Today marks our final episode dedicated to National Child Abuse Prevention Month! This week's interview with Colorado Springs Police Department's Lieutenant Shannon Snuggs was recorded on April 23, 2024. In this episode we talk about the Specia

An Interview with Safe Passage

12 days ago 26m 8s

Our focus on National Child Abuse Prevention Month continues this week! This interview with Safe Passage's Director of Development, Strategy and Partnerships, Emily Bowker, was recorded on April 11, 2024. In this episode we talk about the organ

An Interview with Dr. Jason Lester

19 days ago 37m 29s

This interview with El Paso County Deputy Director of Children, Youth and Family Services, Dr. Jason Lester, was recorded on March 28, 2024. In this episode we talk about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and how Dr. Lester's passion for hi

An Interview with Commissioner Cami Bremer and Sunny Bryant

26 days ago 25m 59s

This interview with El Paso County Commissioner, Cami Bremer, and Deputy County Administrator, Sunny Bryant, was recorded on March 29, 2024. In this episode we kick off National County Government Month and discuss the importance of local govern

An Interview with Ben Bills

Mar 27th, 2024 17m 59s

This interview with Ben Bills, the Public Information Officer for El Paso-Teller County 9-1-1 Authority, was recorded on March 22, 2024. In this episode we talk about the value of the 9-1-1 Authority and the importance of Peak Alerts.If you wa

Strategy Team Sessions: Volume 4

Mar 20th, 2024 37m 45s

The Strategy Team is back for another edition of Strategy Team Sessions! Filling the hot seats this week are Natalie Sosa, El Paso County's Deputy Director of Communications, and Marketing Communications Manager AmyJo Fields. This episode was r

An Interview with the Space Foundation Discovery Center

Mar 13th, 2024 18m 21s

This interview with the Director of the Space Foundation Discovery Center, Dr. Terry Bramschreiber, was recorded on March 11, 2024. In this episode we talk about a couple of upcoming Space Foundation events and what visitors can expect from the

An Interview with DBSA Colorado Springs

Mar 6th, 2024 39m 21s

This interview with the Founder of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Colorado Springs, Karen Fallahi, was recorded on March 5, 2024. In this episode we talk about Karen's personal story and how that led to the creation of the Color

An Interview with the Youth Documentary Academy

Feb 28th, 2024 26m 35s

This interview with the Executive Director of the Youth Documentary Academy, Tom Shepard, was recorded on February 20, 2024. In this episode we talk about the importance of storytelling and the impact youth voices can have in a community.If yo

An Interview with Brandon Eldridge

Feb 21st, 2024 29m 57s

This interview with the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center Executive Director, Brandon Eldridge, was recorded on February 16, 2024. In this episode we talk about the SBDC's purpose and how they serve the local business community.If y

An Interview with the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation

Feb 14th, 2024 23m 50s

This interview with Brianna Goodwin and Shelbi Lowery from the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation was recorded on February 13, 2024. In this episode we talk about the breadth of their programs and how they're helping youth bounce back from the

An Interview with El Paso Pride Soccer Association

Feb 7th, 2024 35m 9s

This interview with the Executive Director for El Paso Pride Soccer Association, Candy Brooks, was recorded on February 6, 2024. In this episode we talk about the positive influence of sport in children's lives.If you want to learn more about

An Interview with Silver Key

Jan 31st, 2024 27m 16s

This interview with the Chief Development Officer for Silver Key, Jaime Garcia, was recorded on January 25, 2024. In this episode we talk about Silver Key's origins and their significance within the community.If you want to learn more about Si

An Interview with MSC Family Restoration Center

Jan 24th, 2024 17m 33s

This interview with the Executive Director for MSC Family Restoration Center, Gaby San Paolo, was recorded on January 24, 2024. In this episode we discuss what services the Center provides and how ARPA grant funding helped make a dream a realit

An Interview with Cheyenne Village

Jan 17th, 2024 25m 23s

This interview with the Director of Development for Cheyenne Village, Jeannie Porter, was recorded on January 10, 2024. In this episode we discuss the problems long-term care facilities faced during the COVID pandemic and the steps Cheyenne Vil

An Interview with Dance Alliance of the Pikes Peak Region

Jan 10th, 2024 27m 11s

This interview with the President of the Board of Trustees for the Dance Alliance of the Pikes Peak Region, Emily Murawski, was recorded on January 8, 2024. In this episode we discuss how dance can transform lives and the importance of having a

An Interview with Palmer Lake Sanitation District

Jan 3rd, 2024 23m 38s

This interview with the Manager for Palmer Lake Sanitation District, Becky Orcutt, and Principal with GMS Inc Consulting Engineers, Dave Frisch, was recorded on January 2, 2024. In this episode we discuss the nature of the sanitation district's

An Interview with Crossfire Ministries

Dec 27th, 2023 27m 29s

This interview with Crossfire Ministries' Executive Director, Renee Bebee, was recorded on November 30, 2023. In this episode we talk about Crossfire Ministries' mission and how they benefit from community partnerships.If you want to learn mor

Strategy Team Sessions: Volume 3

Dec 20th, 2023 54m 3s

It's time for another edition of Strategy Team Sessions! This time around we have a couple of repeat guests (the team is only so big). This interview with El Paso County's Executive Director of Communications, Vernon Stewart, and Open Records M

An Interview with the Colorado Springs Conservatory

Dec 13th, 2023 44m 59s

This interview with the Colorado Springs Conservatory's Chief Development Officer, Scott Marble, was recorded on November 14, 2023. In this episode we discuss the importance of the arts and how they positively influence our daily lives.If you

An Interview with Kingdom Builders

Dec 6th, 2023 35m 5s

This interview with Kingdom Builder's Founder and CEO, Lisa Jenkins, was recorded on November 14, 2023. In this episode we discuss how Kingdom Builders came to be and the approach they take to aiding victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault an

An Interview with Community Partnership for Child Development

Nov 29th, 2023 26m 15s

This interview with Community Partnership for Child Development's President and CEO, Steven Lewis, was recorded on November 8, 2023. In this episode we discuss the importance of serving multigenerational needs and the benefits that come from in

An Interview with El Paso County Executive Director of Public Works Kevin Mastin

Nov 22nd, 2023 29m 31s

This interview with El Paso County Executive Director of Public Works Kevin Mastin was recorded on November 15, 2023. In this episode we talk about Kevin's road to Public Works and important updates to the Snow and Ice Control Program.If you a

An Interview with Early Connections Learning Centers

Nov 15th, 2023 39m 23s

This interview with Early Connections Learning Center's President and CEO, Liz Denson, was recorded on November 8, 2023. In this episode we discuss how Early Connections Learning Center's legacy helps define their work and the benefit early chi

An Interview with El Paso County Commissioner Holly Williams

Nov 8th, 2023 41m 16s

This interview with El Paso County Commissioner Holly Williams was recorded on October 19, 2023. In this episode we talk about roads, budgets and the value of transparency.If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is comm