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Experience Milwaukee episodes

October 11, 2024Milwaukee Legends Series featuring Corey Zetts: Reviving Milwaukee's Forgotten Valley (episode sponsored by Harley-Davidson)
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities.
The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration.
This episode features Milwaukee Legend Corey Zetts, Executive Director of the Menomonee Valley Partners: someone you may not know even though her fingerprints are on many of the things you experience in Milwaukee today.
For example…
Menomonee Valley Partners has transformed 300 acres of mostly vacant land into a thriving area with 70 companies, 5,500 jobs, and 60 acres of parks and trails over the past 25 years.

Future plans focus on creating a riverwalk along the Menomonee River, improving public access, and connecting surrounding neighborhoods to the valley's resources.

The project emphasizes collaboration with other city districts, neighborhoods, and corporate partners to create a connected system of amenities benefiting the entire Milwaukee community.
You’ll get all of this and more as we dig in with Corey.
Thanks for listening.
Love you, Milwaukee.
18 min
October 05, 2024Nourishing Milwaukee: How a Lip Balm DIY Project Transformed Into a Thriving Company!
In this episode, Steve and Adam talk with their friend Jamie who founded Nourish Natural Products (https://nourishnaturalproducts.com). Here are a few highlights:
Jamie started the company after being laid off and has grown it from a DIY lip balm project into a successful natural products company over 6.5 years.
The company focuses on 100% clean and natural products, collaborates with local businesses, and receives support from larger Milwaukee-based companies, demonstrating a strong commitment to the local community.
Beyond selling products, Nourish emphasizes overall wellness through weekly "love letters" to customers, promoting self-kindness and wellness practices, particularly for women.
Jump in and have a blast with us learning more about your city and the businesses that make it great.
Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on our weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.
Thanks for listening.
Love you, Milwaukee.
29 min
September 28, 2024Milwaukee Legends Series sponsored by Harley-Davidson: Julia Taylor: the visionary connector reshaping Milwaukee's future
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities.
The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration.
This episode features Milwaukee Legend, Julia Taylor - someone you may not know even though her fingerprints are on many of the things you experience in Milwaukee today.
And she’s not even close to being done.
Julia has been a pivotal connector between grassroots initiatives and top-level business leadership in Milwaukee, fostering collaborations that have shaped the city's development.

As a visionary for urban transformation, Julia spearheaded the reimagining of spaces like the Grand Avenue Mall, demonstrating her ability to see potential in underutilized areas long before others.

Despite transitioning from her leadership role at the Greater Milwaukee Committee, Julia remains actively engaged in city-shaping projects like the Beer Line Trail extension, showcasing her enduring commitment to Milwaukee's growth.
You’ll get all of this and more in a connecting conversation with Julia who has been one of the most influential people in Milwaukee as well as Steve's life.
Thanks for listening.
Love you, Milwaukee.
22 min
September 22, 2024Beer Daddy Bill (@BeerLoversOfWI): From Stouts to Stardom in Milwaukee's Evolving Brew Scene
In this episode, Adam talks with Bill Robarge who runs @BeerLoversOfWI on Instagram. Here are a few highlights:
Bill started this Beer Lovers of Wisconsin community about 10-12 years ago because he couldn't find a beer-centric community in Milwaukee at the time.

Adam and Bill talk about everything from evolving beer preferences to broader trends in the beer industry, noting a shift towards more approachable, lower ABV beers like lagers, and a general downward trend in alcohol consumption.

The two also highlight the importance of community in the beer scene. Bill emphasizes that for him, beer has always been more about the community than consumption.
It’s a fun listen not just on beer, but on the evolution of Bill’s influencer status in Milwaukee.
Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on our weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.
Thanks for listening.
Love you, Milwaukee.
22 min
September 14, 2024Milwaukee Legends Series sponsored by Harley-Davidson: Saz's recipe for success in starting from $10,000 to becoming a Milwaukee icon
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities.
The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration.
This episode features Milwaukee Legend, a guy simply known in Milwaukee as Saz - founder of Saz’s one of the most famous restaurants, mozzarella sticks, and brands in our city.
In this heartfelt conversation Saz and Steve…
Talk through his humble beginnings and growth, starting his business in 1976 with a $10,000 loan from a friend.

The importance of relationships and giving back, he and his staff are actively involved in various community organizations around Milwaukee.

Saz’s business philosophy focused on treating employees well and staying committed to the cause.
All of this and more in a conversation that ends with a little emotion from Saz.
Thanks for listening.
Love you, Milwaukee.
13 min
September 02, 2024Surviving Silence: One Milwaukeean's Journey from Cancer to Inspiring Others
In this episode, Steve and Adam talk with friend of the show Rick Czaplewski - cancer survivor, author, speaker, and dedicated Milwaukeean.
Here are a few highlights:
Rick, a two-time cancer survivor, wrote an award-winning book called "Better Dirty Than Done" about his experience with cancer, which has led to speaking opportunities to inspire others.

Diagnosed with cancer as a freshman in college, Rick initially went through treatment alone, not wanting to be known as "the cancer guy" on campus.

With powerful analogies, like being denied entry to a baseball game, Rick helps people understand the experience of cancer diagnosis and survivorship.
We take this conversation seriously, while also having some great laughs with Rick.
Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on our weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.
Thanks for listening.
Love you, Milwaukee
21 min
August 26, 2024@EatWithMe_MKE: From Sicilian Sundays to Drunken Hot Dogs
In this episode, Steve and Adam have a lively conversation with a popular Milwaukee food influencer, MG who is EatWithMe_MKE on Instagram.
MG is passionate and honest, often sharing brutally frank opinions about local spots.
And what we love about her is she approaches food with a mix of reverence and humor, equally comfortable critiquing high-end restaurants and drunkenly devouring hot dogs.
Jump into this one for…
MG's background growing up with diverse culinary influences from her Sicilian father and American mother, which shaped her approach to reviewing restaurants

MG’s top restaurant recommendations and personal food experiences in the city

MG’s favorite "hidden gem" restaurants
Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on our weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.
Thanks for listening.
Love you, Milwaukee.
16 min
August 15, 2024Bestselling Author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Talks Storytelling, Numbers, and Dragons!
In this episode, Steve has a lively conversation with friend Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, an amazingly creative and giving person who is also an author passionate about telling stories, helping others tell stories, and supporting those stories with data.
Steve and Cole chat about a number of things including…
How Cole, a former Google employee, turned her passion for data visualization into a series of bestselling books and a thriving company, Storytelling with Data.

Cole’s latest venture - a children's book featuring a number-drawing dragon - which aims to introduce data literacy concepts to young minds in a fun and engaging way.

And of course they explore Cole's journey from San Francisco to Milwaukee.
Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on our weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.
Thanks for listening.
Love you, Milwaukee.
25 min
August 10, 2024Milwaukee Legends Series sponsored by Harley-Davidson: Brewers Community Foundation Leader Cecelia Gore
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities.
The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration.
This episode features Milwaukee Legend Cecelia Gore, executive director of the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation.
How has Cecelia leveraged baseball to create significant community impact in Milwaukee over the past 15 years?

What’s it like leading large-scale $700M fundraising campaigns to hands-on community events such as bicycle building with pro baseball players?

How does Cecelia approach community engagement while developing solutions through partnerships in supporting community initiatives?
All of this and more in an informative conversation.
Thanks for listening.
Love you, Milwaukee.
16 min
July 27, 2024Driving Innovation and Changing Communities with the USPTO's James Wilson, LIVE from Summerfest Tech 2024
In this episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast, Adam and I have a super informative and high energy conversation with James Wilson from the US Patent and Trademark Office.
What are James's emotional connections to the patents he’s worked on in his career?

How can you access USPTO resources and assistance to navigate the patent/trademark process independently?

We even reveal a little “secret” around the USPTO’s growth strategy and expansion.
Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on our weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.
Thanks for listening.
Love you, Milwaukee.
30 min