Podcasts

Join Katie as she sits down with 2022 Scholar Yahir Chairez-Salazar to hear his powerful story of resilience, determination, and purpose. The summer before his sophomore year, Yahir lost his

Join Katie as she sits down with Luis Benitez—six-time Everest summiteer, policy innovator, author of “Higher Ground,” and outdoor industry trailblazer— to explore how he went from a boy battling severe

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

This week, Katie Kramer welcomes Katy Anthes, a respected education leader who has spent decades shaping Colorado’s K-12 sector. Known for her collaborative approach and steady presence during times of challenge, Katy

Join Jevon “JJ” McKinney, a 2021 Boettcher Scholar, as he shares his experiences as a journalist. Raised in Colorado Springs, JJ shares how his passion

In this episode, Katie chats with Dr. Melissa Reynolds of Colorado State University, who dives into how an interdisciplinary approach to biomedical research has shaped both her

This week, Katie sits down with longtime friend Christine Benero to explore how meaningful leadership can shape stronger communities. In particular, Christine shares how her early experiences as

On this week’s episode of Colorado Leadership Stories, Katie sits down with tech entrepreneur and social impact leader, Richard Lewis. A champion for communities of color, Richard discusses

On this week’s episode of Colorado Leadership Stories, Katie and Curtis dialogue with the 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year, Janet Damon, on how to become

In this episode, Katie talks with Cindy Mahlberg, a 1997 Boettcher Scholar and entrepreneur who has made her mark in Colorado. As co-founder of Women