Elevating Pikes Peak Women

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss school board elections in Colorado Springs... Today, host, Mary Lou Makepeace sits down with Dr. Pam Robinson (D2), Heather Cloninger (D20), and Shay Dabney (D11) to discuss the upcoming school board elections and why they are so important.  To contact the campaigns of these candidates with questions: Heather Cloninger&...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss housing Issues in the Pikes Peak Region. Today, our guest host, Beth Hall Rolstead of Homeward Pikes Peak sits down with Mary Stegner of Partners in Housing to discuss housing issues in our region like affordability and homelessness. We're going to discuss The Pikes Peak Housing Network, the FAMILY Stability Coalit...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're discussing the changes at Pikes Peak Library District in Colorado Springs...   Our host, Mary Lou, sits down with the Chief Librarian and CEO of Pikes Peak Library District! We will be discussing what the future of PPLD is, and what Teona looks forward to in her new role and so much more.   Here are resources for topics/organizations...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss CONO in Colorado Springs. Today, Mary Lou Makepeace sits down with Sara Vaas, executive director of CONO and Kayleigh O'Donnell, a recent graduate of CONO's Neighborhood University to discuss what CONO is, what it does, why it has a Neighborhood University, and a few details about the upcoming Downtown Hoedown! Subscribe for...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss the the struggles for food in Colorado Springs.   Today, Mary Lou Makepeace sits down with Michelle Ray, Joanna Wise, and Natalia Avila to discuss what hunger looks like in our region and how it impacts women and families; the impact of inflation and the end of emergency allotments in SNAP benefits; the respon...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss the new female presence in our legislature for Colorado Springs. Today, Mary Lou Makepeace sits down with another influential women in our legislature on their first year, and what they have been working on.  Our guests is Mary Bradfield. She is a state representative from Colorado Springs, Colorado. A Republican, Bradf...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss the new female presence in our legislature for Colorado Springs. Today, Mary Lou Makepeace sits down with two influential women in our legislature on their first year, and what they have been working on.  Guests are Regina English, Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 17 and Stephanie Vigil, Colorado...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss how women's healthcare has changed in Colorado Springs and beyond.

On this episode of Elevating Pikes Peak Women, Host Mary Lou Makepeace leads us through the process of voting in the upcoming Colorado Springs Municipal Election on April 4 and how YOU can choose among the field of 25 candidates for your vote to be counted..  Guests are City Clerk Sarah Johnson and Pikes Peak Women member Karole Campbell, who will headl...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss the updates from the LETAC (Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission) group in Colorado Springs. Today, we're circling back to catch up with the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission (LETAC) and its mission in Colorado Springs. We are sitting down with members Deborah Walker and J.J Frasier,...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, Host Mary Lou Makepeace former mayor of Colorado Springs, brings two individuals to discuss two different ballot measures in Colorado Springs.    Today we talk to Karlie Van Arnam to discuss ballot questions 300 and 301: Allowing the sale and taxation of recreational cannabis within the city limits of Colorado Springs, and Lynett...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, Host Mary Lou Makepeace former mayor of Colorado Springs brings the Candice McKnight to discuss the AAHGSCS and what is the history of the national AAHGS and the Colorado Springs Branch.         Subscribe for more episodes, and reach out to us on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen or Email Us and...

On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, Host Mary Lou Makepeace brings the leadership of The Latina Equity Foundation to discuss the groundbreaking work they are doing to create a successful and equitable present and future for Latina women.     After reviewing research from the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Colorado universities, and...

On September 16, 1810 - Mexican Independence from Spain became Fiestas Patrias (Patriotic Festival), a patriotic holiday in Mexico, much like the 4th of July. Fiestas Patrias is also known as The Grito, or “The Cry”, and is widely celebrated all over Mexico today. Today, thousands of people attend annual Fiestas Patrias events in cities across the United States.   Fiestas Patrias is a first of its...

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 Conte...

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  http...

On this episode, we're sitting down with the new CEO of Peak Vista, Dr. Emily Ptaszek! We will be discussing what Peak Vista's services to the community are. The new CEO's background in the field, the strengths she sees in the institution along with much more.

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 belo...

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.faceb...

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://humanserv...

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....

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/Pi...

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://ww...

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 commi...

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...