Apex Activated

In this inspiring and candid episode, we sit down with U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen to talk about her journey that led her from her upbringing in Colorado to walking and serving in the halls of Congress. With honesty and a huge heart, she opens up about how her family shaped her work, the pivotal moments that led her into public service, with the help of our own Katie Groke, and the passion behind what fuels her work in ...

Last year our team met with Annie Frisoli about becoming intentional leaders and wow did it speak to us and change our mindset!

Listen in as you hear Annie talk about her journey to where she is now, how parks and recreation helped lead her here and what becoming an intentional leader means and how to become just that.

There is not a one size fits all model for being a great leader and Annie will help you find your perfect approach...

Apex Activated is coming in hot with one of our fave people, Lakita Frazier.   Lakita is a Senior Consultant at Barry Dunn where she leads strategic planning and facility construction. She is a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional and was inducted into the American Academy of Parks and Recreation Administration in 2020.   But there's more...she is a mama, a grandma and she started Women in Parks and Recreation (Wi...

We are bringing back one of our faves for a little coffee tawk!

We love anytime we get to hang with this girl who is not only wicked smart about parks and recreation, people, leading and all the things, but she is down to earth, kind, and a true girls girl!

Karen joins us at Katie's kitchen table as we chat about food, dating, meditation and more. 

Grab a chair, a great cuppa whatever wets your whistle and get to know the latest in...

Welp, this one ended differently than any of our others! 

 

We love chatting with our good friend, City of Boulder Director of Parks and Recreation Ali Rhodes! She inspires us with her go get 'em attitude, her amazing team she leads and how much she puts into her community! We could have talked for hours with this one, until she threw in some challenges (which we accepted...what were we thinking?) and now we are doing the Bolder Bo...

Break Stuff!   Yep, you got it right! We are breaking bottles and breaking through our barriers of what is holding us back in the latest episode of Apex Activated.   On location at Emotion with Owner Erica Valenzuela, who is teaching us to show ourselves and others grace as we navigate emotions and life. (Speaking of showing grace...the sound was a bit off due to breaking things, moving around room to room and all the th...

Meet Kelly Schmidt, Director of Durango Parks and Recreation Director. 

 

Family, being outside and leading her community is where her heart is and we are here for it!

 

Kelly landed in Durango after living in Bentonville, Arkansas and she loves being part of the community and seeing the bigger picture as she brings her 25 years of open space fun to this amazing city! This Texas State alumni believes in accessible parks and recreat...

"You aren't a fish out of water, you are a mermaid walking." Join us as we chat with Mermaid Walking Boutique owner Ali Larsen.   This girl boss will inspire you to chase your dreams and build your people up. She is the ultimate hype girl, and we love visiting her boutique!   Sit with a cup of coffee and listen to this out-of-this-world woman and her incredible journey. @mermaidwalkingboutique Visit Arvada   Catch us anywher...

Did someone say pilates?   For the first time ever, we are on location with our guest! Join us for our chat this week with Cardinal Pilates and Nutrition Owner, Kat Boome.   Kat will inspire you to follow your dreams and forge your own path. Kat has the most gentle spirit and a beautiful and calming studio, and it will make you want to stop, breathe, and take care of YOU!   Listen on Podbean, Apple, iHeart, or anywher...

LeAnn! If you do not know LeAnn Williams, the City of Fort Collins's Director of Recreation, you are missing out. 

She is a powerhouse—wife, mom and director—and she does it all with a smile on her face!

 

We had the best time chatting about what her team is up to in Fort Collins, how they are bringing new programming for their community and how she honors and celebrates her people at work.

 

We also snuck in some fun conversation ...

It's love day, and we love our friends over at NRPA!   Join us as we chat with Cara Myers, who gives us the inside scoop on marketing at NRPA, being a stepmom to the best girl ever and finding love!   Cara is the Marketing and Engagement Manager at NRPA, and she has found her home with some of the best of the best. She cohosts their podcast, gets us going with National Park and Recreation Month, and is always there to lend an ...

Love! Root everything in love! WOW!   Join us today as we talk with Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler, Founder of The Equity Project, TEDx speaker, author and someone you will want to know!   Proximity matters; rooting everything in love is what matters. The words may be simple, but the work is hard, which is okay!     Dr. Dwinita left us speechless and reminded us to never believe it cannot be you! This episode is just in time fo...

Apex Activated is dropping a great episode right now!   If you are looking for hope and some good in our community, look no further than our own Arvada West High School. These students are making waves, taking names, and are our future. Join us as we sit down with their leader, Principal Porter.   If you are looking for hope and good in our community, look no further than Arvada West High School. (Hint: he gushes over these ...

What an amazing first year it’s been for Apex Activated!   From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank every listener, guest, and storyteller who’s been a part of our journey. You've made us laugh, brought tears to our eyes, and challenged us to think about the tough things in life. Every conversation has been a learning experience, with fun facts, exciting tidbits, and things we never knew before.   We couldn’t have done ...

Apex Activated is so thankful for our next guest and her heart for Arvada!   Listen as we talk to Kami Welch, President and CEO of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. For 11 years, Kami has been at the helm of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce and leading the charge for healthy businesses and a thriving community.   She is moving mountains and bringing professional development, family-friendly workplaces and business engagement to a ...

Apex Activated is bringing you a special episode this week to share one of the best programs our community offers, PorchLight: A Family Justice Center, and to kick off Colorado Gives Day! Candace and Brandon join us to chat about all things PorchLight, bringing light to domestic abuse, elder abuse and more and how to get help if you or a loved one needs it. You will feel inspired, but more importantly, we want to raise awareness...