The month of March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate, Magic 98 is putting the spotlight on local women-owned businesses and organizations in our community being lead by women.
Every weekday, Lanette Hansen will talk to a woman in the Madison area who owns a local business or is at the top of a community organization. You’ll be able to find the interviews and links to those businesses on our site! Feel free to share it with your friends and use it as a directory to support local businesses.
Romni remembers working at her dad’s floral shops when she was six. Her inspiration to be a business owner was RBG and her three, grown daughters.
Melissa’s daughter was the driving force behind her inspiration to start a new clothing line and a makers’ market.
Camp Agawak Owner/Director, Mary Fried www.agawak.com
Mary has owned and actively been a part of operations for this all girls camp in Minocqua, for decades. Every day she works to empower her girls to try new things. She knows that with success comes the building blocks of confidence and her families are so grateful for all her hard work.
Athena Law Services Owner, Carolyn Jahnke www.athenalegalsolutionsllc.com
Carolyn helps entrepreneurs achieve their dream. She’s what Women’s History Month is all about!
Systems Furniture Installations Owner, Tara Wolf www.systemsinstall.com
Almost all of Tara’s employees are men which is an interesting dynamic. She works hard to be a good business owner, boss, mom, wife…my gosh, she does it all!
Madison Reading Project Founder/Director, Rowan Childs madisonreadingproject.com
Rowan was in the business world and wanted more reading opportunities for her young son. When she started researching, she realized it took time and money…things that lots of families don’t have. Free books to get kids excited about reading, that’s what this organization is all about!
Amanda Reed Skin Care Owner & Founder, Amanda Reed Amandareedskincare.com
Amanda knew early on that she would be happiest as a business owner. She’s currently moving Amanda Reed Skin Care from Madison to Cambridge and encourages women to take time for ourselves so we can do better, all the things we accomplish on a regular basis.
The River Food Pantry Executive Director, Rhonda Adams https://www.riverfoodpantry.org/
Rhonda will never forget while joining the Army, a woman telling her she didn’t know what she was up against…. She succeeded then and she has continued to succeed as Executive Director of The River Food Pantry.
White Knight Carpet Rescue Owner, Beth DiLoreto carpetrescuers.com
A business-owner who knows that her employees need flexibility to be able to balance work and family.
Misty Creek Boutique Owner, Corinna Rogers mistycreekboutique.com
Corinna is the youngest entrepreneur featured for Women’s History Month. She decided it was now or never…so she did it!
Madison Women’s Health Founder, Dr. Beth Weidel madisonwomenshealth.com
This OB/GYN practice is helping women be the best possible version of themselves both here in Madison and in another country.
Blissful Honeymoons Wisconsin Owner, Shannon Rae Grunewald blissfulhoneymoons.com
Shannon says her mom played a large role in her being able to have the guts to leave the 9 to 5 world and start her own business.
Free Bikez 4 Kids Founder/Director, Kristie Goforth fb4kmadison.org
Kristie grew up in poverty and remembers the freedom and power she felt when she got her blue banana seat bike. That’s just one reason why she compelled to start an organization that rehabs bikes and gives them to kids for free. And…if she wins the Monona Mayor race next month, she’ll be the first Native American in the state of Wisconsin to hold that position while still being active in her tribe. She’s amazing.
Paleo Mama Bakery Owner & Founder, Belle Pleva paleomamabakery.com
Belle Pleva had a problem that needed fixing so she went to work to find a solution for herself and her community. Be prepared to drool…it’s a very tasty solution.
Tri 4 Schools Founder/Director, Katie Hensel tri4schools.org
This is a program that gets kids moving and learning healthy habits. Each kid completes a triathlon and money is then donated to their school. Katie says so many girls start to trail off come middle school…so she’s working to change that.
The Deliciouser Business Owners, Michelle O Halloran & Marcia Castro thedeliciouser.com
These two…. Marcia and Michelle share a lot…including one man who used to be Marcia’s husband and is now married to Michelle (Shelly). They are family and they run this business together along with that aforementioned man, Patrick and their soon to be daughter-in-law, Anne. They’re amazing.
Strategic Brand Marketing President, Peggy Gunderson sbmbrands.com
Peggy started her own company and now in addition, helps other small businesses do their best and in the middle of a Pandemic…stay afloat.
Core Active Therapy Business Owner, Jennifer Klestinski www.coreactivetherapy.com
Working in Physical Therapy, Jennifer knew she wanted to do things differently so she decided to start her own business. Support from her family and inspiration from her grandmothers were stepping stones to it all.
Premier Dance Academy and Elevate Dance Business Owner, Shannon Gallagher www.premierdance.com www.elevatedance.us
Inspired by the dance studio owners she grew up with, Shannon makes sure that the young women she teaches strive for the best in everything they do.