Mystical Messages host Hilary welcomes Letao Wang to discuss his newest oracle deck Oracle of the Celestial Deities. This recent deck follows Letao’s earlier deckOracle of the Mythic Hero. Letao says he does not view himself as a “fortune teller” but rather as someone who uses horoscopes, tarot readings and numerology to help others forge their own…

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 …

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 L…

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 proces…

In this episode, Steve and Adam have a lively conversation with Devin Eichler, Founder & CEO of Crafty Cow. They go beyond the burgers and chicken and dig into the lesser known crafty stories… The origin of the "bar" that Devin and his wife created in their living room during COVID, which later inspired the cozy living room areas in Crafty Cow loca…

Veteran astrologer and podcast host Hilary guides listeners through the cosmic energies of August 2024. The month kicks off with a some gear shifts on Sunday, August 4th with the New Moon in festive Leo while Mercury turns retrograde in practical Virgo on the very same day! Messenger Mercury will be retrograde for most of the month, so remember to …

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 happening July 25–28. Learn more a…

Visionary founder of Zenathon Sonya Masur joins host Hilary to share what Zenathon is all about. “Zenathon is a transformative event and movement dedicated to nurturing inner harmony and global peace,” describes Masur. A festival for the soul, Zenathon is a one-day immersive retreat filled with inspiring talks, interactive workshops and activities …

In this episode, Steve and Adam have an energetic and humorous conversation with Ben from Milwaukee based band, Tigera. The band will be playing Summerfest 2024 on Thursday, July 4 @ 4:00 PM on the Generac Power Stage. What makes a Tigera show unique and why should you see them at Summerfest on July 4th? What's the insider's hack for getting to Sum…

Veteran astrologer and Mystical Messages podcast host Hilary Harley outlines the cosmic waves for July 2024. A decidedly playful and reflective month, July invites us to unwind and unfold into soul time. Retrograding Taskmaster Saturn and Dreamy Neptune pull us into relaxing waters. Will you say yes, or will you resist? This is an excellent time to…

In this episode, Steve and Adam have refreshingly candid conversation with rising musician Genevieve Hayward, a 25-year-old Wisconsin native, now Nashville transplant, who shares her musical journey peppered with humorous and genuine insights. Genevieve will also be playing Summerfest 2024 this Saturday, June 29 @ 2:00 PM on the Briggs & Stratton B…

In this episode, Steve and Adam chat with Kevin Canady, Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., about all the non-music things going on around the 75 acres of Summerfest in 2024. Listen in on this fun episode to get the scoop on the hidden gems, numerous ways to get in free, and more! Experience Milwaukee i…

In this episode, Steve and Adam catch up with Milwaukee based band Diet Lite, who first joined the pod last year before their big Summerfest show. Welp, they’re back again to talk about Summerfest 2024! What has Diet Lite been up to since their last appearance on the podcast? What are the band's plans for Summerfest 2024? What's next for Diet Lite …

In this episode, Steve and ADam chat with Lena DeLaet of Summerfest and Summerfest Tech to learn more about what’s happening with Summerfest Tech 2024, this time with a focus on startups. We are also joined by Jonah Turner, Head of Technology Innovation, and Alison Hanrahan, Community Affairs Manager, both from the Molson Coors Beverage Company. Wh…

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 happening July 25–28. Learn more a…

In this episode, Steve and Adam sample Crescent Canna's new line of THC seltzers, with doses ranging from a gentle 5mg to a mind-blowing 50mg per can, and we talk about which flavors had us smiling the most. Crescent Canna, based in New Orleans and Charlotte, has just entered the Milwaukee market and were kind enough to ask the guys to try their dr…

In this one, Steve and Adam chat with Tyler Maas, co-founder and editor of Milwaukee Record, a local website that covers a wide range of Milwaukee-centric topics with a unique voice while promoting and supporting the local community. By they way, they’re also celebrating 10 years of this great work. Tyler shares all about the unconventional journey…

Veteran astrologer and Mystical Messages host Hilary breaks down the cosmic coordinates for the month of June 2024. Thankfully, the relative planetary calm continues this month. We’re counting our resources, including material as well as talents and skill sets as June kicks into gear, focusing on what we want to grow more of in our lives. June 3rd …

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 happening July 25–28. Learn more a…

In this episode, Steve spends some quality time with First Stage artistic director, Jeff Frank. Founded in 1987, First Stage is one of the nation’s most acclaimed theaters for youth AND the second largest theater company in Milwaukee. As artistic director, Jeff works, speaks, and leads with passion in creativity and in positively impacting the live…

Unshakeable peace and boundless bliss are your birthright, says Rebecca Quave in her conversation with Mystical Messages host Hilary. To work with Rebecca is to experience a deep, organic shift in your Being, rather than adopting a single mindset, positive thinking or good-vibes band aid. “You are the center of a ripple,” states Quave. “Your ripple…

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 happening July 25–28. Learn more H…

In this episode, Adam and Steve drop in at the world famous restaurant, Amilinda. They were lucky enough to sit down with James Beard nominated chef and owner, Gregory León. Greg also served up a number of excellent Spanish and Portuguese inspired dishes and wonderful cocktails in an amazingly cultural and equally calming space. What were the dishe…

After the tumult and upheaval of April, the month of May delivers much needed calm and stability. Definitely take advantage of the New Moon on May 8th to plant intentions in rich and ripe Taurus energy when FIVE out of ten planets cycle through this opportune moment. Watch for planetary gear shifts just after the Full Moon on May 23rd, when both Ge…

In this episode, Steve ha an absolute blast with Sherrie Tussler, CEO of Hunger Task Force. Recorded over a couple of beers at the Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, Sherrie and Steve touch on the past as well as addressing some important things like… What is Hunger Task Force and how does it work? How they get food to give, including growing their own on the…

In this episode, Steve and Adam are joined by Claire and Kathryn from VISIT Milwaukee. They both played an instrumental role in the launch of the brand new Milwaukee brand happening today. Jump into this episode for… How did the new Milwaukee brand come to be and who was involved? What’s the reason for the new Milwaukee brand? How can the community…

This episode goes back to Milwaukee Day, April 14, in 2023. It was a day in which our friends over at Summerfest asked Steve and Adam to get together to give away merch and tons of Summerfest and Milwaukee Admirals tickets - if people could answer Summerfest trivia questions. We made 4 stops around Milwaukee driven the entire day by City Tours MKE.…

In this episode, Adam and Steve crash the office of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson for a laugh filled conversation about his vision for the city we love. In the process, the episode shares what his journey to the Mayor’s office was like as well as… How he loves to experience Milwaukee His vision for the city What hosting the Republican National C…

Mystical Messages host and veteran astrologer Hilary Harley breaks down the cosmic RIDE on tap for April 2024. The month of April begins in the wake of the first lunar eclipse of 2024, occurring on March 25th in Aries and Libra. In the aftermath, we might think the cosmos is playing an April Fool’s prank on us when Messenger Mercury turns retrograd…

In this episode, Steve and Adam learn all about Milwaukee based musician, Dak DuBois. Even thought Dak moved to our city just a year and a half ago, he has established himself as an important part of Milwaukee’s culture and music scene. We need more Daks in Milwaukee. What’s up with some Milwaukee collab EPs with the likes of Grace Weber and Wave C…

In this episode, Steve and Adam hear from Lena DeLaet of Summerfest and Summerfest Tech to learn more about what’s happening with Summerfest Tech 2024. Tim Dickson, a HUGE part of how Summerfest Tech comes together also joins us as well as surprise guest Derek Hyde from the Milwaukee Brewers. What’s up for Summerfest Tech 2024 including some new tw…

In this episode, Steve and Adam sit down with Ryan and Brittney, the dynamic husband and wife duo who co-run Steny’s, an iconic Walker’s Point establishment that opened in 1985. Even though Steny’s has been around for almost 40 years, this family business is still just that, a family of amazing people making sure you have great drinks, great food, …

Direct, straight up and to the point, Jaime Blair joins host Hilary on this episode of Mystical Messages. In short, Jaime is a communications magician who helps her life coach clients shine. “My mission is helping women who use their intuitive gifts build successful businesses that give them financial freedom while doing the work they were designed…

Welcome to the final episode of Experience Milwaukee’s Tech in MKE Series. Throughout 2023, Tech in MKE brought you conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chatted about the state of technology in their organizations, our community, and how both come together to attract talent and make Milwaukee more “techie”…

In this episode, we highlight what’s happening in Midtown, the heart of Milwaukee, with Anne Koller and Haynie Smith, two absolute gems in Milwaukee who are also working to rebuild awareness and identity of Midtown. What’s Midtown all about? Why do Anne and Haynie care so much about this neighborhood? How can you get involved and help? Oh, and what…

Mystical Messages host and veteran astrologer Hilary Harley guides listeners through the cosmic energies of March 2024. The month kicks off with every single planet cycling forward motion! So be sure to take advantage of this clear, clean energy to launch initiatives, relationships or purchase major items such as cars, homes or appliances. March in…

You’ve seen the billboards. You’ve seen the commercials. But what is Russell Nicolet from Nicolet Law really like? Well we dig into a number of important issues with the "fear the beard" guy: What’s his favorite beer, band, and gas station? How are lawyers received in Northern Wisconsin? Where do the creative ideas for the commercials come from? Ho…

Hey, everyone, it's Steve. Welcome to episode one of our brand new 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 h…

Reiki Master and author Catherine Bastedo joins Mystical Messages host Hilary to share her new meditation deck Bird Vibes. Within it, Catherine teaches how animal messengers and totems come to our attention seeking to spark our attention and deliver particular awareness. Birds are especially noteworthy as harbingers of information. What are they tr…

This episode is a brand new collaboration we have with CreativeMornings, a monthly gathering of the world’s largest face-to-face creative community, which recently relaunched in Milwaukee. Check it out and subscribe to the email list at creativemornings.com. Alea Cross from the CreativeMornings Milwaukee team steps in as guest host to interview Hun…

Astrologer and Mystical Messages host Hilary Harley breaks down the cosmic energy for February 2024. With ALL planets now direct motion, we have a huge tail wind! Take advantage of this clear, clean energy to launch projects, relationships, ideas and products. Now is GO TIME! The forward planetary thrust will last through the end of March so use th…

If you think there’s nothing to do in Milwaukee in the winter, you’re wrong! Because in this episode we give you 5 things to get out and do with your date, friends, or family. You pick. We can’t do everything. Listen to this episode if: You like ice skating You like animals You like snow You like warm temperatures You like parks Oh and, no big deal…

In this episode, Steve and Adam are joined by Annie Werner, Host of Creative Mornings Milwaukee, the world’s largest face-to-face creative community. Annie jumps in to tell us more about the organization and, to join forces with Steve against Adam in a grueling trivia face off on the history of Tied Houses in Milwaukee. How and why did Tied Houses …

Mulit-talented holistic healer Laura Joseph joins host Hilary on this episode of Mystical Messages. A born empath and medium, Laura’s mission is to help others rediscover the power that lies within and find treasures buried in their shadow. She guides clients to become their own superhero. By addressing root issues, transform pain, bridge science a…

This is our year in review 2023: all the cool things we’ve done to help you get more connected to the people, places, and events that make Milwaukee amazing. And that list of things is long. Here are a few hints… Of course, bourbon and beer played significant roles in our activities this year! How in the hell did we manage to give away nearly 1,200…

Mystical Messages host and veteran astrologer Hilary breaks down the cosmic energy for the first month of 2024. An infusion of earthy, practical Capricorn energy dominates month including the Capricorn New Moon on January 11th. This is no nonsense, black and white energy. It is not warm and fuzzy but it certainly gets the job done. So get very clea…

Steve and Adam recorded this episode live at Fuel Cafe with Alyssa Weninger, the Catering and Events Manager, and one of Fuel’s regulars, Evan. The four of us talk through the vibe at Fuel Cafe and how to experience the place like a regular, even if you’ve never been there. From brunch to nightlife, what’s the best way to dive into Fuel Cafe? How d…

Esteemed astrologer Jill Jardine joins Mystical Messages host and fellow astrologer Hilary Harley to breakdown the forecast for the first six months of 2024. Together, we take a hard look at what to expect cosmically between January and June for the upcoming year. Jill and I cover ALL of the angles to make sure you are well prepared for life in 202…

This episode was recorded live at Summerfest 2023 with our intern, Katie. Katie joined the team last summer. She’s passionate about film, is super talented already at age 17, totally gets Steve and Adam's humor, is fast and flexible in her work, and is always open to feedback and suggestions to get better. Katie jumps in to share her thoughts on he…

Veteran astrologer and Mystical Messages host Hilary Harley breaks down the astrology forecast for December 2023. Winding up the final month of the year, Hilary shares how to plan your month ahead, especially to GET YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING DONE EARLY as Messenger Mercury turns retrograde on Tuesday, December 12th. If you missed the Black Friday sales…