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In this episode of Freedom Talks, host Joe Ogden sits down with owner, Michael Karegeannes. They begin by stepping back into time to learn about how Freedom Physical Therapy Services came to be and how it has expanded to span the Greater Milwaukee area present day. Mike and Joe also talk about Private Practice PT pros and cons, including insurance differences. 

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin's Midday News to talk about tonight's Milwaukee School Board Meeting and what he hopes to see come out of the meeting. Brennan also shares his thoughts on the passing of Marquette University President Dr. Michael Lovell, the Greater Milwaukee Committee's recent meeting with Governor Evers, and the new state office building in downtown Milwaukee.

Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors President Mike Ruzicka joins Wisconsin

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin's Midday News to talk about the proposed development of condos in Park East, Milwaukee ranking #112 on the US News & World Report "best places to live" list, MATC President Dr. Vicki J. Martin's retirement, Pat Connaughton renovating basketball courts in the community, & more.

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin's Midday News to talk about the grand opening of the new Baird Center expansion in Milwaukee. Brennan also discusses alarmingly high water levels in Wisconsin.

Building a better future for our students is going to take the combined efforts of educators, employers and community leaders. The Greater Milwaukee Committee is on a mission to do just that, bringing together the most influential leaders and organizations in Milwaukee to solve some of the toughest challenges facing the city.Joel Brennan leads the organization and joined us in the studio to talk about the role of public-private partnerships between educational institutions and businesses to address the evolving needs of the workforce.The challenges faced by Milwaukee's education system (public, private and charter) are not unique. Communities across the U.S. can learn from the work of the GMC .In this episode, we address:The role of public-private partnerships in improving our education systemHow to build better collaboration between educational institutions and businesses to meet the evolving needs of the workforceInnovative approaches to education, including microcredentials and tailored curriculum developmentThe imperative of fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability to thrive in the era of AI and technological disruptionQuotable Moments:"We have a responsibility of what we leave behind, that there's opportunity for [our young people].""The biggest issue around where we're going with workforce... is things are changing so dramatically with AI and how that's going to change the workplace, that we have to do what Wayne Gretzky used to talk about, you know, skate to where the puck is going, not where it is right now.""We need to be preparing people for careers, but ultimately we want them to be deep thinkers, critical thinkers, problem solvers, because there's plenty of those things that are out here that we need to solve."3 Big Takeaways:Regional collaboration enhances workforce readiness: The Higher Education Regional Alliance in Wisconsin facilitates cross-sector partnerships to align education with industry needs, ensuring graduates are equipped for the job market. K-12 education faces systemic challenges, but we owe it to students to solve these problems: It's going to take comprehensive reforms and investing in early childhood education to improve outcomes and workforce readiness. By prioritizing equitable access to quality education and fostering innovation in teaching methods, communities can address these challenges and ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.Public-private partnerships drive education reform: Through initiatives like workforce training programs, communities leverage combined resources to revitalize education systems, bridging gaps between classroom learning and real-world job requirements, ultimately strengthening local economies.Resources:Learn more about the Greater Milwaukee CommitteeConnect with the Greater Milwaukee Committee:Facebook  |  YouTube  |  Instagram  |  LinkedInEpisode page: https://techedpodcast.com/brennan/Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin's Midday News to give his thoughts on President Biden's announcement of a $3.3 billion Microsoft AI Data Center in Racine County. Brennan, former head of the Department of Administration under Governor Evers, shares his involvement with the FoxConn site in Racine County which will be home to the AI Data Center. Brennan also discusses the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Milwaukee Public Museum and Mayor Johnson's appointment of a new Election Commissioner.

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin's Midday News to talk about Amtrak Borealis, a new Amtrak expansion connecting Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis, being open for business. Brennan also discusses a new Wisconsin policy form study of Milwaukee

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins the show to provide his thoughts on the WIAA

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin's Midday News to discuss Milwaukee World Festival's interest in expanding use of the Summerfest grounds. Brennan also talks about Milwaukee potentially being the future home of a WNBA expansion team.

Ellen Gilligan, the president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, joins Marquette University president Michael Lovell and BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas on the latest episode of Leadership Lens. Gilligan discusses what she's learned about taking on big projects, her own leadership style and how she knew it was the right time to announce her upcoming retirement. Lovell and Gilligan also both share insights from leading their own organizations' $700 million-plus fundraising campaigns. 

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin's Midday News and discusses recent GMC meetings focused on having a dialogue between the community and the city of Milwaukee regarding the future of I-794. He describes why many believe removing I-794 is best for the city and why others are skeptical of this idea.

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins Wisconsin's Midday News to provide his thoughts on the passing of the MPS referendum on Tuesday. Joel discusses ways MPS and the community can work together to improve outcomes for MPS students going forward. Brennan also talks about Milwaukee's plans to redesign Michigan Street.

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins the show to explain the GMC's opposition of the MPS Referendum. He also discusses how Milwaukee can learn from other cities in and around the Midwest.

President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee Joel Brennan joins the show to describe the role he played in bringing Top Chef to Wisconsin and how much the exposure of Wisconsin in the show will impact the state. He also discusses demolition beginning at the former North Ridge Mall and provides ideas of what the reimagining of the site could look like. Finally, he talks about St. Bernard Parish in Wauwatosa closing.

Look up mover, shaker, connector, change agent in the dictionary and you are SURE to find this week's guest, Julia Taylor. Past President of both the Greater Milwaukee Committee as well as the YWCA of Greater Milwaukee, Julia is a dream MAKER in the Cream City. She is also a consummate connector of people and builder of relationships across the city getting things done at the “speed of trust,” which we both agree is exactly the right speed! Listen as we talk about … The unexpected career trajectory of a serious CHANGE MAKER because she said YES! A gem of advice for young leaders today.An important lesson she learned from a failure, and how she pulled herself out of a funk after a legislative loss she'd spent years working toward. So many things can happen around a dinner table, hear how Julie hosts and why she prefers the Jeffersonian Model of conversation. How and why to stay connected to creativity, even if you don't consider yourself an artist (though NEWSFLASH: we are ALL creative).Locals and Links we love! Julia Taylor Watercolor WebsiteJulia on InstagramMay Klisch Fine ArtCity as Living LaboratoryWaterMarks MKE See art at: The Marshall BuildingDavid Barnett GalleryPortrait Society GalleryMilwaukee Artists Resource Gallery (MARN) Show your love for Cream City DreamsAs always, we are so grateful to our listeners. If you haven't already, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our newsletter on our website. And we'd LOVE it if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. And if you're feeling even more generous, Buy us a Coffee. Support the show

Early, often and transparent was a common theme in the conversation on succession planning and generational wealth. Jud Snyder and Brad Guse of BMO share insight on competing in the new normal, basic succession planning conversations, “killer D's,” generational wealth process, liquidity, adding new family members and advice. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza dives into the topics below with Jud and Brad: 1:55: What succession planning used to look like and what we are seeing now 3:19: Can your farm compete in the ‘new normal' 4:54: Basic succession planning conversations 7:15: Emotions involved in succession planning 8:46: Perfect time to exit 10:50: Ideal time to end the farm with no successor 13:20: Keep an eye on macroeconomics    14:01: Considerations when selling to a third party 15:25: Preparing for the unexpected, ‘Killer D's' 18:15: Process of generational wealth and how it's generated 20:36: The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doubled the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption and set to expire Jan. 1, 2026, how does this impact succession planning 22.19: Who should be involved in succession planning 24:01: What is liquidity and why is it important 26:04:  Considerations with marriage and new family members 27:14: Multiple siblings but only select few taking over the farm, what about the other non-farming children 29:54: When does life insurance play a role 32:10: How to keep the older generation involved 34:48: Final advice on succession planning Special thanks to BMO for sponsoring this episode. About the guests Jud Snyder Jud Snyder is Regional President of the Midwest with BMO Wealth Management and BMO's Senior Executive for Southeast Wisconsin.  Jud oversees the strategic development and delivery of BMO Private Bank's personal wealth management platform to high net worth individuals, families and organizations, including closely-held and family-owned businesses, endowments and foundations throughout the Midwest. Jud joined the Bank in 1994 and has over 28 years of experience in financial services.  Prior to taking his current role, he spent much of his career in Commercial Banking. He was responsible for leading the growth and development of M&I's Equipment Finance Company. This included strategic and managerial responsibility for sales, operations, underwriting and equipment management capabilities within Equipment Finance. In 2010, he was named M&I's Head of Specialized Industries. In this role he was responsible for Equipment Finance, Global Trade, Health Care, Dealer Finance, Agribusiness and Sponsor Finance. Following the BMO acquisition in 2011, he moved back into the head role at BMO Equipment Finance with the mandate to leverage the business across BMO and grow the business to scale.  Jud obtained his BA in Russian and Economics from UW Madison ('94). He serves on the Board of Directors for The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (Trustee), United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, Milwaukee World Festival, Froedtert Health Systems (Chair), and Teach for America Milwaukee. He was previously a Director and Chair of the Milwaukee Ballet (2012-2019) and a past Chairman and Officer of the ELFA (Equipment Leasing and Finance Association) (2010-2020).  Jud lives in River Hills, Wisconsin with his wife, Amy and their children.  Brad Guse As an agricultural banking officer for BMO Commercial Bank - Marshfield, Brad Guse manages a portfolio of diverse production agricultural relationships made up of primarily dairy farm accounts. Guse has ten years of experience in the dairy nutrition field and over twenty - eight years of experience in agricultural banking. He was appointed by Wisconsin's Governor to serve on the Dairy 2.0 task force as well as to serve on the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) board of directors. He's very involved in the Ag community serving as the school director and an instructor for the Wisconsin Bankers Association agricultural lending schools as well as serving on the American Bankers Association's Ag and Rural Banking conference committee to name just a few. Brad served 21 years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, retiring in 2004 after his unit's successful deployment to Afghanistan. Guse holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.  Attend Dairy Strong on Jan. 16-18 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to gain firsthand inspiration and discover the challenges and solutions experienced by other farmers when implementing sustainable practices. Gain practical knowledge and motivation to implement practices that will make a positive impact on the environment and farms. Learn more and register at dairystrong.org.

The Dairy Streamlet is a new, condensed version of Dairy Stream that takes the long episode and covers just the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, we encourage you to listen to the full episode on Nov. 8. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza talks with Jud Snyder and Brad Guse of BMO about competing in the new normal, succession planning conversations, perfect time to exit, process of generational wealth, importance of liquidity, future planning advice and more. Special thanks to BMO for sponsoring this episode. About the guests Jud Snyder Jud Snyder is Regional President of the Midwest with BMO Wealth Management and BMO's Senior Executive for Southeast Wisconsin.  Jud oversees the strategic development and delivery of BMO Private Bank's personal wealth management platform to high net worth individuals, families and organizations, including closely-held and family-owned businesses, endowments and foundations throughout the Midwest. Jud joined the Bank in 1994 and has over 28 years of experience in financial services.  Prior to taking his current role, he spent much of his career in Commercial Banking. He was responsible for leading the growth and development of M&I's Equipment Finance Company. This included strategic and managerial responsibility for sales, operations, underwriting and equipment management capabilities within Equipment Finance. In 2010, he was named M&I's Head of Specialized Industries. In this role he was responsible for Equipment Finance, Global Trade, Health Care, Dealer Finance, Agribusiness and Sponsor Finance. Following the BMO acquisition in 2011, he moved back into the head role at BMO Equipment Finance with the mandate to leverage the business across BMO and grow the business to scale.  Jud obtained his BA in Russian and Economics from UW Madison ('94). He serves on the Board of Directors for The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (Trustee), United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, Milwaukee World Festival, Froedtert Health Systems (Chair), and Teach for America Milwaukee. He was previously a Director and Chair of the Milwaukee Ballet (2012-2019) and a past Chairman and Officer of the ELFA (Equipment Leasing and Finance Association) (2010-2020).  Jud lives in River Hills, Wisconsin with his wife, Amy and their children.  Brad Guse As an agricultural banking officer for BMO Commercial Bank - Marshfield, Brad Guse manages a portfolio of diverse production agricultural relationships made up of primarily dairy farm accounts. Guse has ten years of experience in the dairy nutrition field and over twenty - eight years of experience in agricultural banking. He was appointed by Wisconsin's Governor to serve on the Dairy 2.0 task force as well as to serve on the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) board of directors. He's very involved in the Ag community serving as the school director and an instructor for the Wisconsin Bankers Association agricultural lending schools as well as serving on the American Bankers Association's Ag and Rural Banking conference committee to name just a few. Brad served 21 years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, retiring in 2004 after his unit's successful deployment to Afghanistan. Guse holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.  Attend Dairy Strong on Jan. 16-18 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to gain firsthand inspiration and discover the challenges and solutions experienced by other farmers when implementing sustainable practices. Gain practical knowledge and motivation to implement practices that will make a positive impact on the environment and farms. Learn more and register at dairystrong.org.

Uncover the transformative journey led by Ken Robertson, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Financial Officer of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, as he shares his inspiring initiatives to empower disadvantaged neighborhoods. Ken is a driving force behind the ThriveOn Collaboration, which encompasses the remarkable restoration of the historic Gimbels and Schuster's building. This urban gem now stands as a bustling administrative hub, parking structure, and a vibrant community center, complete with an early childhood education center. For Ken, representation is more than a concept—it's a conviction. His personal experiences serve as a bridge between local communities and financial strategies, fostering a deeper understanding of neighborhood dynamics. Tune in to hear Ken's insights on initiatives and approaching them with humility and audacity, striking a balance between boldness and sensitivity to effect meaningful change. Listen and embrace the power of collaboration, representation, and visionary community upliftment.Episode Highlights:05:37 - In roles like mine and similar roles, representation matters. I mean, that lived experience from the neighborhood and bridging that gap between what's happening there and how our institutions work, how our businesses work, is just critical if we're going to move forward and solve some of the challenges that we have.10:19 - It's one thing to sit in a corporate park and think about programs, think about fixes for neighborhoods. It's another thing to kind of be in the neighborhood and walk day by day in that neighborhood and talk to our neighbors, and work with them in coming up with solutions that'll make everybody's lives better in that space.13:33 - We know that this is more than brick and mortar within the building. So, our aim is to help activate the entire neighborhood, not just us, but working with partners, along this. So, the whole goal was this would be catalytic, and we think we're accomplishing that.Connect with Becky Dubin JenkinsLinkedInConnect with Ken RobertsonLinkedInGuest Bio:Ken Robertson has been serving the Foundation as vice president and CFO since October 2015, but was promoted to executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer in 2020. Robertson has over 20 years' experience in both the for-profit and the nonprofit sectors. His professional experience includes serving as CFO for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, as well as finance roles with GE Healthcare, Briggs & Stratton, Miller Brewing, Motorola and more. Equally important, his lived experience as a Milwaukee native and product of Milwaukee Public Schools, plus his volunteer leadership roles with Wisconsin Philanthropy Network, Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and Howard Fuller Academy, afford him a unique perspective that guides his approach to community leadership and decision-making.

Meet Tato CorcoranTato Corcoran was born & raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and spent the first decade of her professional career in Silicon Valley. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, she started flipping homes & building a portfolio of rental units in Milwaukee. In 2022 she acquired Brandt Molded Marble, a sleepy manufacturing business on its way to extinction. Tato has spent the past year+ transforming that business into one worth owning.You say [you acquired] a sleepy manufacturing business. Can you talk about that a little bit?When COVID started, and I was here in Milwaukee, and I was still kind of going back and forth between Milwaukee and California. I still had my friends there and whatnot. But I was like, “Okay, now's the time.” What is it that I want to pursue? And it dawned on me one day that I could buy a house here, which you really can't do in California when you're 26. So I thought I'd make it an Airbnb. And so I bought my first house, and that led to an absolute real estate obsession. I ended up flipping, wholesaling, buying followable, I've probably done at least a couple of dozen real estate transactions and have a portfolio now that I've kept. But then it felt like the next natural step that I actually saw some of my peers pursuing was to buy a small business. And I'm sure you ladies are intimately familiar with a statistic about baby boomers retiring, it's like a daily rate of 10,000 or something like that. But essentially, no one has an exit plan. So I had some peers pursuing the acquisition of these businesses for very low dollars. And I thought I could do that. You basically have to be scrappy, resourceful and organized, right? I talked to 1,070,000 small business owners just to get a feel for what interested me. And I ended up I originally found this business near the middle of my search and it was broker listed at way too much. And I said to the broker that I don't know anything about manufacturing, so I can't even consider that. And then sure enough, a month or so went by and he called me and the owners were about 14 days from disclosing store and liquidating. So, turns out that [the former owners] had an owner operated business for 35 years. So very well established, and was absolutely an expert in this particular space. He is chemically speaking an expert on molded marble, and he was very active in the business. By the time that he was trying to sell, he was running a skeleton crew. They had their 12 customers who were super loyal to them, and vice versa. He knew exactly what top line, he needed it to put X dollars in his pocket and only need two people and only work 40 hours. And that was that, like he had it down to a science. And so it was sleepy in that it was just not growing.How are you setting up Brandt Molded Marble to really find success as you move forward now that you have it?[The former owner's] existing customer base, which relatively speaking was quite small, was really strong. He serviced all of the main entry-level specs, single-family residential builders in the area. So again, while his top-line dollars were very underwhelming, I knew that his customers were super sticky like they weren't going anywhere. They dominate the spec space here, which again, is a really hot space. So I was like, “Okay, that's positive.” He had zero commercial customers. He also worked with like two general contractors to renovators. There are a bajillion renovation contractors within the Greater Milwaukee and Madison areas who are a perfect fit for the product, and vice versa. So massive opportunity there. So it was just a matter of (there were a lot of layers) to me taking this thing from something that was nothing to something. The first six months were sheer survival. I have never walked into something so blind and underprepared in my entire life. And I have no regrets at all. It's a blast...

Hannah Graves is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Attending school in the community, Hannah found her calling in psychology and pursued the direction of a well-placed guidance counselor to pursue social work. After graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hannah decided to attend Graduate School for Social Work at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. While here, Hannah met influential professors and mentors who guided her career path. After graduating in 2011 with her Master's Degree in Social Work, Hannah began working for United Way of Greater Milwaukee. Life called Hannah to Atlanta, GA in 2013 where she completed some odds-and-ends jobs in support of her personal relationship with her now husband. Working in hospice, short-term rehab, and then finally dialysis from 2016 to 2019 afforded opportunities to learn and advocate for the best quality of life for patients living with End Stage Renal Disease. Now in 2023, Hannah has the greatest opportunity of to work with both Apex Health Innovations, a global healthcare technology company, and Piedmont Transplant Institute to truly support patients through their transplant journey.  Hannah currently lives in Marietta, Georgia with her husband, daughter, and their four cats. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at kent.bressler@kidneysolutions.org For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit us at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez

Peter Feigin is a prominent American businessman and sports executive. He is currently the President of the Milwaukee Bucks, an NBA team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Feigin has over two decades of experience in the sports industry, having previously served as the Senior Vice President of the Miami Heat and as the Chief Operating Officer of the New York Knicks. Under Feigin's leadership, the Milwaukee Bucks have undergone a major transformation, both on and off the court. He played a key role in securing public funding for the construction of a new arena for the team, which opened in 2018. Feigin has also been instrumental in expanding the Bucks' global reach, with the team playing preseason games in China, France, and other countries. In addition to his work with the Milwaukee Bucks, Feigin is actively involved in philanthropy and community service. He serves on the board of directors for several non-profit organizations, including the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Feigin holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts and a Master's degree from the University of Connecticut. He currently resides in Milwaukee with his family. More about Peter at https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-feigin-6448a2/

What happens when a Milwaukee native with a rich for-profit background shifts gears to the non-profit sector? Join us as we unpack this  journey with our guest, Ken Robertson, the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. From growing up under a desegregation order to embracing the city's unique pull, Ken's story is one you won't want to miss.We delve into the inspiring work of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and its innovative ThriveOn Collaboration, which aims to drive a sense of urgency and create a lasting impact.  We discuss the foundation's recent move to a historic neighborhood and how racial equity and inclusion are at the heart of this move. Ken emphasizes the importance of listening to the community and the partnerships formed with allies, such as the Medical College of Wisconsin and Royal Capital Group.  This  ambitious project  dedicates a portion of the former Gimbel's department store to community services as requested by the community itself. Tune in to learn more about this groundbreaking work and the future goals for transforming Milwaukee.Mentions Include:Kenneth (Ken) RobertsonGreater Milwaukee FoundationThriveOn CollaborationMedical College of WisconsinRoyal Capital GroupBooks, Podcast and Music recommendationsClassic R&B - Howard Hewitt, Say AmenEvents/Learning OpportunitiesList of All upcoming conferencesMusicThanks to Andy Eppler for our intro MusicThanks to David Cutter Music for "Float Away

As the name would imply, The Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee is determined to raise money in support of girls and women in our community, but they are SO. MUCH. MORE. Listen as Meagan talks with Lisa Attonito, Executive Director of the Women's Fund and Sandy Cunningham, HER Scholarship Committee Chairwoman about the various programs and initiatives the Women's Fund supports in the name of equity and advancement for women. Listen as we talk about … What is the Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee and what makes it special? (and different from some of the other organizations we've spoken to this season)The gift that keeps on giving - HER Scholarships for women 35+. Find out what they are and what makes them unique. Raising money, absolutely! But what else does the Women's Fund do? There's something for everyone. Find out how YOU can get involved. A challenge: does your philanthropic giving match your values? Hear a statistic about giving that will BLOW your mind. (and how we can and should do better). Locals and Links we love! Women's Fund WebsiteWomen's Fund on InstagramHER Scholarship ProgramWomen's Fund on WUWMGoodland Home & GoodsOno Kine GrindzSugar MapleShow your love for Cream City DreamsAs always, we are so grateful to our listeners. If you haven't already, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our newsletter on our website. And we'd LOVE it if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. And if you're feeling even more generous, Buy us a Coffee. Support the show

Cecelia Gore leads strategic change and transformation in her current philanthropic role with the Brewers Community Foundation, the charitable arm of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. As a leader in the Milwaukee community, she has been instrumental in raising $50 million for local nonprofits over the past decade. Cecelia has worked to drive social change and institutions towards greater understanding around equity. She has helped raise awareness about systemic racism and other challenges facing Milwaukee such as education, housing health, and employment.Cecelia has a passion for giving back to her community and helping those in need. She shares her experience working with Henry Aaron, an inspirational legend in baseball who was committed to using his platform to make a difference. Tune in to hear about Cecelia's work which involves raising money for organizations that serve families impacted by domestic violence and other causes. Listen to her advice on how to treat people and to recognize everyone has something valuable they can bring to the table.Episode Highlights04:48 - They understand, because they come from places throughout the country, how important it is to give back. Many of them recognize how wonderful it is for them to be able to access resources that they have. And so, I'll call it an easy ask to say, "Please help us provide some financial resources to support the community."07:07 - Education is an issue. We've been all kind of exposed to and grappling with systemic racism, housing – pretty much the areas that we focus on – health, education, basic needs, workforce, employment, all of those issues are challenging, but I think the reality that there are so many disparities and gaps that we need to address and really look hard and long at are just the work of the day.15:19 - I could just go down the list of organizations where people are working hard everyday. And so, the little piece that I can play is it seems minor, but I have built my career around saying yes, involving myself in causes and organizations where I could bring some resources to the table or some knowledge, and it has really fed my soul. It is inspiring, and I'm thrilled that I had something that I can offer.Connect with Becky Dubin JenkinsLinkedInConnect with Cecelia GoreLinkedInGuest Bio:Cecelia Gore is a senior level executive with extensive experience leading community/external affairs, foundation and sports philanthropy. She leads strategic change and transformation in her current philanthropic role with the Brewers Community Foundation, the charitable arm of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. Gore maintains operational excellence, consistently advises on innovative strategies which support efforts to achieve recognition as a strong corporate citizen, and engages in activities that support the community. Gore previously represented one of the largest independent and most active foundations in the history of Greater Milwaukee philanthropy, the Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation where she led grant-making and managed board relations. She has served as a board member and committee chair for numerous nonprofit organizations. Currently, Gore serves as a director for C. G. Schmidt, a family owned/private construction company as well as Froedtert Hospital, The Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Sojourner Family Peace Center, Milwaukee Film and Alverno College. She has received numerous awards and recognition including a Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa from Carroll University. She looks forward to serving as co-chair of...

Clarene is going through a major life change. She is relocating from the Greater Milwaukee area to Tulsa, Oklahoma in June of 2023 and planning on taking her business with her. In light of this, Clarene has gone mostly virtual due to the pandemic and has found that it works well for her business. As things open back up post-pandemic, she plans on incorporating more in-person speaking engagements as well. Elzie and Clarene discuss how entrepreneurs can strike the right balance between virtual and in-person engagements during these turbulent times. They also dive into how entrepreneurship coaches can help those looking to start their own business or grow their existing one. They explore practical advice when it comes to entrepreneurship coaching, such as determining what kind of support entrepreneurs need, setting achievable goals to get there, and measuring progress along the way. Tune in to hear all about how entrepreneurship coaching can help you take your business forward no matter where you are. With interesting insights shared by Clarene and tips on striking a balance between virtual and personal engagements, don't miss out on this inspiring episode!Episode Highlights03:03 - In reference to the business, I still see myself—I went mostly virtual, really exclusively virtual because of the pandemic, and it's worked well for my business. So, I don't see that changing, and that's a part of even me moving to Tulsa and being a part of the Tulsa remote program because I have a home-based business or a remote-based business, but I do want to get back to incorporating more in-person speaking. Before the pandemic, I was traveling the country speaking. It sounds crazy to some people, especially the introverts of the world. I'm not an introvert, so I love being on stages in front of hundreds of people and speaking. So, I'm looking forward to getting back to doing that now that we're moving further away from the pandemic. Things are opening back up, so looking forward to getting back into the groove of that as well.Connect with MeLinkedInMy PassionsEnterprise NOW!Podcast TownFlame StartersEnterprise NOW! PresentsThe Enterprisers Club✅ Collaborate with "The Mayor" and other high-level podcast hosts✅ Get deals and partnerships✅ Connect with expert level guests✅ Expert coaching to fine-tune and optimize your podcast brand✅ Build an engaging community for your showJoin The Enterprisers Club!Connect with Clarene MitchellLinkedIn

This episode features a conversation with Kathy Thornton-Bias, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Kathy discusses her career journey and how her organization has built a community of support for young people. Discover the importance of exposing youth to opportunities outside of their own neighborhoods, the importance of financial literacy for young people, and preventative programs that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee have developed to help combat juvenile delinquency.   

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We hear from a Milwaukee man who has struggled with thoughts of suicide and the work he's doing to help others. Then, we learn how the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee is working to support the next generation of Latinos in Wisconsin. We learn about a grain called Kernza that's changing farming in the Midwest. We tell you about the legends surrounding Friday the 13th. Plus, hear a poem inspired by the Streets of Old Milwaukee at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

The saga over shared revenue for Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities continues. Joel Brennan from the Greater Milwaukee Committee joins us to go over the latest words from Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on the subject, as well as ways the city can help its own cause financially.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thelma A. Sias, retired executive and the founder and president of the Sias Group, shares how her childhood and personal story influenced her capacity to lead and why she believes great leadership involves the ability to listen and follow other people. Sias discusses the importance of leading through critical conversations, as well as enabling others to grow as leaders themselves. Importantly, Sias reflects on the remarks she gave when receiving an honorary doctorate from Marquette University in May 2022, during which she charged the audience to create access and opportunity for others, which she believes is how individuals should define their success. Episode Highlights:03:56 - The challenge we are having in today's world, in my opinion, is the fact that we are still struggling with women being in powerful leadership roles. With all of the experience we've had of the success of how women lead, we still struggle with that. And we're still struggling with the issue of younger leaders, leaders that have a different lifestyle. And I think we all need to get over it and understand this message about the table having everyone there, the tent being big enough to include everyone, is significant. We're living in a world that has changed and it continues to change. And if we don't get ourselves ready forward versus constantly going backwards, we're going to delay the enormous progress in this community, in the state, in this world that we need to have.07:42 - My parents were probably the most significant leaders I've ever met in that they led. They took action. They made change happen. They raised 11 kids and sent us all off to college with a combination of athletic and academic scholarships. And they built a principle for us all to work from.17:00 - The resilience to be able to stand up when so many people are pushing you down and the resilience to still believe in yourself when so many people are saying it should not be. Connect with Becky Dubin JenkinsLinkedIn Connect with Thelma SiasLinkedInGuest Bio:Thelma A. Sias is one of Milwaukee's most powerful women because of her leadership and commitment to serve her community. She is proud to be the fifth of 11 children of the late Roosevelt and Pauline Sias, raised on the family farm in Mayersville, Mississippi. Thelma joined Wisconsin Gas (now We Energies) in 1986. In 2003, she was appointed vice president. In 2015, she was named to the Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame; in 2016 to Savoy Magazine's list of Top Influential Women in Corporate America; and in 2017 to the History Makers' Collection at the Library of Congress with the Doug Jansson Leadership Award from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. In 2018, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Milwaukee Business Journal. In 2022, she received an honorary doctorate from Marquette University. Sias is a board member of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, the Sojourner Family Peace Center, and Cardinal Stritch University. Sias is a retired executive and the founder and CEO of the Sias Group LLC.

Dentists and Dental Labs work together to make kids smile, one of the happiest, most beautiful moments in the world. This holiday season we're furthing the cause by partnering with the community on a Holiday Toy Drive for the kids at Children's Hospital in Milwaukee! We want to show our appreciation to all the dentists, technicians, and members of the community, and this is one small way we can give back. (Details below) Donations will be collected from Dec 2 through Dec 9 at our office and other locations in Greater Milwaukee. Toys will be delivered to Children's Hospital in the afternoon on December 9, 2022. (Keep scrolling for more info) The Why: Helping the kids is a cause that's near and dear to many of our team members because, similar to how dentists and dental technicians help to create wonderful smiles every day, there's nothing like seeing a kid smile. Oftentimes kids will be in the hospital and the families will be saddled with medical bills, making it hard to afford gifts for the holidays. This is our opportunity to help and do something that will make the children smile. A few notes from the hospital: All donations must be brand new and in the original packaging (not gift wrapped). Kindly keep things to a grab-and-go-size that's about 12 inches or smaller. The only hand-made items they accept are knit hats for toddler and above, in addition to fleece blankets. What does the hospital need? Right now they need items for infants. Rattles, teethers, and blankets. They also needs books. They go through 10,000+ books a year so they welcome books for all reading levels and ages. Legos, Stuffed Animals, and Marvel Superhero toys are also in demand. Our office address is: 160 Bishops Way, Brookfield, WI 53005. We will have a dropbox for toys in the lobby :) PS: If and when you end up dropping off toys, we'd love to give you a quick, personalized lab tour while you're here. It's super fun and beneficial! ADDITIONAL DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR TOYS INCLUDE - Lumber Inn (617 Wells St, Delafield, WI 53018) - Stolley's Hogg Alley (2008 Venice Beach Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066) - IKE Media Podcast Network (3044 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee WI 53211) - Inclusion Coffee Company (3152 Village Square Drive, Hartland, WI 53029) - Wisconsin State Golf Association (11350 W Theo Trecker Way, West Allis, WI 53214) Any questions, email kj@nuartdental.com with subject "Toy Drive" (contact if you need help with a pickup) To conclude, anything is better than nothing, and it's all going to a great local cause. Let's continue changing the world, one smile at a time. #ForTheKids Your friends, Frank, Dan, KJ, and the entire Nu-Art Family. Dentists young and old, prospective lab technicians, and anyone interested in the dental world will find enjoyment in this one. Enjoy! Learn more at nuartdental.com Follow Frank & NuArt on Instagram: @frank_nuartdental & @lifeatnuartdental

Marilka Vélez  - As senior vice president & senior director of marketing, Marilka Vélez is responsible for leading company-wide marketing and branding efforts at Associated Bank. Marilka has nearly 20 years of e-commerce, branding and design experience. In the community, Marilka is the Board Chair of the Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee. Her work with the fund aligns her passion for equity, education and opportunity for women with an organization that finds and creates those opportunities in Milwaukee. Marilka has been recognized as 2021 Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 for her commitment to inclusive leadership both in the workplace and community. She holds a bachelor's degree in graphic design and Spanish from Mount Mary University and is pursuing an MBA through the Marquette Graduate School of Management with an anticipated graduation of December 2023. Marilka started as Chair of the Board of Directors in January 2021. It was a time of uncertainty though Marilka lead with confidence. She consistently helps Board Directors strategize and navigate to advance the organizational mission. She remains committed to enhancing the brand, expanding the number of supporters, and encouraging more people to get engaged on their own journey of advancing equity for women. Lisa Attonito started as Executive Director of the Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee on November 1, 2016. Lisa has extensive experience in organizational management, board governance, staff development, budget creation and oversight, along with brand development and engagement. Her career includes senior positions with several well-known, best in class nonprofit organizations. She has a growth mindset and believes strongly in building brand experiences that reflect the culture and mission of the entity, while supporting the strategic goals. Her track record of sales includes consistent success and a dynamic network that is fueled by sound project management and good communication. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She is married to Ercan Ornek and together they have two sons, Anthony, and Michael. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

Troy Cotton Jr. of Unity Gospel House of Prayer and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee joins Aaron once again to continue the theme of authority. This week they talk about finding out what your assignment is, so that you can live within your authority.   Have a question for Aaron?   Be sure to ask him by entering it on his website, www.anhourearlyllc.com.

Tony Drake, CEO and Founder of Drake & Associates, an RIA in the Greater Milwaukee area, discusses reaching the point of needing a COO and working to integrate them into his firm.  Tony is joined by new COO, Mark Flatow.

Dr.Ken Harris is joined but the President and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League Dr.Eve Hall. They talk about the diversity of options in the city and with the GMUL to help better the community. Dr.Ken Harris also gives away another 5K qualifier for the new round of Gruber

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we enjoyed the opportunity to interview Nicole Gulatz as part of our Career Conversations series. Nicole graduated from UW-Madison with a BA in International Studies in 2007. She has served as Chief Development Officer of the American Red Cross of Wisconsin, was Vice President of Development of Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, started her own consulting company and worked in Geneva, Switzerland as a Senior Officer in Partnerships and Resource Development for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. We asked Nicole about her time at UW Madison as well as her fascinating career path. We thoroughly enjoyed the conversation and hope you will too!

In this special episode, Henry joins Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes, Verona Schools Security Director Corey Saffold, Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee executive director Pardeep Kaleka, and Madison School Board member Ali Muldrow for a deep, authentic and insightful conversation about one of the most pressing issues of our time.

On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Lisa Zarda, Executive Director of the U.S. Swim School Association, on the challenges swim schools faced during the pandemic and how her association helped them overcome them. Lisa's career in association management spans over twenty years and includes receiving her certified association executive designation in 2010 as well as the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) designation in 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, in Exercise & Sports Science with an emphasis in Recreation Management and a minor in Business Administration from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Over the years she has held volunteer leadership positions with both the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Arizona Society of Association Executives (AzSAE). She recently completed the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. Her career has included association work with the Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee and the American Association of Cosmetology Schools which has allowed her to build upon the commonalities found even in unrelated industries. Lisa has been married for over 16 years and has an eleven-year-old daughter and an eight-year-old son that keep her on her toes. When there is some downtime, she enjoys watching football, traveling (especially to beaches), and spending time with her family in Cave Creek, Arizona. Recorded 03/29/2022.

There are plenty of cars being shown at this year's auto show, Debbie Lazaga takes a closer look at what's under the hood especially when it comes to technology.Debbie Lazaga spoke with folks from Ford, Subaru and Toyota to see what the newest bells and whistles are when it comes to technology. Listen in the player below.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Batch CBD is Wisconsin born, raised, and educated, a group who grew up together in the Greater Milwaukee area and fostered our entrepreneurial spirit while roommates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Their combined degrees in Chemical Engineering and Business, coupled with the desire to make a difference in the lives of others, spurred the creation of Wisconsin Hemp Scientific. Dennis Mistrioty is the heart and soul of your customer experience. Dennis has a degree in business and handles all marketing, sales, and customer support. Andy Gould received his bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at UW Madison. He founded his first business, Greek Street, while still a student. Greek street was a food cart and catering business that Andy operated with his roommates while pursuing his degree. After selling Greek Street, Andy worked on designing Mars ISRU rovers at NASA. Andy left NASA to start Batch, a supplement manufacturing and ecommerce company that focuses on CBD products