POWER TALK 1040

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 46 Claire Swinford

Originally Aired: March 13, 2022
Guest: Claire Swinford
Claire Swinford is the Executive Director of Bee Vradenburg Foundation, a privately endowed grantmaker advancing the relevance, resilience, and greatness of the arts in the Pikes Peak Region. She is responsible for strategic leadership, social justice work, community partnerships and capacity-building initiatives for the region’s cultural sector. She is the 2016 recipient of the Mayor’s Young Leader Award in Creative Industries, and was named a Rising Star by the Pikes Peak Arts Council for her cultural advocacy as well as her work as a painter. Swinford points to the Pikes Peak Region’s robust creative economy as one of the top reasons for a young professional to live in southern Colorado, and she enjoys exploring local galleries, museums, breweries and performance venues with her husband, also a working artist. A proud member of the advisory board for the UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA), she is also an avid skier, cyclist and proud “parent” of two rescue pets.

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 45 Anica Midthun

Originally Aired: March 6, 2022
Guest: Anica Midthun
Hi my name is Anica Midthun (Ma-Toon) and I am one of the attorneys at Brighter Day Law. I moved to Colorado three years ago and attended the University of Denver – Sturm College of Law. I wish there was something I could say “drew me” to Colorado, but I didn’t put a lot more thought into my move than considering the sunshine, sports teams, and as many outdoor activities as you could imagine. But that’s par for the course for me since I am from a military family. I grew up moving all around the world, living on four continents by the time I turned 20. I even graduated high school in England though I am disappointed I won’t be bringing a British accent to the show, I never picked one up. Growing up, most weekends I would be in a different country, competitively swimming or trying as many foods as I could get my hands on.
Now a days, my life is less flying and more filing, attorney life fills up my weekdays. On the weekends you can find me hiking 14ers, skiing double black diamonds, or hanging out with my dog Ginsburg and my fiancé. I love to cook and try new recipes weekly though my go-to is jalapeno popcorn, I could eat it for every meal. I have been at Brighter Day Law since September 1, 2021 and am loving every minute of it. I am thrilled to be on the show.

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 44 Lenie de Castro

Originally Aired: February 27, 2022
Guest: Lenie de Castro
Huntington Learning Center Colorado Springs
Huntington Learning Center on Facebook
Huntington Learning Center on YouTube
Lenie was born and raised in the Philippines. She got her degree in Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from The National Teacher’s College, Manila Philippines. She taught elementary students from Kindergarten to 6th Grade for 12 years until she immigrated to USA sponsored by her husband “Florian De Castro”. Florian and Lenie knew each other since childhood. When Florian immigrated at the age of 10 years old, they became penpals and on the year of 2000 they got married. She supported her husband while doing his military career until he retired. When Florian and Lenie decided to retire here in Colorado Springs, she and her husband started a tutoring center franchise (Huntington Learning Center) in February 17, 2017. Lenie is the main person who makes sure to find a good location for the center. Florian helped in planning and strategizing the market in the area. The center opened in December of 2018 and as of today, this year is the 5th year of Huntington. They have helped a lot of students and their families from K-12 in building academic skills, subject tutoring and exam prep.
 
Lenie is the CEO and the Center Director of Huntington Learning Center here in Colorado Springs. She manage the day to day operation of the center, marketing, networking and everything about the business. She just recently hired a managing director who can help her with day to day activities. She wants to focus her time to bringing more business in and mentoring students which is very dear to her heart.
Since Lenie works with families and students. She make sure that the students are caught up especially this time where COVID made a tremendous loss on children’s education. She also mentor students that they are capable of doing more and become successful in life. She mentored high school students who are enrolled in the Exam Prep program. She instill with them, that what they are learning at the center is not only for taking exam but a skill that they can use in life to become successful. Lenie and her team of teachers help the students to accomplish the goal and made sure that they can reach their potentials that they thought they are not capable of. Lenie’s treasures are the student’s accomplishments. Her center were able to help students gain up to +2 Grade levels while doing the academic skills program, up to +229 points for SAT and 5.4+ for ACT.
Lastly, Lenie wants other women, housewife, immigrant learned from her experience on how she started her business even though she doesn’t have a degree on that realm, that everything is possible if you put your hearts and efforts to what you love.

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 43 Fred Ramirez

Originally Aired: February 20, 2022
Guest: Fred Ramirez
Fred was born in Denver and raised in Alamosa, making him a Colorado native. He has been in Colorado Springs now for 33 years and an electrician for 32 of those years. Fred is trained as a master electrician, which takes about as much study time as it does to get your doctorate. He began in the trade in 1988 and opened up his business, Apache Electric, in September of 2020 after the passing of Earl Micek, who he had worked with for 7 years.
When he isn’t busy running his business, Fred enjoys getting to spend quality time with his wife and children. He also loves getting out to go camping, fishing, and riding his Harley.

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 42 Shawn D. Collins

Originally Aired: February 13, 2022
Guest: Shawn D. Collins
Shawn Collins is the CEO of a company called Parrot, a Digital Marketing company in Colorado Spring. Parrot has been here for the past 3 years. Shawn is originally from Manhattan, New York and originally came to Colorado Springs for a marketing consultant job. After the job was done, he decided to stay and ultimately start Parrot. The company’s mission statement is to bring order and accountability to the digital marketing experience.

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 41 Florian de Castro

Originally Aired: February 6, 2022
Guest: Florian de Castro
Florian or what he is more commonly known as "FLO" is an Asian Immigrant,  Veteran, Entrepreneur and Business Mentor.  Flo immigrated from the Philippines when he was around 10 years old.  He's from a single-mother household that struggled financially.  Flo did not have the means to attend college so he enlisted in the Air Force right out of high school.  He later attended the US Air Force Academy and served 21 years in the Air Force's Nuclear, Space, and Cyber Warfare operations.  After his military retirement, he had a short 3-year stint as a defense contractor for NORAD/USNORTHCOM and US Space Force before becoming a full time business owner and entrepreneur.  
Flo has multiple businesses ranging from real estate investing, IT/telecommunications services, educational tutoring franchise called Huntington Learning Center, and his latest acquisition, Power Media Group which owns KPPF radio station and the Power Talk 1040 news/talk format.  His goal is to provide the local community the best value / lower cost access to traditional media platforms for branding, advertising, and promotions of their causes.           
Flo is on the board of several nonprofits ranging from the Rampart Chapter of the US Air Force Academy Association of Graduates, Vice President of the board for Eastlake High School, and board member for the Golden Lotus Foundation.  The Golden Lotus Foundation has recently partnered with Colorado Springs to build an Asian Heritage Center, Chinese Tea House, and Asian botanical gardens on one of its parks (1819 W Cheyenne Rd, Broadmoor area, 80906).  Flo is heading the planning and development of the entire project with Golden Lotus Foundation's founder Cynthia Aki and fellow board member Boni Jiang.   

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 40 Shelli Brunswick Part2

Originally Aired: January 30, 2022
Guest: Shelli Brunswick
 
Shelli Brunswick, COO of Space Foundation, brings a broad perspective and deep vision of the global space ecosystem — from a distinguished career as a space acquisition and program management leader and congressional liaison for the U.S. Air Force to her current role overseeing Space Foundation's three primary divisions: Center for Innovation and Education, Symposium 365, and Global Alliance.
 
Advocating for space technology innovation, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, Shelli collaborates with organizations around the world to connect commercial, government and educational sectors. Shelli was named the 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Role Model of the Year by WomenTech Network. 
 
Shelli plays an active leadership role with United Nations Space4Women, WomenTech Network, Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) Global Women Leaders Committee (GWLC), New York University, Global Policy Insights – Global Policy, Diplomacy and Sustainability (GPODS) Fellowship program, Global Policy Insights -- Quad Forum, Space Tourism Society Africa, Tod'Aérs, Lifeboat Foundation, Women in Aerospace Foundation, Women’s Global Gathering, Manufacturer’s Edge, and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 39 Shelli Brunswick Part 1

Originally Aired: January 23, 2022
Guest: Shelli Brunswick
Shelli Brunswick, COO of Space Foundation, brings a broad perspective and deep vision of the global space ecosystem — from a distinguished career as a space acquisition and program management leader and congressional liaison for the U.S. Air Force to her current role overseeing Space Foundation's three primary divisions: Center for Innovation and Education, Symposium 365, and Global Alliance.
 
Advocating for space technology innovation, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, Shelli collaborates with organizations around the world to connect commercial, government and educational sectors. Shelli was named the 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Role Model of the Year by WomenTech Network. 
 
Shelli plays an active leadership role with United Nations Space4Women, WomenTech Network, Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) Global Women Leaders Committee (GWLC), New York University, Global Policy Insights – Global Policy, Diplomacy and Sustainability (GPODS) Fellowship program, Global Policy Insights -- Quad Forum, Space Tourism Society Africa, Tod'Aérs, Lifeboat Foundation, Women in Aerospace Foundation, Women’s Global Gathering, Manufacturer’s Edge, and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 38 Jayme Holligan

Originally Aired: January 16, 2021
Guest: Jayme Holligan
Jayme Holligan, MSM-PM
Title: Director of Volunteer Engagement and Community Relations
Jayme H. Brown serves as the Silver Key Senior Services Director of Volunteer Engagement and Community Relations. Jayme manages the Volunteer Engagement team that includes V.I.P. (Volunteer Impact Program) volunteers.
In 1999, she was a Walt Disney World College Program intern in Orlando. Jayme obtained Disney customer service training that she utilizes within her everyday interactions. She launched her career path working for at advertising agency called Cramer-Krasselt in Orlando, obtained seven years of experience in Human Resources from staffing at ADD STAFF, and ten years of combined leadership and director-level experience from higher education in Admissions and Career Services at Colorado Technical University.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Project Management from Colorado Technical University. Jayme represents Silver Key in the community through her board involvement over the past twelve years with CommonWorks and four years on the (LPP) Leadership Pikes Peak alumni committee. She is a double star LPP graduate in 2008 and 2016 from this local civic leadership program.
Jayme is a Colorado Springs native who enjoys cooking, hiking, and quality time with loved ones. She can be reached at 719-884-2300 or jholligan@silverkey.org for more information regarding volunteering to serve our local seniors.

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 37 Devin Christensen Part 2

Originally Aired: Jan 2, 2022
Guest: Devin Christensen
A 4th generation Colorado native, Devin was born and raised on his family’s farm in northeastern Colorado. Being from an entrepreneurial family he became involved in several different business ventures even at a young age. From raising chickens and selling the eggs at age 6, purchasing his own semi-truck at age 16, to running his own marketing business at 21, business seemed to come naturally. However, several profound spiritual encounters led him to walk away from his business and pursue full time ministry in a highly unusual way. 
Choosing to give everything away, he began living out a new vision. One of living by faith. He has now spent the last 10 years traveling and doing ministry based on the dreams he has at night. Having felt called to not fundraise or ask for money, he relies solely on God to send him what he needs and has an abundance of stories of miraculous provision. 
He now travels and speaks for various ministries and churches, doing seminars on how to practically live by faith, how to hear from God in dream and visions, and on spiritual authority and warfare. Having lived out the New Testament call of Jesus to “leave everything and follow Me…” his passion and joy is to help people hear from God for themselves.

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 36 Devin Christensen Part 1

Originally Aired: Dec 25, 2021
Guest: Devin Christensen
A 4th generation Colorado native, Devin was born and raised on his family’s farm in northeastern Colorado. Being from an entrepreneurial family he became involved in several different business ventures even at a young age. From raising chickens and selling the eggs at age 6, purchasing his own semi-truck at age 16, to running his own marketing business at 21, business seemed to come naturally. However, several profound spiritual encounters led him to walk away from his business and pursue full time ministry in a highly unusual way. 
Choosing to give everything away, he began living out a new vision. One of living by faith. He has now spent the last 10 years traveling and doing ministry based on the dreams he has at night. Having felt called to not fundraise or ask for money, he relies solely on God to send him what he needs and has an abundance of stories of miraculous provision. 
He now travels and speaks for various ministries and churches, doing seminars on how to practically live by faith, how to hear from God in dream and visions, and on spiritual authority and warfare. Having lived out the New Testament call of Jesus to “leave everything and follow Me…” his passion and joy is to help people hear from God for themselves.

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 35 Kyle & Kevin Dexter

Originally Aired: Dec 19, 2021
Guest: Kyle & Kevin Dexter 
Kyle and Kevin Dexter came from afar to meet within Shuga's walls in 2011. Kyle, a recent transplant from Cincinnati sitting at the bar (who later joined the crew); Kevin, of Miami, was bartending and had been a Shuga's-adoring employee since 2008. They are huge fans of classic film and literature, art and lighting, gardens, and, of course, delicious food and drink. Sometime later, they got married right inside Shuga's and then, after many years of loyal employment, they were passed the ownership torch in 2020 and have been running wildly with it since. Shuga's is their darling and collaborative canvas. 

SEVSELLS with Sevin Murdock - Episode 08 Chris Franquemont

Originally Aired: Dec 18, 2021 Sponsored by Guaranteed Rate
Sevin Murdock is joined by guest Chris Franquemont, Guaranteed Rate
 
Sevin Murdock is a nationally recognized realtor and producer in the top 10 percentile both locally and nationwide as well as a real estate investor.  Be it a buy-and-hold, long term or short term rentals, multi family and single family properties alike to an occasional flip!   Tune in to learn how Sevin merge the art of real estate with the craftsmanship of general contracting.  Additionally, Sevin holds the title of USOA Miss Colorado 2021… but Sevin is not just your typical Barbie, Sevin can build!  Be it her first business at 9 years old, a contracting company in high school, or a noteworthy real estate career as a broke teenager. 
SevSells @eXp Realty
 

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 34 Emily Burrus

Originally Aired: Dec 12, 2021
Guest: Emily Burrus
Emily serves as personal assistant to Angela at Brighter Day Law firm. She comes from both ministry and business backgrounds, having worked for several ministries as well as having years of varied business world experience under her belt.
Born and raised in Tennessee, she still tries to get back to Nashville to visit friends and family as often as she can. In her spare time Emily loves investing in people. She is incredibly faith-focused and community oriented and she and her roommate co-host a weekly group meeting in their home. If she is not working towards her real estate license or trying out a new restaurant with friends, she is probably skiing or going on a hike.

SEVSELLS with Sevin Murdock - Episode 07 Chris Franquemont

Originally Aired: Dec 11, 2021 Sponsored by Guaranteed Rate
Sevin Murdock is joined by guest Chris Franquemont, Guaranteed Rate
 
Sevin Murdock is a nationally recognized realtor and producer in the top 10 percentile both locally and nationwide as well as a real estate investor.  Be it a buy-and-hold, long term or short term rentals, multi family and single family properties alike to an occasional flip!   Tune in to learn how Sevin merge the art of real estate with the craftsmanship of general contracting.  Additionally, Sevin holds the title of USOA Miss Colorado 2021… but Sevin is not just your typical Barbie, Sevin can build!  Be it her first business at 9 years old, a contracting company in high school, or a noteworthy real estate career as a broke teenager. 
SevSells @eXp Realty
 

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 33 Meagan Thomas

Originally Aired: Dec 5, 2021
Guest: Meagan Thomas
Meagan Thomas is a 20-something Colorado Springs native with a passion for fitness, food and wine. With a bachelor’s degree from Baker University, a tiny liberal arts college located in Eastern Kansas, Meagan began working as a breaking news reporter for the Lawrence Journal-World newspaper. After a few short months of living in Lawrence, Kan., she knew her heart was in the Rocky Mountains and made the move back to Colorado.
It took only a few months of being back in the Springs for her to realize how much the city and state are growing and changing. Even though she’s called Colorado home for many years, she loves discovering the best local restaurants, bars, boutiques, fitness studios and events in Colorado Springs and throughout the state. She has a deep belief in supporting the businesses that help make Colorado Springs a unique place to live.
Springs Native is your source for tips on finding the best local restaurants, shops and businesses at 6,035 feet.
Along with managing Springs Native, Meagan owns her own marketing & PR company, Springs Native Creative. You can also listen to her chat about her dating woes or attend one of her many singles events with Single in the Springs.

SEVSELLS with Sevin Murdock - Episode 06 Alex Yoder and Bryan Yaninek

Originally Aired: Dec 4, 2021 Sponsored by Guaranteed Rate
Sevin Murdock is joined by guest Bryan Yaninek, Guaranteed Rate and Alex Yoder, Partner/Director of Residential Management at Dorman Real Estate Management
 
Sevin Murdock is a nationally recognized realtor and producer in the top 10 percentile both locally and nationwide as well as a real estate investor.  Be it a buy-and-hold, long term or short term rentals, multi family and single family properties alike to an occasional flip!   Tune in to learn how Sevin merge the art of real estate with the craftsmanship of general contracting.  Additionally, Sevin holds the title of USOA Miss Colorado 2021… but Sevin is not just your typical Barbie, Sevin can build!  Be it her first business at 9 years old, a contracting company in high school, or a noteworthy real estate career as a broke teenager. 
SevSells @eXp Realty

PAT N GO with Paul Browning Episode13

Originally Aired: 3 December 2021
 
Welcome to PAT N GO with Paul Browning here on KPPF Radio 98.5 FM, 1040 AM, 95.7 FM filmed on location in Colorado Springs, Colorado and airs every Sunday at 10am MT. The show is hosted by former NFL wide receiver, Paul Browning with news media personality, Mike Lewis and sports Guy Girtin.

SEVSELLS with Sevin Murdock - Episode 05 Bryan Yaninek

Originally Aired: Nov 27, 2021 Sponsored by Guaranteed Rate
Sevin Murdock is joined by guest Bryan Yaninek, Guaranteed Rate
 
Sevin Murdock is a nationally recognized realtor and producer in the top 10 percentile both locally and nationwide as well as a real estate investor.  Be it a buy-and-hold, long term or short term rentals, multi family and single family properties alike to an occasional flip!   Tune in to learn how Sevin merge the art of real estate with the craftsmanship of general contracting.  Additionally, Sevin holds the title of USOA Miss Colorado 2021… but Sevin is not just your typical Barbie, Sevin can build!  Be it her first business at 9 years old, a contracting company in high school, or a noteworthy real estate career as a broke teenager. 
SevSells @eXp Realty

SEVSELLS with Sevin Murdock - Episode 04 Ben Gosz and Chris Franquemont

Originally Aired: Nov 20, 2021 Sponsored by Guaranteed Rate
Sevin Murdock is joined by guests Chris Franquemont, Guaranteed Rate and Ben Gosz, First American Title
 
Sevin Murdock is a nationally recognized realtor and producer in the top 10 percentile both locally and nationwide as well as a real estate investor.  Be it a buy-and-hold, long term or short term rentals, multi family and single family properties alike to an occasional flip!   Tune in to learn how Sevin merge the art of real estate with the craftsmanship of general contracting.  Additionally, Sevin holds the title of USOA Miss Colorado 2021… but Sevin is not just your typical Barbie, Sevin can build!  Be it her first business at 9 years old, a contracting company in high school, or a noteworthy real estate career as a broke teenager. 
SevSells @eXp Realty

A Brighter Day in the Neighborhood with Angela Jones - Episode 32 Tim Johnson

Originally Aired: Nov 28, 2021
Guest: Tim Johnson, Copperfox Coffee Roasters
 
Tim Johnson is native to Colorado Springs, CO. A couple fun facts about Tim: Music is part of his core and he is a guitarist at heart, leadership in the workplace is important to him, he is a visionary and always sees the potential in something, he is resourceful and works with a sense of urgency, and he is married to Laura (his best friend and business partner) and together they have two sons, Caleb and Ferris. 
 
Tim has worked in the coffee industry for over 15 years and has been roasting for over 10. He began working at a coffee shop while he was in college because he needed the money. At the time, he didn’t even like coffee. But the more he learned about it and tried it, the more he realized, geography has a flavor. 
 
In his over 10 years of roasting, Tim has realized that coffee tastes so much better when it’s a lighter or medium roast because you can taste more of the notes from the bean when it’s not smokey or burnt. Plus, the lighter the roast, the more caffeine. So that’s also a pleasant bonus. Coffee has so many different notes and flavors, it is easy to distinguish itself, as mentioned above. For example, Latin American coffee will have sweeter notes like caramel and chocolate, whereas African coffees tend to be fruitier. This can be anywhere on the spectrum between a grapefruit to a darker fruit, like a plum. So, as you can see, geography really does have a flavor. 
 
All that said, but Tim wanted to do more than just sell great coffee. What was the purpose? What was the heart behind it all? You can buy coffee anywhere, but Tim wanted to give back. Out of this, Copperfox Coffee Roasters was born. Copperfox Coffee Roasters is coffee with a purpose, coffee with a heart. Simply put, 10% of all proceeds go to fight human trafficking. Copperfox Coffee Roasters gives to an organization that risks their lives to investigate and set these children free. So, the bigger vision behind selling coffee is to help set children free from the sex industry.

PAT N GO with Paul Browning Episode 12 ”Best Of” Under the Hood Segments

Originally Aired: 28 November 2021Guest: Warren McCarty, Anthony Trucks, Rod Smith, Paul Hubbard
 
Welcome to PAT N GO with Paul Browning here on KPPF Radio 98.5 FM, 1040 AM, 95.7 FM filmed on location in Colorado Springs, Colorado and airs every Sunday at 10am MT. The show is hosted by former NFL wide receiver, Paul Browning with news media personality, Mike Lewis and sports Guy Girtin.

PAT N GO with Paul Browning Episode 11 with Special Guest Paul Hubbard

Originally Aired: 19 November 2021Guest: Paul Hubbard, former NFL Wide Receiver for Cleveland Brown, Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills
 
Welcome to PAT N GO with Paul Browning here on KPPF Radio 98.5 FM, 1040 AM, 95.7 FM filmed on location in Colorado Springs, Colorado and airs every Sunday at 10am MT. The show is hosted by former NFL wide receiver, Paul Browning with news media personality, Mike Lewis and sports Guy Girtin.

PAT N GO with Paul Browning Episode 10 with Special Guest Brandon Grey

Originally Aired: 14 November 2021Guest: Brandon Grey
 
Welcome to PAT N GO with Paul Browning here on KPPF Radio 98.5 FM, 1040 AM, 95.7 FM filmed on location in Colorado Springs, Colorado and airs every Sunday at 10am MT. The show is hosted by former NFL wide receiver, Paul Browning with news media personality, Mike Lewis and sports Guy Girtin.

PAT N GO with Paul Browning Episode 09

Originally Aired: 5 November 2021
 
Welcome to PAT N GO with Paul Browning here on KPPF Radio 98.5 FM, 1040 AM, 95.7 FM filmed on location in Colorado Springs, Colorado and airs every Sunday at 10am MT. The show is hosted by former NFL wide receiver, Paul Browning with news media personality, Mike Lewis and sports Guy Girtin.