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Elevating Pikes Peak Women

Welcome to Empowering Pikes Peak Women. On this podcast, we plan to explore topics of critical importance to local women. Topics such as voting rights and access, healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, women’s health, and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. We want to inspire YOU to jump in and make a difference in local business and politics. In the past, we’ve hosted in-person events but we believe our work is more important now than ever and you can listen and engage at your convenience from a safe distance. Former Mayor Mary Lou Makepeace will serve as our moderator. If you don’t know Mary Lou – you’re missing out. She’s an absolute dynamo and a wonder woman on the front lines for expanding opportunities for women across the spectrum. She’s done it….and she’s committed to helping the next generation take over and make their mark. But this is a two-way conversation – we’d love to hear from YOU about the topics you think are most important to women. What’s keeping you up at night? What’s blocking you from achieving your dreams? What do you want to learn more about? Please email us at pikespeakwmn@gmail.com or post on our facebook page with your story ideas and concerns. Find us interesting? Sign up to receive our podcast on Apple or Spotify……..share with your friends. But most of all – engage and listen! We look forward to sharing intriguing and important women’s stories with you!
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Episodes

The Status of Latina Women in Colorado - Part 1

In March 2022, Pikes Peak Women recorded a podcast on the national, statewide, and local research on the Status of Latina Women. This was the research on which PPW based its call to Latina women in our community to come together to address the inequities that both the research and they as individuals have identified. The speakers on the podcast are Mary Lou Makepeace, Lindy Conter, and Moni Hernandez, all PPW members. (This podcast is titled “The Status of Latina Women in Colorado Springs.”) Don...

Sep 03, 202251 minEp. 30

Military Mothers in Our Community

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're discussing being a Military spouse in Colorado Springs... Our host, Mary Lou, sits down with two different military spouses, Magdalena Dover and Shannon Soto.We discuss their experiences as military spouses, the differences in branches, moving with a family and much more. Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We're on Appl...

Aug 18, 202237 minEp. 29

Bicycling in the City of Colorado Springs with Kate Brady, Senior Bicycle Planner

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're discussing all things biking in the Colorado Springs region! Our host, Mary Lou, sits down with Kate Brady, Senior Bicycle Planner, for the City of Colorado Springs to discuss Bike to Work Day on June 22nd, as well as the improvements to biking, and access to biking in our area. If you're interested in Bike to Work Day, you can register at the link below for the ride on June 22nd. Here are resources for topics/organizations discussed in the podcast: h...

Jun 21, 202222 minEp. 27

PIKES PEAK WOMEN’S CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss who Pikes Peak Women actually is. Our host, Mary Lou, sits down with Beth Hall Roalstad, director of Homeward Pikes Peak to discuss the history of Pikes Peak Women and the annual event, Wine, Women and Chocolate, and the heroines they honored. Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We're on Apple Pod...

Apr 15, 202222 minEp. 26

Introducing the Pikes Peak Elder Justice Center with Melissa Marts and Chrissy Swanson

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss what can be done for our elderly in Colorado Springs. Our host, Mary Lou, sits down with Melissa Marts, of Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging, and Chrissy Swanson of Bear Creek Senior Living Center to discuss the Pikes Peak Elder Abuse Coalition and the new Elder Justice Center. Links mentioned: https://humanservices.elpasoco.com/adult-elder-abuse-prevention/ Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://...

Mar 25, 202235 minEp. 25

New Female Leadership in Colorado Springs Part 2 - Interview with L Song Richardson, Colorado College's new President

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down highlighting and getting to know new female leadership in Colorado Springs. Our host, Mary Lou, sits down with the new President of Colorado College, L Song Richardson Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We're on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and many other platforms. Also, please consider attending Wine, Women an...

Mar 11, 202222 minEp. 24

New Female Leadership in Colorado Springs Part 1 - Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down highlighting and getting to know new female leadership in Colorado Springs. Our guest host, Beth Hall Roalstad, who's filling in for Mary Lou, sits down with the new President and CEO of the Springs Chamber and EDC, Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We're on Apple Podcast, Spotify, ...

Feb 18, 202232 minEp. 23

What's Going On at City Auditorium with Linda Weise

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss the City Auditorium in Colorado Springs. Mary Lou Makepeace sites down with Linda L. Weise, President of the Colorado Springs Community Cultural Collective at City Auditorium. They discuss what is happening with City Auditorium, and how you can help! Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We're on Ap...

Jan 21, 202229 minEp. 22

LETAC Recommendations with Deborah Walker and Felicia Embry

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss the next steps for LETAC (Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission) in Colorado Springs. Today, we're discussing the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission (LETAC) and its mission in Colorado Springs. We are sitting down with members Deborah Walker, and Felicia Embry both members of the commission. We did a previous episode to learn what the commission is, and now we're sitting down to disc...

Nov 18, 202126 minEp. 21

How We Can Help LGBTQ+ Youth in Colorado Springs

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss the struggles of LGTBQ+ youth in Colorado Springs Today, we're sitting down with Jessie Pocock, Executive Director of Inside Out. We discuss what Inside Out does in our community, the issues facing the LGBTQ+ youth in our community. We also discuss how we can get involved, how we can support young people and much more. Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Ema...

Nov 10, 202135 minEp. 20

Celebrate Arts Month in Colorado Springs

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to celebrate the Arts in Colorado Springs during Arts Month! Today, we're sitting down with a few key people in the art community. Jan Johnson, Artistic Director of Ormao Dance Company, Natalie Johnson, Director of the Manitou Art Center, and Andy Vick, Executive Director at the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region. We discuss all things arts in Colorado Springs. How we can get involved, how we can support it, and what programs are ev...

Oct 20, 202132 minEp. 19

Women Running: Colorado Springs School Boards

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss women running for office... Today, we're sitting down with candidates for school boards in the city, to discuss the importance of women running for office. So we sitting down with Shirley Martinez, JJ Frazier, and Julie Ott. All three women are candidates for school boards in our city. Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you tho...

Oct 14, 202140 minEp. 18

The Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss Human Trafficking... Today, we're discussing human trafficking in Colorado Springs, and how you can spot it, get help and change the conversation. This podcast is focused on the topic of human trafficking in our city, and has guests including a CSPD Officer, Metro Vice Narcotics and Intelligence Division, Jordan Rhodes from TESSA, and Julee Bellar from the Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado. Subscribe for more ep...

Sep 30, 202153 minEp. 17

The Importance of Parks and Open Space with Susan Davies

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss our parks and open spaces... Today, we're chatting with Susan Davies from The Trails and Open Space Coalition. This podcast is focused on the topic of Parks and Open Spaces, and the new issue that will be on the ballot soon, that would help improve the budget Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We...

Sep 16, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 16

The Renewal of Southeast Colorado Springs with Jacqueline Armendariz from RISE and Catherine Duarte from The City of Colorado Springs

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss The Renewal of Southeast Colorado Springs... Today, we're chatting with Jacqueline Armendariz from RISE and Catherine Duarte from The City of Colorado Springs This podcast is focused on the topic of Southeast Colorado Springs, and the developments and changes going on for the area, as well as the need for affordable housing. Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen ...

Jul 29, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Caring for the Homeless Population of Colorado Springs

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss Homelessness in the Colorado Springs area... Today, we're chatting with Beth Hall Roalstad, the executive director of Homeward Pikes Peak, and Kayla Rockhold, a social worker from Pikes Peak Library District. This podcast is focused on the topic of Homelessness in our area. We discuss some myths about the homeless, what Homeward Pikes Peak is doing for the population, and Pikes Peak Library District's efforts to help the homele...

Jul 14, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Build Back Stronger: Workforce Development for Women

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down, distanced and masked, to discuss the workforce as we recover from COVID Today, we're chatting with Traci Marques with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center and Katherine Keegan with the Colorado Dept of Labor and Environment This podcast is focused on the workforce, primarily on getting women back into the workforce in the El Paso county region, and the state of Colorado. We discuss all the different Build Back Stronger initiatives that are he...

Jun 16, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 13

The Women's View on City Council with Yolanda Avila and Nancy Henjum

On today’s Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we’re sitting down, distanced and masked, to discuss City Council in Colorado Springs… Today, we’re chatting with the two female city council members about their reasons for running for council, and their experiences so far in our city. The guests today are Y olanda Avila, councilperson for District 4 , and Nancy Henjum, councilperson for District 5 . Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or ...

Jun 02, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 12

What is LETAC? Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission with JJ Frazier and Deborah Walker

JJ Frazier and Deborah Walker join our host Mary Lou Makepeace to discuss LETAC, the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission. The mission of the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission (LETAC) is to make recommendations to City Council which would promote improved understanding and relationships between the police department and the public. JJ is the current co-chairman of the commission, and both women share the purpose of the commission, how community memb...

Apr 14, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Women VOTE Part 2 - Women in City Council And Beyond

Host Mary Lou Makepeace examines the changing dynamics in the field of candidates for this election, the rise of young candidates and their take on the issues, and how a diversity of council members would affect the city's entrance into its 151st year. Guests are Hillary Reed, Executive Director of Leadership Pikes Peak, and former City Councilmember Brandy Williams.

Mar 23, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 10

City Council Election - YOUR VOTE Matters

Sarah Johnson, City Clerk, joins our host Mary Lou Makepeace to discuss how voting works, how to register if you haven't done so yet, the security of our voting system, the redistricting that has been done, and how to make your vote count. Former City Councilmember Jan Martin talks about the current district races and what the field looks like in comparison to other election cycles. Susan Davies gives us information on the ballot issue and the effect its passage would have.

Mar 23, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Education During the Time of COVID with Christine O'Brien and Noreen Landis-Tyson

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down, distanced and masked, to tackle the OTHER big issue of COVID, Education... Today, we're discussing Education During the Time of COVID with Christine O'Brien from Harrison School District 2 and Noreen Landis-Tyson, CEO of CPCD - Giving Children a HEAD START. This podcast is focused on education. We have Christine, to discuss K-12 education, and Noreen brings the perspective on the 0-5-year-old group. We dive into the struggles that educat...

Mar 03, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Healthcare Inequities During the Time of COVID with Emily Maney and Maggie Youkhana from El Paso County Health Department

Healthcare Inequities During the Time of COVID with Emily Maney and Maggie Youkhana from El Paso County Health Department On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down, distanced and masked, to discuss healthcare in the time of COVID Today, we're chatting with Emily Maney and Maggie Youkhana from El Paso County Health Department This podcast is focused on healthcare, and healthcare inequalities, in the El Paso county region. We discuss COVID Vaccine and information distribution, Ment...

Feb 24, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Women Bear the Brunt of COVID’s Impact with Dena T. Smith, Mileah Kromer, and Louise Myrland,

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down, virtually, to discuss how women are handling, or not handling the pandemic. Today, we're chatting with Dena T. Smith, associate professor of sociology and director of the graduate program in Applied Sociology at University of Maryland; Mileah Kromer, associate professor of political science and director of the Sarah T. Hughes Field POlitics Center at Goucher College; and Louise Myrland, Vice President of Programs at The Women's Foundatio...

Dec 16, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Women Making Change with Stephany Rose Spaulding

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down, in the studio with masks and social distancing, to talk to Stephany Rose Spaulding about her work in the Colorado Springs area, and what she sees for the future. We discuss her Truth and Conciliation project, and how anyone, even you, could get involved. Links mentioned: https://truthandconciliation.org/ Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen and let us know what you though...

Nov 18, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Voting Matters: Voter Registration Efforts & Education with June Waller

On Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we are giving you a bonus to our Voting series. We've got June Waller joining Mary Lou Makepeace, outside the studio for safety, and we discuss her efforts to get individuals registered to vote, and why so many people don't vote, and what we can do to get registered, and get more people active in running for important roles in our city. Get registered: https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Faceboo...

Oct 16, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 4

VOTING Matters with City Clerk of Colorado Springs and County Clerk of El Paso County

On Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we dive into the next piece of our Voting series, how voting works, and we get information directly from the City Clerk and the County Clerk. We discuss what elections they handle, the security of our voting system, and why your vote matters. Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We've got another great episode coming to you soon! Make sure to subs...

Oct 14, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Women Vote: Kaleigh O'Donnell and Mattie Gullixson - Part 2

On Empowering Pikes Peak Women, we dive into Part Two of our Women Vote series. We've got Kaleigh O'Donnell and Mattie Gullixson joining us today to discuss their experience with voting, both in national and local elections as a younger generation. Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen and let us know what you thought of today's episode. We've got another great episode coming to you soon! Make sure to subscribe!...

Sep 30, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Women Vote: Rachel Stovall, & Rosita Camargo - Part 1

On Empowering Pikes Peak Women, we dive into Part One of our Women Vote series. We've got Rachel Stovall, & Rosita Camargo joining us today to discuss their experience with voting, both in national and local elections. Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen and let us know what you thought of today's episode. See you back here for Part 2.

Sep 21, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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