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 kind event FESTIVAL happening on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 at the Pioneers Museum. We're...

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...

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....

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 below for the ride on June 22nd. Here are resources for topics/organizations discussed in the...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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 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 with members Deborah Walker and Felicia Embry. We did a previous episode to learn what the commission is, and now we're sitting down to discuss some of their recommendations and get an update since it's about a year old now.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 Yolanda Avila, councilperson for District 4, and Nancy Henjum, councilperson for District 5.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...