WTMJ Conversations

He's been called a modern Robin Hood and the Forrest Gump of Environmentalism, but Robin Greenfield's story is much wilder than anything you've seen on screen. He talked with WTMJ's Libby Collins about his personal quest of getting close to nature, foraging his own food, making his own clothing and shoes, and living off the grid. He tells Libby Collins about some of his unusual headline-making experiences including wearing trash for 30 days, living in a public park with no possessions (even clothes!), and much more on this Earth-conscious edition of WTMJ Conversations!

When you think of a person who does yoga, a truck driver is one of the last people to come to mind. Hope Zvara is the CEO and Founder of Mother Trucker Yoga and Road Relief Wellness  She's been featured in Forbes magazines, Red Eye Radio and appeared across the country as an inspirational speaker. Hope tells Libby Collins how she grew her yoga studio in Hartford into a national movement for truck drivers and how anyone, anywhere can incorporate yoga into their daily life. It's all ahead on this mindful edition of WTMJ Conversations!

Michael Treinklein is one of the creatives behind PBS's Pioneers of Television as well as Dick Van Dyke's 100th Celebration, Betty White's documentary, and many more. He shares stories from spending time with beloved celebrities, off-the-record confessions, and more. If you enjoy classic television, don't miss this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

Not many of us think about the outside lives of the doctors and nurses traing us in medical emergencies, but are you aware that the Medical College of Wisconsin has an orchestra made up entirely of staff, students, and employees?

Research scientist and musician Sarah Wynia-Smith talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about staff members and students who perform with the MCW Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Small Ensembles and how it enhances their lives both personally and professionally. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

Dr. Cindy Nosachek spent over thirty years in family practice in Milwaukee.  She tells WTMJ's Libby Collins about being the first pregnant doctor in her residency program, her decision to no longer practice medicine in Milwaukee, and shares experiences about dozens of trips serving the people of Uganda on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

Some people are simply born to lead, but that doesn't mean it's an easy road to success. Bria Burris has overcome a number of obstacles in her life.  She was born to a mother in prison, faced homelessness, and even sold drugs to support her kids.  Through it all, she strived to get an education and a better life for her family.  Bria now helps others facing similar challenges as the Executive Director of MATC's Fast Fund. She tells her story to Libby Collins on this edition of WTMJ Conversations.

Lisa Proeber is a successful entrepreneur with a Milwaukee-based sales marketing firm.  She's a partner in the downtown hotspot, "Your Office," plus the author of the children's book, "Mama Cow".  Lisa talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about her decision to become a single mother through IVF and why she chose to surrogate a baby for another couple. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

Erik Bilstad has been a mainstay on WTMJ for years. He reveals behind the scenes stories with Libby Collins including how he and Vince Vitrano became a broadcast team, to the "other" on-air name he has used, and the news story that has meant the most to him on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

We might think about a president's greatest accomplishment or where he was born, but how many think about where a president is buried?  Retired Kenosha Police Officer Russell Beckman has visited all but one presidential gravesite, and The White House Quarterly Magazine recently published an article about his travels. He talked with WTMJ's Libby Collins about the most impressive final resting place he has seen, the unexpected connection he felt with one of the most unpopular men to ever hold office, and much more. It's all ahead on this presidential edition of WTMJ Conversations!

Dr. Toby Campbell is a Professor in Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care at The Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.He talked with WTMJ's Libby Collins about subjects ranging from how a doctor prepares to tell a patient their condition is terminal, to why many patients refuse palliative care, to the race to get donor organs surgically implanted into recipients before it's too late.