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Beyond the Front Door
by Lindee Wiltjer and Rhea Parsons
Welcome to Beyond the Front Door Podcast. A community-driven podcast hosted by Wyoming real estate agents Lindee Wiltjer and Rhea Parsons, this show dives into the stories that make our community what it is- local businesses, big life changes, personal growth, leadership and the bold jumps people take along the way. We believe everyone has a story, every door opens to something new, and every life change deserves to be celebrated. Whether you're planted in Wyoming, planning a move, or simply love hearing authentic community stories, you'll feel right at home here. Pull up a chair, open the door, and join the conversation.
Episodes
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A Well-Trained Dog Can Give Someone Their Life Back | K9's For Mobility | Episode 202
Dropped keys, a heavy door, a transfer out of bed, a crowded store aisle, these are tiny moments that can become daily barriers when you live with a mobility disability. We talk with Michelle Warner from K9s for Mobility about what changes when a highly trained service dog steps into that gap…
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Stop Calling It A Trailer And Start Building Equity | Clayton Homes WYO | Episode 201
If you’ve toured homes lately and thought, “Wait, this is what $250,000 to $300,000 buys now?”, you’re not alone. We feel it too, and that’s why we brought Vincent Pachelli back for a honest conversation about what “affordable” even means in today’s Cheyenne housing market and how buyers can…
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The Wyoming We Don't Want to Lose: Bit-o-Wyo Ranch, Preserving the Past & Embracing Growth | Episode 200
Episode 200 deserved a story with heart, grit, and a little Wyoming dust, so we sat down with Hailey Parsons and Lacey Coward to talk about the comeback of Bit-o-Wyo Ranch outside Cheyenne. What began as a real estate showing quickly turned into a bold family decision: buy a historic property…
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Four Sisters. Same Questions. Zero Filter. | Beyond the Front Door | Episode 199
Four sisters. One family name. The same career field. And a lifetime of being mistaken for each other. We sit down for a sister roundtable that starts with real estate life at Peak Properties and quickly turns into the stuff we rarely say out loud: how busy can get out of control, how motherhood...
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Four Women. Same Questions. Zero Filter | Beyond the Front Door | Episode 198
You can feel it when life shifts: the kids get older, the house gets quieter, your body starts doing new things, and the rules you lived by in your 20s stop working in your 40s. We sit down with three women who represent different corners of our world to talk about womanhood without filters, with...
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Keeping Animals Safe Takes Policy & People | Britney Tennant | Cheyenne Animal Shelter | Episode 197
A hoarding case can drain hundreds of thousands of dollars from a community while animals sit in kennels as “evidence,” and the public often has no idea why it happens. We sit down with Brittany Tennant of the Cheyenne Animal Shelter to unpack the real mechanics behind animal control, shelter...
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Mosaica Folklorico of Cheyenne | Mexican Dance, Costumes & Community | Episode 189
The fastest way to understand a community is to watch what it celebrates and today we’re celebrating dance, culture, and the people who keep traditions alive in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We’re joined by Dallas Higginbottom and Alyssa Martinez from Mosaico Folklorico, a nonprofit Mexican folklorico dance...
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Inside A Cheyenne Birth Center With A Midwife-Led Team | Earthside Birth and Wellness Center | Episode 196
If you’ve ever wondered why birth can feel so intimidating in a hospital, or what a birth center actually does when things get complicated, this conversation will give you real answers. We’re joined by Sarah Morey from Earthside Birth and Wellness in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and she walks us through…
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Local Mortgage Help That Actually Fits | Legacy Lending | Chris Edwards | Episode 195
Mortgage rates, home prices, and online lenders can make buying a house in Cheyenne feel like you’re trying to solve a puzzle with half the pieces missing. We sit down with Chris Edwards from Legacy Lending Group to slow it all down and talk through what matters most right now: realistic budgets,...
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Stage Four Cancer Survivor, Jessica Sayers Shares What Keeps Her Fighting | Lights of Hope | Episode 194
A stage four diagnosis changes more than a treatment plan, it changes how you think about time, fear, and what “normal” even means. We’re back with Jessica Sayers, a Cheyenne, Wyoming mom and advocate, and she takes us straight into the realities of metastatic breast cancer after an earlier stage...
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How One Bar Owner Turned Thursdays Into Millions For Local Nonprofits | Episode 193
A lot of towns talk about “community.” Cheyenne, Wyoming builds it, week after week, with real people and repeatable ideas. We’re joined by Bryan “Alf” Grzegorczyk, longtime local business owner and the unmistakable guy in the bold jackets, to unpack how one person can spark momentum and how a...
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How A Cheyenne Bartender Built A Mobile Bar Business | Mocktails & Cocktails | Episode 192
A mobile bar can feel like a small detail until you realize it sets the tone for the whole night. We’re joined by Eli Burgess from Gentle Perch Mobile Bartending in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and he walks us through what it’s like to build an event bartending business from the ground up, starting with a...
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What If Every Child Had A Second Home | Justin Pendleton | Boys & Girls Club SE WY | Ep 191
After school, a lot can happen in the hours between the last bell and dinner, and not all of it is good. We talk with Justin Pendleton, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Wyoming, about what it takes to make those hours safer, healthier, and genuinely life-changing for kids in Cheyenne,...
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True Troupe Theater Turns Shakespeare Into A Live Improv | Episode 190
Shakespeare is already dramatic, but what happens when you hand Hamlet to a small cast, a suitcase of surprise props, and an audience member who gets to help decide who plays what? We’re joined by sisters Adri True and Amber True from True Troupe Theater, a Cheyenne, Wyoming nonprofit that…
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How A Family Business Built Smoker Friendly & Brought Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival To WY | EP 188
A cigar festival that sells out in minutes is a logistics feat anywhere, but bringing it to Cheyenne on a tight timeline is something else. We sit down with Dell Peterson and Stacy Linger to unpack how the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival found a new home at Little America, why escalating…
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The Downtown Cheyenne Revival, Growth and Future with Patrick Graham | Episode 187
A broken sign can tell you a lot about a city. When the iconic Wrangler horse in downtown Cheyenne stopped “galloping,” it didn’t just feel like a maintenance issue, it felt like a piece of local identity went quiet. We sit down with Pat Graham of eXp Realty, who decided to do something about it,...
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How Wyoming & the Capitol City, Cheyenne Plans To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday | Episode 186
America is turning 250, and Wyoming isn’t treating it like a one-day headline. We’re joined by Nick Nealin and Nathan Dore from Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources to talk about what the America 250 semi-quincentennial really is, how Wyoming 250 fits into the national picture, and why…
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This one is for the GIRLS! | Abby Lane at Bloom Therapy + Flourish Fitness & Recovery | Episode 185
Postpartum depression is often talked about like it’s obvious, dramatic, and easy to spot. The truth is it can be quiet, subtle, and hidden behind a “fine” smile, especially in places where moms feel isolated and expected to tough it out. We’re joined by Abby Lane, founder of Bloom Therapy WY in...
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Renee Fowler with Make A Difference Cheyenne- Showing Up for Cheyenne | Episode 184
A lot of people think “community help” means writing a check or joining a committee. Renee Fowler is here to prove something different: sometimes the most life-changing support is a ride across town, a truck for a furniture pickup, a cleaned-out fridge, or a safe ramp that lets someone in a...
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Brenda and John Lyttle Share The Atlas Comeback Story & Upcoming Productions | Episode 183
A historic venue doesn’t just reopen, it comes back to life. We sit down again with John and Brenda Little from the Atlas Theatre to talk about what really happened behind the closed doors: the structural work that had to be done in an 1887-era building, the surprise fire suppression requirements...
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It Takes a Community: From Habitat's Blitz Build to Housing Advocacy | Episode 182
EPISODE 4/4 of BUILDING HOPE IN CHEYENNE We’re closing out our Building Hope in Cheyenne series with an episode that brings everything full circle—and challenges YOU to be part of the solution. We kick things off with Dan Dorsch and Daffney Sandoval from Habitat for Humanity, diving into the...
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Building More Than Homes: How Habitat, the Army Guard & Community Are Changing Cheyenne | Episode 181
In Episode 3 of our Affordable Housing Series, we sit down with Derek Fisbeck and Daffney Sandoval from Habitat for Humanity to unpack the real challenges—and innovative solutions—behind workforce housing in Laramie County. What started as a piece of land sitting idle for years turned into a...
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Building the Future: How Wyoming Hemp Company Could Change Affordable & Sustainable Housing | Episode 180
BUILDING HOPE IN CHEYENNE, WY | THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SERIES WITH DAN DORSCH EPISODE 2 OF 4 In this episode of our Building Hope in Cheyenne series, we explore an innovative approach to affordable and sustainable housing that’s taking root right here in Wyoming. We’re joined by Justin Loeffler...
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More Than A House: Real Stories from Habitat Homeowners Audrey Apodaca & Emily Glenn | Episode 179
This is episode one in the Building Hope in Cheyenne, WY: The Habitat for Humanity Series with Dan Dorsch. We get the pleasure of sitting down with two incredible homeowners, two recipients of a Habitat for Humanity of Cheyenne. Thank you to Audrey Apodaca and Emily Glenn for sharing your…
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Full-Service & Full Heart: Megan Nelson with Minuteman Press- Episode 178
This week on Beyond the Front Door, we site down with Megan Nelson of Minuteman Press to talk about her journey from mortgage lender to small business owner, Megan shares what inspired her career shift, how she built a business centered around top-notch customer service, and what sets Minuteman...
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More Than a Meal: How Meals on Wheels Cheyenne Nourishes a Community | Mariah & Lauren -Episode 177
This week on Beyond the Front Door, we’re joined by two incredible women who are the heartbeat behind Meals on Wheels of Cheyenne — Mariah Payne and Lauren Gibbs. As Kitchen Manager and Dietitian, Mariah and Lauren are responsible for creating and executing meal plans tailored to 11 different...
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Embrace the Suck: How F3 Cheyenne Builds Fitness & Brotherhood with John Weber & Mile DePrimo-Ep 176
On this episode of Beyond the Front Door Podcast, we sit down with John Weber and Miles DePrimo from F3 Cheyenne to talk about a movement that is changing lives through 3 F's- Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith. What started in North Carolina has grown into a global network of free, peer-led workouts...
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How the Cowboy Cole & Jae Foundations Are Starting Life-Saving Conversations: Andrea Allen, Ep 175
In this incredibly powerful episode of Beyond the Front Door Podcast, we sit down with Andrea Allen from the Cowboy Cole Memorial Foundation to share the story of her son Cole and the journey her family has taken after losing him to suicide. Through unimaginable grief, Andrea and her family have...
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Leadership, Legacy & Being the Change: Angela Wilson, President of Wyoming REALTORS- Episode 174
This week on Beyond the Front Door Podcast, we're joined by Angela Wilson, a real estate agent from Sweetwater County with over 12 years of experience and a background in lending that gives her a powerful perspective on the industry. Angela is serving as this year's Presidet of the Wyoming...
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From Setup to Spotlight The Tech Behind Our Podcast with Warren Appel from the Geek Garage- 173
This one has been a long time coming!! Warren Appel is the tech expert who helped us set up Beyond the Front Door Podcast when we first launched in 2024- and later helped us revamp everything during our recent studio remodel. But this episode isn't just about our setup... it's about the…
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When Pride & Heartbreak Coexist: What Parents Feel When Their Child Joins the Military- Episode 172
In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, we site down with Lisa Osvold- veteran, BMX champion at 50 (yes, seriously), retired state of Wyoming employee, and current team member at the Wyoming Center on Aging. Most importantly, Lisa is a passionate advocate for families navigating one of the...
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Scams, Hacks & How to Stay Safe with Laura Baker at Cyber Wyoming- Episode 171
In this episode of Beyond the Front Door Podcast, we're diving into a topid that affects every single one of us- cyber security. With scams, phishing attempts, and online fraud becoming more common than ever, knowing how to protect yourself is no longer optional. We're joined by Laura Baker from...
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The Real Benefits of AAA (Yes, There Are A Lot) with Local Agents Whitley and LaShelda- Episode 170
This week on Beyond the Front Door, we're welcoming speical guests Whitley and LaShelda from AAA here in Cheyenne, WY! We're chatting all about the incredible services AAA offers- especially their memberships and how they go way beyond roadside assistance. From travel perks to everyday savings…
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David X Cook Author of THE SANE READ: Finding Clarity in a Noisy & Uncertain World- Episode 169
The nonstop news cycle can leave us overwhelmed, frustrated, and divided. In this episode of Beyond the Front Door Podcast, we're joined by David X Cook, a retired 20-year military Law Enforcement Officer and author of The Sane Read. After years spent inside briefings, breaking news, and…
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Wellness That Meets You Where You Are: VYVE-LYFE Studios- Cheyenne, WY- Episode 168
What if wellness was about more than just breaking a sweat? In this episode of Beyond the Front Door, we sit down with Tammy Cooley and the team from Tav Jackson with VYVE – LYFE Studios to talk about their journey to opening one of the most unique wellness spaces in Cheyenne. LYFE Studios is a...
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Comedy Cares: Monthly Comedy Shows for Wyoming Nonprofits with Dominic Syracuse- Episode 166
Join us on this hilarious episode of the Beyond the Front Door Podcast as we welcome the incredibly funny comedian Dominic Syracuse! ???????? We’re thrilled to chat about his exciting new venture, Comedy Cares, launching in January in Cheyenne, Laramie, and Casper. Get ready for a monthly comedy...
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Spicing Up Entrepreneurship: A Jackalope Journey: Hot Sauce & Plumbing with Peter and Diane- Episode 165
Join us for a sizzling episode of Beyond the Front Door with Lindee and Rhea. This week, we welcome special guest Peter and Diane from Jackalope Plumbing, Jackalope Jacks Kitchen, Jackalope Juice, Adventure Team Jackalope Jacks and MORE! Peter is the ultimate entrepreneur and he shares his story...
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When an Adult Targets a Child: A Wyoming Cyberstalking Story - Cathy Holman, Prairie Wife in Heels- Episode 164
In this powerful interview, Prairie Wife in Heels’ Cathy Holman shares the deeply emotional story of how her daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend were cyberbullied and cyberstalked—targeted not by another teen, but by an adult in their community. This episode goes beyond the headlines and into…
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Honoring Our Heroes: The RISE Foundation Wyoming Has Food Drive for Veterans Nov 20th- Episode 162
Welcome Jay Blackshaw and Dan Young!! Join us this Veterans Day as we shine a spotlight on the Rise Foundation of Wyoming! ???????? This incredible organization is dedicated to supporting our military, veterans, and their families by providing essential resources and holiday assistance. In this...
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Unlocking Wealth: How to Use Your IRA for Real Estate Investments with Exeter Trust Company- Epi 161
Welcome to the Beyond the Front Door Podcast with Lindee Wiltjer and Rhea Parsons! As real estate agents at Peak Properties in Cheyenne, Wyoming, we’re passionate about sharing community stories, local insights, and everything you need to know about living in Cheyenne. Whether you’re a homeowner,...
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The Wyoming Congressional Award with Sarah Compton!- Making the World a Better Place- Ep. 160
Welcome to the Beyond the Front Door Podcast with Lindee Wiltjer and Rhea Parsons! As real estate agents at Peak Properties in Cheyenne, Wyoming, we’re passionate about sharing community stories, local insights, and everything you need to know about living in Cheyenne. Whether you’re a homeowner,...
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Reviving a Treasure: The Atlas Theatre Renovation Journey with John and Brenda Lyttle - Episode 159
Welcome to the Beyond the Front Door Podcast with Lindee Wiltjer and Rhea Parsons! As real estate agents at Peak Properties in Cheyenne, Wyoming, we’re passionate about sharing community stories, local insights, and everything you need to know about living in Cheyenne. Whether you’re a homeowner,...
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A Pink Podcast with Stacy Buchholz- Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative- Let's Raising Awareness-Ep 158
Welcome to the Beyond the Front Door Podcast with Lindee Wiltjer and Rhea Parsons! ???? As real estate agents at Peak Properties in Cheyenne, Wyoming, we’re passionate about sharing community stories, local insights, and everything you need to know about living in Cheyenne. Whether you’re a...
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Jazmin with the Louise Event Venue- Building a Business, Challenges and Successes- Episode 157
Welcome to the Beyond the Front Door Podcast with Lindee Wiltjer and Rhea Parsons! ???? As real estate agents at Peak Properties in Cheyenne, Wyoming, we’re passionate about sharing community stories, local insights, and everything you need to know about living in Cheyenne. Whether you’re a...
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Real Estate Rollercoaster: The Ups, Downs, and Trends of the Market with Lindee & Rhea- Episode 156
Welcome to the Beyond the Front Door Podcast with Lindee Wiltjer and Rhea Parsons! ???? As real estate agents at Peak Properties in Cheyenne, Wyoming, we’re passionate about sharing community stories, local insights, and everything you need to know about living in Cheyenne. Whether you’re a...
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Ranch Eats- From Food Truck & Catering to a Cafe' in Downtown Cheyenne, WY- Episode 155
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Sprosty's Frosty's: Bringing Handcrafted Gourmet Popsicles to Cheyenne, WY - Episode 154
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All in for CASA of Laramie County: A Desperado Casino Night Fundraiser- September 19th- Episode 153
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The CHISPA Festival in Cheyenne September 6th- Celebrating Hispanic & Latino Culture & Heritage- Episode 152
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Serving up Fun: Exploring the Picklr- Cheyenne's Newest Pickleball Hub!- Episode 151
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Beyond the Front Door Podcast. A community-driven podcast hosted by Wyoming real estate agents Lindee Wiltjer and Rhea Parsons, this show dives into the stories that make our community what it is- local businesses, big life changes, personal growth, leadership and the bold jumps people take along the way.
We believe everyone has a story, every door opens to something new, and every life change deserves to be celebrated. Whether you're planted in Wyoming, planning a move, or simply love hearing authentic community stories, you'll feel right at home here.
Pull up a chair, open the door, and join the conversation.
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