Apex Activated

Sit with us as we talk about Park and Recreation in High Point, North Carolina, with their Director, Lee Tillery!
 
We talk about all things parks and recreation, trains, water parks, and therapeutic recreation!
 
Great conversation with a few tears sprinkled in when we got to the heart of the "why" with Jack's Scholarship and Miracle League.
 
You will be moved and learn why parks and recreation is a place for everyone.

Meet Mayor Lauren Simpson. Sit with us as we talk all things about her journey from Texas to D.C. to Colorado, her unexpected transition into politics, and the day she found out she was about to become Mayor. Mayor Simpson shared her passion for community service, the importance of empathy in leadership, and even some fun anecdotes about her love for Bette Midler and her small-town roots.
 
If you're looking for inspiration on making a local impact while staying true to yourself, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in now!

We are Amongst Royalty!
 
Meet Kim Christiansen.
 
From baton twirler to Miss Colorado to 9NEWS (KUSA) Anchor, this beloved Colorado girl loves Arvada and is proud to be part of our thriving community.
 
Daughter, sister, wife, and mom, Kim shares what led her to 9 News, the hard work that prepared her for hard-hitting storylines, and shares pieces of her heart with us.
 
Listen to one of the most amazing ladies who will make you feel like an old friend!
 
Listen today on Podbean, Apple, iHeart, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Join us for part one of a great talk with our friend and partner, Matt Robbins.
From Community Connections Director with Jefferson County Parks and Conservation, he brings great knowledge of the land, trails, volunteers, and how it all began!
Those are his nows, but we did not know that this amazing guy has a past, and he slid it into our talk, and boy, were we surprised, or shall we say speechless!
We also talk about the lottery and how the lotto helps parks!
Check it out now!
Listen on Apple, IHeart, and Spotify.
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Meet Rich Karlis.
Born in Ohio, growing up playing football, attending a college, and playing professionally was just a dream until he threw his name in the hat at Cincinnati and went for the goal!
This barefoot kicker has played for the Broncos, Vikings, and Lions and is a quiet force in his community!
From giving his time to Family Tree to help raise awareness for domestic violence to starting up a woodworking business that has been featured in magazines for a New York restaurant, nothing will stop his reach!
Sit with us while we talk about business, football, and animals with our friend, Rich Karlis!

From double-decker tacos to scrapbooking and a health journey, sit down with Fairmount First Grade Teacher Lindsey Zahrte and learn about her hype team of 22 little ones, why her warrior princesses are so important to her, and what women supporting women looks like!
Lindsey is the teacher we all knew and loved growing up. Her students are an extension of her family, and she loves every little one who has passed through her classroom. Lindsey's life took a little detour with a medical diagnosis that brought her community and friends together to help her fight and be stronger than ever!
You do not want to miss this heartfelt episode of Apex Activated!
Listen on Apple, Spotify, and IHeart today!
https://www.acsresources.org/meetourvoices/lindsey-zahrte/
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"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit."
To honor Black History Month, we sat down and got real with one of our newest members of Team Apex, Matt Austin.
From D1 football star in El Paso, Texas, to tackling the snow in Arvada, find out what obstacles our friend has faced and what drives this amazing teammate of ours!
Episode brought to you by @la.patisserie.francaise

Sit with us as we talk with the Executive Director of Visit Arvada, Jean Gordon. From a small-town girl who blew everyone out of the water with her swimming prowess to a college swimmer, she now leads the droves of visitors who come to our amazing Arvada.
Jean discusses what it takes to get people through the doors of our quaint boutiques, delicious restaurants, and fun festivals held here throughout the year.
She comes from great stock! An amazing family who loves well, works hard, and swims even harder! We cannot wait for you to meet our friend and colleague, Jean!
Listen today on Spotify, Apple, and IHeart.

Apex Activated is feeling the love on this special Valentine’s Day episode with Adam Blackmore, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space with the City of Louisville.
Listen as we chat with Adam about growing up in a small town in Missouri, how he came to Colorado, his important work to help his community rebuild, and a surprise twist with his fun parks and recreation love story.
This episode is very Leslie and Ben. (If you know, you know!)
Find us on Spotify, Apple, and IHeart today!

From lifeguarding in Milwaukee to having Mickey Mouse as a boss to speaking to some of the most influential leaders around the world, Tracy is making waves figuratively and has hit the waves in Hawaii once or twice.
Join us as we talk all things Park and Recreation, travel, and life with this certified professional coach.
Her stories and walk through life with leave you speechless, like when she delivered a baby on one of her many adventures in
another country. What has this woman not done?
Catch Tracy Stayton on Apex Activated today!