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Madison Goldbeck

Madison is the creator and founder of GoldDust Magazine. She currently works at TMJ4 News, one of Wisconsin's top news stations. She received a bachelors degree in journalism and creative writing from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in 2018. She has a Siamese cat named Franz, enjoys reading Vladimir Nabokov, and has no known food allergies.

December 4, 2018 by Madison Goldbeck

10 Minutes with a Wandering Soul, “HIRIE”

Originally published in The UWM Post by Madison Goldbeck  As Reggae sensation Rebelution embarks on their Falling Into Place 2016 Tour, they are joined by Reggae-Pop band HIRIE. The two bands performed Friday, Nov. 11 in Milwaukee at Turner Hall, bringing together a large crowd for a night of dancing. HIRIE, who opened for Rebelution, include members, […]

December 4, 2018 by Madison Goldbeck

Powerful Spiritual Laws to Live by

Originally published in The UWM Post by Madison Goldbeck  “You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.”  Those were the opening words to the book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak […]

December 4, 2018 by Madison Goldbeck

Local Photographer “Optic Legacy” Sheds Light on Milwaukee’s Cityscapes and Natives

Originally published in The UWM Post by Madison Goldbeck  Brema’s studio. Photo by Madison Goldbeck Nearly seven years ago, Brema Brema and his family moved from Africa to the United States with the help of the United Nations. Today, Brema has risen from the mere coyness of his childhood as a reputable Milwaukee photographer and […]

December 4, 2018 by Madison Goldbeck

UW-Milwaukee Graduates Open Community Art Studio “Yours Truly”

Originally published in The UWM Post by Madison Goldbeck  In the heart of one of Riverwest’s most popular streets sits one of its newest business; a community art studio, Yours Truly, run by seven millennials under the age of 24.  Established in June 2017, the ever-growing space is in the hands of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee […]

December 4, 2018 by Madison Goldbeck

The Spiritual Awakening of a Post-Corporate Worker to Visual Artist and Creator

Originally published in The UWM Post by Madison Goldbeck  At a young age, Lisa Battikha wouldn’t be satisfied with the options of the bedding when she went shopping. The colors and patterns never fit exactly what she wanted. In response, she would buy her own fabrics and create her own blankets and bedroom accessories. She […]

December 4, 2018 by Madison Goldbeck

Spring Awakening Music Festival: 5 Equinox Favorites

Originally published in The UWM Post by Madison Goldbeck Nearly 100,000 EDM and House music fans gathered for three days in Chicago’s Little Italy on the weekend of June 8. From deep, raunchy beats to drum and bass, Spring Awakening, the windy city’s premiere electronic music festival, took over Addams/Medill Park. The festival had fans […]

December 4, 2018 by Madison Goldbeck

This Is What Millennial Women Are Selling To Afford University

Originally published in Taylor Magazine by Madison Goldbeck  Is it a struggle for you to afford university? Don’t worry, you’re definitely not the only one. Universities in the U.S. and U.K. are expensive. Scratch that. Universities in the U.S. and U.K. are really expensive. Classes are hard enough and with the loans forming their own treacherous mountain of debt, it’s […]

December 4, 2018 by Madison Goldbeck

In Defense Of Barbie: How One Doll Made A Generation Of Motivated Women

Originally published on Elite Daily by Madison Goldbeck  She’s worked with over 75 fashion designers, she’s a creative inspiration to over 150 famous designers, she’s had over 150 different motivating careers and she loves the color pink. But simply to us, she’s one of the most famous dolls of all time: Barbie. Have we been brainwashed by Barbie? […]

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