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The Inspired Impact Podcast
by Judy Carlson
Welcome to The Inspired Impact Podcast, where dedicated female professionals share how they inspire impact every day. Authentic Stories | Passionate Commitment | Lives Transformed
Episodes
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Laura Crowley, Executive Director, Angel Eyes
Laura lost her third child, Terrah, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 1994 and Angel Eyes (formerly called The Colorado SIDS Program) reached out immediately. Laura has hosted lobster dinners for over 200 guests, founded the Angel Walk (formally the Walk to Remember). In 2014, she joined the…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Carrie Gusmas, President and CEO, Aslan Home Lending Corporation
The lead lioness of our pride, Carrie is absolutely relentless in the protection of her people. That starts with her wonderful family: her husband, Britt, and her children Izzy and Colton. But her tribe extends to include everyone she works with – and every client she works for. A senior…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Lauren Shapiro, MD, Radiation Oncologist
Lauren, a native of Madison, WI, graduated with a B.S. in Molecular Biology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She then earned her M.D. at Stanford University, where she was awarded a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) research scholarship to study osteosarcoma at the...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Karen Davis, Co-Founder & Head Dress Wrangler, Clover’s Closet
Karen and her daughter Molly started Clover’s Closet in the Spring of 2019 to help girls who wouldn’t otherwise be able to go to prom because of the cost of a dress and accessories. Their first “store” was in the Outlets at Castle Rock. Their mission has expanded to include homecoming in the…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Laura Edwards, Executive Director, Sunrise Service Dogs
Laura Edwards joined Sunrise Service Dogs in January of 2022 with over twelve years of experience in the assistance dog field. Her expertise lies in innovative and visionary program development, process cultivation, and maximizing resources. In 2012, Edwards founded Disco’s Dogs, Inc., a...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Claire Johnston, Executive Director, Christmas Commandos
Claire Johnston is a wife, mother, and, as her husband proudly jokes, a social work entrepreneur. Claire is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified Oncology Social Worker. She is also a childhood cancer survivor herself, which propelled her work into the field of social work to help…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Brie Dilley, Executive Director, SECOR Cares
Brie Dilley is the Executive Director at SECOR Cares, a nonprofit in Parker committed to eliminating food insecurity and suburban poverty. Brie has worked in the nonprofit sector in various capacities for most of her career. At SECOR, she has worked both on the program and development teams and…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Cindy Markham, International President, Sertoma International
I grew up in Canada and moved to the United States in 1990 when my husband was transferred here with Great West Life. I was unable to work at the time and turned to volunteering in many different roles over the years. In late 2011, I learned about Sertoma while golfing, and this organization has...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Lauren Osga, Director of Development & Communications, WorldDenver
Lauren joined WorldDenver in 2019 after serving in a similar role at the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. She has a decade of experience in fundraising, development, program management, and event planning across nonprofits, and focuses on building global connections. Lauren grew up in San…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Beth Mitchell, Partner, Ambler | Keenan | Mitchell | Johnson
Beth Mitchell is a partner in the law firm of Ambler | Keenan | Mitchell | Johnson. Beth devotes her practice to estate planning, special needs planning, and probate and trust administration. She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, the National Academy of Elder Law...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Emilie Baratta, Founder & CEO, Turnbuckle Development
Guided by her passion for environmental and social impact, Emilie Baratta founded Turnbuckle to develop innovative real estate solutions for the modern world. Turnbuckle is a catalyst for positive change with roots in finance, design, building, and strategic project management. A rising leader…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Tamra Ryan, CEO, Tamra Ryan
From 2003-2025 Tamra Ryan was the CEO of Women’s Bean Project, a social enterprise providing transitional employment in its food manufacturing business to women attempting to break the cycle of chronic unemployment and poverty. She serves as the Coors Economic Mobility Fellow for Common Sense...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Bebe Kleinman, CEO, Doctors Care
Bebe Kleinman – Community Health Leader & Nonprofit Advocate For over 40 years, I have devoted my professional and volunteer life to advancing equity in housing, food, and health care for individuals and families in under-resourced communities. My career reflects a deep commitment to public…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Sydney Mauck, Anschutz Military Collections Specialist, History Colorado
Sydney Mauck serves as the Anschutz Military Collections Specialist at History Colorado, where she is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories held within the museum’s extensive military collection. A Colorado native, Sydney developed an early appreciation for the state’s rich history,...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Betty Heid, Executive Producer, “Great Colorado Women” Film Series
Elizabeth (Betty) Heid is the past chair of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, serving on the board for 6 years: 5 years as Chair, one year as past chair. While serving as Chair of the Board, she recognized a need to broadly tell the life stories of the women who were...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Dr. Linda Kimberling, Owner, Log Cabin Quilt’N Sew
Dr. Linda Kimberling—Retired Federal Executive, Educator, Business Owner, Author, Foster Ministry Founder, Mother, Grandmother and Quilter Dr. Kimberling overcame early-life obstacles to serve the American public for 30 years in various leadership and managerial roles in the U.S. Government. Her...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Polly Letofsky, Author, Speaker, Publishing Mama, and Owner, My Word Publishing
Polly Letofsky left her home in Colorado and headed west across 4 continents and over 14,000 miles—by foot—to become the first woman to walk around the world. As an awareness campaign for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. But it was never an easy road. Polly struggled with...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Heather Lagge, Sponsorships & Gifts Manager, Bridge House
I enjoy blending strategic thinking with creative problem-solving to drive meaningful change. My focus has always been on building connections and finding ways to enhance our communities. I kicked off my career in finance, where I found success as a top salesperson. That experience sharpened my...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Amy Mays, Executive Director, The Happy Crew
For over thirty years, Amy Mays has worked alongside teens, helping them navigate life’s challenges. As a youth director and counselor, she learned something crucial: teens need more than programs. They need places where they feel they truly belong, where getting support doesn’t feel like a big...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Lindsey Jaffe, Asst. Principal/Activities Director, Mountain Vista High School
Lindsey has worked at Mountain Vista high school for 20 years in a number of different roles. She taught in the Career Tech Ed world for 14 years, was the head volleyball coach, ran student leadership, and was on a building leadership team. She was also instrumental in the growth of their...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Carey Marin, Adoptive Mom of 4 Children, Gift of Adoption Fund Board Member
Carey Marin is a wife, mom of four, entrepreneur and open adoption advocate. Carey is a graduate of the University of North Texas where she received her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism. She has worked with orphanages in Bolivia and Romania, and with women and children in Ecuador, Kenya...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Wendy Loloff Cooper, CEO, Generation Schools Network
Wendy began with Generation Schools Network in 2010 as the Rocky Mountain Managing Director and was asked by the Board of Directors to assume the CEO role in 2012. While earning a business degree, her love for education was catalyzed through volunteering to teach a business entrepreneurship class...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Jennifer Powell, Volunteer, Soul Dog Rescue
As a sales specialist for SketchUp in Trimble’s AEC division, I blend my interior design background with a passion for architectural technology. I help professionals navigate the industry’s leading 3D modeling software. Raised in Douglas County, I’ve always believed in the power of community.…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Janine Valentine, Author, Both Things Are True
Janine Valentine is an award-winning author, poet, and entrepreneur, currently living in Colorado. She loves to travel, carrying with her a sense of humor and curiosity. Experiencing her surroundings with a soul-level sensory awareness, Janine expresses these perspectives and insights through her...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Dr. Julie Link, Founder & Owner, The Audiology Method
While she loves working with patients of all ages, Dr. Link realized early in her career that busy working adults were a severely underserved population. Dr. Link feels incredibly humbled to be growing a community where hearing loss and hearing aids are no longer stigmatized. You will be…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Mayor Marissa Harmon, City of Lone Tree, CO
Marissa Harmon took office as Lone Tree’s 4th Mayor in May 2024. She is an entrepreneur, small business owner and the first elected official to own a brick-and-mortar business in the City of Lone Tree. Her decision to run for office originated from a deep desire to serve and maintain the quality…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview w/Judy Jordan, Bridge Transition Program Principal, Douglas County School District
Judy Jordan has dedicated over 40 years to transforming the field of education, with a focus on empowering students with disabilities and guiding educators to become their best selves. A proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education, Judy...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Jeanette Reynolds, Executive Director, Miles 4 Madison
Jeanette Reynolds is a passionate advocate for inclusivity and community empowerment. Miles 4 Madison is a non-profit organization dedicated to building inclusive parks in communities and providing recreational opportunities for everyone. As Executive Director, Jeanette has been instrumental in...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Bonnie Dannels, Founder/President of Paul’s Mystery Ship to End ALS Foundation
Bonnie Dannels is the Founder/President of Paul’s Mystery Ship to End ALS, a nonprofit foundation. Bonnie created this foundation because her husband Paul of 45 years was diagnosed with ALS. He lost his battle after a short 13-month journey fighting this horrific disease. ALS is a fatal disease...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Erin Botsford, CFP®, Founder The Advisor Authority™ & Barron’s Top 100 Advisor
Erin Botsford, CFP® is known as The Advisor Authority™ Erin spent 31 years in the financial services business and achieved the highest levels as Barron’s Top 100 in all categories – Independent, Advisor, and Women Advisor. She sold her business in 2017 in a very successful exit. Erin had a desire...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Leigh Chandler, Executive Director, Lone Tree Arts Center
Leigh Chandler was appointed as the Executive Director at the Lone Tree Arts Center (LTAC) in 2022, after serving as Artistic Director and Marketing Director. As Executive Director, Leigh oversees LTAC’s operations and guides the organization’s artistic vision, including Main Stage, Community...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Tevia Reading, Senior in High School
Hello, my name is Tevia Reading, and I am the fourth oldest of 6 siblings. Fun fact, all our names begin with ‘T” – Tony, Tania, Tatum, Tabitha, Talia, Tevia, TJ and Tag. When I was eleven, I faced the unexpected loss of my father. This tragedy shook my world forcing me to adapt quickly to new...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Patricia Raybon, Christy Award-Winning Author of Books, Devotionals, and Novels
A writer of faith by day and mystery by night, Patricia Raybon is a Christy Award-winning author and essayist who writes the Annalee Spain Mystery Series and authors devotional writing for Our Daily Bread. A newspaper journalist right out of the gate, Patricia turned to mystery fiction during the...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Lasinda Lingafelter-Crane, Owner of Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant, Lone Tree CO
Lasinda and her husband Jimmy have three children – Connor, Niko and Brittany – and have resided in Highlands Ranch for the past 20 years. She built her family and her career around the restaurant industry. Lasinda served and managed at the Outback Steakhouse in Highlands Ranch. A true barista at...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Christine Nagelhout, Senior Placement Specialist and Owner of Transitions Senio
Christine Nagelhout is a Chicago native who has lived in Colorado for over half of her life, a place she now calls home. She attended University of Northern Colorado for her BA in Kinesiology, minor in Biology and also obtained her certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer. She attended...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast w/Judy Carlson-Interview w/Barb Lotze of All Seasons Health, Comfort Keepers, & Cycling Without Age Littleton
Barb Lotze is Patient Navigator and Volunteer Coordinator at All Seasons Health, Director of Business Development at Comfort Keepers and co-founder and Executive Director of Cycling Without Age Littleton. She enjoys sharing all these missions and core values with the community in efforts to…
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Amy Sherman, Vice President of Public Affairs, Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountai
Amy Sherman is the Vice President of Public Affairs at Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain. Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. (JA) is part of the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to motivating kids for future career success, selfsufficiency, and financial acumen. Amy’s position executes a...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Stephanie Piko, Mayor of the City of Centennial, Colorado
Since taking office as Centennial’s Mayor in 2018, Stephanie Piko has led the City with a focus on innovation, strategic growth and community engagement. With over a decade of public service experience, Mayor Piko has established herself as a dedicated leader committed to creating a vibrant,...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Tamara Fennell, Rotary International District 5450, 2024-2025 District Governor
Tamara (Tamie) Fennell has been working as a mental health advocate for two plus decades, in Virginia and in Colorado. As a past NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Fairfax, Virginia Affiliate Board Member, a NAMI Virginia State Program Trainer and NAMI Colorado Douglas / Arapahoe County...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Linda Watson, VP of Communications, PR, and Community Engagement at HCA Health
Linda Watson is VP of Communications, PR, and Community Engagement at HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge, where she is responsible for public relations, strategic communications, legislative affairs and community outreach. Sky Ridge opened on August 20, 2003, and was named one of the best start-up hospitals...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Mary Gaul, Founder of Success Magnified, Certified Business Coach
As a business coach, speaker, author and community builder, Mary Gaul gets to live in her gifts, increasing the energy, joy and well-being of those around her. She is the owner of Success Magnified, a business coaching and consulting company focused on women Solopreneur and Small Businesses that...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Kelly O’Connor, Elder Care Consultant and Legacy Life Coach
Kelly O’Connor is a TEDx speaker and an award-winning elder care consultant and Legacy Life Coach. She has dedicated herself to improving the lives of those in their 70s, 80s, 90s and 100s. Her company provides concierge-level programs helping older adults find new meaning and purpose in their...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Donna Scott, Founding Member of Womenade of Castle Rock
Donna Scott is a third-generation Colorado Native who has lived in Douglas County, Colorado since 1997. She has had a diverse career, including business ownership and executive management positions in both the private non-profit and public sectors. Donna recently retired from her mediation...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Gina Schreck, Author, Speaker, and Owner of The Village Workspace
Gina Schreck is an author, speaker, and owner of The Village Workspace. She is a wife and mother of 4, investor, and philanthropist. LinkedIn selected Gina as one of the top 24 B2B marketers to follow in 2021, and last year Fox News selected Gina as one of the top 4 Remarkable Women in Colorado....
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Libby Swenson
Born and raised in Northwest Arkansas, Libby Crafton Swenson brings over 30 years of experience in public speaking, leadership, team building, and organizational strategy. She holds a BA in Health Sciences and Education from the University of Arkansas and is passionate about helping the next...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Tami Holladay, Founder of Holladay Coaching, LLC
Tami Holladay, a former counselor turned Life Transitions Coach, has dedicated her career to empowering women as they build confidence, navigate life’s challenges, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and claim their identity with purpose. Tami passionately walks alongside her clients, providing a...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with June Everett, Founder and President of Backpack Society
June Everett, a Colorado native, is the Founder and President of Backpack Society. Her compassionate nature and dedication to helping others developed from a young age. Growing up in a low-income family in Rocky Ford, CO, she learned the importance of generosity and community support. Both of her...
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The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Stacy Ingram Mental Toughness Coach
Stacy Ingram is a dedicated Mental Toughness coach specializing in empowering young athletes and performers to overcome the invisible barriers that often hinder their performance. With a focus on the mental side of the game, her programs are designed to equip athletes and performers with the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Inspired Impact Podcast, where dedicated female professionals share how they inspire impact every day.
Authentic Stories | Passionate Commitment | Lives Transformed
HOSTED BY
Judy Carlson
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