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Immigration Issues Affecting Colorado Springs
Episode 55
lundi 17 février 2025 • Duration 52:57
On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss Immigration issues in Colorado Springs...
On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're conversing about the worry of immigration with Hannah Martin and Stephanie Izaguirra, 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:
Women Run! Candidates for El Paso County Commissioners
Episode 54
mercredi 18 septembre 2024 • Duration 41:55
On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to discuss the the role of County Commissioner in Colorado Springs...
On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're conversing about the upcoming election and with some women running for office, Dr. Detra Duncan and Naomi Lopez with 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:
Women City Managers of Colorado Springs
Episode 45
mercredi 10 janvier 2024 • Duration 35:58
On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're sitting down to City Council in Colorado Springs...
On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're conversing with the two women in city management positions, Denise Howell and Jamie Fabos. They will be discussing the experience of women serving on City Council, in a segment entitled Women City Managers of Colorado Springs, 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:
WOMEN'S VIEW ON CITY COUNCIL
Episode 44
mercredi 15 novembre 2023 • Duration 52:10
On today's Elevating Pikes Peak Women, we're conversing with the two newest women on Colorado Springs City Council, Michelle Talarico and Lynette Crow-Iverson. They will be discussing the experience of women serving on City Council, in a segment entitled Women's View on City Council, hosted by Mary Lou Makepeace, a former Colorado Springs City Council member and Mayor of Colorado Springs herself.
For more information on this topic, you can reach City Council members at:
Michelle Talarico: michelle.talarico@coloradosprings.gov
Lynette Crow-Iverson: lynette.crow-iverson@coloradosprings.gov
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!
Women Run! School Board Candidates 2023
Episode 43
mardi 10 octobre 2023 • Duration 56:53
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 heatherforasd20@gmail.com Dr Pam Robinson pgrobinson1915@gmail.com Shay Dabney shayforsd11@gmail.com For information on upcoming or recorded candidate forums for all the district races, you can go to: League of Women Voters of Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/ Citizens Project Voter information and forum/event schedule calendar https://citizensproject.org/events/ To ensure that your voting information is up-to-date or to register to vote, go to https://clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/elections/#1572280980499-ecfb2369-cb37 The most important thing that Pikes Peak Women wants YOU to know is that YOUR VOTE IS YOUR POWER. PLEASE VOTE in the November 7 election!
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:
Housing Issues in the Pikes Peak Region
Episode 42
jeudi 7 septembre 2023 • Duration 30:58
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 Coalition, and Partners in Housing.
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!
For all the links mentioned:
- https://homewardpp.org/
- https://partnersinhousing.org/
- https://csha.us/
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:
New Women in Leadership in Colorado Springs: Meet PPLD's Teona Shainidze-Krebs
Episode 41
jeudi 17 août 2023 • Duration 28:33
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 discussed in the podcast:
- https://ppld.org/eastern-europe-pikes-peak-library-district-teona-shainidze-krebs
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:
What is CONO and What Do They Do?
Episode 40
jeudi 20 juillet 2023 • Duration 41:33
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 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!
For all the links mentioned:
- https://www.cscono.org/
- Downtown Hoedown Tickets
- https://www.facebook.com/events/224997853521198
- https://www.facebook.com/CONO719
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:
Addressing Hunger in the Pikes Peak Region
Episode 39
dimanche 9 juillet 2023 • Duration 40:51
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 response to the increased need and demand from your and other local agencies; how can community members access food if they are in need; and how can listeners help reduce hunger in our community.
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!
For all the links mentioned:
- https://foodtopowerco.org/
- https://careandshare.org/
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:
Role of New Women Elected to Legislature - Part 2
Episode 38
vendredi 30 juin 2023 • Duration 34:04
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, Bradfield represents Colorado House of Representatives District 21, which includes portions of El Paso County, including the communities of Fort Carson, Fountain, Rock Creek Park, and Security-Widefield.
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!
For all the links mentioned:
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:









