HYFIN

12/17/2025

HYFIN's Element Everest-Blanks sat down with the Leslie Odom Jr. ahead of his recent Wisconsin performances at the Orpheum Theater in Madison and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton.

They discussed "An Offering: Live at Speakeasy Studios," his latest release that captures standards and covers live in the studio to showcase his vocal precision and emotional depth.

An entertainer of seemingly boundless energy, Odom chatted with us about his new album, ongoing tour and the recent 'Hamilton' anniversary.

12/10/2025

12/09/2025

As Radio Milwaukee’s Director of Strategy and Innovation, Tarik Moody focuses on aligning the station’s digital, programming, and audience strategies to serve listeners across platforms. In that role, and as a long-time member of the organization since day one, Tarik helped develop and launch HYFIN, Milwaukee’s Urban Alternative channel and Black-led media platform from Radio Milwaukee.

“Supporting HYFIN means sustaining year-round coverage of Black music, culture, and entrepreneurship in Milwaukee, ensuring those voices have consistent space and resources in public media.”

➡️ Show your support for local public radio in Milwaukee during HYFIN’s Friendsgiving membership drive at HYFIN.org/support.

12/03/2025

Geraud Blanks is the co-founder of Culture x Design (), where he specializes in creating culturally grounded storytelling, strategic communications, and brand experiences that center community and authenticity. He is known for blending creativity with social insight, helping organizations navigate culture with clarity, intention, and storytelling that truly resonates.

“HYFIN is building the kind of cultural ecosystem cities dream about, one rooted in access, representation, and real community impact. Supporting HYFIN is supporting the future.”

💙 Become a HYFIN member today at HYFIN.org/support.

12/02/2025

Radio Milwaukee’s Year End Membership Drive is Tuesday, Dec. 2! 🤖

This Giving Tuesday, we’re taking our standard multi-day membership drive and scrunching it into one 12-hour extravaganza airing live on 88Nine.

🧡 Join at $10/month or a one-time gift of $120, and you’ll get a long-sleeve shirt with a punchy new design from our talented MIAD service learner Sofia Gray (.jpg)

🧡 Join at $20/month or a one-time gift of $240, and you’ll get a custom-scented candle from designed by our own Britt Gottschalk and Megan Mathews.

🧡 Join at $42/month or a one-time gift of $500, and get BOTH gifts, plus an invite to every Studio Milwaukee Session.

PLUS couple of our favorite destinations in the city are joining the fun with three giveaways throughout the day: a limited-edition 20th anniversary tote bag, a $250 gift certificate to the Public Market, and a $100 gift certificate to Boone & Crockett ().

➡️ Become a member at RadioMilwaukee.org/donate.

12/01/2025

Element Everest-Blanks () is the Program Director of HYFIN, using her voice, vision, and deep community roots to elevate Black music, stories, and creativity in Milwaukee and beyond.

Her leadership reshapes what public media can be by centering authenticity, amplifying underrepresented artists, and building spaces where Black culture is centered, celebrated, understood, and uplifted.

“I support HYFIN wholeheartedly because it’s one of the few platforms truly committed to amplifying the fullness of Black music & culture, technology & entrepreneurship, youth education and our stories. HYFIN is a home for our creativity, a voice for our community, and a mirror that reflects who we are and who we’re becoming.”

Join the HYFIN 100 with $84/month or $1000/year to get exclusive premium gear, VIP invitations to HYFIN events and recognition as a founding supporter.

Become a HYFIN member during our Friendsgiving campaign at HYFIN.org/support. 💙