and win some great prizes! Check out episodes 1-2 for more information on the Game of Magnets! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment This week, Chris Sorenson highlights FRIENDS WANTED, Madison's only "unclub." Celeste Luzzio organized this group to encourage people to form platonic friendships around Madison. The group has 3000 members and meets every 2nd and 4th Friday in the evening, and every Tuesday morning when possible. Check out their calendar (link in the resources below) to get the latest updates. Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest Jon Mcnary Chris Reese interviews Jon McNary, a Madison resident who moved his family here nearly six years ago to start a church. Initially, Jon says he was a bit apprehensive to move because he heard it was always cold in Madison. After arriving, Jon and his family fell in love with the culture and the small-town vibe. Jon says he didn’t have any trouble connecting to people, especially since he is the lead pastor at a local church (Heartland Church). Jon also talked about how much his family loves attending the farmer’s market, which happens to be the largest producers-only market in the nation. Another great reason to love Madison! Hear the rest of Jon’s story in this episode. Neil Mathweg talks networking with featured guest Diana Lawinger Diana Lawinger is a networking guru and a contributor to the I love Madison Show. She has a genuine interest in meeting people and takes great pride in the connections she is able to create in the community. She joins Neil Mathweg on this episode to talk about 1 Million Cups, an organization where new entrepreneurs can present a business plan, then participate in a Q & A discussion. This group is nicknamed the “Dolphin Tank,” as the format resembles the hit show “Shark Tank,” but without all the teeth. The group meets at the Madison public library every Wednesday at 9:00 am on the third floor. Check out the full conversation! Outline of This Episode [1:22] bullet point outline [5:15] The Game of Magnets starts in January - Neil gives more details! [7:00] Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment [10:00] Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment with guest John Mcnary [17:15] Sponsors of ILM [19:15] Neil interviews featured guest Diana Lawinger - [24:45] Diana talks networking on the I Love Madison Blog (link below) Resources & People Mentioned Heartland Church Diana’s Blog Post on ILM - Networking Event and Groups Around Madison Friends Wanted Meetup 1 Million Cups Culture Community The Dream Bank Diana Lawinger Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg This episode is sponsored by Neil Mathweg of Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Chris Reese of American Family Insurance Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage Copyright2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved.
Welcome back to the I Love Madison show, where the goal is to help people living in Madison connect with great businesses, interests and other people! There is so much in this episode that you don’t want to miss! Neil Mathweg talks more about I Love Madison and the new ideas he is implementing, then features guest Jason Kotecki from Escape Adulthood to talk about the Adultitis Epidemic. Chris Sorenson shares a great meetup of the week, and Chris Reese talks to a local resident about his recent move to Madison. There is so much great stuff, thanks for listening to the I Love Madison Podcast! move to Madison. There is so much great stuff, thanks for listening to the I Love Madison Podcast! More reasons to love living in Madison Food is a great way to bring people together, so the team decided to host the Madison Food Tournament! Each month Neil Mathweg will choose a restaurant category to feature, then ask all of you I Love Madison listeners to submit your favorite restaurants. The submissions will be narrowed down to a top eight, then top two and a champion will be crowned! They can’t wait to launch this, so make sure you check them out on social media to learn more! In episode one, Neil introduced the game of magnets, an interactive addition to the I love Madison show. Listeners can look for I Love Madison magnets around the city, take a picture of them and post them to social media to register those magnets. Each week during the show, Neil will give out prizes to the owners of randomly selected magnets. The game is about to launch, so you are going to want to get your magnet and keep an eye out for magnets around the city! Remember, you can register your magnets by using the hashtag #MadisonGOM for a chance to win some great prizes each week! Meetup of the week with Chris Sorenson This week, Chris features “Policy & Pints” on the meetup of the week. If you like discussing politics and drinking beer, this meetup is for you! The group started in 2015 and has grown to about 20 people. Liberals and conservatives alike can sit down for a round-table discussion over a beer. Often, a state representative will join the discussion. The group moves around to different establishments, so for more info and the next location where they are meeting, check out meetup.com and search “Policy & Pints” in Madison. A local’s perspective on Madison This week, Chris Reese talks with David, a local resident who recently moved from Augusta Georgia to Madison. David had previously visited Madison a few years ago in the middle of winter. At that time, he had no interest in moving to here. Three years and one glorious August day later, David found himself loving everything Madison has to offer. He said he loves how electric the place feels, the fact that people are always out and about doing things around the city. From participating in local sports leagues to trying new restaurants with friends, there is always a sense of energy and endless things to do. David initially connected in Madison through a local church connection and now says he would love to see the rest of his family move to Madison. When Chris asked what his favorite thing in Madison is, David said: “Just being here.” Cure adultitis with Neil Mathweg and Jason Kotecki Neil’s featured guest this week is Jason Kotecki, an artist, author, and speaker who started a company called Escape Adulthood. Their mission is to annihilate Adultitis and help people create better lives and businesses. Jason says he loves to give people permission to have fun and remember what it’s like to be a kid. Neil and Jason talk about why finding “your tribe” is so important and how establishing these fun connections can improve the quality of your life. Jason also talks about a concept he calls a tinker project. The idea started after Jason realized he had not created any artwork for more than a year, so he set out to create 100 pieces of art. He didn’t focus on monetizing the project, he just created because he loves art. Jason said, “Oftentimes, our heart has reasons that our head takes a while to understand.” Neil shared that the I Love Madison show originally started out as a tinker project, inspired by Jason Kotecki. Outline of This Episode [2:00] Neil introduces the Madison food tournament [4:15] “Connect Madison” is looking for a new name [5:15] Information about the upcoming launch of the game of magnets [6:30] Meetup of the week with Chris Sorenson [9:45] My move with Chris Reese [19:30] Neil features Jason Kotecki from Escape adulthood [23:45] The importance of finding your “Tribe” [26:30] What is a tinker project [29:45] Jason Kotecki is building Adultitis hospitals around the city Resources & People Mentioned Dream Bank, Madison WI The Great Dane Pub Escapeadulthood.com Kelly Roettger - Unikern Studio Connect With Neil facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow twitter.com/neilmathweg linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg Episode is sponsored by Neil Mathweg of Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Chris Reese of American Family Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage Copyright © 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. 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