Apex Activated

She’s a mama, world traveler, influencer, soon-to-be nurse, and a former military police officer… what DOESN’T Riley Cyr do?
 
Our newest Apex Activated episode is LIVE and we’re sitting down with Riley to talk about balancing motherhood, marriage, big dreams, and lots of adventure.
 
From raising two little ones, to helping moms discover the best places to explore around Colorado, to stepping into the world of nursing, our friend, Riley proves you can chase your dreams while raising a family.
 
This conversation is real and one you don’t want to miss.
 
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Apex Activated sat down with Allison Scheck-Deputy City Manager, City of Arvada and talked all things about her journey that spans continents, communities and countless cups of tea!
 
From growing up across the pond to helping shape the future of Arvada, Allison’s story is anything but ordinary. Somewhere between her British roots and Rocky Mountain horizons, she found her way to Colorado and has never looked back.
 
Now serving as Deputy City Manager for the City of Arvada, Allison is one of those behind-the-scenes powerhouses who keeps a city moving forward. Big-picture strategy? Check. Community connection? Absolutely. Navigating growth, change, and opportunity while keeping people at the center? That’s her sweet spot.
 
But here’s what makes this episode extra special: Allison isn’t just shaping a city with her rock star team, she’s raising kiddos, building community, and balancing public service with real life. We talk about leadership with heart, what it’s like to cross an ocean and build a new home, and how local government can truly impact families, businesses, and neighborhoods in meaningful ways.
 
There’s laughter. There’s insight. There might even be a British accent moment or two.
 
If you’re curious about leadership, community impact, or how someone goes from England to influencing one of Colorado’s most fun cities, this conversation will leave you inspired and maybe even a little more curious about how to get involved with your city!
 
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Launch day was a huge success and to celebrate we grabbed out mini mics and hit the streets (and by streets we mean the hallway of Apex Center). We chatted all things launch, how people were feeling, what they thought about the time leading up to our new software launch and all things in between. Spoiler alert...one of our directors thought we said "Lunch Day" and came a runnin' for some grub. 
Short and sweet and to the point, but so much fun wrapped up in just a few minutes! We love our staff and are so proud of the work they did and huge shout out to Rec Technologies for their product and support!

January is wrapping up and your resolutions, goals and all the things you vowed to do and change may be feeling heavy, but we have the cure!
 
We are throwing it back to one of our very favorite podcast guests who inspires us to go for our dreams. Ali from Mermaid Walking is the epitome of a girls girl, a person who will always cheer for you, lift you up and make you believe you can do it ALL! Because, well, you CAN!
 
Listen to this previously recorded and released pod with our girl, who reminds us to go for it all!
 
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Apex Activated dives into what’s new in green space and land management. This episode features Eric Feldbaum of New Hampshire State Parks, aka the Man of Many Names, talking NRPA advocacy, the Land & Water Conservation Fund, and meeting the needs of our greenspaces.
From policy work to orchid growing and new-parent life, he does it all.
 
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We are officially back and kicking off 2026 the only way we know how...honest conversations, a lot of chaos and so many laughs.
In this episode, we are looking back on 2025...remember cancer...some of the best friends and guest two girls could have and babies! We are talking about reflections, lessons learned and our words for 2026.
And because it wouldn't be coffee talk without it...
-more food convos.
-more talk about our community.
-and more us being us!
Coffee talk is here, baby and we cannot wait to share this with you!
Show us some love...please! (do we sound like we are begging?)
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Okay...real talk. Staying hopeful, as a teen, feels like trying to vibe on 3 hours of sleep during finals week...definitely not 67! (if you know, you know)
But some awesome educators are showing up bringing big heart, big leadership and big "I've got your back" energy and today we sit and talk to one of those amazing peeps!
Principal Micah Porter walks the halls of Arvada West High School and his take on how our teens are doing these days is all positive! From hyping his students, saddling up next to his teachers, and building real connections, Micah is the real deal!
Tune in to hear what teens are thinking and doing, how to build trust and a community within schools and you to lift up the young people in your world.
Make sure you follow, like, comment...basically all the things so you don't miss an episode!

Ever wondered what happens when two friends take a random idea, sprinkle in some chaos, caffeine, and fun, and somehow turn it into one of the fastest-rising stars in recreation technology?
Or how two former Uber teammates managed to navigate the startup world without losing their minds or their friendship and build Rec Technologies from scratch?
 
Birju and Rachel dive into all this and more in our newest Apex Activated Podcast episode—out today, Thursday, November 21.
 
Listen to this episode if you:
 
-Want to hear how two friends went from Uber to founding Rec Technologies?
 
-Want a behind-the-scenes look at building one of the most up-and-coming recreation tech platforms?
 
-Want to learn how innovators balance ambition, creativity, and real life while scaling a startup? (And by real life, we mean one getting married and one having a baby and one of the SURFS...could they be any cooler?)
 
Tune in starting today, November 21, on Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
 
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New Episode Out Now – Apex Activated Podcast
We took the mic to the floor at this year’s NRPA Conference in Florida and captured the energy firsthand. From reconnecting with past guests like the incredible Kristine Stratton, President of NRPA, to meeting new voices in the parks and recreation world, this episode is full of spontaneous moments, laughter, and real talk about the power of community and public service.
It’s a fast-paced, feel-good listen that highlights the passion driving today’s leaders in parks and rec.
🎧 Streaming now on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Podbean, and wherever you get your podcasts.
👍 Don’t forget to follow, like, comment, and download—your support keeps this mic rolling.
Brought to you by the National Recreation and Park Association.

In this inspiring and candid episode, we sit down with U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen to talk about her journey that led her from her upbringing in Colorado to walking and serving in the halls of Congress. With honesty and a huge heart, she opens up about how her family shaped her work, the pivotal moments that led her into public service, with the help of our own Katie Groke, and the passion behind what fuels her work in Washington today.
We dive into her legislative priorities, her hopes for the future, what being a mom on Capitol Hill looks like and why she is more energized that ever to serve the people she represents.
This is one powerful conversation that you do not want to miss, filled with resilience, purpose, and the kind of hope we are all looking for.
Whether you are all about policy, looking for an uplifting story, or are a mama raising babies like Rep. Pettersen, this episode will leave you feeling ready to hit the ground running.
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