Colorado Leadership Stories Podcast
1) Erin Pulling: Listening Deeply, Pivoting Quickly
In this episode, Erin Pulling, President & CEO of Food Bank of the Rockies, shares how her belief in acting swiftly to address urgent needs underscores her leadership style. Erin’s insistence on compa...Show More
2) Applying Authentically: Voices of Boettcher Scholars
Join Boettcher Scholars Jhoany Juarez, Dylan Lindsey, and Arianna McCarty as they open up about the realities of applying to college and scholarships. From crafting standout essays to framing leadersh...Show More
3) Katy Craig: Being Before Doing
Katy Craig, leadership coach and curriculum expert, creative, and entrepreneur, joins Katie Kramer for a conversation about leadership as an activity where presence precedes performance. Together, the...Show More
4) Linda Appel Lipsius: Talk to Everyone
On this episode, Katie is joined by Linda Appel Lipsius, seasoned entrepreneur and now executive director of Denver Urban Gardens (DUG). Tune in as Linda discusses the exciting work at DUG and the pos...Show More
5) Noah Atencio: The We Factor
In this episode, Katie is joined by Noah Atencio, president and CEO of Philanthropy Colorado and a respected voice in the nonprofit sector. Through reflections from his Colorado upbringing and career ...Show More
6) Malik Robinson: Tapping into Optimism
Malik reflects on a lifetime shaped by artistry, activism, and deep community roots. He shares how the vision of his parents, especially the creative force and expansive generosity of his mother, Cleo...Show More
7) Elyse Blazevich: Find the Path to Yes
In this episode, Katie sits down with Elyse Blazevich, president and CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). Elyse shares her journey from deciding not to pursue medical school after colleg...Show More
8) Yahir Chairez-Salazar: Built to Rise
Colorado Leadership Stories is a podcast presented by Boettcher Foundation
9) Luis Benitez: Risk to Rise
Colorado Leadership Stories is a podcast presented by Boettcher Foundation
10) Aaditya Pore: Purposeful Pathway
In this episode, Katie sits down with Aaditya “Aadi” Pore, the 2025 Boettcher Student Leader of the Year, as awarded by the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation. Inspired by his mom’s lessons in...Show More