COVENTURE Community Podcast
By COVENTURE
COVENTURE Community PodcastJun 20, 2022
Under the Hood - Affordable Housing, Part 1: Habitat for Humanity President Gail Schwartz
Mike Mercatoris unpacks the affordable housing challenge with Roaring Fork Habitat for Humanity President Gail Schwartz.
Part of our Under the Hood Series - produced in partnership with Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
Under the Hood - Affordable Housing, Part 2: Developer Richard Meyers
Mike Mercatoris unpacks the affordable housing challenge with Real Estate Developer Richard Meyers.
Part of our Under the Hood Series - produced in partnership with Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
Pandemic Pivot Podcast with Kelly Brockett
The Coventure Community Podcast's Pandemic Pivot Series—produced in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership (RFL)—explores how local businesses survive and thrive as we pivot out of the pandemic. In this episode, RFL's Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Kelly Brockett, General Manager of East West Hospitality.
Pandemic Pivot Podcast with Gail Schwartz & Heather Henry
The Coventure Community Podcast's Pandemic Pivot Series—produced in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership (RFL)—explores how local businesses survive and thrive as we pivot out of the pandemic. In this episode, RFL's Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Gail Schwartz, President of Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley, Former Colorado State Senator and Heather Henry, Principal of Connect One Design.
Pandemic Pivot Series with Fred Jarmin & Erin Zalinski
The Coventure Community Podcast's Pandemic Pivot Series—produced in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership (RFL)—explores how local businesses survive and thrive as we pivot out of the pandemic. In this episode, RFL's Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Erin Zalinski, Glenwood Springs City Council Member at Large, Former Owner of TreadZ and Fred Jarmin, Garfield County Manager.
Pandemic Pivot Series with Eric Mitchell
The Coventure Community Podcast's Pandemic Pivot Series—produced in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership (RFL)—explores how local businesses survive and thrive as we pivot out of the pandemic. In this episode, RFL's Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Eric Mitchell, owner of Phat Thai in Carbondale.
Public Service and Evolution in Small-Town Communities with Ben Bohmfalk
Slifer, Smith & Frampton's Mike Mercatoris interviews Carbondale Mayor, Ben Bohmfalk on small-town community culture, his public service in Carbondale and how to get involved.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Slifer, Smith & Frampton. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
Community Building and Resiliency with Mike Lowe
Slifer, Smith & Frampton's Mike Mercatoris interviews Mike Lowe, Executive Director of COVENTURE and Entrepreneur in the Roaring Fork Valley. Mike shares updates and available resources at COVENTURE for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Silfer, Smith & Frampton. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
What You Need to Know About the Rural Community Assistance Corporation with Bo Blodgett
Slifer, Smith & Frampton's Mike Mercatoris interviews Bo Blodgett, Rural Development Specialist and Small Business Coach at the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC). RCAC is a multi-state organization and is expanding to Western Colorado. They are partnered with COVENTURE to provide coaching to entrepreneurs and business owners.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Slifer, Smith & Frampton. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
Company Culture & Growth with FirstBank's Dave Portman & Amber Cope
Slifer, Smith & Frampton’s Mike Mercatoris interviews FirstBank’s President Dave Portman and Senior Retail Manager, Amber Cope around workforce issues. They explore both what it looks like from the consumer end but also how FirstBank is maintaining a good culture.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Slifer, Smith & Frampton. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
The Workforce and Community Nexus with Mayor Jonathan Godes & Angie Anderson
RFL’s Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Jonathan Godes, Mayor of Glenwood Springs & Angie Anderson, Director of the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association.
In this episode, Mayor Jonathan Godes and Angie Anderson provide insight into the community needs of a vibrant workforce and the impact it can have on a community. Listen to learn more about what trends are going on at the City level as we need to look at job requirements differently. Currently, the employees have autonomy and power when it comes to selecting a meaningful job. Maybe employers and employees need to come together to find common ground in sustaining a livable and thriving community.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Roaring Fork Leadership. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
The New Best Practices for Employers with Carolyn Tucker
RFL’s Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Carolyn Tucker, Regional Business Services Coordinator at the Northwestern Colorado Workforce Center.
In this episode, Carolyn Tucker and Andrea Palm-Porter discuss what is going on with employers and employees regarding workforce vitality. There are practices for employers to consider when attracting employees and thinking of how an organization needs to adapt to the needs of employees such as flexible work schedules, competitive compensation, discussing culture as a means for retention, and being adaptable. Listen to find out what those things are.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Roaring Fork Leadership. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
What Are Employers Looking For? with Nan Sudeen, Melissa Knight, and Glenda Cortez
What’s working, (the employer's perspective) in the NEW post-pandemic workforce with Nan Sudeen, Melissa Knight, and Glenda Cortez.
RFL’s Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Nan Sudeen, former Human Services Director in Pitkin County, Melissa Knight, Human Resources Director in Pitkin County and Glenda Cortez, self-employed mother of three. They discuss their perspectives and stories related to the workforce vitality. Glenda shares her perspective as a self-employed working mom. Melissa shares skills employers are looking for in the workforce of collaboration, communication, compassion, and empathy. Nan shares what it’s going to take our community to move from struggling to thriving which is more community collaboration around issues such as housing and child care, as well as nurturing our community leaders.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Roaring Fork Leadership. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
How To Create Harmony in the Workforce with Jessica Junker
RFL’s Andrea Palm-Porter interviews Jessica Junker, Consulting Director at Cura HR.
In this episode, Jessica Junker shares her HR expertise in providing guidance and trends in hiring, recruiting, and being an employee that contributes to organizational goals. Also, looking at the great resignation, remote work, and the demands of current work environments. There are also factors that need to be considered by both employers and employees related to diversity, equity, inclusion, generational differences, and cultural differences that impacts one’s work experience.
This episode was created in partnership with COVENTURE and Roaring Fork Leadership. This podcast is sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
Internet & Ad Tech with Tyler Moebius (Part One)
Mike Mercatoris interviews Tyler Moebius from SmartMedia Technologies.
This episode is created in partnership with Coventure, and sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
Supporting the Tech Community with Justin Lewis
Mike Mercatoris interviews Justin Lewis of West Slope Technologists.
This episode is created in partnership with Coventure, and sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
Renewable Energy and Blockchain with Amy Westervelt
Mike Mercatoris interviews Amy Westervelt, the Director of Membership at Energyweb in Carbondale, Colorado. Energy Web is a global nonprofit organization accelerating a low-carbon, customer-centric electricity system by unleashing the potential of open-source, decentralized technologies.
Learn more about Energy Web here: https://www.energyweb.org/
This episode is created in partnership with Coventure and sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton.
Hybrid Professionalism with Dr. Sarabeth Berk
Amanda Gaube interviews Dr. Sarabeth Berk, the leading expert on hybrid professional identity, and a hybrid professional herself. She was featured in Forbes, and is a TEDx speaker, author of More Than My Title, and recipient of a Colorado Inno on Fire award for her innovative work. Her hybrid title is Creative Disruptor because she works at the intersection of being an artist, researcher, educator, and designer.
Here's her website: https://sarabethberk.com/
This episode is created in partnership with The Hive.
Connecting Community with Jason White
Andrea interviews Jason White, Transit Planner at Roaring Fork Transportation Authority.
This episode is created in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership.
Learn more about Jason here:
Sustainability in Aspen with Jannette Whitcomb
Andrea interviews Jannette Whitcomb, Senior Environmental Health Specialist for the City of Aspen. Jannette is Aspen's air quality program manager, developing and implementing outdoor and indoor air quality policy and programs. She also responds to general environmental health complaints and assists coworkers focused on consumer protection and waste reduction. Jannette is a past board member of the Colorado Environmental Health Association and current board member for the Western Colorado Association of Environmental Health Officers.
This episode is created in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership.
Learn more about Jannette here:
A Life of Wellness with Bryan Ward
Andrea interviews Bryan Ward, founder of Sopris Health & Wellness, a wellness company based in Carbondale, Colorado. Empowering other people has been Bryan's lifelong passion. He realized hemp-extracted CBD supplements and oils were his opportunity to start a company dedicated to helping people increase wellbeing, and he embraced the opportunity to offer an effective, high-quality, full-spectrum CBD product made using all of the best parts of the plant without pesticides or heavy metals. In 2017, Sopris Health & Wellness was born.
This episode is created in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership.
Learn more about Bryan here:
Process, Purpose and Footwear with Angilina Taylor
Andrea Palm-Porter hosts this Resiliency series to address leadership and corporate social responsibility, in light of her mission to do greater good in the community. Andrea is the Executive Director of Roaring Fork Leadership, a non-profit helping individuals and organizations build effective leaders through training, practice and application.
In this episode, Andrea interviews Angilina Taylor, founder of 5028, a designer shoe company featuring classic designs with a modern twist. 5028 shoes are made in small batches by European Craftsmen using premium materials. Angilina talks about the craftsmanship and ideas that inspired her to start her company, and her journey as an entrepreneur.
This episode is created in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership.
Learn more about Angilina at weare5028.com.
Women in the New Normal with Ashley Mauldin
Amanda Gaube interviews Ashley Mauldin, a mental wellness expert based in New Castle, Colorado, who specializes in EMDR and Couples Therapy. Ashley is also the head of Daring Women, a women's group connecting women around courage and leadership in the Roaring Fork Valley. In this episode, Amanda and Ashley have a candid conversation about what's been happening for women in the past year in the realm of careers, employment, giving and adaptability — and look to the future to see what's next.
This is the fourth episode of our Women in Leadership series, created in partnership with The Hive.
Learn more about Ashley Mauldin at newawarenesscounseling.com.
What Happened for SUP with Jamie Fiske
Amanda Gaube interviews Jamie Fiske, co-owner of SUP Marble, a stand up paddle board rental and sales company that is doing big things in the Marble with their rentals and some exciting new things coming to the Carbondale area as well. Listen in to find out more! This is the third episode of our Women in Leadership series, created in partnership with The Hive.
Learn more about Jamie at supmarbleco.com.
Coaching & Innovating with Sara Broome
Amanda Gaube interviews Sara Broome in the second episode of our Women in Leadership series, created in partnership with The Hive.
Sara Broome has been coaching individuals and groups on how to live a more plant-based lifestyle for over 11 years. Learn more about Sarah at www.sarabfit.com.