Apex Activated

A show where we talk candidly about community issues, recreation, and being part of a bigger picture. We are the heart and soul of our community, an official gathering place for healthy activities with old friends and new ones. Our guests from around the country will talk about activating their community. We may throw in some pop culture and inspire you to get socially, emotionally, and physically involved with your people. Grab your hype team and join us as we coffee talk about all the things!

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Episodes

Break Stuff!

Friday Jun 20, 2025

Friday Jun 20, 2025


Break Stuff!
 
Yep, you got it right! We are breaking bottles and breaking through our barriers of what is holding us back in the latest episode of Apex Activated.
 
On location at Emotion with Owner Erica Valenzuela, who is teaching us to show ourselves and others grace as we navigate emotions and life. (Speaking of showing grace...the sound was a bit off due to breaking things, moving around room to room and all the things, so throw some grace our way as you listen.)
 
Listen to this excellent episode, then book a session at Emotion! You will feel lighter and be ready to head into next week with grace and some goodness.

Friday Jun 06, 2025

Meet Kelly Schmidt, Director of Durango Parks and Recreation Director. 
 
Family, being outside and leading her community is where her heart is and we are here for it!
 
Kelly landed in Durango after living in Bentonville, Arkansas and she loves being part of the community and seeing the bigger picture as she brings her 25 years of open space fun to this amazing city! This Texas State alumni believes in accessible parks and recreation for everyone and bringing about places of play for families.
We loved talking with her about her hubby, two teenage girls and her new job!
Sit down and listen as we catch up with our friend from Durango!

You are a Mermaid Walking

Friday May 16, 2025

Friday May 16, 2025


"You aren't a fish out of water, you are a mermaid walking." Join us as we chat with Mermaid Walking Boutique owner Ali Larsen.
 
This girl boss will inspire you to chase your dreams and build your people up. She is the ultimate hype girl, and we love visiting her boutique!
 
Sit with a cup of coffee and listen to this out-of-this-world woman and her incredible journey.
@mermaidwalkingboutique Visit Arvada
 
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Friday May 02, 2025

Third time is a charm with our coffee talk guest this week! We love our coffee talk chats. We get to catch up, share our fave shows we are watching, and just be together. We invited our bestie in this week and had the best chitty chat! We have tried three times to get this one on, and we always get sidetracked, so buckle up and get a sneak peek into what a day in our back office is like!

Friday Apr 18, 2025


Did someone say pilates?
 
For the first time ever, we are on location with our guest! Join us for our chat this week with Cardinal Pilates and Nutrition Owner, Kat Boome.
 
Kat will inspire you to follow your dreams and forge your own path. Kat has the most gentle spirit and a beautiful and calming studio, and it will make you want to stop, breathe, and take care of YOU!
 
Listen on Podbean, Apple, iHeart, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Friday Apr 04, 2025


We are back!
 
Apex Activated is back, and this episode will make you cheer!
 
Join us as we chat with Dale Wilsher, a Career and Life Coach who helps people find and live their authentic truths.
 
Dale gave us things to think about, great insights, and steps to help us find our passions and what we believe in.
 
Catch this episode on Podbean, Apple, iHeart, or any other podcast platform.

Friday Feb 28, 2025

LeAnn! If you do not know LeAnn Williams, the City of Fort Collins's Director of Recreation, you are missing out. 
She is a powerhouse—wife, mom and director—and she does it all with a smile on her face!
 
We had the best time chatting about what her team is up to in Fort Collins, how they are bringing new programming for their community and how she honors and celebrates her people at work.
 
We also snuck in some fun conversation about her hubby, her amazing kiddos who are just like their mama and taking the world by storm and what it is like raising a house full of girls.
 
Don't miss this episode, and then head to Fort Collins to check out their amazing recreation department!
 
Catch this fun chat anywhere you get your podcasts: Apple, iHeart, Spotify and more.

Friday Feb 14, 2025


It's love day, and we love our friends over at NRPA!
 
Join us as we chat with Cara Myers, who gives us the inside scoop on marketing at NRPA, being a stepmom to the best girl ever and finding love!
 
Cara is the Marketing and Engagement Manager at NRPA, and she has found her home with some of the best of the best. She cohosts their podcast, gets us going with National Park and Recreation Month, and is always there to lend an ear and lend a helping hand!
 
She is one of our faves and we could not do our jobs without her!

Friday Jan 31, 2025


Love! Root everything in love! WOW!
 
Join us today as we talk with Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler, Founder of The Equity Project, TEDx speaker, author and someone you will want to know!
 
Proximity matters; rooting everything in love is what matters. The words may be simple, but the work is hard, which is okay!
 
 
Dr. Dwinita left us speechless and reminded us to never believe it cannot be you!
This episode is just in time for the month of love, Black History Month and the beginning of good things!
 
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Friday Jan 17, 2025


Apex Activated is dropping a great episode right now!
 
If you are looking for hope and some good in our community, look no further than our own Arvada West High School.
These students are making waves, taking names, and are our future. Join us as we sit down with their leader, Principal Porter.
 
If you are looking for hope and good in our community, look no further than Arvada West High School. (Hint: he gushes over these students, his faculty, and the future of our community)
 
Grab your Kleenex and get ready to be hit right in the feels with this one.
 
The next time you see a Jeffco student, faculty member or parent in the community, give them a high five and tell them how great they are doing!
 
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Katie Groke and Monica Bowser

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