Why DO we need a place to store ancient relics and artifacts? What do museums tell us about ourselves, and why should we keep them around? Dr. Ellen Censky answers this question in two parts. Show your love for Cream City Dreams If you haven’t already, be sure to follow Cream City Dreams on Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for the newsletter HERE. A…

This week, meet the woman behind our beloved Milwaukee Public Museum, Dr. Ellen Censky (though as she is quick to point out, it takes an incredible team to run an institution that is home to more than four million objects). Listen as we talk about the trajectory that took the tall ‘tom girl’ from Cedarburg across the US as a museum scientist and di…

New this week, a reflection from yours truly on the fears of going solo on this podcast. What gave me pause, what made me nervous, and ultimately, how I decided to go for it anyway. Two big saving graces that got me over the hurdle of feeling like I couldn't do it. They helped me, maybe they can help you too? Show your love for Cream City Dreams If…

Season Five begins, but not quite as expected when we left off at the end of Season Four. Why? Shelly’s leaving the podcast! (insert sobs here). But it’s not all doom and gloom, she’s found something incredible and is excited to devote more time to her new Cream City Dream. Listen to find out more! If you haven’t already, be sure to follow Cream Ci…

A debt owed. A debt acknowledged. A sudden death. Pride beyond measure? On March 29, 1978, 2 well-respected men met between 2 stores owned by 2 different brothers in front of their county courthouse, guns drawn, and only one will survive. Today you will hear the story of a man who died way too soon, What was the motivation for this death? Would jus…

Denise Rhudy was killed in December of 1999. She was a mother of 4 who was just going to enjoy some time out with some colleagues, but the planning and actions of 3 men took away her future. But one of those men, while not the one who pulled the trigger, should not have been out amongst other citizens of his community. His past actions indicated th…

Two years, four seasons, and 53 episodes later, here we are! This is the last episode before we take a (tiny) break and return for Season Five. No guest today, just your inimitable hosts talking about dreams. Listen as we talk about … How we’re feeling about the podcast and where we might go next with it. A recap and mashup of all the INCREDIBLE gu…

If you have ever struggled to connect with someone you love, this episode is for you. Sometimes we just need to look at things from a different perspective. This is exactly what this week’s guest - MacArthur Genius, UWM Professor, and founder of the non-profit, Timeslips - Anne Basting discovered when she began working with those living with dement…

Look up mover, shaker, connector, change agent in the dictionary and you are SURE to find this week’s guest, Julia Taylor. Past President of both the Greater Milwaukee Committee as well as the YWCA of Greater Milwaukee, Julia is a dream MAKER in the Cream City. She is also a consummate connector of people and builder of relationships across the cit…

You’ve probably noticed if you’ve been following us for some time, that we have a slight bias for women who are working hard to make Milwaukee a better place for EVERYONE. We love a good DIY story, and this week’s guest Symphony Swan is literally building her dream from the ground up. Or should we say, giving her dream a makeover. Voted Milwaukeean…

In need of a bit of respite and rest to reflect on those resolutions (how's that for alliteration?) You’ll definitely want to tune into today’s episode with Sevan Arabajian-Ries of Mother Lion. Mother Lion is a special place in Bayview open for hosting workshops, retreats, overnights, and other intimate gatherings. It was created with the deep inte…

Happy New Year to all the Cream City Dreamers out there! We’re kicking off 2024 with a delicious episode featuring the owner and founder of The Real Good Life, Maggie Joos. What can you take off your plate so that you’ve got time to enjoy the real good life? This episode may just inspire you to dream big this year by prioritizing what (and who) you…

Short and sweet this week, we wanted to hop on the airwaves to wish you the happiest of New Years! We hope this year is full of DREAMS of all shapes and sizes for you. And we’d love to hear what you’ve got in store, if there’s a big dream you want to share with us, drop us an email here! Listen as we talk about: What our guests are up to for 2024 -…

This episode will cover the murder of Denise Rudy who was killed by Sadiki Garden in December of 1999. His appeal brought up questions of judicial discretion, jury instruction, and the validity of eyewitness identification especially when it's cross-racial identification. As with many cases, we don't know that much about the victim, but she was a m…

A lawyer walks into a podcast this week. Listen to this delightful conversation with Makda Fessahaye where we talk about how and when dreams begin … in her case, with an inciting incident across the world. This is yet another conversation where we see how our values determine the way we live and the choices we make. Listen as we talk about … How an…

You are going to want to pull up a seat at the table for this conversation with Christie Melby-Gibbons, Founder and Executive Director of Tricklebee Café on North Avenue. This is NOT just your average café, in fact, it’s anything BUT average. A pay-what-you-can model offers patrons the chance to give and receive with a spirit of generosity, dignity…

We need more people like Samantha Starr in this city: organizing events that build community with intentionally curated themes that bring people together (often over food!). Samantha is the powerhouse behind Battle of the Chefs and Dining with Friends, as well as local events like MKE Fest. And she's soon to be the host of a new podcast Flavor Fix …

Photo Credit: WMDT Who can we trust with our kids? Surely your sister and her husband, right? Sadly, no, not in the case of Victoria Harman and her son Luke Hill. This is betrayal at its core, with one sister ignoring the needs of her nephew, and that nephew and the rest of of his family paying the price. Paypal Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymea…

Money sense is something many of us take for granted. Not today’s guest, Brenda Campbell, CEO and President of SecureFutures, an organization determined to empower teens with the money management skills needed to make sound financial decisions by providing school programs, coaching, and mentorship. This organization is changing the way teens in Mil…

Tables are turned this week and WE are in the hot seat! If you’ve ever wondered how we got our start with the podcast, why we decided to take the plunge and launch Cream City Dreams, and what keeps us going, listen in to this conversation with Stephanie Melnick, of Melnick & Melnick. Listen as we talk about … Who were Shelly and Meagan BEFORE Cream…

Another week, another creative and inspiring Milwaukee woman! Listen as we talk to yet another champion of our city, Brit Nicole. Brit is a spoken word artist, healer, performer, author, film maker, musician, and facilitator who uses her voice to lift up our community. But more than that, she’s working to change the narrative around Milwaukee throu…

Pull up a chair at the table for this delicious conversation with Lori Fredrich, Senior Writer for Food and Dining at OnMilwaukee.com. You’ll hear all about her new book, and the local farmers and restaurants who were so grateful to have Lori tell their stories. And hear her own stories of life at the table. (Is that a dream job or what??) Listen a…

This episode will look at 2 incidents where people were injured at the famed Punkin Chunkin World Championship held in Bridgeville, Delaware, bringing about questions and liabilities when entertainment events go wrong. Photo Credit - NBC News "How Far Will a Pumpkin Fly?" What is a punkin chunkin? | HowStuffWorks 2019 Union Pumpkin Catapult Contest…

On average, three children a week come into Children’s Wisconsin Hospital with gunshot wounds. THREE CHILDREN A WEEK. If this doesn’t make you angry, we don’t know what will. Listen this week as we talk with Pediatric Emergency Physician and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Megan Schultz, about her dreams for our city and our world, and what …

The 3rd and final episode of the Spooktober Series will look at the legend of Maggie’s Bridge, a story that took place in “my neck of the woods,” literally, and it was also local author Kelly Lidji’s home. Lose yourself in this spooky tale which is based on the tragic events of a young girl’s death in a horrific manner. Information that I have abou…

In episode 2 of Spooktober, we will visit Accomack County, VA and explore a haunted lighthouse, relish the beautiful Chincoteague Ponies, which may hold some spirits, a famed pony, and a location we’ve previously visited, the Captain Timothy Hill House. Photo Credit - Google Maps Paypal Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rondajeffe9 Dan…

How does a stay-at-home mom/trained art teacher with a passion for cloth diapering become the founder and Executive Director of a thriving non-profit that serves over 3000 families (and tiny bottoms) around Milwaukee? Listen as we talk to Meagan Johnson of Milwaukee Diaper Mission about how she found her way through and into non profit leadership. …

In the first episode of Spooktober, we will explore the legend of the Cat-Man of Wicomico County. The legends goes back centuries, with stories being told of a dangerous of a dangerous creature that stalked the woods, but the most famous account comes from 1980 when 4 young people encountered this unknown being, giving us a written record and the l…

Welcome back! It took us a little longer, but we're back - and we're ready to hit the ground running this season with some fantastic Milwaukee women who are living their dreams. This week, a short episode with a glimpse into the dreamy things we've been doing ourselves and the incredible guests we've got lined up this fall! 🎶 PLUS 🎶 We're SUPER exc…

This episode will cover the tragic death of Wilmington Police Officer Charles W Schultz in 1891. The case from the beginning had very few clues and absolutely no evidence to arrest, much less convict, someone of the crime, which was being called and assassination throughout the city and in newspapers. Officer Schultz was well loved and respected, c…

This episode will cover the history and legacy of the oldest remaining working skipjack, the Rebecca T. Ruark, including a battle against police that included cannon fire and hundreds of rounds fired, a terrible boss, a sinking, and her most recent damage thanks to a pickup truck. Photo Credit and Source: Close call for historic Maryland skipjack |…

This episode will be a collection of short stories of some of the not-so-bright Delmarva criminals, along with a few odd laws from each Delmarva state. Photo Credit: Tumisu on Pixabay Podcast Info: DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook https://twitter.com/DangeronD?s=09 Dang…

This episode will cover a fast moving nor’easter that swept along the Chesapeake Bay and Choptank River, along with many other arrest of Delmarva. The hardest hit though were the men on the water. With barely any time to prepare, circumstances set upon them and left them fighting for their lives. Photo Credit: Tom Hannan/Pixabay https://paypal.me/r…

We're BAAAAAAAACK ... did you miss us? Just a teaser for what to expect in Season 4. We'll be dropping episode one sometime in September when school is back in session. (You'll remember we have seven kids between us - so we took the summer off). Until then, we wanted to let you know we're still here, and more importantly, STILL DREAMING! Can't wait…

This episode will review the murder of Virginia Sard, the trial and evidence against the accused and a review on whether justice was truly served. I will also touch upon a recent case filed against a Delaware prison about allegedly silencing a prisoner’s freedom of speech and alleged retaliation against the prisoner. DangerinDelaware@gmail.com http…

This episode will discuss healthcare, and the sometimes limited options that some might have. In this and a prior episode, I will cover 3 cases (with a 4th one referenced) where patients went to the hospital and experienced shocking circumstances that unfortunately led to their deaths. This episode will discuss 2 cases where the death of an individ…

This episode will discuss healthcare, and the sometimes limited options that some might have. I will cover 3 cases (with a 4th one referenced) over the next 2 episodes where patients went to the hospital and experienced shocking circumstances that unfortunately led to their deaths. This episode will give an introduction to the specific county that …

This episode will have updates pleas in the Emma Grace Cole case as well as more incidents that happened at a local school. Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/WeWontForgetThem/photos/a.1140319805982055/5029261000421230/?type=3 DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook https:…

I started to research this case, and found three other cases like it, plus an additional person trying to blackmail the school board, and I ended up going down the rabbit hole. Four people broke a promise - a promise that when you send your kids to school, that all educational professionals will have your child’s, and the community’s at large, best…

Whaaaaaaaaaa?!? Season Three is over already!? Yes, it’s true. This is the season finale of our third season of Cream City Dreams. It’s been a year, folks! We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet and interview SO many incredible Milwaukee women who are living their dream. We hope you’ve enjoyed coming along for the ride and we look f…

As the name would imply, The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee is determined to raise money in support of girls and women in our community, but they are SO. MUCH. MORE. Listen as Meagan talks with Lisa Attonito, Executive Director of the Women’s Fund and Sandy Cunningham, HER Scholarship Committee Chairwoman about the various programs and initiativ…

Women supporting women? We just can’t get enough, and neither can our guest today, Lauren Feaster, CEO of Professional Dimensions. If her name sounds familiar it’s because SO many of our previous guests have said we need to talk to her, so we FINALLY got a spot in her calendar for a chat and here it is. This is one to share. Especially if you know …

This episode will cover the Deep Freeze that hit Delmarva in January of 1977. The Chesapeake Bay FROZE over. To get an overall understanding of the extent of this event, please take a look at the photos linked in the description of the episode. The Bay is around 200 miles long and can range from 2.8 to 30 miles wide, so the cold would have been har…

Stand tall listeners, you are NOT going to want to miss this episode. Join us this week as we talk with Stephanie Melnick of Melnick & Melnick, S.C. about supporting women and small business owners here in Milwaukee. Stephanie and her team are feverishly planning and proudly hosting Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, May 8-12, as well as offering month…

If you’ve enjoyed a Funky Fresh Spring Roll at Sherman Phoenix, a scoop of Purple Door Ice Cream in Walker’s Point, or some of Caitlin’s fried chicken at the Tandem before the doors closed, you have Juli Kaufmann to thank. Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer, Activist and Change Agent, Juli Kaufmann’s love of Milwaukee and her community have inspir…

GenZ, Millennials, GenXers and oh heck, EVERYBODY … this episode is for YOU. Corry Joe Biddle, VP of Community Affairs at MMAC & Executive Director of FUEL Milwaukee brings her love of our city to the podcast this week. Listen as she talks with Shelly and Meagan about how she got her start in this city, why she decided to stay, and why it’s now her…

This episode will cover the 1992 shooting of one brother by another, as well as a threat made against one man in front of his brother. This event could tear a family apart or bring them together and leave one facing criminal charges. DangerinDelaware@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/DangeronDelmarva or search for @dangerondelmarva on Facebook htt…

Batter up! On the cusp of Baseball's Opening Day we bring Cecelia Gore to the plate for this week's episode. Cecelia was nominated for the podcast in Season 2 Episode 19 by Venice Williams - and wow, we can see why! For 14 seasons now she has served as the Executive Director of the Brewers Community Foundation where she supports dreamers throughout…

Welcome welcome! Season Three begins with this inspiring episode featuring Wendy Baumann of Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation, aka WWBIC. Listen as Shelly and Meagan talk with Wendy about the ways in which WWBIC is leveling the playing field for women (and others for whom the path has not traditionally been easy) by offering trainin…

This episode will cover the absolutely tragic death of 7 year-old Nathan Leppo. What could make a 7 year-old feel that the only way that he could find peace was to end his life? This should not have happened, and his name is almost forgotten. He deserves to be remembered. Photo Credit: Briana Leppo from The Cape Gazzette. https://paypal.me/rondafje…