Peak Into COS

From discovering a family heirloom in his grandmother's basement to helping to preserve the rich history of Colorado Springs, Matt Mayberry takes his passion for the past with him everywhere. In this episode he emphasizes the importance of learning from our history and carrying it with us.

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Thank you to this episode's sponsors the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, the Colorado Springs Airport and the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber.

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Mike Girard distilled his first batch of moonshine in a pressure cooker IED (Improvised Explosive Device) while deployed in Afghanistan. From there, he was hooked. Distilling moonshine soon became an obsession of his.

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Linda Weise traveled from New York City to Colorado Springs, bringing with her a passion for performing arts and early childhood education. More than 30 years later, Linda has founded the Colorado Springs Conservatory, a nationally viewed PBS show & now works to revitalize the historic City Auditorium in the Springs.

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A native to the Pikes Peak Region, Greg Wellens was born into adventure. His father started Adventures Out West with a single hot air balloon. The business now operates tours ranging from Jeeps and Segways to cycling and zip lines so visitors can experience the area from any vantage point.

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From waiting tables at a cafe to owning a multi-million dollar catering business, Michelle Talarico and her partner Kathy have spent their lives in the hospitality industry. They started Picnic Basket Catering with a promise to give back 10% of every $1 they made. That mindset has served them well as they continue to grow their business and their support for the community.

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Join us as hairdresser-turned-brewer Jessica Fierro shares her journey opening her own brewery, Atrevida, with her daughter Kassy by her side.

With a slogan "diversity on tap," Atrevida is dedicated to breaking glass ceilings in the brewing industry.

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Join us as two-time Paralympian and veteran John Register shares his story of learning to embrace his "new normal" after becoming an amputee while training for the 1996 Olympic Games.

Now an inspirational speak on how to "hurdle adversity," Register makes a positive impact on the local community and is a great support for Olympic City USA.

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With a passion for wellness and people, Judy Mackey and Brenda Smith became the owners of the Garden of the Gods Resort and STRATA Wellness.

Listen as we uncover the story behind their business model and their goals for the future.

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A long time lover of trains, Ted Johnston is now the General Manager of The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

Listen as we gather the story of what it really took to give one of America's oldest attractions a makeover.

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