Wake Up Colorado: Recent Episodes
Wake Up Colorado
Your morning pick me up focused on the everyday people of Southern Colorado while connecting all four corners of the state.
Episode 22 – Anastasia Canfield “There is something about music that provides a safe space. There was something about music that creates this safe vulnerability.” – Anastasia “Just do it. It’s never going to be an easy time. It’s never going to be a comfortable time so just start.” – Anastasia Anastasia Canfield is a … Continue reading "Music, the Musician, and Mental Health"
Episode 21 – Brandon Espino “I think a lot of people are afraid to leverage and are afraid to fail when it comes to the hiring process. Even though I didn’t have any money, what I did have available to me was the ability to influence people into joining forces with me because people need … Continue reading "Better Call Tall"
Episode 20 – Greg Phillips “When I started off in airports, it became pretty clear to me that yes, this is where I want to be. This is what I love to do. And this is where I’m going to throw my hat in the ring and keep it there.” – Greg “Every one of … Continue reading "The Inside Scoop on Colorado Springs Airport"
Episode 19 – Kari Gonzales “The best leading you can do is listening and following the advice of your people.” – Kari Kari Gonzales is the President and CEO of the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI). Headquartered in Pueblo, Colorado, TTCI is a world-class transportation research and testing organization, providing emerging technology solutions for the … Continue reading "An Internationally Sought After Testing Facility is in Pueblo!"
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Episode 18 – Adrienne Larrew In this episode of the Wake-Up Colorado Podcast, our guest is Adrienne Larrew, owner and operator of Corner Post Meats. Her company offers mindfully raised meats from their ranch in Black Forest, made from sustainable grazing, clean water, open areas, and plenty of sunshine. Adrienne shares her knowledge in taking … Continue reading "Sustainable Ranch Working with Mother Nature"
Episode 17 – Andy Vick In this episode of the Wake Up Colorado Podcast, our guest is Andy Vick. He is the Executive Director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, a non-profit, local arts agency whose mission is to connect residents and visitors with arts & culture to enrich the Pikes Peak … Continue reading "Connecting People to the Arts and Culture"
Episode 16 – Greg Pedroza In this episode of the Wake-Up Colorado Podcast, our guest is Greg Pedroza. He is the Interim Director of Aviation at City of Pueblo – Dept. of Aviation. Greg started out as an entry-level city employee on the airport’s operations and maintenance team and worked his way up to Interim … Continue reading "Third Busiest Colorado Airport Isn’t Where You Think"
Episode 15 – Josh and Nick Wagner In this episode of the Wake-Up Colorado Podcast, our guests are Josh and Nick Wagner of Nola Natural Farms. Both Josh and Nick started out in the culinary world and Nick then became interested in raising poultry and so began their journey of creating their pastured poultry operation … Continue reading "Holistic Regenerative Farm Growing Generational Investments"
Episode 14 – Nathan Stern and Zach Cytryn In this episode of the Wake Up Colorado Podcast, our guests are Nathan Stern and Zach Cytryn, Real Estate Associates and founders of the Fuel & Iron Project. Zach grew up wanting to be a real estate broker, while Nathan focused on real estate in grad school. … Continue reading "New Life for Historic Pueblo Building Fueled by Iron Will"
Episode 13 – Dot Lischick In this episode of the Wake Up Colorado Podcast, our guest is Dot Lischick, General Manager for the Broadmoor World Arena, Ice Hall and Pikes Peak Center. Since the inception of the arena, Dot witnessed and spearheaded its humble beginnings until it rose to what it is today. The arena hosts different events and is deeply involved with its community.
Standout Quotes:
- “Technology changes all the time. It’s how you connect with people and letting them know what’s going on – mouth, mail, print, or postcards – still works today. It’s finding the method that reaches the person.” – Dot
- “Seeing the happy faces when people leave, making memories, and enjoying what we have done for them is memorable for me.” – Dot
- “The most rewarding and greatest thing we could do for Colorado Springs is teaming up with the emergency management and serving as a community vaccine site.” – Dot
Key Takeaways:
- Entrepreneurship spirit is the beginning of everything.
- Entrepreneurs are risk-takers and visionaries.
- Staying on top, being two steps ahead of everyone else, and being consistent with what you are doing are the challenges a manager has to face.
- Doing what it takes to make things happen when you care about the people and wanting them to have a good time.
- Teamwork and communication are crucial to pivot during a crisis like Covid.
- Being involved in your community and giving back are essential to staying relevant.
Episode Timeline:
[02:03] How Dot started in facilities and event management
[04:30] How technology changed the space
[05:04] The history of The Broadmoor World Arena and who is Spencer Penrose
[08:26] How Dot applies sociology and counseling to her work
[11:00] The challenges of managing
[13:14] Memorable events and artists Dot met
[16:20] How the COVID19-Pandemic affected the arena and their conservation practices
[23:09] The arena’s involvement in the local community
[26:51] Who is the Street Team?
[31:19] Dot’s vision for The Broadmoor World Arena and Pikes Peak Center
[33:25] Dot’s favorite hidden gem in Colorado
[35:13] Dot’s piece of advice if you want to move to Colorado
Book your events or see which artists will perform by heading to:
Pikes Peak Center: http://www.pikespeakcenter.com/
The Broadmoor World Arena: http://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/