What makes Geoff Bray with 7 Summits Roofing a good neighbor?  

Meet Geoff Bray, part-owner of 7 Summits Roofing, who's on a mission to restore trust in an industry notorious for storm chasers and fraudulent practices. With an unexpected background that includes running a Mexican orphanage, chairing a neuroscience department, and playing weekly hockey games, Geoff brings a refreshingly ethical approach to roofing.

Since 2012, 7 Summits has built a strong reputation serving Colorado Springs with both commercial and residential roofing solutions. They've become preferred contractors for multiple school districts while expanding into residential services under Geoff's leadership. What truly sets them apart? Their revolutionary "no money down" policy - customers pay nothing until completely satisfied with the finished roof. This approach, combined with free upgrades to premium Class 4 hail-resistant shingles, demonstrates their unwavering confidence in their workmanship.

Geoff shares compelling stories from his career, including the baptism by fire he experienced with stringent Army Corps of Engineers requirements at Fort Carson and the monumental challenge of installing a bell-shaped dome on an Orthodox church. These experiences showcase his determination to deliver excellence regardless of obstacles. Whether you're dealing with storm damage, animal intrusion (yes, he's seen critters burrowing into soffits!), or simply need a trusted roofer who prioritizes customer protection, 7 Summits is ready to serve. Reach them at 719-432-8619 for same-day inspections or visit their website to discover why Colorado Springs homeowners are choosing a roofer who refuses payment until the job meets their standards.

To learn more about 7 Summits Roofing go to: 

https://www.7summitsroofing.com/

7 Summits Roofing

719-432-8619

What makes Simon Beams with The British Remodeler a good neighbor?  

Ever wondered what happens when traditional British craftsmanship meets American home renovation? Simon Beams, owner of The British Remodeler, brings his Manchester-born expertise to Colorado homes with a refreshingly unique approach that stands apart from cookie-cutter designs.

Simon's journey is as compelling as his work. Beginning his tile and flooring career in England around 2000, he later moved to America where everything from scale to technique required adaptation. But what truly sets this episode apart is Simon's candid revelation about hitting rock bottom. After ending a long-term relationship eight years ago, he experienced homelessness before rebuilding his life and business from scratch with the support of his wife Molly. His vulnerable sharing of this transformation offers genuine inspiration for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Professional DIYers, take note - Simon debunks common misconceptions about tile installation with technical precision. Did you know ceramic tile has 4% permeability while porcelain sits at just 0.4%? Or that Colorado homes require floating walls due to tectonic plate activity? These insights reveal why proper waterproofing and professional installation matter far more than most homeowners realize. His passionate warning that "tile does get through a finished product" might save listeners thousands in future repairs.

What resonates most is Simon's philosophy about home design: "Don't worry about resale. This is YOUR house." In a refreshing departure from market-driven renovation advice, he encourages homeowners to express themselves boldly - "If you want to paint the living room pink, go ahead!" His mission to "stand out from the crowd" applies equally to his business approach and the spaces he creates. For homeowners tired of playing it safe with beige walls and standardized fixtures, The British Remodeler offers permission to create spaces that truly reflect who you are.

Ready to bring something different to your next renovation project? Connect with Simon on social media @thebritishremodeler or visit thebritishremodeler.com to see how European craftsmanship might transform your American home.

To learn more about The British Remodeler go to: 

https://www.britishbathandkitchen.com/

The British Remodeler

719-521-8312

What makes Ransom Roberts with Xpansion with Ransom a good neighbor?  

What happens when life suddenly grabs you and demands change? For Ransom Roberts, founder of Xpansion with Ransom, that moment came when she found herself jobless and living in her car—on her birthday, no less. This pivotal experience led her down an unexpected path from biochemistry student to energy healer specializing in life transitions.

During our conversation, Ransom dives deep into the misunderstood world of energy healing, addressing the skepticism many feel about practices they can't see but can certainly feel. "We throw the words out a lot," she explains about energy, "but nobody really understands what that means." Her approach bridges this knowledge gap by helping clients understand the direct connection between their emotional state and physical symptoms, particularly those facing grief, major life changes, or end-of-life transitions.

Working extensively with hospice patients, post-surgical recovery, and those battling serious health conditions, Ransom emphasizes that healing is a partnership—one where she provides just 30% of the work while the client contributes 70% through willingness to be vulnerable. "If you allow yourself to, you'll get the healing you need," she shares. "But if you're still scared or guarded, then we're going to see that play out as well." This refreshingly honest perspective challenges us to take ownership of our healing journey while offering the compassionate space needed to do so.

Whether you're curious about alternative healing methods or navigating your own life transition, Ransom's story reminds us that sometimes our greatest challenges become our most profound teachers—and potentially, our life's purpose. Connect with Xpansion with Ransom through her website or Instagram to learn more about her unique approach to energy healing and transformation.

To learn more about Xpansion with Ransom go to: 

https://xpansionwithransom.com/

Xpansion with Ransom

720-776-3976

What makes  Lissa Lenz with Colorado Springs School of Yoga a good neighbor?  

From figure skater to yoga educator, Lissa Lenz has dedicated over 15 years to transforming lives through the ancient practice of yoga. As founder of the Colorado Springs School of Yoga, she's created something far more meaningful than just another fitness studio—a place where trauma-informed education empowers students to carry yoga's wisdom beyond the mat and into every corner of their lives.

The heart and soul of Lissa's school is their acclaimed 200-hour yoga teacher training program, which serves both aspiring instructors and those simply seeking deeper self-understanding. While 70% of graduates go on to teach professionally, all participants walk away with powerful tools that serve them for a lifetime. What makes this approach particularly special is its accessibility—students from ages 16 to 75 have successfully completed the training, disproving the myth that advanced physical abilities are prerequisites for meaningful yoga education.

Born from the "ultimate pause" of 2020, the school represents Lissa's response to challenge—transforming personal reflection into community opportunity. When not teaching, she retreats to her family ranch in Buena Vista, where horses, cattle, and Colorado's natural beauty provide balance to her professional life. For anyone curious about yoga's transformative potential, Lissa offers a powerful invitation: "Show up as you are and learn and grow from there." No headstands required—just an open heart and mind ready to explore yoga's life-changing wisdom through her weekend training program beginning this August.

To learn more about Colorado Springs School of Yoga go to: 

https://www.coloradospringsschoolofyoga.com/

Colorado Springs School of Yoga 

719-661-677

What makes Flip Awesome Aguilera with Self Defense Academy - Colorado Springs  a good neighbor?  

What if self-defense was about more than just physical techniques? In this eye-opening conversation with Flip Awesome Aguilera, founder of the Self-Defense Academy Colorado Springs, we explore how protecting yourself extends far beyond combat moves into a complete lifestyle philosophy.

Flip shares his fascinating journey from successful Miami personal trainer working with celebrities and elite athletes to Colorado Springs jiu-jitsu instructor with a mission. Unlike traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools focused on sport and competition, his academy teaches street-ready skills designed for real-world protection. "Most people think of jiu-jitsu, they think of UFC," Flip explains, "but it's so much deeper than just a sport."

The academy's guiding principle resonates throughout our discussion: "Self-defense is not just a set of techniques, it's a mindset that begins with the belief that you are worth defending." This powerful perspective has attracted a diverse student base, initially composed primarily of women seeking practical protection skills without combat sport aspirations, and now expanding to include parents bringing their children and men of all ages.

We also delve into Flip's personal story of transformation through adversity. His candid reflections on life's challenges—from divorce to business partnership difficulties—reveal how these experiences shaped his philosophy of resilience and self-worth. His weekly blog continues this conversation, connecting jiu-jitsu principles to creating more vibrant, vital lives beyond the mat.

Ready to discover how self-defense training might transform your own mindset? Connect with Flip at selfdefenseacademycos.com or on social media to learn more about his unique approach to personal protection and empowerment.

To learn more about Self Defense Academy- Colorado Springs go to: 

https://www.selfdefenseacademycos.com/

Self Defense Academy- Colorado Springs

719-357-6034

What makes Jason Anderson with VeteranPCS a good neighbor?  

Jason Anderson turned his military experience into a powerful solution for fellow service members with VeteranPCS, a groundbreaking platform that connects military families with real estate agents who truly understand their unique challenges.

After serving eight years and moving nearly nine times during his service, Anderson noticed a critical gap in the relocation process. While searching for veteran-friendly real estate resources during his transition to civilian life, he discovered that existing services charged substantial fees to both agents and clients. His elegant solution? Create a free nationwide network of veteran and military spouse real estate agents who understand the complexities of military moves firsthand.

The genius of VeteranPCS lies in its simplicity and mutual benefit structure. Military families gain access to agents who understand their specific needs, particularly around VA loans, which Anderson notes are frequently misunderstood. These agents commit to giving back a portion of their commission to military clients at closing. Meanwhile, the platform supports veteran and military spouse employment—addressing the staggering 25-40% unemployment/underemployment rate among military spouses.

From his experiences deploying to Afghanistan with minimal guidance to building a crib for his first child while launching a business, Anderson embodies the resilience and problem-solving mindset that defines military service. Today, VeteranPCS features over 340 agents across all 50 states, creating a supportive ecosystem that strengthens the military community from within.

Looking to buy or sell a home during your next PCS move? Visit VeteranPCS.com to connect with an agent who's walked in your boots and understands exactly what you're going through.

To learn more about VeteranPCS go to: 

https://www.veteranpcs.com/

VeteranPCS

719-445-1843

What makes Carol O' Brien with Unbridled Yoga Colorado a good neighbor?  

Have you ever wondered if there's more to healing than conventional methods? Carol O'Brien from Unbridled Yoga Colorado joins us to reveal how holistic practices can transform your relationship with your body and mind.

Carol's journey begins unexpectedly. With a background in speech pathology and a family of educators, she assumed teaching meant classrooms and blackboards. After facing personal health challenges, she discovered that teaching could happen in a yoga studio, on a massage table, or in an immersion room—anywhere people gather to learn about their bodies. This revelation led her to create Unbridled Yoga Colorado, where she combines yoga, Reiki, sound healing, and breathwork to address physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

With clarity and passion, Carol dispels common misconceptions about her field. "Yoga isn't a religion," she explains, but rather a philosophy compatible with any faith tradition. Similarly, she bridges the perceived gap between "woo" and science, highlighting the substantial neuroscientific research supporting energy healing practices. Her approach serves diverse clients—from teenagers uncomfortable in their changing bodies to grandparents wanting to play with grandchildren without pain, to parents rediscovering themselves as children grow up. The common thread? Everyone deserves to "live life unbridled," experiencing the freedom that comes with truly inhabiting one's body.

Carol's message resonates with refreshing accessibility: you don't need flexibility or strength to begin this journey—these qualities develop naturally through practice. Whether you're curious about yoga, considering energy healing, or simply want to feel more at home in your body, visit unbridledyogacolorado.com to discover how Carol's holistic approach might transform your relationship with yourself.

To learn more about Unbridled Yoga Colorado go to: 

https://unbridledyogacolorado.com/

Unbridled Yoga Colorado

775-224-5115

What makes Jonmarc Radspinner with Cultivate House Detailing a good neighbor?  

Ever wonder who's behind those spotless windows and gleaming home exteriors in your neighborhood? Meet Jonmarc Radspinner, founder of Cultivate House Detailing, who's transforming the exterior home maintenance industry one window at a time.

Jonmarc's journey began with YouTube window-cleaning tutorials and a profound observation about his college peers—many were accumulating debt without clear career direction. This sparked a vision: create a business that not only delivers exceptional home maintenance services but also develops the next generation of skilled trades professionals. Today, Cultivate House Detailing offers comprehensive exterior services—window cleaning, gutter maintenance, pressure washing, and Christmas light installation—all while providing meaningful career opportunities for young people who might not thrive in traditional academic settings.

What truly distinguishes Cultivate is their extraordinary attention to detail. As Jonmarc explains, they're not just window cleaners; they're home observation specialists who spot issues others miss—from improperly positioned radon vents to damaged window screens. This comprehensive approach reflects their commitment to excellence and genuine care for their customers' homes. The company primarily serves upper-middle-class families eager to reclaim their weekends and elderly clients unable to safely perform maintenance tasks themselves. Through personal anecdotes, including overcoming a toxic work environment that shaped his leadership philosophy, Jonmarc reveals the values driving Cultivate's success: respect for trades work, exceptional service, and meaningful skill development.

Ready to experience the Cultivate difference? Follow their Instagram for helpful home maintenance tips and customer testimonials, visit cultivatehd.com to explore their services, or simply give them a call to discover how they can make your home's exterior sparkle while supporting the next generation of skilled professionals.

To learn more about Cultivate House Detailing go to: 

https://cultivatehd.com/

Cultivate House Detailing

719-628-5848

What makes Desarae Walker with Rest For Your Souls a good neighbor?  

The journey to healing from trauma often requires going beyond traditional therapeutic approaches. Desarae Walker, founder of Rest For Your Souls, reveals powerful modalities that address trauma at its deepest levels—the subconscious, cellular, energetic, and spiritual dimensions where lasting change becomes possible.

Following a severe horse accident that resurfaced past trauma, Desarae found conventional medicine merely masked her symptoms. This personal struggle launched her quest for more effective healing approaches, ultimately leading to her current practice where she employs emotional clearing techniques, neurofeedback, fibroacoustic therapy, and eye movement technologies similar to EMDR. "Trauma will keep our brains stuck," she explains, sharing how these methods create new neural pathways to replace anxiety, fear, and pain with healthier patterns.

What sets Desarae's approach apart is accessibility—her methods require no verbal processing, making them effective for everyone from neurodivergent individuals to traumatized animals. Her background serving complex PTSD sufferers, veterans, and domestic violence survivors brings a deep understanding to her work. Most compelling is how she transforms her own story—overcoming divorce, homelessness, and childhood adversity—into a healing mission.

Whether you're dealing with what Desarae calls "big T trauma" or the accumulated stress of everyday life, her message resonates: "If you live long enough, you've had stress, you've had trauma." Through her practice near LaSalle and Union in Colorado Springs (and long-distance sessions for remote clients), she offers a promise of regulation and rest for body, mind, emotions, and soul—allowing you to finally do what you truly love. Ready to find rest for your soul? Visit www.restforyoursouls.com to learn more about this transformative approach to trauma healing.

To learn more about Rest For Your Souls go to: 

https://restforyoursouls.com/

Rest For Your Souls

719-220-2205

What makes Kris Quinones with Rasayana a good neighbor? 

A torn labrum and years of chronic pain changed everything for Kris Quinones. What began as a desperate search for relief beyond surgery and physical therapy evolved into a profound journey through ancient healing traditions that now forms the foundation of her work at Resayana.

Kris shares her compelling transition from orthopedic assistant to Ayurvedic wellness coach, revealing how personal suffering became the catalyst for exploring holistic approaches to pain management and longevity. With disarming honesty, she describes how persistent pain affected every aspect of her life—from her ability to focus to maintaining healthy relationships—creating a powerful motivation to discover alternative healing pathways.

At the heart of  Kris's practice lies a systematic approach to combating what many health professionals now recognize as a modern epidemic: chronic inflammation. She targets active, adventurous adults in their forties and fifties who refuse to accept physical decline as inevitable. These recreational athletes and movement enthusiasts come to her seeking ways to "squeeze more juice out of life" and "age more skillfully." Through anti-inflammatory lifestyle practices drawn from yogic traditions,  Kris helps clients create natural regenerative processes for tissues and joints without initially relying on supplements or herbs.

Despite COVID-related setbacks and the challenge of educating Colorado Springs residents about Ayurveda (a practice she notes is more familiar on the East Coast),  Kris remains committed to accessibility. Her free mobile app, mind-body book club, and local workshops offer multiple entry points for those curious about natural healing. Whether you're managing chronic pain, seeking to extend your athletic career, or simply wanting to move better as you age, this conversation provides practical wisdom on how ancient traditions can address thoroughly modern problems.

To learn more about Rasayana go to: 

https://www.rasa-yana.com/

Rasayana

617-319-3069