The Love FoCo Show

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The Love FoCo Show celebrates the heart and soul of Fort Collins through conversations with the people who make our city extraordinary. Host Jeff Faust sits down with local leaders and changemakers to discover what they love most about Fort Collins and how they're giving back to make it even better. Join us each week as we share impactful stories of loving our city one life at a time.

  1. 1d ago

    Jen McLain: The Compassion Behind Alpha Center’s Sexual Health Services and After-Abortion Support

    What if sexual health care and after-abortion support felt safe, loving, and shame-free? In this Fort Collins conversation, Jen McLain shares how Alpha Center walks with people toward healing and wholeness.

    1h 10m

  2. May 27

    Adam Vander Sande: From Busboy to CEO in Fort Collins’ Restaurant Scene

    Adam Vander Sande went from a chaotic youth and getting carjacked at 20 to leading some of Fort Collins’ most beloved restaurants. In this episode, he opens up about rock-bottom moments, second chances, and the surprising role community, faith, and hard work played in reshaping his life and career.

    54 min

  3. May 20

    Jamal Skinner: Building Safe, Brave Spaces for Black Youth at Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins

    In this episode of the Love FoCo Show, Jamal Skinner traces his path from aspiring pro soccer player and New York investment banker to a Fort Collins community leader, unpacking redlining, belonging, and why creating dedicated spaces for Black teens matters in Northern Colorado.

    1h 2m

  4. May 13

    Gloria Kat: Advocacy and Support for Families and Kids at La Familia

    In this episode of the Love FoCo Show, Gloria shares her journey from La Familia parent to executive director, the challenges families face in accessing quality childcare, and how Mi Voz is empowering residents in local mobile home communities to raise their voices and shape policy.

    50 min

  5. May 6

    Brian Kingsley: 9 Out of 10 Fort Collins Families Choose PSD — Here's Why

    Jeff sits down with PSD Superintendent Brian Kingsley for a candid conversation about his life’s calling in education, uncertainties of funding and enrollment, the teacher pipeline, and why he still walks into kindergarten classrooms on his hardest days. This one's for every Fort Collins parent, educator, and community member who wants to know what's happening in our schools.

    42 min

  6. Apr 29

    Jaymi Anderson: The Genesis Project's Holistic Approach to Empowering Single Moms

    When single mothers face addiction, domestic violence, or financial crisis, a few months of help isn't enough. Jaymi Anderson, Executive Director of The Genesis Project of Northern Colorado, explains why her organization walks alongside families for up to five years—providing fully furnished housing, weekly counseling, career development, and community support. In this episode, Jaymi shares her unexpected journey from small-town Montana teacher to nonprofit leader, reveals why stabilization must come before job training, and explains the "ALICE" trap (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) that keeps working single mothers stuck in poverty. She also discusses how a $400/month raise can actually cost families $750 in benefits—and why relationships matter more than money when it comes to lasting change.

    55 min

  7. Mar 11

    Andy Smith: Revitalizing Fort Collins One Neighborhood at a Time

    Andy Smith, Redevelopment Manager for the Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority, joins host Jeff Faust to share his journey from growing up in Arvada to making Fort Collins home for more than 30 years, his unexpected path to CSU, and the story of how he met his wife. In this episode, Andy unpacks what urban renewal really means, how the URA is tackling blight one neighborhood at a time, and why the North College corridor is such a critical focus for the future of our city. He and Jeff talk about engaging residents in redevelopment, building a shared vision instead of just chasing resources, and the importance of humility, full-brain living, and getting outside—whether that’s mountain biking the foothills or finding stillness on the river.

    54 min

  8. Mar 4

    Carl Pratt: Community-First Hospitality at The Elizabeth Hotel in Old Town Fort Collins

    Carl Pratt is the General Manager of the Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, where he leads operations while championing community engagement and hospitality excellence. With a background in health and wellness, Carl previously spent 17 years at Canyon Ranch, a renowned wellness destination resort, where he served in multiple leadership roles. His career has spanned independent resorts, college-town hospitality, and senior living operations across New England and Arizona. At The Elizabeth, Carl integrates his passion for service, arts, and community impact into a hotel experience rooted deeply in Fort Collins culture.

    56 min
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The Love FoCo Show celebrates the heart and soul of Fort Collins through conversations with the people who make our city extraordinary. Host Jeff Faust sits down with local leaders and changemakers to discover what they love most about Fort Collins and how they're giving back to make it even better. Join us each week as we share impactful stories of loving our city one life at a time.

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  • Creator
    Love FoCo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Love FoCo
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