365 Amplified
792 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsFrom Madison365, weekly discussion of the news for and from Wisconsin's communities of color and allies.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
“Crazy ideas go far.” Plus, State Rep Jimmy Anderson
April 26, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week, more community leaders are calling for Alder Charles Myadze to resign from the Madison Common Council, Black Student Unions from across Dane County came together last week, Centro Hispano is opening its new building, and Rob went to Appleton to catch the eighth annual Fox Connect student pitch competition. Plus, Rep. Jimmy Anderson joins us to talk about his campaign for State Senate, including his legislative priorities, what legislators do when not legislating, and his proudes...
What’s next for the Madison Common Council? Plus, Assembly Candidate Yee Leng Xiong
April 19, 2024 12:37 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThe Madison Common Council met Tuesday for the first time since we reported allegations of domestic abuse against one of its members – allegations he has repeatedly denied. This week, we have a recap of that meeting, which included some contentious discussion of a resolution of support for survivors of domestic abuse. We also get updates on the next chapter for beloved Vietnamese restaurant Ha Long Bay, and Mt. Zion Baptist Church’s new building project. Plus, Yee Leng Xiong joins us from ...
Does sin cause homelessness? Plus, the Black Brilliance Gala
April 12, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOn today’s edition, we round up a few stories from the week: the state files a lawsuit against an employer accused of firing employees when they organized; a Madisonian is a finalist for a Hugo Award; and a County Board supervisor says “sin is the root cause” of homelessness. Then, we visit the headquarters of Urban Triage, where founder and CEO Brandi Grayson gives us an update on the organization’s activities and programs, and previews next month’s Black Brilliance Gala fundraiser. ...
UW’s Multicultural Student Center celebrates 35 years
April 05, 2024 13:48 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBUniversity of Wisconsin Multicultural Student Center director Claudia Guzman joins the show to help us celebrate the 35th anniversary of the MSC’s beginning within the Wisconsin Union. She also has an announcement – the Wisconsin Union and MSC teamed up to create a special limited edition Mini Terrace Chair – a tiny version of the iconic furniture found in only one place in the world. She and our cohost Stephanie (who helped on the design of the chairs, among other things related to the an...
Meet Donald Dantzler
March 29, 2024 22:42 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIt’s Spring Break, so we have an abbreviated episode this week. Fitchburg Common Council candidate Donald Dantzler joins us to talk about his vision for one of the area’s fastest-growing cities. He’s also on the Police & Fire Commission and chairs the Madison College board of trustees, so we also get an update on the search for the college’s next president.
What is Ramadan? Plus, a Sun Prairie update
March 22, 2024 12:05 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe gang’s all here! It’s just the 365 team this week talking through some important stories from the week. First, it’s Ramadan, and our own Omar Waheed put together a list of Muslim-owned businesses you can support during the holy month. He also educates us a bit about what Ramadan is and how it’s practiced. Then, we hear from David Dahmer about a major gift to Centro Hispano, Centro’s new building and how it’ll serve the Latino community center’s mission. Finally, after we repo...
Curriculum controversy in Sun Prairie, and the larger issue
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBEarlier this week the Sun Prairie school board voted to approve the purchase of new language arts curriculum that some parents and community members felt is, at best, not culturally competent, especially in its depictions of Native American culture. Today, the team – including Rodlyn-mae Banting and Omar Waheed, both of whom reported on the issue for Madison365 – talks through the issues with the curriculum, the response from the community, and the much bigger issues at stake. Then, we hea...
Assembly Candidate Joe Maldonado wants to address “youth service deserts”
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBFitchburg alder Joe Maldonado announced last week that he’s running for the Assembly to represent Fitchburg, Stoughton, parts of McFarland and rural areas in between. He joins the show today to talk about what his legislative priorities would be if elected – leading with youth services and development. We also talk velour, braids, and Norwegian food. Then, we chat with Derek Nhieu and Emma Lazaroff about POC-IT, a group convened on the online platform Discord to provide a social space for ...
The state of the cannabis industry, and what happened to the Green Bay school superintendent?
March 01, 2024 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBOmar Waheed reports from Baraboo (2:26), where the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association is holding its second annual conference. He talked with a half dozen leaders in the industry about the conference, the possibilities – especially for Indigenous entrepreneurs — and the legislative challenges. Plus, Green Bay school superintendent Dr. Claude Tiller resigned after appearing on a radio show in Atlanta, and a school board member resigned a week later. Stephanie, Rob and Dave talk throug...
Introducing OuttaDeeBox: Rising Beyond the Streets to Business Brilliance with J-Ball
February 29, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBHello 365 Amplified subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives! From the unforgiving streets of Humboldt Park, Chicago, to the relentless drive of entrepreneurship, our guest J-Ball has a tale that's nothing short of c...
What do the new maps mean?
February 23, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBThe state legislature will look quite different after the November elections, thanks to new legislative district maps recently approved by the Assembly, Senate and Governor. State Representative Jimmy Anderson joins the show today to talk through how those maps came about and what they mean to you, the elections, and the future of the state. Plus, State Rep. Shelia Stubbs sits down with our editor in chief David Dahmer to talk about her proposed legislation to create a Task Force on Missin...
Introducing OuttaDeeBox - Turning the Page: Stacey Clay’s Journey from Incarceration to Inspiration
February 22, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBHello 365 Amplified subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives! Today, Stacey Clay lays bare his life's journey from the streets of Milwaukee to become a beacon of transformation. As a certified peer specialist at Athe...
Introducing OuttaDeeBox: Weaving Dreams into Reality with Fashion Innovator Kingston Robertson
February 20, 2024 18:20 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MBHello 365 Amplified subscribers! On March 7, The OuttaDeeBox Podcast will officially become part of the 365 Media Network, with new episodes every other Thursday. Watch Madison365.org/Podcasts for new episodes or search for OuttaDeeBox on your favorite podcast app. In the meantime, here’s a classic episode from the OuttaDeeBox archives! When streets talk, they tell tales of struggle and success, of alleyways that lead to avenues of opportunity. Tune into a powerful narrative as I, Dee Sta...
County Exec candidate Wes Sparkman & Muriel’s Plate
February 16, 2024 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThe race for Dane County Executive is heating up. Wes Sparkman has worked for the County for more than 25 years, and currently serves as Director of the Tamara Grigsby Office of Equity and Inclusion. He joins us today to talk about his first foray into elective politics, the campaign for County Executive, and how he hopes to translate his civil service career into an elected role. Plus, Muriel’s Plate is a weekly dinner to celebrate Black History Month, catered by Black chefs at Muriel’...
Dee Star joins the 365 family and Dana Pellebon joins the race for county exec
February 09, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBStephanie is on assignment this week but Rob, Dave and Omar hold it down with Dee Star, host and producer of the OuttaDeeBox Podcast, who has some exciting news to share: his award-winning show is the newest addition to the 365 Media podcast network! Today he shares the history of the show and the voices he’s trying to amplify. Then, longtime community leader, activist and theater artist Dana Pellebon announced this week that she’s running for Dane County Executive. She stopped by the stu...
In defense of diversity: what’s behind the attacks, and what’s coming next
February 02, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBUW-Madison clinical law professor Steve Wright joins the show to bring some expertise to our ongoing discussions of the anti-DEI efforts targeting programs at UW-Madison and other institutions. Then Rob Chappell speaks with Madison School Board president Nichelle Nichols about the search for a new superintendent of schools, the three finalists for the job and how you can get involved. Finally, in honor of Sun Prairie West High School’s recent TedX event, we ask the team: what’s your Ted t...
The ongoing war on diversity, reverse migration and election season
January 26, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIt’s a 365 team roundtable this week as Stephanie, Rob, Isaac and Omar react to the latest official complaint over a diversity program from the rightwing and oxymoronically named Legal Insurrection Foundation. We also discuss the departures of three high-profile leaders and the upcoming local and national election landscape in Wisconsin. Links: https://madison365.com/conservative-group-files-civil-rights-complaint-against-uw-alleging-discrimination-against-white-students-...
Why does Madison attract race fraud and pretendians?
January 19, 2024 07:51 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBWelcome to 365 Amplified! Today, hosts Stephanie Díaz de León and Rob Chappell welcome Jenny Fierro and Rodlyn-mae Banting, who wrote a deep dive on three cases of race fraud in Madison – Jessica Kreug, CV Vitolo-Hadad and Kay LeClaire – their lasting impacts and why this kind of thing is so prevalent in this white liberal city. Next, Rob heads to the Mitby Theater to talk with Nobleman Theater Troupe founder Denzel Taylor, who’s bringing “The Meeting” to Madison College for Black History ...
Introducing 365 Amplified!
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBComing THIS FRIDAY! 365 Amplified, with more news, more analysis, and most importantly, more voices!
We’re changing things up
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MBThe fifth and final installment of our Most Influential Black Leaders list drops today. Plus, this podcast is changing, and we’ll tell you how and why.
The President courts Black votes in Milwaukee
December 21, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.23 MBPresident Biden visited the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Madison College will host a free performance of The Meeting for Black History Month and today we publish part four of this year's most influential Black leaders Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://blueprint365.org/news/president-biden-visits-wisconsin-black-chamber-of-commerce-in-milwaukee/ https://madison365.com/madison-college-to-spotlight-award-winning-play-the-mee...
What’s the future of Madison’s Northeast side?
December 20, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWhat’s the future of Madison’s Northeast side? Alex Booker is the new manager at Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, the city of Madison unveiled its plan for the northeast side and our list of Wisconsin's most influential Black leaders continues. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/alex-booker-steps-into-new-role-as-manager-of-newly-renovated-badger-rock-neighborhood-center/ https://blueprint365.org/featured/more-walkab...
Free tuition for Indigenous students
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThe 365 team covered a handful of events this weekend, the University of Wisconsin will cover tuition for Indigenous students and the list of Wisconsin's most influential Black leaders continues Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/a-lot-of-people-didnt-make-it-this-far-omega-school-grads-share-inspirational-stories-at-ceremony-saturday/ https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/holiday-bazaar-draws-crowd-to-support-madisons-black-owned-b...
The Most Influential Black Leaders list is back!
December 18, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBOff the Block gift boxes are available now, Fresh Prints of Green Bay makes branded fits affordable, and our ninth annual list of the most influential Black leaders starts today. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/off-the-block-gift-boxes-pizza-salsa-and-now-cookies-are-available-now/ https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/fresh-prints-brings-affordable-fits-to-green-bay-youth/ https://madison365.com/wisconsins-51-most...
A regent reversal
December 14, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThe UW Board of Regents changed course and will exchange DEI positions for pay raises and building funds after all. Plus, Madison Deputy Mayor (and podcaster, children’s book author, nonprofit exec, etc) joins the show.
A DEI Do-over
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe 15th annual Dinner with Soul Santa is coming Friday, Madison College will host a community and culture dinner tonight, and the UW Board of Regents is going to try again to trade DEI for cash and buildings. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/15th-annual-dinner-with-soul-santa/ https://madison365.com/madison-college-division-of-college-culture-and-climate-365nation-to-host-community-conversation-tonight/ https://madison365.com/uw-regents-to-re-...
A new leader for Waunakee schools
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBWaunakee schools have a new superintendent, the Progress Center for Black Women is giving Santa an encore, and a Verona business wants to elevate your corporate gifting game. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/dr-monica-kelsey-brown-named-superintendent-of-waunakee-schools/ https://madison365.com/meet-greet-with-santa-at-the-progress-center-for-black-women-set-for-thursday/ https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/jnj-gi...
“DEI Is Non-Negotiable”
December 11, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThe Perry Family Dental Clinic opened in Madison last week, the Wisconsin Badger Volleyball team is headed to the final four, and the UW Board of Regents rejected a deal that would have traded DEI jobs for pay raises and building funds. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/new-perry-family-free-dental-clinic-opens-with-focus-on-addressing-disparities-in-dental-care-for-black-men/ https://madison365.com/with-convincing-3-1-win-o...
“Unauthorized authentic”
December 07, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBA Madison community leader looks to build youth resilience through basketball, a candidate in Green Bay hopes to become the first Hmong woman on city council and a Madison business sells “unauthorized authentic” clothes to keep high fashion affordable. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/ericka-brown-longtime-mmsd-worker-and-east-side-community-leader-kicks-off-new-higher-dimensions-youth-basketball-program/ https://madison365.co...
10,000 Kicks?
December 06, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBKicks for Kids will raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals will host their second annual gala next weekend, and SC Johnson has a new director of global equity and inclusion. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/blast-muay-thai-kickboxing-gym-joining-forces-with-big-brothers-big-sisters-to-raise-10000-in-kicks-for-kids/ https://blueprint365.org/news/urban-league-young-pr...
Mingos announce big names returning
December 05, 2023 17:45 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBNehemiah Center will mark the 10th anniversary of the seminal Justified Anger letter in an event tonight, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin has new leadership and Forward Madison announced a core of eight players set to return for 2024 Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/nehemiah-to-host-kick-off-event-tuesday-highlighting-justified-angers-10-year-journey/ https://blueprint365.org/changes/american-indian-cha...
A busy Badger weekend
December 04, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBLocal Palestinians are hosting a week of events to promote understanding and solidarity, a local cannabis dispensary is successfully navigating a legal minefield, and it was a very busy weekend for the Badgers. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/muslim-community-organizations-hosting-madison-palestine-solidarity-week-activites-this-week/ https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/madison-dispensary-herbal-aspects-finds-success-navigating-...
Badgers roll to the second round
December 01, 2023 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBThe Wisconsin Badger volleyball team rolled through the first round of the NCAA tournament, a new candidate for County Exec is shaking up the legislature and Governor Evers appointed Toni Young to the Racine County Circuit Court. NOTE: The Badger volleyball team plays tonight at 7, not 8.
The County Board Chair gets a challenger
November 30, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBPro soccer is coming to Milwaukee, but a year later than planned, the County Board Chair has a challenger in the spring election, and the Center for Black Excellence and Culture will host its first Black Art Expo this weekend. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://blueprint365.org/real-estate/milwaukee-pro-soccer-to-kick-off-in-2026-a-year-later-than-planned/ https://madison365.com/mcfarland-village-trustee-ed-wreh-announces-candidacy-for-dane-county-board-superviso...
A Badger in the draft
November 29, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBBraelon Allen is heading to the NFL, UW Green Bay will celebrate Kwanzaa this weekend, and Aaron Perry is leaving tomorrow for a nationwide Black Barbershop Health Book Tour https://madison365.com/badgers-star-running-back-braelon-allen-declares-for-nfl-draft/ https://madison365.com/dr-dawn-crim-to-keynote-uw-green-bay-kwanzaa-celebration-dec-2/ https://madison365.com/aaron-perry-to-launch-nationwide-black-barbershop-health-book-tour-today-in-madison/ Cli...
It’s Giving NewsDay!
November 28, 2023 12:23 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBAn Indigenous attorney reflects on her work securing tribal land, the Madison Public Market is finally becoming a reality, and it's Giving NewsDay! Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/attorney-and-indigenous-land-advocate-samantha-skenandore-reflects-on-legal-work-and-changing-perceptions-of-native-cultures-and-experiences/ https://blueprint365.org/featured/a-space-where-dreams-come-true-long-awaited-madison-public-market-breaks...
Badgers are dancin’
November 27, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe Wisconsin Badger volleyball team is headed to the NCAA tournament with a number one seed, Mt Zion Baptist Church will introduce its new charitable arm to the community at an event Thursday, and the new episode of Wisconsin Life features Urban Triage founder Brandi Grayson. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/wisconsin-badgers-volleyball-ends-regular-season-with-dominance-moves-on-to-ncaa-tournament-with-no-1-seed/ https://m...
Meet Masaya Xiong
November 22, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBCentro Hispano’s new home is on track to open in the spring, a former soccer player has launched a business putting a spotlight on younger players and Masaya Xiong of Madison College joins the show. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/centro-hispanos-new-and-improved-home-gets-closer-to-completion/ https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/its-about-telling-these-kids-stories-alex-alvarados-xtra-time-talent-helps-local-soccer-players-...
A nail salon looks to bounce back after a fire
November 21, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBThe Black Men's Coalition of Dane County will host its Revitalize fundraiser December 15, the Boys and Girls Club's annual thanksgiving meal is free and all are welcome, and an east side nail salon is looking for the community's help to bounce back after a fire destroyed the business. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/black-men-coalition-to-host-1st-annual-revitalize-black-tie-fundraiser-on-dec-15-to-raise-money-for-housing-project/ ...
Who is the Blood Tribe?
November 20, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThe Nazis who visited Madison over the weekend were members of the Blood Tribe, and we've learned more about that group. Plus, the Dane County Board approved funding for a teen center in Fitchburg, and the first cohort of the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce's business accelerator graduated last week. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/who-is-blood-tribe-and-what-were-they-doing-in-madison/ https://madison365.com/dane-county-boa...
Indigenous cannabis, a young entrepreneur & a big child care announcement
November 17, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association has named its inaugural board of directors, a teenage entrepreneur now has a thriving storefront and Madison College plans to build a large child care center on the south side. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/national-indigenous-cannabis-industry-association-announces-its-inaugural-board-of-directors-as-they-seek-to-uplift-community-through-the-reclamation-of-indigenous-cannabis-cultivati...
Nonprofit pizza
November 15, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MBOne City School has a new director of government affairs, the Department of Workforce Development celebrated National Apprenticeship Week, and a Black-led nonprofit in La Crosse is now the proud owner of its own building – and a pizza distribution business. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://blueprint365.org/nonprofit/nonprofit-pizza-how-the-search-for-a-headquarters-led-a-la-crosse-org-to-become-a-business-owner/ https://blueprint365.org/f...
GoFundMe comes to Madison
November 14, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.19 MBKecia King has joined the school board in Platteville, Briarpatch Youth Services is observing National Homelessness Awareness Month and execs from GoFundMe are in Madison to celebrate the success of Black-owned business. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/i-hope-to-be-a-catalyst-of-advocacy-for-students-and-parents-kecia-king-joins-platteville-school-board/ https://madison365.com/briarpatch-youth-services-marks-homeless-awarene...
Meet Michael Nguyen
November 13, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBA longtime Madison basketball coach landed a full-time college gig, a Sudanese man walked from Milwaukee to Madison to deliver a message to the governor, and the executive director of Teach for America-Milwaukee, one of our most influential Asian American leaders, joins the show. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/longtime-madison-area-basketball-coach-james-adams-named-inaugural-head-coach-of-indiana-university-columbus/ https...
Meet Tony DelaRosa
November 10, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe Badgers landed their highest-rated point guard prospect ever, Odyssey Beyond Wars is giving veterans a taste of the humanities, and another of our Most Influential leaders - and a 365 Leadership Summit panelist - joins the show. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/wisconsin-lands-4-star-guard-daniel-freitag/ https://madison365.com/odyssey-beyond-wars-to-celebrate-first-veterans-day-with-inaugural-class/
We're back!
November 09, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBWingra School looks to the next 50 years at a fundraiser tonight, some Madison students got their first taste of working in AI, and the University of Wisconsin unveiled banners honoring the Ho-Chunk Nation to celebrate Native November. Plus, reflections on the 365 Leadership Summit. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/madisons-wingra-school-to-celebrate-50-years-with-the-wingra-next50-gala/ https://madison365.com/a-day-like-toda...
Meet Tracie Sparks
November 03, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBGovernor Evers invests in building projects, the date for the second annual Wealth Literacy Conference is set and another of our Most Influential Native American leaders joins the show. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/the-melanin-project-announces-details-for-2nd-annual-wealth-literacy-conference/ https://madison365.com/gov-evers-announces-36-6-m-investments-in-building-projects-including-5m-for-milwaukees-bronzeville-center-for-...
Peanut brittle that’s kind to your teeth
November 02, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBGold Coast Candy brings sweet treats from Ghana to Wisconsin, the second season of the Human Powered podcast looks at the justice system and its impact on lives and communities, and another of our Most Influential Latino leaders joins the show. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/gold-coast-candy-brings-ghanaian-style-sweet-treats-to-wisconsin/ https://madison365.com/human-powered-podcast-by-wisconson-humanities-f...
And the Community Choice Award goes to …
November 01, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThe votes are counted and the results are in - we have the 2023 Community Choice Award Winners! Plus, Hmong New Year is coming to Madison this weekend, a local artist’s fruity creations were featured on national television, and educator and ACEL vice president Mai Nu Vang joins us from Green Bay.
Meet Kayla Conklin
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBLoreen Gage has jumped into the race for County Board, an astrophysics grad has launched a hair care product line and we get to know Park Bank talent management officer Kayla Conklin, one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders. Here are the stories we talk about today: https://madison365.com/loreen-gage-eager-to-bring-expertise-in-education-social-services-to-dane-county-board/ https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/astrophysics-to-entrepreneurship-shukrah-of...