Experience Milwaukee

On this episode, Steve Glynn and Adam Derus chat with Ian Buchanan and Jacob Carlson, founders of Helium Books, a Milwaukee startup that delivers library books for FREE! Even more, Helium Books DONATES $1 to programs, initiatives, and organizations that share in their mission. So, not only are they delivering books for free, they're actually giving money away to do so. Listen to learn more about how it works and what this dynamic duo love about Milwaukee.

If you're looking for things to do this Valentine's Day weekend, definitely check this episode with Steve Glynn, Adam Derus, and Tia. Soooo many great Milwaukee places are mentioned on the show, so lots of ideas for you this and every weekend. Thanks to our episode sponsor Transfer Pizzeria Cafe and thank you for listening. After the show, get out and experience Milwaukee!

In this episode, Steve and Winona have a blast talking about how and why Winona explores and reports on cities across the country as well as her recent visit to Milwaukee and the perspective that gave her. They also touch on things Milwaukee is doing to retain and attract young talent, and new, less boring facets of the city’s economic development approach. Special thanks to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and full-service ad agency Nelson Schmidt for making this interview with Winona possible. Thanks to our key sponsor, Transfer Pizzeria Cafe for all the love and support to keep this podcast going. Transfer is a must stop place if you live in or are visiting Milwaukee. Thanks to podcast band Black Belt Theatre. And super thanks to all of you for listening. Let’s make it another great year. Take a listen then get out and experience Milwaukee!

In this episode Steve Glynn hosts Steve Francaviglia, President, Greater Milwaukee South at Aurora Health Care. The episode was recorded in Aurora's new Health Center at 84 South in Greenfield. The discussion spans admiring the building, the future of healthcare experiences, Aurora's commitment to Milwaukee (now and into the future), what health tech innovation and future jobs look like, and more. Jump in then get out and experience Milwaukee!!

In this episode, Steve, Adam, and Tia talk through Tia's experience on the Shaker's Ghost Tour and the Hangman Tours Cream City Cannibal Tour. The crew kinda goes a little goofy in this one while giving you a flavor for the tours. And they're so intrigued there are plans to spend the night at Shaker's and podcast about it. We marked this episode as "explicit" because of the nature of the conversation. Probably not for kids. Take a listen then get out and experience Milwaukee!

Steve chats with Matt Cordio (with a special guest appearance from Manny Lara), president of Skills Pipeline and one of the driving forces behind Startup Week in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. Recorded LIVE in the Transfer Pizzeria Cafe studio, the guys enjoy a drink while discussing the when, where, and how Startup Week is happening beginning Monday, November 11. From themes to what's new and attracting attendees (and investors) from outside of the state, jump in and get all your Startup Week info. Then, get out and experience Milwaukee! Presented by Advocate-Aurora Health and sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and Transfer Pizzeria Cafe.

In this episode, recorded earlier this year, Steve Glynn chats with Adam Gabornitz (Northwestern Mutual) about everything from their shared love for patios to how Milwaukee is rallying around tech thanks to the work Adam is doing. This is the third of three episodes in a series on the Milwaukee Tech Hub initiative, which recently announced a $5M commitment from six companies to continue to foster the idea of Milwaukee as a destination for tech workers and entrepreneurs. This conversation digs into that idea, Adam's amazing ability to connect and convene, his philosophy on "stay ready so you don't have to get ready", how he describes Milwaukee, and how the city can take more risks. Take a listen, then get out and experience Milwaukee!

Coffee and cafes are an important part of the Milwaukee landscape. One of the best known cafes is Colectivo. In this episode, bestselling author of Make Time, John Zeratsky, interviews Colectivo founder Lincoln Fowler. John's book, in part, is about intentionally making time for the things that matter. In this entertaining discussion you'll learn more about Lincoln's "make time" perspective, why he started a coffee company, what inspires the design of the cafes, why community matters, what's next for Colectivo, and more. Take a listen then get out and experience Milwaukee!

In this episode Steve Glynn chats with Northwestern Mutual's Todd Cullen, who leads the Fall Experiment (www.fallexperiment.com) event and is part of the tech movement. From stickers on laptops to his work in tech, Todd is a tremendous part of the community moving Milwaukee forward. We talk about all that, plus what he loves about the city and what's important for Milwaukee's future. Check out www.mketech.org for even more info about Milwaukee's tech community.

In this episode, Adam and Tia sit down to thoroughly discuss all that is craft beer in Milwaukee. After all, the total number of Milwaukee craft brewers is expected to reach 36 in 2020. Wow. Plus, they get into some tangents on their experiences, past, present, and future. Mobcraft, Milwaukee Ale House, Broken Bat, Third Space, Lakefront, Eagle Park, and MKE Brewing. This is day drinking at its best. Oh, don't worry, Tia had donuts, cheese curds, bacon, and more to soak up the beer. Plus a trip on the Peddle Tavern. Take a listen, then get out and Experience Milwaukee!