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Colorado Soul StoriesSarah Anderson of Heavy Diamond RingMama Jill interviews the front woman of her favorite Colorado band, Heavy Diamond Ring. Join the conversation as they go in-depth, reflecting on how Sarah's upbringing influenced her career in music and how the landscape of Colorado continues to provide inspiration for the band's reflective song-writing. Meeting in Kittridge on the cusp of the release of their new album, Sarah shares how the band came together so organically and the joy of working with such a talented group of happy musicians.
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2025-07-2853 min
Colorado Soul StoriesJoJo Tells a Story: Me and the Sheriff, an Unforgettable Night in Westcliffe, COIn this thrilling episode of Colorado Soul Stories, join us as Jojo Elmquist recounts a wild night in Westcliff during the late 1980s. Discover how an ordinary evening at a local bar spirals into a surprising encounter with cowboys, guns, and a strict sheriff who enforces his own brand of justice. Experience the vibrant spirit and tight-knit community of a small Colorado town as JoJo navigates through unexpected predicaments with humor and candor.
2025-07-2512 min
Colorado Soul Stories"From Shadows to Light: An Artist's Journey of Hope"Welcome to Colorado Soul Stories, a podcast dedicated to telling the tales of creative individuals who have shaped the essence of Colorado. Join your host, Mama Jill, as she travels to Westcliffe, Colorado, to meet Andy Mast, an inspiring artist with Amish roots. Discover Andy's journey from the Amish farmlands of Illinois to becoming a renowned artist in Colorado and the world. Through personal trials and unwavering determination, Andy found healing and hope in his art, leading him to create pieces that bring peace and comfort to others. Dive into his captivating story that highlights the power of resilience...2025-07-2247 min
Colorado Soul StoriesAna Maria Vasquez: Animal and Nature IntuitiveIn this episode of Colorado Soul Stories, long-time Colorado resident and host Mama Jill takes us on a journey with Ana Maria Vasquez, a multi-sensory intuitive who communicates with animals and nature. Recorded in the serene environment of Nathrop, Colorado, Ana Maria shares her transformative life journey from losing everything in the 2008 recession to discovering her unique connection with nature and her role as an animal communicator.
Join in to hear about her encounter with a wise tree that set her on the path to understanding the interconnectedness of all life. From tales of manifesting love intentionally...2025-07-0938 min
Colorado Soul StoriesThe eXposed Storytelling SeriesDo you have a story to tell that you've never really told anyone because it was traumatic, devastating or humiliating? These stories can eat away at us sometimes if they don't come out. eXposed Storytelling gives folks an accepting place to do this and it is intense! Join Mama Jill for an enlightening conversation with founder Josie Nixon and peer, Cooper Braun. More info about each podcast can be found here: https://www.jillcarstenswriter.com/coloradosoulstories
2025-06-241h 06
Colorado Soul StoriesCipriano Ortega: LoLo HouseCipriano Ortega is a longtime Northsider in Denver with deep roots. During this episode we discuss his newly released album, LoLo House as well as all of his creative activity.
We have discussions on home and how the changes in Colorado have affected us. You'll be treated to a performance of one of his new songs from his album, playing his custom-built two-string bass toward the end. Enjoy!
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Colorado Soul StoriesIntroduction to Colorado Soul StoriesMeet your host for Colorado Soul Stories, Mama Jill.
2025-06-2401 min
Colorado Soul StoriesExposed 2.0: JoJo Reads a StoryAfter you listen to the Exposed Storytelling, Episode 2, listen how JoJo Elmquist found the Exposed open mic in Northeast Denver, which led her to join that crew at their performance at the Bug Theatre this past May. She tells one of her stories.
2025-06-2426 min
Colorado Soul StoriesMuddy's Coffee House: Culture, Civility and Refuge In the early 1970s when Denver was a much more isolated city, Muddy's Coffee House emerged out of a vacant building and provided an oasis of culture, civility and refuge for folks from all walks of life. Check it out!
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2025-06-2449 min
Die SchulgründerinDie Schulgründerin #19Schülerverbindungen durch Clubs: Ein Blick auf generationenübergreifende Lernmöglichkeiten
Willkommen zu einer weiteren inspirierenden Episode von "Die Schulgründerin". In dieser Februar-Folge nimmt uns unsere Gastgeberin Ingrid Rück mit auf einen Streifzug durch die Schulclubs. Ingrid spricht über die Bedeutung von Clubs im schulischen Umfeld und wie diese Stück für Stück in ihrer Schule integriert werden. Außerdem berichtet sie von spannenden Projekten wie Golfen, Mathe bei Pferden und der neuen Tanzkooperation. Besonders im Fokus steht der Fotoclub, geleitet von der Fotografie-Expertin Jill Carstens, die aus ihrer Leidenschaft für Fotokurse schöpft und Schülern die...2025-02-1806 min
Tea, Tonic & ToxinThe Mysterious Affair at Styles, episode 2!Send us a textThe Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) is the first Hercule Poirot mystery! Can Belgian detective Hercule Poirot solve an unsolvable crime? From the Times Literary Supplement (1921): “[The story] is said to be the result of a bet about the possibility of writing a detective story in which the reader would not be able to spot the criminal. Every reader must admit that the bet was won.”Read: Buy it used, read it for free, or get it on Amazon. (Reading time: ~4 hours)Reflect: Check out the conv...2023-04-2957 min