Elevating Pikes Peak Women

Pikes Peak Women

Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our purpose is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent nonprofit, coordinated by volunteer effort. 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? Follow our podcast wherever you listen……..share with your friends. But most of all – engage and listen! We look forward to sharing intriguing and important women’s stories with you!

  1. 3D AGO

    65: Two Women, One Primary, Big Ideas

    Inside CD-5: Policy, Power, and Women Candidates Jessica Killin and Zuri Horowitz are running to represent the Pikes Peak Region (CD‑5) in Congress. Why listen to them in this episode? Because this episode is not about campaign spin, talking points, or fluff. Hear their priorities and policy ideas around issues such as the cost of health care, women in the military, and other issues specifically impacting women in the Pikes Peak Region. Resources: Colorado Secretary of State – FAQ on Caucuses: https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/Candidates/FAQs/caucuses.html El Paso County Democratic Party: https://epcodemparty.org/ Zuri Horowitz Candidate Website: https://www.zuriforcd5.com/ Jessica Killin Candidate Website: https://www.killinforcolorado.com/ Childcare: The Underpinning of the Economy - Episode of Elevating Pikes Peak Women: https://studio809podcasts.com/childcare-the-underpinning-of-the-economy/ We’ve got another great episode coming to you soon! Be sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Reach out to us on Facebook, comment at this episode’s webpage, or send an email to let us know what you thought of today’s episode. Pikes Peak Women on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen/ Pikes Peak Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pikes_peak_women/ Email: pikespeakwmn@gmail.com Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort.

    56 min
  2. 3D AGO

    64: Childcare – The Underpinning of the Economy

    We dive deep into the vital role of childcare and the early childhood education crisis affecting both our local community and the nation at large. We explore how stable, quality care serves as the foundation for a strong workforce and healthy child development. Two prominent local leaders who are at the forefront of this issue share insights on the challenges families face and the collaborative efforts being made to ensure every child has a strong start. Join us for a conversation with two prominent local leaders who are at the forefront of this issue. They share insights on the challenges families face and the collaborative efforts being made to ensure every child has a strong start. Our Guests Liz Denson, President & CEO of Early Connections Learning Centers.Liz is a dedicated advocate for high-quality, affordable early childhood education and recently shared her expertise by testifying before the U.S. Senate HELP Committee on the childcare crisis.SherryLynn Boyles, President & CEO of Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families.SherryLynn provides executive leadership for an organization that brings together over 60 community partners to solve complex social issues and support families in the Pikes Peak region. Featured Initiative KIDS' Strong Start: A community awareness campaign and project of the Family Friendly Initiative (FFI). Their mission is to ensure every child under six in the Pikes Peak Region has access to affordable, quality childcare. Resources & Links Pikes Peak Women: https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomenEarly Connections Learning Centers: https://www.earlyconnections.org/Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families: https://www.jointinitiatives.org/KIDS' Strong Start: https://kidsstrongstart.org/Liz Denson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizdensonSherryLynn Boyles on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrylynnboyles Engage with Us Facebook: Pikes Peak WomenInstagram: @pikes_peak_womenEmail: pikespeakwmn@gmail.com We’ve got another great episode coming to you soon! Be sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Reach out to us on Facebook, comment at this episode’s webpage, or send an email to let us know what you thought of today’s episode. Pikes Peak Women on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen/ Pikes Peak Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pikes_peak_women/ Email: pikespeakwmn@gmail.com Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort.

    48 min
  3. FEB 1

    63: Sitting In With Our Future - Martin Luther King Junior's Only Grandchild, Yolanda Renee King

    17-year-old Yolanda Renee King shares her experiences, hopes and dreams with Pikes Peak Women. She sat down with us in a hotel lobby in downtown Colorado Springs on the eve of Martin Luther King Day 2026, where Yolanda was scheduled to be the keynote speaker. She is the only grandchild in the MLK legacy. Think about this. She is taking charge with her generation to lead the way on equity, climate change, education and ending gun violence. At 15, she wrote a children's book and last year started a nonprofit focused on taking action and getting engaged in community change and leadership. Pikes Peak Woman Melissa Marts shares this interview with another 17-year-old, Eve Walker, daughter of Pikes Peak Woman Deb Walker, to ensure these young voices are sharing their hopes and dreams for a united future. We want to thank the Pikes Peak Diversity Council and newly organized MLK Legacy Preservation Society for help in this momentous opportunity. MORE: We Dream a World: Carrying the Light from My Grandparents – Yolanda Renee King’s book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/124932718-we-dream-a-world Realize the Dream - Nonprofit founded by Yolanda and her parents https://www.realizethedream.org/ Meet Martin Luther King Jr.'s Only Grandchild Yolanda Renee King! All About the Young Activist (and Why She Still Feels His ‘Presence’ Despite Never Meeting) – People Magazine story https://people.com/all-about-martin-luther-king-jr-granddaughter-8763562 We’ve got another great episode coming to you soon! Be sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Reach out to us on Facebook, comment at this episode’s webpage, or send an email to let us know what you thought of today’s episode. Pikes Peak Women on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen/ Pikes Peak Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pikes_peak_women/ Email: pikespeakwmn@gmail.com Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort.

    26 min
  4. JAN 20

    62: Showing Up Before You Feel Ready - Sarah Jack on Civic Participation

    Many women care about Colorado Springs but hesitate to step into leadership roles. In this episode, Sarah Jack talks about her path into civic engagement, what motivated her to get involved in public policy, and how she learned to lead without waiting for permission or perfection. Her story speaks to anyone who has ever wondered whether their voice truly matters in local democracy. We’ve got another great episode coming to you soon! Be sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Reach out to us on Facebook, comment at this episode’s webpage, or send an email to let us know what you thought of today’s episode. Pikes Peak Women on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen/ Pikes Peak Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pikes_peak_women/ Email: pikespeakwmn@gmail.com Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort.

    29 min
  5. 12/17/2025

    61: Get Involved. Get Engaged.

    Three new co-hosts for the podcast discuss the past, present and future for Pikes Peak Women. Beth Roalstad, Melissa Marts and Brenda Morrison honor the initial host of Elevating Pikes Peak Women, Mary Lou Makepeace, and the original founders of Pikes Peak Women – including Brenda’s mom, Marcy Morrison. They also discuss what Pikes Peak Women hope to do in 2026, including podcast topics and quarterly in-person events. The bottom line: an invitation to get involved in the community, and the support to do it.  They also invite all the women listening to provide feedback and ideas. To provide that feedback, post a comment on this episode’s web page at https://studio809podcasts.com/get-involved-get-engaged/ We’ve got another great episode coming to you soon! Be sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Reach out to us on Facebook, comment at this episode’s webpage, or send an email to let us know what you thought of today’s episode. Pikes Peak Women on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen/ Pikes Peak Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pikes_peak_women/ Email: pikespeakwmn@gmail.com Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort.

    28 min
  6. 10/16/2025

    60: Stepping Up Women Leadership in Mexico

    In this bilingual podcast, Mayor Edith Escarcega, from the Colorado Springs Sister City Nuevos Casas Grandes in Chihuahua Mexico, talks about her path, at 40, to be the second woman mayor of her town. She discusses what a Sister City program is, what the priorities for her Mexican community are, how women and families are valued in her region and what brought her to Colorado Springs for her second visit. This recording was made possible with the support of Viva Marketing and Pikes Peak Women member Moni Hernandez, as she brought not only Mayor Edith to the attention of Pikes Peak Women but also another wildly successful Fiestas Patrias to the region to kick off Hispanic Heritage month 2025 from September 15 to October 15. 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're on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and many other platforms. We've got another great episode coming to you soon! Make sure to subscribe! Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort. Learn more at: https://www.pikespeakwomen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen/ https://www.instagram.com/pikes_peak_women/

    30 min
  7. 06/16/2025

    How Federal Cutbacks Are Impacting NonProfits in Colorado Springs Part 2

    On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to continue to discuss how Non-Profits in Colorado Springs are coming together...  On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're conversing with Nate Springer from Care & Share Food Bank, Melissa Marts from Pikes Peak Agency on Aging, and Jayme Holligan from Silver Key and hosted by Mary Lou Makepeace, a former Colorado Springs City Council member and Mayor of Colorado Springs herself. 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. We've got another great episode coming to you soon! Make sure to subscribe! Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort. Learn more at: Pikes Peak Women Website Pikes Peak Women on Facebook Pikes Peak Women on Instagram Email Us

    44 min
  8. 04/30/2025

    Ukraine Power and It's Place In Our Community

    On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss how Ukraine and Colorado Springs are coming together...   On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're conversing with Yana Malyk, Whitney Luckett, and Jen Dorff of Ukraine Power hosted by Mary Lou Makepeace, a former Colorado Springs City Council member and Mayor of Colorado Springs herself. 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. We've got another great episode coming to you soon! Make sure to subscribe! Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort. Learn more at: Pikes Peak Women Website Pikes Peak Women on Facebook Pikes Peak Women on Instagram Email Us

    52 min

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Elevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our purpose is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply. We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all. We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent nonprofit, coordinated by volunteer effort. 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? Follow our podcast wherever you listen……..share with your friends. But most of all – engage and listen! We look forward to sharing intriguing and important women’s stories with you!