Call Me Kate

This episode features previews and updates regarding the upcoming YPO Colorado “Colorado’s Home” event, the culmination of the Topophilia Learning Year. 

 As this event celebrates not only the end of the 2020-21 Learning Year, but also some of the YPO Colorado members who are graduating to Gold, Kate will chat with members Bill Flagg and Chris Riopelle as they reflect on their time in the YPO Colorado Chapter. This year’s Chapter President, James Iacino, will also share his thoughts on leading the chapter during a global pandemic. 

 The podcast also highlights the Civic Center Conservancy. Kate talks with Civic Center Conservancy Executive Director Eric Lazarri and learns more about Civic Center Park’s past, present and hopes for the future.

This episode features previews and updates regarding the upcoming YPO Colorado “Golden Opportunities” event featuring Colorado’s own two-time Olympian and swimming legend, Missy Franklin.

 Guests Peter Maiurro and Michelle Dusserre Farrell  take us behind the scenes  at the new U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs that is dedicated to capturing and sharing the history of Team USA in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the hopes and dreams of future generations.

 The podcast also highlights the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Guests YPO’s Ellen Winkler and NCSD’s Kim Easton take a closer look at the incredible work and impact of this featured Colorado nonprofit organization.

This episode features previews and updates regarding the upcoming YPO Colorado Chapter Events, “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY” as well as the “FESTIVE FAMILY FUNDAY SUNDAY.” This year’s holiday party goes virtual with an exciting culinary experience from Tavernetta and entertainment from the world-renowned and Denver-based Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Studio, while the family event is expected to be an in-person extravaganza at the Gaylord Rockies. YPO Colorado member Amy Parsons helps to lead a spirited interview with Cleo Parker Robinson and Malik Robinson about their inspiration and the community they have helped build. Special thanks to the Day Chairs for the holiday party, Mark and Jo Brinkerhoff, their time, support and flexibility to ensure a festive holiday experience this year was invaluable.  

The podcast also features highlights of the Winter in the City events with Downtown Denver Partnership Vice President of Downtown Experience, Sharon Alton. In addition, we hear from Dana Rinderknecht from the Community First Foundation about the upcoming Colorado Gives Day and all of the opportunities to support the deserving Colorado nonprofits. 

As with so many other industries, the local arts scene has been affected greatly by the pandemic and especially during this usually bustling holiday season. Hear from a panel of experts about the dramatic effect on the local cultural organizations and what you may be able to do to support this vital industry. 

An overview of the upcoming YPO Colorado Chapter Event, “A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM.” This Halloween Eve event will have something spooktacular for all ages to enjoy. Event resource and special podcast guest is speaker, author and business expert Whitney Johnson, who will share her insights on the timely topic of disruption and how that shows up in all aspects of our lives. The podcast also features insider info and great leadership advice with the President and CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, George Sparks.  

Special thanks to the Day Chairs for this event, Stephanie and Brandon Giles for their time and support making this a memorable evening. 

An overview of the upcoming YPO Colorado Chapter Event, PARENTING THROUGH A PANDEMIC. This event and podcast will highlight and discuss the importance of supporting and guiding children to an appropriate use of technology to help get through these unprecedented times. Event resources and special podcast guests are psychologist, author and speaker Dr. Sheryl Ziegler and teen speaker and Detach founder, Jack Brustkern, who will speak about digital addiction and the effect that technology has on our lives. 

Special thanks to YPO Colorado Colorado’s Spouse Forum Officer Jeannine Bernardi and Spouse Partner Officer Julie Wright for their support and planning for this important family event. 

Welcome back to your ROOTS AND BRANCHES road trip! Learn about the roots of Harry Talbott's family in the Palisade area and the branches they have grown in their family run orchards and their diverse farm worker community.

Blink and you might miss it!
But did you know Colorado has two of the nation's eight body farms? Hear about this important forensic institute that makes its home on your way to Gateway Canyons with Dr. Melissa Connor from Colorado Mesa University.
Also, hear from YPO Colorado's own Jessica Billingsley and the land she loves in Mesa County.

This episode of the ROOTS AND BRANCHES President's Retreat podcast will highlight the history and stories of the Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnels and Glenwood Canyon sections of our I-70 road trip to Aspen. Featuring special guests Steve Harrelson & Sharon Linhart.

An overview of the YPO Colorado 2020 Learning Year President's Retreat, "Roots and Branches." This episode will provide an overview of the retreat itinerary and what to expect on this Colorado road trip to some of Kate's favorite destinations. We'll find our roots kicking of our year of Topophilia, the love of place, and spread our branches as we cross colorful Colorado!

In this edition of "Call me Kate!" we kickoff the Topophilia learning year with “Our Colorado.” This program will embrace the internal, what Colorado means to each of us as individuals as well as the importance of personal mental health and wellness. Helping to highlight this timely topic is special guest Dr. Carl Clark, President and CEO of Mental Heath Center of Denver. We look forward to continuing our conversation in person at our event featuring a conversation with former Governor Bill Ritter and his wife Jeannie, moderated by Day Chair, Sean Tonner. 

Welcome to Call Me Kate! Katie Kramer's new podcast for YPO Colorado! The theme of this year is Topophilia -- the love of place. Subscribe to follow along for a year of celebrating the promise of Colorado and the power of Coloradans and the state we call home.