Nicole interviewed early-childhood champion, Susan Steele, recently-retired President and CEO of the Buell Foundation and EPIC founding board member. Among other things, Susan shares her serendipitous entrance as a leading changemaker for children and families in Colorado and how she learned to meet the pressing needs of the times. Listen as she shares her life experiences, successes, and how “anyone can be an advocate from wherever they sit. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Susan-Steele.jpg644490Cassie Leyva/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngCassie Leyva2023-01-28 05:00:562025-06-12 14:28:24Ep. 5: Susan Steele Reflects on Her Many Accomplishments at the Buell Foundation
In December, Steamboat Ski and Resort opened their new employer-based childcare facility. Listen to our podcast below on how they “got over their skis” to tackle the problem of a lack of childcare with collaboration from EPIC’s Design Lab.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SteamboatGO2-scaled.jpg16072560Cassie Leyva/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngCassie Leyva2022-12-28 05:00:292025-06-12 14:28:13Ep. 4: Steamboat Ski Resorts to the Rescue in the Routt County Childcare Desert
A lack of accessible and affordable childcare was identified as a community need in Mesa County. As a result, Community Hospital took action and recently broke ground on “Adventure Academy,” a new, onsite early childcare and early education facility.
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On September 29th EPIC brought together Colorado business leaders across industries to celebrate “Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” EPIC’s Annual Business Leaders Dinner. The event was a tremendous success with over 220 area business leaders, EPIC members, and partners in attendance. In case you were not able to join, we hosted a robust lineup for our panel portion of the evening and this month’s podcast features key insights and contributions from that conversation. Each of our panelists has a unique position addressing critical issues around early care and education and we deeply appreciate their participation. Special thanks to all of EPIC’s supporters including Governor Jared Polis, Nicole Brady from 7News, Jon Haubert, Publisher of ColoradoBiz Magazine and our amazing sponsors. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/David-Merage.jpeg221221Cassie Leyva/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngCassie Leyva2022-09-26 05:00:102025-06-12 14:28:25Ep. 1: David Merage, Co-Founder of Chef America (Hot Pockets) and Consolidated Investment Group, on Business, Philanthropy, and Investing in Childcare
Ep. 5: Susan Steele Reflects on Her Many Accomplishments at the Buell Foundation
/in PodcastsNicole interviewed early-childhood champion, Susan Steele, recently-retired President and CEO of the Buell Foundation and EPIC founding board member. Among other things, Susan shares her serendipitous entrance as a leading changemaker for children and families in Colorado and how she learned to meet the pressing needs of the times. Listen as she shares her life experiences, successes, and how “anyone can be an advocate from wherever they sit. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
Ep. 4: Steamboat Ski Resorts to the Rescue in the Routt County Childcare Desert
/in Design Lab Highlighted, PodcastsIn December, Steamboat Ski and Resort opened their new employer-based childcare facility. Listen to our podcast below on how they “got over their skis” to tackle the problem of a lack of childcare with collaboration from EPIC’s Design Lab.
Ep. 3: Community Hospital Builds Its Own Childcare Facility in Grand Junction, Here’s How
/in Design Lab Highlighted, PodcastsA lack of accessible and affordable childcare was identified as a community need in Mesa County. As a result, Community Hospital took action and recently broke ground on “Adventure Academy,” a new, onsite early childcare and early education facility.
Ep. 2: ”Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” Panel Discussion from the EPIC Annual Meeting
/in PodcastsOn September 29th EPIC brought together Colorado business leaders across industries to celebrate “Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” EPIC’s Annual Business Leaders Dinner. The event was a tremendous success with over 220 area business leaders, EPIC members, and partners in attendance. In case you were not able to join, we hosted a robust lineup for our panel portion of the evening and this month’s podcast features key insights and contributions from that conversation. Each of our panelists has a unique position addressing critical issues around early care and education and we deeply appreciate their participation. Special thanks to all of EPIC’s supporters including Governor Jared Polis, Nicole Brady from 7News, Jon Haubert, Publisher of ColoradoBiz Magazine and our amazing sponsors. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
Ep. 1: David Merage, Co-Founder of Chef America (Hot Pockets) and Consolidated Investment Group, on Business, Philanthropy, and Investing in Childcare
/in PodcastsDavid Merage is the co-founder of Chef America, a national frozen food manufacturer known for inventing and marketing Hot Pockets©, Lean Pockets©, and Croissant Pockets©, and Consolidated Investment Group. He is also one of the founding members of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC). On the debut episode of The Drop Off, he shares the many insights he’s acquired as one of the country’s most successful and influential entrepreneurs including the importance of surrounding oneself with incredible people, why he doesn’t focus on the negative, and the upside of businesses investing in childcare. He relates an epiphany he had while talking to one of his team members that led to his continued advocacy of ensuring every worker in America has access to high-quality, affordable childcare. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.