I met Rich Barrows nearly twenty years ago when he and I were working together to open the doors to the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Club in Montbello, northeast Denver. Rich has been with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for over 40 years . . . .

Self-Proclaimed Architect of Communication, Bojinka Bishop, a force in her own right, gets right to the heart of the matter

Mar 15th, 2022 36m 36s

Bojinka Bishop, a fellow "Fellow" in last year's Experience Engaged fellowship program stops by Venerable Voices to share her reflections, which include her passion for corporate social responsibility on her terms, the "art" of communication an

When a chance meeting at Benihana over a decade ago ignites a family friendship for a lifetime . . . .

Mar 9th, 2022 40m 4s

This one was personal for me, plain and simple. I had the gift of having my only child, Andrew, stop by Venerable Voices and join his dear friend from childhood, Jalen, along with my dear friend, Jalen's mom Lin, as we reflected on two awesome

A Second Chance--Otis Greene III Changed His Own Life--Now On A Quest To Help Others Do The Same

Feb 22nd, 2022 56m 38s

I sat down with Otis Greene, a certified recovery counselor, certified denial management specialist, and basic relapse prevention specialist who found his true calling after spending decades in the California Department State of Corrections sys

Cake4Kids=A Very Special "Happy Birthday To You" For Hundreds Of Children In Our Community

Feb 17th, 2022 27m 55s

I sat down with Cake4Kids Colorado Ambassador, Amy Klein, today, and our conversation delivered so much more than a slice of decadent, festive chocolate birthday cake, more than frosting too. Join our conversation for a reminder of how much the

"Without a Home in Aurora"

Feb 7th, 2022 44m 35s

I recently had the opportunity to tour the Aurora History Museum's newest exhibit, "Without a Home in Aurora," that provided the oral histories of over twenty of our neighbors experiencing housing insecurity. This exhibit humanized these strugg

On our road trip from Centennial, Colorado, to Grinnell, Iowa, an unexpected gift . . . Roger Bauman

Jan 31st, 2022 23m 50s

My husband and I travelled last week from our home in Colorado to Grinnell College in Iowa to watch our son compete in one of his last collegiate basketball games for Beloit College on the road. We were severely outnumbered in the stands (in fa

If you have not yet met Denver's Kristin Battenfield of KBat Communications, you have missed out on a gift.

Jan 21st, 2022 35m 11s

Kristin Battenfield, a supreme human connector and founder of KBat Communications, stops by Venerable Voices to share some of her philosophies on leading a positive life, betting on yourself, making others happy through surprise random acts of

Ride for Racial Justice Rock Star Cyclist Lissa Muhammad Gives Us All Hope in the Face of Loss

Jan 7th, 2022 1h

Lissa Muhammad, a recently widowed proud mother of five, becomes the 2021 Women's Masters State Criterium Champion for California (40-44 category), while also charting a competitive course as a fierce gravel cyclist representing the Ride for Ra

Venerable Voices 2.0

Dec 8th, 2021 2m 11s

Introducing Venerable Voices 2.0, heading into its second year and now a production of Cinderella Impact Publishing and Consulting. Stay with us!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cindy-kellogg/message

Mental Wellness Part 4 Series Finale--The Indelible Spirit who is Dafna Michaelson Jenet. . .the one you can thank for annual mental wellness checks now possible in Colorado--unprecedented!!!

Dec 1st, 2021 39m 39s

Colorado House District 30's Dafna Michaelson Jenet stops by Venerable Voices to talk about her incredible legislative work around mental wellness. She courageously shares her own mental wellness journey, while also explaining the priority to s

Mental Wellness Part 3--AARP reports that loneliness is as dangerous as obesity or smoking 15 cigarettes/day: learn what one Northern Colorado community is doing about it

Nov 17th, 2021 31m 33s

Dr. Julie Silver Seidle, a community-based occupational therapist out of Ft. Collins, stops by Venerable Voices to discuss the work that she and her fellow neighbors comprising the first-of-its-kind Partnership for Age Friendly Communities in L

Mental Wellness Part 2--The Power of Human Connection

Nov 11th, 2021 32m 7s

Kelly Groen and Laura Kinder of Colorado's Spark the Change stop by Venerable Voices to talk about the important relationship between human connection and mental wellness and what their organization is focused on to strengthen this relationship

Mental Wellness Part 1--Thought about volunteering lately? It can improve your health and well-being.

Nov 3rd, 2021 31m 5s

Experience Engaged Friend Andrew Steward, PhD candidate in social work at DU, stops by Venerable Voices to discuss his research findings on the benefits of volunteering for older adults, specifically in them finding renewed purpose and value. T

Come along on a Ride for Racial Justice with the incredible Marcus Robinson

Oct 20th, 2021 37m 17s

Marcus Robinson, a self proclaimed proud member of AARP and admittedly in the "twilight" of his professional career, takes today's world by storm as he launches Ride for Racial Justice. Not your normal bike race, this new 501(c)(3) nonprofit se

Catching Up With Denver Broncos Ring Of Fame Great Billy Thompson

Sep 30th, 2021 25m 8s

Fall is in the air and so is football . . . . .one of the greatest defensive backs in the history of the Denver Broncos, Billy Thompson, stops by Venerable Voices to share some reflections about his career, about our community, and about life.

Boomers + Millennials = Good . . . Who Knew?

Sep 22nd, 2021 17m 59s

In this week's episode of Venerable Voices, Boomers give their reflections on the Millennials in their lives.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cindy-kellogg/message

Debunking "Okay, Boomer" from the Millennial Lens

Aug 25th, 2021 13m 27s

A group of Millennials and near Millennials shares reflections on their journeys with Baby Boomers and what they think needs to happen moving forward for inter-generational interaction to thrive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast

Leaving the Pandemic Behind

Jul 13th, 2021 11m 50s

This conversation fosters shared reflections about the pandemic year, lessons learned and anticipations about new experiences in the year ahead.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cindy-kellogg/message

From IT Security Vice President to Pandemic Artist--And A Heart of Gold

Jun 24th, 2021 18m 31s

Lisa Mackenzie, an Experience Engaged Fellow with Boomers Leading Change, shares her journey and her thoughts on what this time in our lives can be . . . .the possibilities are limitless.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti

A Toast to 56 Years of Wedded Bliss and Pandemic Survival To Boot

Jun 24th, 2021 13m 59s

A more personal conversation with Dr. Ben and Jean Galloway, my own parents, who celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary milestone on June 12th.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cindy-kellogg/message

Catching Up With Denver's Champion for Aging Therese Ellery

Jun 24th, 2021 10m 20s

A conversation with Therese Ellery of the Rose Community Foundation--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cindy-kellogg/message

Self-Proclaimed "Motorhead" Ken Tisdale Takes To The Open Road

Jun 24th, 2021 13m 32s

A conversation with Boomers Leading Change fellow Ken Tisdale--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cindy-kellogg/message

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