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Elevating Pikes Peak WomenAuthor: Pikes Peak Women
Welcome to Empowering Pikes Peak Women. On this podcast, we plan to explore topics of critical importance to local women. Topics such as voting rights and access, healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, womens health, and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against womens rights. We want to inspire YOU to jump in and make a difference in local business and politics. In the past, weve hosted in-person events but we believe our work is more important now than ever and you can listen and engage at your convenience from a safe distance. Former Mayor Mary Lou Makepeace will serve as our moderator. If you dont know Mary Lou youre missing out. Shes an absolute dynamo and a wonder woman on the front lines for expanding opportunities for women across the spectrum. Shes done it.and shes committed to helping the next generation take over and make their mark. But this is a two-way conversation wed love to hear from YOU about the topics you think are most important to women. Whats keeping you up at night? Whats blocking you from achieving your dreams? What do you want to learn more about? Please email us at pikespeakwmn@gmail.com or post on our facebook page with your story ideas and concerns. Find us interesting? Sign up to receive our podcast on Apple or Spotify..share with your friends. But most of all engage and listen! We look forward to sharing intriguing and important womens stories with you! Language: en Genres: Business, Government, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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65: Two Women, One Primary, Big Ideas
Episode 65
Monday, 2 March, 2026
Inside CD-5: Policy, Power, and Women CandidatesJessica Killin and Zuri Horowitz are running to represent the Pikes Peak Region (CD‑5) in Congress. Why listen to them in this episode? Because this episode is not about campaign spin, talking points, or fluff. Hear their priorities and policy ideas around issues such as the cost of health care, women in the military, and other issues specifically impacting women in the Pikes Peak Region.Resources:Colorado Secretary of State – FAQ on Caucuses: https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/Candidates/FAQs/caucuses.htmlEl Paso County Democratic Party: https://epcodemparty.org/Zuri Horowitz Candidate Website: https://www.zuriforcd5.com/Jessica Killin Candidate Website: https://www.killinforcolorado.com/Childcare: The Underpinning of the Economy - Episode of Elevating Pikes Peak Women: https://studio809podcasts.com/childcare-the-underpinning-of-the-economy/We’ve got another great episode coming to you soon! Be sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Reach out to us on Facebook, comment at this episode’s webpage, or send an email to let us know what you thought of today’s episode.Pikes Peak Women on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen/Pikes Peak Women on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pikes_peak_women/Email: pikespeakwmn@gmail.comElevating Pikes Peak Women is produced by Pikes Peak Women. Our mission is to provide a platform where women in the Pikes Peak region can become engaged and discuss civic issues about which they care deeply.We’ve provided platforms to address healthcare reform, pay equity, community innovation, and investment, along with facilitating the meaningful contribution of women at all levels of business, government, and community. Issues may include women’s health and safety, challenges with career and family, or the actions of politicians for or against women’s rights. While such issues may be emotionally charged, we expect and maintain civility among all.We are committed to the deliberate recruitment and support of women in leadership positions and actively work on issues that make a difference. Pikes Peak Women is an independent organization, coordinated by volunteer effort.
