Hellocounty

04/01/2024

Happy New Year! We're back tomorrow Jan 5th with LuAnn Bird, who will talk about 2024 resolutions and how we can get more involved in local government (9:00A). We're also talking with Coach Lance Meyer, founder of GRAS Ministries, about his battle with Hashimoto's and connecting the dots between problems facing Milwaukee (10:30A). Tune in live at hellocounty.com!

21/11/2023

We enjoyed talking with Janan Najeeb yesterday about her faith, the conflict in Gaza, being a third generation Milwaukeean, and her amazing work with the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition. Thank you, Janan!

President of the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition.Janan talks about her faith, the conflict in Gaza, being a third generation Milwaukeean, her thoughts on ...

09/11/2023

We had a great conversation with Vaun Mayes today, learning about his organization, Community Task Force MKE, and the full breadth of advocacy services they offer to at-risk Milwaukee communities. Thank you, Vaun!

09/11/2023

We're hosting the 2023 Milwaukee County Mental Health Fundraiser benefiting NAMI Southeast Wisconsin and HeartHead.

The event is TOMORROW Friday, Nov 10th, and will feature expert panel discussions focusing on veterans (Nov 11th is Veterans Day), family and caregivers, and the intersection of poverty and mental illness.

Please make your tax deductible donation anytime Nov 6th–14th on the Hellocounty website.

Just $10, or anything you can contribute, will help us fight a major ailment impacting our community. Thank you!

Special thanks to our co-host JMatt and the following partners:
JMatt, NAMI Southeast Wisconsin, Heal Black Man, North Avenue Market, Vendetta Coffee Bar, Tosa's All-City Read

Benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illness and HeartHead. Please donate anytime between Nov 6th – 14th!

07/11/2023

Allison Byrne from Allies For Teens In Foster Care educated us about the wide variety of needs older kids in foster care have. Please visit their website at https://alliesforteens.org/ and support this amazing organization.

06/11/2023

We are hosting the 2023 Milwaukee County Mental Health Fundraiser benefiting NAMI Southeast Wisconsin and HeartHead.

The event is this Friday, Nov 10th, and will feature expert panel discussions focusing on veterans (Nov 11th is Veterans Day), family and caregivers, and the intersection of poverty and mental illness. Participants include Mayor Dennis McBride and Dr. Bashir Easter from UW.

Please make your tax deductible donation anytime Nov 6th–14th on the Hellocounty website.

Anything you can contribute will help us fight a major ailment impacting our community. Thank you!

Special thanks to our co-host JMatt and the following partners:

JMatt, NAMI Southeast Wisconsin, Heal Black Man, North Avenue Market, Vendetta Coffee Bar, Tosa's All-City Read

Benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illness and HeartHead. Please donate anytime between Nov 6th – 14th!

27/10/2023

Agatha returns for the second part of the origin of trick-or-treating. Will Ivy get her candy back? What will happen to Sam? Watch the thrilling conclusion!

The story is also the inspiration for the Wauwatosa Halloween Candy Drive! Running through tomorrow – Sat, Oct 28th – benefiting the patients and families at Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Wisconsin! Learn more at hellocounty.com.

Special thanks to our partners Tosa NAC, EarthWise Pet, Bentley's Pet Stuff - Wauwatosa, Gigi's Cupcakes of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Outpost Natural Foods Co-op, Outpost Natural Foods Co-op - Wauwatosa, Gathering Place Brewing Company, Jersey Mike's Subs, Jersey Mike's Subs Rewards, Sendik's, Ruckus & Glee and Tosa Block Party + !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQmxvGahEvE

Agatha returns for the second part of the origin of trick-or-treating. Will Ivy get her candy back? What will happen to Sam? Watch the thrilling conclusion.

24/10/2023

Ever wonder how trick-or-treating started? Hellocounty brings you the real story about how a girl named Ivy started a new tradition – all for her sick little brother, Sam. It's spooky! Here's part 1. Tune in Thurs, Oct 26th for part 2.

It also happens to be the inspiration for the Wauwatosa Halloween Candy Drive! Running through Sat, Oct 28th, benefiting the patients and families at Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Wisconsin! Learn more at hellocounty.com.

Special thanks to our partners Tosa NAC, EarthWise Pet, Bentley's Pet Stuff - Wauwatosa, Gigi's Cupcakes of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Outpost Natural Foods Co-op, Outpost Natural Foods Co-op - Wauwatosa, Gathering Place Brewing Company, Jersey Mike's Subs Rewards, Sendik's, Ruckus & Glee and Tosa Block Party!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NRgzxZcroo

A very spooky story about Ivy, Sam and the origin of trick-or-treating. Tune in for the thrilling conclusion on Thurs, 10/26. And participate in the Wauwatos...

16/10/2023

Please help us bring some Halloween fun to the patients and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Wisconsin. Go to hellocounty.com to find out what you can donate, and where you can drop off donations. The program runs Oct 16th to Oct 28th. Thanks for your help!

Special thanks to Tosa NAC for helping us organize this event. And to our generous drop-off location partners: Bentley's Pet Stuff - Wauwatosa, Gathering Place Brewing Company, Gigi's Cupcakes of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Jersey Mike's Subs, Outpost Natural Foods Co-op, Ruckus & Glee, Sendik's and Tosa Block Party +

Covering local people and life in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Live news and in-depth conversations with local government, business and cultural leaders.

16/10/2023

it was wonderful talking with Chris Morse at North Avenue Market about his childhood, and his commitment to community. thanks Chris – cant' wait to have you back!

Chris shares his difficult childhood in North Carolina, the essential role of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club in getting him through it, and his reliance on faith....

12/10/2023

Mary Schmal and Leanne Ross, creators of Children of the Light Books, gave us a masterclass in character development and focusing on the details. check out the interview

Mary and Leanne walk us through their careers, what inspired them to create their books, and the historical foundations of their stories. A master class on t...

02/10/2023

it was a pleasure talking with Erik Kennedy last week, and learning more about his work with ElevAsian. we also talked about how to embrace every day to become a better person. thank you, Erik!

Erik and Deb have a frank conversation about Erik’s experience as an international adoptee from Korea, how he ended up visiting Korea for the first time, his...

22/09/2023

Fostering and adopting a dog in MKE – Angela Parish from Rescue Gang tells us how it's done

Angela volunteers at Rescue Gang, a foster based dog pet adoption organization in Milwaukee. She guides Wes through the foster process and how to adopt a pet...

22/09/2023

we really enjoyed talking with Marilu Knode, and getting the insider view on curating large-scale public art. we're looking forward to her new book, STRIVE: Jones Studios Adventures in Architecture

Marilu gives us a behind the scenes look at what it takes to bring large-scale art to the public. She and Deb also discuss art’s role in challenging and upli...

20/09/2023

Angela Quigley from Married In Milwaukee explains the right way to network to build your small business.

Angela tells us about the lean early days of Married in Milwaukee, and the role networking has played in growing it. Most importantly, she explains the right...

17/09/2023

Angela Quigley at Married In Milwaukee joins us this Tues, 9/19 at 9:30A to talk about starting a small business, networking to help it grow, and how to network in MKE! Join us live at hellocounty.com

06/09/2023

Covering local people and life in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Live news and in-depth conversations with local government, business and cultural leaders.

06/09/2023

Sabina Magyar, owner of The Village Cheese Shop in Wauwatosa, joins us to discuss the first ever cheese curd eating contest at TosaFest this Saturday! Tune in Thursday at 10A central on hellocounty.com

Covering local people and life in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Live news and in-depth conversations with local government, business and cultural leaders.

31/08/2023

we loved talking with Joe Moralez yesterday! an amazing singer-songwriter and producer who just moved to the area from LA. check out his interview with Deb

Joe and Deb talk about the path he took to become an independent singer-songwriter, their mutual love of horror movies, and we get the background on an upcom...

29/08/2023

yesterday Meg McKenna at VISIT Milwaukee walked us through her startup days, and her current focus on Milwaukee world domination! great having you, Meg!

Deb asks Meg about her early career as a lawyer, starting MilwaukeeMoms.com and selling it to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and her current role leading pa...

24/08/2023

Yesterday, the Donut Don himself, Joey Carioti, joined us for a far-reaching interview. You're the best, Joey, and thanks again for the ridiculously delicious donuts! Cranky Al's !

23/08/2023

welcome to our new page! just posted a few of the amazing interviews we've had since we launched a month ago. for more, visit

Covering local people and life in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Live news and in-depth conversations with local government, business and cultural leaders.

23/08/2023

Dr. Amanda Meindl guides us through breast cancer diagnoses and prevention

Breast and general surgical pathologist.

23/08/2023

former Wauwatosa mayor Kathy Ehley walks us through her approach to non-partisan governing

Kathy Ehley, former Wauwatosa mayor, describes her non-partisan approach to governing. We also explore the public transportation initiative she’s leading, an...

23/08/2023

interview with Rob Gustafson about the road to launching Vennture Brew Co.

Rob guides us through how he and his partners started, financed, and built Vennture Brew Co., the impact the business is having on the community, and his app...

23/08/2023

our interview with Tahira Malik, owner & founder of Samad's House. a great discussion about helping yourself and others out of opioid addiction

Owner and founder of Samad's House.

22/08/2023