CONNECTIONS: The Podcast

Launched in November 2024, CONNECTIONS is a program that profiles the members of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Tom Luljak, a fellow Rotarian, interviews some of our city's most interesting people who help to make southeastern Wisconsin a great place to work and live.

CONNECTIONS: The Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Rotary Club of Milwaukee, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rotary Club of Milwaukee hosts CONNECTIONS: The Podcast, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Dan Nelson Jr., President and CEO of Nelson Schmidt Inc.

  Aug 11, 202641 min

  In this episode of CONNECTIONS, our host Tom Luljak sits down with Dan Nelson Jr., President and CEO of Nelson Schmidt Inc. to discuss his role with Rotary's Maritime Committee and the work that goes into bringing Live @ the Lakefront to the Milwaukee community each year. Dan also shares insights from his career in marketing and communications, the evolution of the industry, and how his background in biology and psychology has influenced his approach to understanding consumers and their decision-making.

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  Mary McCormick, Retired Executive Director, Rotary Club of Milwaukee

  Jun 29, 202642 min

  Check out the latest episode of CONNECTIONS, as our host Tom Luljak sits down with our longtime Executive Director Mary McCormick as she reflects on her 25 years of leadership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. Mary discusses the member-driven initiatives that have transformed Milwaukee, the growth of the Club's scholarship and international service efforts, and the leadership philosophy that guided her throughout her 25-year career. You can listen to CONNECTIONS wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, on the Rotary website, or watch the full conversation on YouTube.

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  MEDIA EDITION: Kynala Phillips of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Ron Smith of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

  May 26, 202645 minS0

  <p>Introducing CONNECTIONS - Media Edition, a podcast from the downtown Rotary Club of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Press Club that explores how local journalists and media organizations are adapting to today's rapidly changing media landscape. Through conversations with reporters, editors, and community leaders, the show examines how newsrooms are covering Milwaukee's neighborhoods, building trust with residents, and addressing issues impacting local communities. Each episode offers an inside look at the challenges, innovations, and civic importance of community-focused journalism.</p> <p>In this special first episode of CONNECTIONS - Media Edition, hosts Tom Luljak and Maredithe Meyer speak with Kynala...

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  JoAnne Anton, President & CEO, Herb Kohl Philanthropies

  Mar 16, 202640 minS0

  <p>In this episode of CONNECTIONS, host Tom Luljak talks with JoAnne Anton, President and CEO of Herb Kohl Philanthropies, about her remarkable career in public service and community impact. JoAnne reflects on her longtime partnership with Herb Kohl, sharing stories about his commitment to service, education, and the people of Wisconsin. She also discusses her path from Milwaukee's family dry-cleaning business to leadership in philanthropy and the lasting impact of Kohl's legacy across the state.</p>

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  Jerry Stepaniak, Chair of Rotary's World Community Service Committee, and Laura Johnson, Marquette University Engineering Student

  Feb 11, 202636 minS0

  <p >On this episode of CONNECTIONS, host Tom Luljak sits down with fellow Rotarian Jerry Stepaniak and Marquette University student Laura Johnson about Rotary Club of Milwaukee's partnership bringing clean water to communities in Guatemala.</p> <p >They share how hands-on collaboration is transforming lives abroad while shaping the next generation of civic-minded engineers. You'll hear inspiring stories from the field and see how Milwaukee leaders and students are making a real difference together.</p>

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