A member of The Bartolotta Restaurants family for more than 13 years, Amanda Langler was recently named the new executive chef of Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro.
Fabulous People
Fabulous People: John Mleziva
John Mleziva founded State Line Distillery in 2017, Madison’s first grain-to-glass distillery. “We are committed to using locally-sourced grain and supporting regenerative agriculture to craft spirits that are uniquely Wisconsin.”
Fabulous People: Brenda Smage
Brenda Smage is an aerial dancer, costume designer, performer and yoga instructor. “Most of my weekends are spent spreading joy and awe with aerial dance and stilt-walking performances.”
Fabulous People: Thien Huong Vuong
Thien Huong Vuong is the founder and lead stylist of Lotus Artistry Studio in Madison. The studio provides a variety of salon services ranging from hair styling and coloring to brow, lash and makeup application and more.
Fabulous People: La’Ketta D. Caldwell
La’Ketta D. Caldwell is the co-founder of Raising The Bar, a motivational speaker and author. Caldwell also guides individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth via Keytalife.
Fabulous People: Anna Franklin
Anna Franklin is the founder and creative director of Stone House Collective, a full-service interior design firm serving Wisconsin and beyond.
Fab Teachers
Meet a trio of Wisconsin teachers as they share their career’s greatest joys, challenges and inspirations.
Fabulous People: Gabriella Bauer
A 20-plus-year veteran of the sector, Gabriella Bauer was recently named senior director of Human Resources for The Bartolotta Restaurants.
Fabulous People: Meghan Mills
Meghan Mills is the owner of Downtown Kenosha’s Hold My Beer, alongside her fiancé Luke Faulkner. The newly opened business is the city’s first axe-throwing and self-pour craft beer taphouse.
Fabulous People: Meredith Sipe
Meredith Sipe is the owner of Blue Fancy Events, a full-service wedding planning and design company based in Milwaukee. “[The] ability to truly connect with others is extremely significant to who I am.”