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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 at Harley-Davidson.com!

This episode features Milwaukee Legend Dr. Stacia Thompson, CEO of Milwaukee’s Sherman Phoenix, strong community leader, purposeful connector, and more. In this episode, we’ll learn more about:


What drives Stacia's passion for the community, the Sherman Phoenix, and helping others reach their potential?
How is she acting as a connector and collaborator to break down silos and make a daily impact in Milwaukee through her work at the Sherman Phoenix?
What role can Milwaukee's companies and residents play in supporting initiatives like Sherman Phoenix to help shape the city's future and extend its appeal beyond just the downtown area?
What exciting new projects and legacies does Stacia envision for Sherman Phoenix in the near future to continue driving positive change in Milwaukee?

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.

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 lives of the young and not-so-young people who are part of First Stage.


What’s Jeff’s background and how did that inspire what he does today?
Why is First Stage so important for Milwaukee?
What’s exciting about the next First Stage season?
How can you get involved and support First Stage (hint: go see a performance!)

All this and more in a conversation from the heart.

Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. And look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.

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 Harley-Davidson.com!

This episode features Milwaukee Legend Lindsey St Arnold Bell, the Executive Director at the Near West Side Partners - a business improvement district covering several Milwaukee neighborhoods.


Who are the founding corporations of the Near West Side Partners?
How does Lindsey and her team collaborate with these corporations while collecting and representing the needs of residents and small businesses?
What are the Near West Side hidden gems and other Milwaukee spots Lindsey loves (and where they hold secret meetings…)?
What recent championship is one of her biggest accomplishments yet?

Jump in to learn more. Lindsey’s Milwaukee passion is inspiring and her style is welcoming.

Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Learn more about our FREE Monday giveaways with our daily text at TextMKE.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.

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 dishes they tried (hint, one is tongue)?
How did Greg become a chef?
What was Greg’s unlikely journey to Milwaukee?

All this and more in a fast paced and funny conversation.

Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. And look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.

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 their farm in Franklin.
How they get food (and other stuff) to people in neighborhoods around Milwaukee?
How you can get involved in ending hunger in Milwaukee.

All this and more in a fun, energizing conversation.

Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. And look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.

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 get in on the fun and use the new Milwaukee brand to promote and pitch the city?

All this and more in this episode.

Oh, and you can see what the new Milwaukee brand looks like on our Instagram @expmke.

Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And If you want the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.