Finding Grace in the Pause
This past winter asked more of me than I expected. While the world was preparing for Thanksgiving weekend gatherings, I found myself lost and afraid. My mom suddenly and unexpectedly
Hike Toward Belonging
In winter, the Driftless slows down. Snow quiets the ridgelines, footsteps soften along frozen ground, and the land reveals itself without distraction. Along the backwaters, ice fishermen stand scattered across
Remembering Yourself Through the Body
Ancient Wisdom. Modern Science. The Power of Self. There’s a moment many people reach—not loud, not dramatic—just a quiet internal noticing. Something isn’t working. Not because they haven’t tried hard
Nourishing Hearts and Homes: Families and Seniors Finding Purpose in the SUN Program
In a world that often feels too fast and too disconnected, the SUN (Seniors United for Nutrition) Program in Avoca, WI is a quiet reminder of the beauty in small, consistent acts
Lighting the Spark: The Event That Inspired My Journey Toward Impact
We all have to start somewhere. For me, it started with a spark—one that was lit during the Brava 2025 Women to Watch event, an evening that not only celebrated
Check Them Out – Support Driftless Business
Karen Carlock
Black Earth Children’s Museum
What is your biggest accomplishment?
Founding the Black Earth Children’s Museum while serving my township and maintaining a focus on my own 3 children.
Crickett Lochner
Driftless Music Gardens LLC
What are you most proud of?
I am proud to see my family farm pursue forward with the next generation to help keep it going. This land has provided my family with so many opportunities and I am excited to be a part of that.
