On this week’s episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie interviews community leader Theresa “Rese” Schneider about her nonprofit background and work in Milwaukee, including her time at Discovery World.

Teresa shares the emotional story of her daughter Stella’s cancer diagnosis and recovery, and how that inspired her promise to build an inclusive Stella’s Playground at Reservoir Park. The community-driven project has raised over $1 million toward a $2 million goal and will feature a purple dragon-themed play area, pavilion, basketball court, art elements, and accessible spaces for all ages.

The episode closes with a kitchen segment where Rese demonstrates an easy red lentil soup, and viewers are directed to the episode description for a link to support Stella’s Playground.

You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/IgquergbfQg

You can find the recipe on our website -

“Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is part of the "Milwaukee Podcast Network." This show is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders.

We have an interview about their work in the community, then we cook something, and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.