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Finding Your Tribe S

MAY 2017

ince graduating from college more than three years ago, I’ve learned a lot in the working world. Most importantly, the value of relationships.

During Boulder Lifestyle’s annual women entrepreneurs shoot hosted at Alpine Modern Cafe (The best avocado toast in town!) the event solidified the true value of making connections. Women in tech learned a thing or two from the entrepreneurs in fashion, and vice versa. Business cards were exchanged like confetti and glasses clinked as each girlboss shared their startup success story.

The feature story written by talented writer Jessi Hackett titled “Les Femmes,” shares each woman’s stories, successes and tidbits of advice.

Lindsey Laurain, the mind behind the now national brand ezpz, told her about her best piece of professional advice: "Take joy in other people’s success."

Sara Bercholz with Shambhala Publications/Roost Books had a refreshing way to overcome adversity: "Be kind in every situation."

And Carin Reich, the artist and a brand wiz with Carin Reich Studio, gave us her two cents on the best way to network: “Find your tribes and immerse yourself in those communities.”

My tribe consists of mentors who have a way of guiding me through an unusual career path (Thank you, Kate Manz, Allyson Reedy and Katelyn Hutson). It consists of family members and friends who always offer an ear, and inspire fresh new ways of thinking.

And of course, coworkers (Felicia Meyers, Robin Bond) who are superwomen and hustle in the office while also succeeding as a full-time student and a full-time mother.

Take time to thank your tribe, grow your tribe and enjoy your tribe.

This issue celebrates the ladies in your life, whether you’re working in the business world, taking on duties at home, or maybe a little bit of both, we celebrate you.

Until next time, Dana Lapinel

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Around Town

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Realty Report

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Culinary Creations

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Open House

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Giving Back

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Meet the female entrepreneurs helping to shape the Boulder community.

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The women pioneers of modern farming strive to teach future generations.

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Design Interior Solutions Grand Opening

Design Studio Interior Solutions Grand Opening Soirée was a lively unveiling of the new 4,000 SF full-service interior design center located in the Old Town Niwot. The event featured food, drink, music and art from the vibrant Boulder/Niwot community, including a performance by Boulder Symphony. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JONATHAN PHILLIPS.

Boulder Symphony musicians welcomed guests

Design Studio features both an assortment of Owner Judy Goldman with guest Tracy Grant private label furnishings

Guests enjoying the warm weather and hand- The Design Studio Grand Opening Soirée brought guests Owner Judy Goldman and Kate Bailey, president of Annabel Media crafted cocktails courtesy of J&L Distilling Company from throughout Boulder County to Old Town Niwot

Ecoscape Environmental Design Vendor Appreciation Party Ecoscape Environmental Design celebrated their vendors on St. Patricks Day with food and drinks, office bocce ball and some good old fashion Irish cheer! PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELICIA MEYER.

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High West Oyster Fest

Jax Fish House’s annual High West Oyster Fest was a night full of celebration for the majestic mollusk to benefit Boulder County YWCA! With support from Stephen Tebo, guests cheered on the oyster eaters and shuckers as the competed for the title, to be the BEST. What a fun night!

Dave Query doing his magic at Having Fun! Jax’s annual oyster throw-down!

The Winners!

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Guerilla Fanfare brought the NOLA brass energy Dave Query, Maddox Brown - Maddox, son of Colorado’s top shuckers… to the room in a big way longtime BRFer Kellie Brown, won a glider trip for him and his little brother, Ky.

YWCA’s Cabaret Gala

YWCA Boulder County donors, supporters and sponsors came out to raise funds for YWCA’s important programs. This year’s entertainment was a local band, Raising Cain. PHOTOGRAPHY BY NJK PHOTOGRAPHY.

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Wine Wednesday at Boulder Wine Merchant

A special “Wine Wednesday” was held at Boulder Wine Merchant on April 12th, with a live performance from bluegrass/country act Bonnie & the Clydes. PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELICIA MEYER.

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AROUND TOWN

Colorado. The event will gather 144 golfers for a day on the links and will raise significant funding for the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, a nonprofit organization that provides safe shelter, food, support services and an avenue to self-sufficiency for homeless adults in our community.

The tournament is presented by Cook, Bradford & Levy LLC and Xilinx; other major sponsors include First Western Trust, Medical Administrative Professionals, Boulder Police Department, and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.

The tournament begins at 10am and the format is a four-person modified scramble. Individuals or teams may register ($140/player, $500/foursome), and corporate sponsorships begin at $1,000.

All golfers will enjoy 18 holes, breakfast by Evol, and dinner by Pasta Jay’s. Pollard Jeep will provide a car for one of our Hole-in-One prizes. Golfers can also win great prizes by taking part in our putting contest and in competitions for the longest drive and the drive that lands closest to the pin on a select hole.

Proceeds from the tournament support the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, which serves more than 1,500 adults each year. This year, with the help of 1,200 community volunteers, the Shelter will serve 100,000 meals and provide 45,000 bed nights of service. In addition to these basic

THE ARTISAN SHOP, INC. AWARDED THE “BEST OF CUSTOMER SERVICE” IN 2017 The Artisan Shop, Inc. was awarded the “Best of Customer Service” in 2017 for the third year in a row. This annual Houzz award highlights the top-rated home improvement professionals with a commitment to customer service.

emergency services, the Shelter offers a year-round Transition Program in which working, sober adults can regain self-sufficiency and move into independent housing. BoulderShelter.org

YOGA PROGRAM BLENDS HEALTH, FITNESS AND THE OUTDOORS

The Artisan Shop is an Award winning design/build custom cabi-

A sun salutation is much more real and alive when done outdoors

netry company. Their showrooms and design centers in Boulder and

under the early morning glow of the Flatirons. From the magnificent

Loveland are staffed with professional kitchen and bath designers

setting at Chautauqua Park, the boot camp folks at Fitness For Living

with displays ranging from modern to rustic. The Artisan Shop’s cab-

provides such an opportunity at their PowerFit Yoga Camps. After years

inetry is built to order by nearly 40 experienced craftsman in their

of planning and with a thumbs up from the City of Boulder, they have

state of the art factory in Loveland Colorado.

brought this innovative open-air yoga program to Boulder. The 5-week

Continuing the company’s support of the local CO construction

camps meet 2 mornings a week and will continue through September.

industry, Jeff Stone EVP/Owner of The Artisan Shop, has joined the

PowerFit Yoga is a unique blend of yoga and conditioning interwoven into

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a mind-calming, body-challenging and spirit-soaring experience. Based on

ing as the chairperson of the Flatirons Building Council. The Artisan

a flowing Vinyasa-style yoga, PowerFit Yoga incorporates the best principles

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ate for the first-timer and experienced yoga practitioner alike.

The flowing yoga sequences often include dumbbells and deeper and longer held poses to test and condition one’s cardio, strength, core, balance and range of motion - all seamlessly done with mindfulness, breath and intention. This energetic, fitness-based approach to yoga is ideal for people who want to lose weight, reduce stress, improve back health or simply increase overall health and well-being.

PowerFit Yoga’s Tuesday/Thursday schedule was designed to complement and alternate with the company’s Monday/Wednesday/ Friday Fitness Boot Camps, creating a 5-day-a-week total health

JOIN US FOR A WONDERFUL DAY OF GOLF TO BENEFIT THE BOULDER SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless will host the 23rd Annual Boulder Shelter Golf Classic, June 12, 2017 at The Fox Hill Club in Longmont, 24

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transformation program.

Fitness For Living’s PowerFit Yoga Camps are held outdoors May – September and indoors October – April. Upcoming sessions are May 9 & June 13. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday for 70 minutes at 6:00 a.m. and 7:15 a.m.. Cost is $105-$149. FitLiv.com CONTINUED >

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QSR MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES FIRST 40/40 LIST, THE 40 MOST EXCITED FAST CASUAL 2.0 BRANDS WITH FEWER THAN 40 UNITS As fast casual 2.0 continues to revolutionize the food service industry,

Volk hopes the award will help her spread the word about her upcoming project, Crazy Deany and the Day She Strangled Her Boss, a darkly comedic feature that is currently in production and planned to premiere in Los Angeles at the end of this summer.

bringing chef-driven cuisine and enhanced hospitality to limited ser-

The Utah Film Awards and Film Market features films from around the

vice, industry watchers and fans alike are ready to discover the next big

world and holds an annual awards show outside of Salt Lake City, Utah.

thing. QSR magazine has compiled its first ever 40/40 list, recognizing

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40 of the most exciting fast casual 2.0 brands with fewer than 40 units that the industry should be watching for breakout success. Weighing unit counts, geography, and momentum, the QSR team identified the 40 brands that have the most potential to disrupt the fast-casual industry.

FLATIRONS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: CROSSING THE DIVIDE PRESENTS MUSIC OF, BY, AND FOR THE PEOPLE

“I’m convinced that fast casual 2.0 will explode across the U.S.

At the pinnacle of humanity, music resonates as a living bridge

as time- and cash-strapped Americans demand a better yet faster

between centuries, continents and cultures. It has amplified the

dine-out experience, especially for the dinner day part,” said Sam

voices of the oppressed and celebrated the glories of Nature. It has

Oches, editor of QSR.

linked composer to performer to listener; weaving their sorrows,

The 40/40 list has been organized by tiers, from Tier One con-

laughter, hopes and dreams, into a single rich tapestry.

cepts that have already expanded to multiple markets and are

It is with great excitement that eleven professional chamber musi-

ready to break out onto the national stage to Tier Four, smaller

cians are traveling from homes and institutions around the World to

chains with five units or fewer, but which show great promise for

share this tapestry with the people of Colorado. By stepping beyond silos

expansion. QSRMagazine.com

created by traditional performance venues and stuffed-shirt stereotypes, it is their hope that Colorado’s people and amazing environs will add the unique beauty of their own warp and weft to this collective artistry.

In this inaugural season (June 9-18), the Flatirons Chamber Music Festival will be inviting and encouraging members of the community to attend open rehearsals, pre-performance workshops, and a variety of other interactive events. The culmination will be celebrated with three interactive programs: June 16 Opening Night: “Crossing the Divide,” at The Canyon Theatre; June 17 Chamber Music at the Barn, at Ruby Red Farm; and June 18 Grand Finale at eTown Hall.

Each program will feature chamber music and musicians of the highest caliber, with the final concert featuring the World Premiere of a work by the Festival’s composer in residence, connecting classical music with contemporary life experience, venue, community and occasion. For more information about the Festival, please visit: FlatironsChamberMusicFestival.com

JOHN ATENCIO TO SHOWCASE BLACK DIAMONDS IN TRUNK SHOW EVENTS BOULDER ACTRESS TAKES HOME TOP PRIZE AT UTAH FILM AWARDS

JOHN ATENCIO will hold his first limited edition 'Trunk Show' during late April and early May in select John Atencio Boutique locations. Each event will feature an extraordinary and limited selection of

Boulderite actress and filmmaker Allison Volk, 30, won the award

black diamond necklace styles – showcased along side established

for Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film at the Utah Film Awards

John Atencio Collections which complement the exotic and elegant

over the weekend. Volk’s performance in the film Innocent Sleep, a

evening look. As with all John Atencio diamonds, each of the black

modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, which was shot

diamonds included in this Trunk Show are conflict free and responsi-

in Niwot, Colorado, won her the top prize.

bly sourced from mines that adhere to the Kimberley Process.

Volk grew up in North Boulder and attended Alexander Dawson

The tagline for the Trunk Show: The New Noir: Elegance Re-Faceted

High School. It was under the wing of theater director and Dawson

recognizes the unique multi-checker-cut faceting of the exotic black

faculty member Kieffer Denning that her love of acting evolved, and

diamonds in each necklace style. This faceting creates a higher level

she eventually moved to Los Angeles where she currently writes,

of brilliance, luster and shine for a truly exotic and elegant look. A

produces and acts in film.

wide selection of necklace lengths and styles will be showcased.

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The Black Diamond Trunk Show event begins during April Diamond month at John Atencio. Featured in five select locations for six days each, the Trunk Show will kick off in Cherry Creek and Ft Collins on April 25-30th. Each boutique will host an evening event Black Diamonds and Bellini's to enhance the shopping experience.

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BIG CHILL INTRODUCES THE NEW CLASSIC Big Chill, a leading international, professional-grade kitchen appliance manufacturer, is excited to announce the introduction of its Classic 1900 Series Stove. Charting a new course for industrial-chic design, the Big Chill Classic 1900 Series Stove mixes textured metals like brushed brass and copper with distinctive finishes and rich colors to add instant appeal and style to any kitchen.

The Classic line is a seamless addition to Big Chill’s wide range of product offerings. The product boasts a large capacity oven that fits a commercial sized baking sheet and features professional level power of up to 18,000 BTUs, offering an appliance that is both sleek and functional. Complete with electronic ignition, an 1850-degree broiler, and a full extension oven rack, the handcrafted 1900 series was built to be performance-driven. The product is offered in either natural gas or propane. “The 1900 Series is perfect for any style-hungry cook looking to turn up the heat in their home kitchen,” said Orion Creamer, the founder of Big Chill. “It complements any modern kitchen, being both sleek and elegant yet remaining both rugged and versatile,” he adds. Available in six deep-dyed colors and a variety of metal trims, including Satin Nickel, Brushed Brass, or Chrome fixtures, the handcrafted silhouette is rich with character and matches virtually every space. To learn more about about Big Chill’s award-winning appliances, please visit BigChill.com.

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WHITTIER GARDEN TOUR Downtown Boulder’s Whittier International Elementary School is holding its 15th annual self-guided Garden Tour showcasing up to 10 outstanding gardens (many that have never been on the tour in previous years) in the historic Mapleton Hill neighborhood on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Garden Tour has established itself as Boulder’s premier garden tour, welcoming the public into remarkable sanctuaries that aren’t open any other time of year. Exotic plants, 140-year-old trees, terraced landscapes, roses in the finest shades, stunning stonework, and fountains will inspire and wow. All ticket sales directly support Whittier International

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$2,149,000

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1301 Canyon Boulevard 304

$2,249,900

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$1,550,000

$1,790,000

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$1,675,000

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$1,695,000

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$1,501,020

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$1,459,750

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$1,389,900

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$1,395,000

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98%

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$1,295,000

$1,350,000

104%

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$1,350,000

$1,310,000

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231 Ponderosa Drive

$1,399,000

$1,300,000

93%

113

3275 23rd Street

$1,280,000

$1,280,000

100%

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2616 7th Street

$1,095,000

$1,278,730

117%

5

1215 High Street

$1,275,000

$1,265,000

99%

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1555 Redwood Avenue

$1,239,000

$1,230,000

99%

80

2755 Iliff Street

$1,050,000

$1,170,000

111%

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Travel Destination

Chief Executive Officer & Co-owner Kirsten Louy-Nasty

Chief Financial Officer & Co-owner Donna Galland

ARTICLE RILEY COWING

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Going the Extra

Mile

AS ASIA TRANSPACIFIC JOURNEY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN COORDINATING CUSTOM TOURS, WE SAT DOWN WITH TWO CO-OWNERS ABOUT HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN'T EVER REPLACE A PERSONAL TOUCH.

ue to increasing technology, world travel

here in the office or on the road in Asia. Today

you do it and how we do it for you is different

is more accessible now than ever. With

especially, we have so many boxes around us

than online. With a private guide or driver [ATJ

the touch of a button, you can book flights to

with technology, news and worries. Connecting

arranges for you to] buy a chai, arrive before

Thailand and Vietnam in less than ten minutes

with people grounds us. I love understanding

sunrise, then meet the chai business person and

time. But booking strictly through technology,

that humans all over the world are so similar. I

have interactions with them, enter the site from

you can miss some personal touches.

like to connect with women and children...shar-

a unique angle and with your personal guide,

ing tea with a mom and knowing her day is as

explore the site privately.

Asia Transpacific Journeys (ATJ) goes the extra mile. Based out of Boulder, Colorado,

crazy as mine.

ATJ has served as an expert, personalized

GALLAND: A lot of the cultures we visit are sim-

WITH RAPIDLY INCREASING TECHNOLOGY,

travel resource for 30 years now, specializing

ple, and it brings us back to the basics. [While

HOW DO YOU THINK YOU'VE REMAINED

in custom and small group travel to Asia and

traveling I’ve] seen a mother with rice and a little

IN DEMAND?

the Pacific. The three co-owners, Eric Kareus,

bit of tea and she was still smiling. It was hum-

LOUY-NASTY: We are all growing with technol-

Donna Galland and Kirsten Louy-Nasty, all had

bling, and it blows my mind. It’s what keeps me

ogy, so we use it. But nothing beats a human

been part of the ATJ staff for years and then tran-

coming back.

being on the other end of a phone call or email.

We provide 24/7 emergency support to our

sitioned to co-owners. With their different backgrounds and skills to offer, Galland describes the

WHAT DO YOU FIND IMPORTANT ABOUT

travelers because things can and do go wrong.

trio as a “perfect, three-legged stool.”

PROVIDING MORE PERSONALIZED

[Technology is] evolving and growing and we

EXPERIENCES FOR TRAVELERS?

enjoy all the bells and whistles that come with

about their time with ATJ, how they keep up

LOUY-NASTY: We have so much information at

it. It has made the world smaller and more effi-

with technological advancement and why

our fingertips and with all those wonderful tools,

cient. But what is different [about ATJ’s services

travel excites them.

[strictly booking online] would probably be fine.

is] the human on the other end of the call.

[The ATJ staff] offers years and years of experi-

GALLAND: We do also have clients that aren’t as

WHAT DRAWS YOU TO TRAVEL?

ence, knowledge, passion and understanding…

computer savvy and don’t want to be involved

LOUY-NASTY: I love people, communicating,

nuances you wouldn’t get online. For example,

with [technology]. So, we can accommodate

connecting. I love sharing a smile, whether it’s

yes, you need to see the Taj Mahal. But how

those travelers as well.

We talked with Galland and Louy-Nasty

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homeowner’s

goals

for

their

hot tub, or a large, inviting patio gives guests

property’s outdoor spaces can be some of

room for exploration, movement and conver-

the most varied and individualized across

sation all within one cohesive space.

the home design spectrum. Malleable spaces, a home’s yards require purposeful

THE OASIS

design to create areas that are functional,

“The backyard oasis is a common goal of

utilized and in harmony with how the

many homeowners,” says Herron. “To most,

homeowner hopes to use them.

that means creating a space of tranquility.”

“A great outdoor living space is one that

When designing a space to promote

gets used and appreciated,” says John

relaxation and peace, Herron says two

Herron, general manager of RSL Outdoor.

things to consider are privacy and main-

“I love designing outdoor spaces that com-

tenance. Layered plantings that provide

pletely transform someone’s previously

color and visual interest provide that

under-utilized yard.”

added privacy while being strategic about

Since its 2001 inception, RSL Outdoor has grown to become a premiere high-end

using low maintenance plants lessens the stressors of upkeep.

landscape design build company in Boulder

Details like choosing a patio surface that

County, uniquely and creatively taking the

will be most relaxing and aesthetically pleas-

ideas of clients and turning them into their

ing to you (and your bare feet!) are also key.

own personal outdoor havens. Whether a

Lastly, adding a water feature will contribute a

backyard is meant for entertaining large

pleasant sound and touch of reprieve from the

groups, finding a pocket of privacy and

dry Colorado climate and truly transform the

quiet, or bringing the family together over

space and transport those within it.

a batch of s'mores, we chatted with Herron about some of his tips for bringing these outdoor living spaces to life.

THE FAMILY

When creating an outdoor space for the family to unplug, come together and con-

THE ENTERTAINER

300 days of Colorado sunshine call for

the most important element.

outdoor cookouts and get-togethers galore.

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When planning an outdoor space for those

people together,” says Herron. “Younger kids can

who love to entertain, Herron thinks about

roast marshmallows and make s’mores, while

dividing the space into sections or rooms just

older kids are more inclined to stay home and

as you would inside your home.

invite friends over to hang out in a space that is

“A functional space is key,” says Herron.

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cool and comfortable for them as well.”

This gathering point can also come in the form of a large outdoor patio equipped with a

Creating areas designated by a specific

big table and enough comfortable seating to

interest or activity, such as an outdoor

accommodate the group and foster conver-

kitchen area, a fireplace, bocce court, pool,

sation, relaxation and comfort.

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The entire home adheres to this open, airy

open spaces and the panoramic Front

feel, and is rooted in artfully created features.

Range views it looks out on; this Boulder

From rich cabinetry to exposed fir beams

County home is an embodiment of the

throughout, the home features over 15 rooms

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rials to create focal points throughout and

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“We wanted to use materials that would

aesthetic, this build expertly balances crafts-

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style

Dybdahl, a designer with The Artisan Shop

focuses on large spaces with clean lines,

and lead kitchen designer on this project.

striking details, and a variety of natu-

“The vertical grain match walnut veneer

ral wood finishes,” says Brian Phillips,

cabinetry throughout instantly gave the

co-owner and president of the home’s

whole house a warm, inviting feel while

developer, New Leaf Properties.

maintaining a clean, modern look.”

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Walking into the home, guests are immersed in a spacious great room and kitchen area with 16-foot sliding glass doors looking out onto the foothills. Each material in the space complements the others and works to enhance and add points of interest to the open floorplan. Neutral walls and white oak floors allow the cabinetry, posts and beams to shine. The glass staircase railings further the airiness of the space. The fireplace surround, formed by a single piece of blue-gray concrete, is both warm and modern. Similarly, unique materials are used to great effect throughout the home, from the floating master bathroom vanity to the custom master closet designed by Dybdahl.

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The kitchen in particular showcases thoughtful design with functionality and openness. The vertical grain of the cabinetry is softened by the long grain walnut butcher block waterfall top, which doubles as an eye-catching, artistic piece and a seating area. The design makes full use of the kitchen’s footprint, with custom pull out

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LES FEMMES

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WHAT WAS YOUR MISSION IN THE OUTSET? HOW HAS IT EVOLVED?

To design my own line of luxury ostrich-leather accessories. But, that has completely evolved into an “Africa Curated” line, which is a vehicle for telling the story of both Karoo Collection, and other women-owned businesses, either based in Africa or inspired by Africa.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WORK ETHIC?

I am constantly striving, pushing, wanting more, and I hold other people to high standards. I have a hard time with work-life balance on a day-to-day basis as I get wrapped up in the to-dos. However, I will work hard for a concentrated period, and then allow myself to play hard.

FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE, DO YOU THINK BEING A FEMALE HAS INFLUENCED YOUR APPROACH TO BUSINESS?

I don’t think being a female has influenced my approach, I think

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being myself has influenced my approach. There might be men out there who are as heart-forward and bottom-line backward as I am and there might be women out there more driven with A-type personalities than I am. I have a hard time associating business with gender as I think it has more to do with the person, the industry and the end game.

BEST PIECE OF PERSONAL ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?

I practice yoga, and one of the best lessons from a great teacher was: lead with your heart.

WHAT WAS YOUR MISSION IN THE OUTSET? HOW HAS IT EVOLVED?

Originally, we just wanted to make family mealtime less messy, less stressful and more fun. But, we had no idea the impact our products would have within the special needs community. There are now many kids and adults with disabilities that are eating independently for the first time. We now have a Speech Language Pathologist on our team and work with medical professionals throughout the world.

DO YOU HAVE A HERO?

My husband. He is a rock star and has so many noble qualities that I admire.

BEST PIECE OF PROFESSIONAL ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?

Take joy in other people’s success.

BEST PIECE OF PERSONAL ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?

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Be you, be kind, be honest and do what is right.

WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS A LEADER?

I prefer “Team Captain.” I truly love motivating and inspiring others.

WHAT FIRST INSPIRED YOUR IDEA OR CONCEPT FOR ROOST BOOKS?

My father is the founder of Shambhala Publications and he always told me that I could explore all my interests in publishing. In my twenties, I was working in my family business and my interest in food was becoming an obsession. A friend introduced me to a food blog, a relatively new thing in 2007, called La “Tartine Gourmande”. I fell in love and could see immediately that the photographs, stories and recipes would make an enchanting book. That was the first seed for Roost Books.

WHAT DOES A PRODUCTIVE WORK DAY FOR YOU LOOK LIKE?

One in which I give my employees the support they need to do their jobs well and where I have a chance to do creative thinking.

WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS A LEADER?

Yes, but I was very reluctant to for a long time. But the older I get the more I realize that often younger women are looking to me as an example – whether it be as a business woman, mother, practitioner, or whatever.

NUMBER ONE LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT

S ARA BERCHOL Z SHAMBHALA PUBLICATIONS / ROOST BOOKS

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY?

Be kind in every situation.

THERE’S A LOT OF UNCERTAINTY ASSOCIATED WITH LAUNCHING A BUSINESS OR BREAKING OUT ON YOUR OWN, HAS THERE EVER BEEN A POINT WHERE YOU FELT OVERWHELMED OR DETERRED

BY THE RISKS?

Absolutely. Trying to establish oneself as a young woman in a society where most people associate the word "doctor" with a male figure can sometimes feel like a hopeless endeavor.

NUMBER ONE LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT OVERCOMING ADVERSITY?

Be creative, not competitive.

HOW HAS THE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR COMPANY’S SUCCESS?

Much of the personality of Boulder exemplifies the culture my office was founded on: small town living. We wanted to be a business with big city sophistication with a small town feel and Boulder screams that.

BEST PIECE OF PROFESSIONAL ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?

“You get what you deserve.” I heard it from two different places, but once I stopped being a victim of something and started taking responsibility

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for everything, that was heartbreaking and empowering at the same time.

WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS A LEADER? WHY OR WHY NOT?

Yes and no. I try to be a good leader for others, but right now I'm also trying to be a good follower.

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LES FEMMES

(CON TI N U ED)

WHAT WAS YOUR MISSION IN THE OUTSET? HOW HAS IT EVOLVED?

34 million parents currently waste 1 billion hours a year planning activities for their kids—that time could be better spent. Our mission is to unlock potential for kids, families and for small businesses who help enrich our children.

CAN YOU NAME THREE TOOLS OR RESOURCES YOU’VE COME TO RELY ON IN YOUR DAY-TO-DAY OF CONDUCTING BUSINESS?

Slack, Trello and Intercom. Game-changing ways we run our business, keep it integrated, and mobile and this decreases stress, helps us move fast, and allows us to help customers faster. They completely negate the need for email internally which allows us to have guilt-free, device-free time with family and friends.

HOW HAS THE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR

RACHAEL SHAYNE CUBSPOT

COMPANY’S SUCCESS?

Boulder is a great place to start a technology business. The candid advice and connections over coffee or during a hike are huge.

WHAT WOULD YOU ARGUE IS THE BEST ASPECT OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT?

The multitude of opportunities to be a voice for impact and change, to be a job creator. You get to build what you believe in, and build it in a way you believe in.

That’s hugely empowering and is helping shape the future of business.

NUMBER ONE LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT OVERCOMING ADVERSITY?

The value of persistence.

WHAT FIRST INSPIRED YOUR IDEA OR CONCEPT FOR LITTLE BARN INDUSTRIES?

Our backgrounds at Apple, music and in tech have taught us that truly innovative and successful products are built with an awareness of the needs, desires, and motivations of the people who use them.

Our non-traditional approach to engineering has always been about letting the problem drive the technology, not the other way around.

WHAT ROLE WOULD YOU SAY MENTORS HAVE IN ACHIEVING SUCCESS? DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR?

I’ve had many mentors over the years and they’ve been wonderful. Great mentors don’t necessarily have answers; rather, they assist one in wayfinding as they move forward. Great mentees empower great mentors through trust and a willingness to at least “try on” their suggestions.

DO YOU THINK THERE ARE MORE ROADBLOCKS UP FOR FEMALE

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ENTREPRENEURS THAN THEIR MALE COUNTERPARTS?

One big roadblock for female entrepreneurs is VC funding. Less than 3% of venture capital went to women-led companies last year.

BEST PIECE OF PROFESSIONAL ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?

When making big decisions, be sure you are moving towards something, not running away from something.

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THERE’S A LOT OF UNCERTAINTY ASSOCIATED WITH LAUNCHING A BUSINESS OR BREAKING OUT ON YOUR OWN, HAS THERE EVER BEEN A POINT WHERE YOU FELT OVERWHELMED OR DETERRED

BY THE RISKS?

In the beginning, I found the ups and downs overwhelming, but now I understand that’s part of being an entrepreneur.

NUMBER ONE LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT OVERCOMING ADVERSITY?

Production has taught me to become a better communicator. A line in the wrong place or the wrong size buttonhole can create issues in terms of cost overages and missed deadlines. In the beginning, I thought stores we’re primarily judging my work based on design, but I learned quickly that they wanted to ensure that I had my production processes finely tuned.

DO YOU THINK THERE ARE MORE ROADBLOCKS UP FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS THAN THEIR MALE COUNTERPARTS?

In the past, I did think it was more difficult for women, at least in the art world, but I don’t think so anymore. The time is ripe for women entrepreneurs and I feel all the obstacles are clearing. Women are supporting one another on many more levels, insuring each other’s success is the key to a better world.

BEST PIECE OF PERSONAL ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?

C AROL ANN WACHTER

CAROL ANN WACHTER FINE CLOTHING + ART OBJECTS

The universe is bountiful, be open to receiving. It is just as important as being able to give.

WHAT WAS YOUR MISSION IN THE OUTSET? HOW HAS IT EVOLVED?

My original mission was to be a creative professional that promoted others.

My mission has evolved in that I realize I must promote my own brand. I used to make Carin Reich the second priority and now it’s the first.

MANY PEOPLE FIND THE IDEA OF BEING THEIR OWN BOSS ATTRACTIVE, HAVE YOU COME ACROSS ANY DOWNSIDES TO SELF-EMPLOYMENT?

Self-employment can be lonely.

HOW HAS THE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR COMPANY’S SUCCESS?

It is very ‘we’ oriented. I have mostly been a digital artist but now I’m exploring other mediums and I’m excited about what is to come.

Ultimately, the Colorado community is supportive and wants to see community members be successful.

WHAT WOULD YOU ARGUE IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO NETWORK TODAY?

Find your tribes and immerse yourself in those communities.

C ARIN REICH CARIN REICH STUDIO

WHAT DOES A PRODUCTIVE WORK DAY FOR YOU LOOK LIKE?

Early morning hike with my dog, meditate, get kids off to school, get to the Studio and work on client project work for a lot of my day, connect on some new business and then make time for my art to create something, meet with someone or email to further expand collaborations.

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LES FEMMES

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WHAT FIRST INSPIRED YOUR IDEA OR CONCEPT FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND THE WORK YOU DO?

Mara: I have a background as a chef and Willow and I would get together and have “maker” days where we’d experiment with all kinds of yummy things like sausage, cheese, candles and kombucha. We stumbled across these amazing fermented vegetables.

The fermented pickles were just so good and we saw a gap in the market for these products and thought to ourselves “why not”.

THERE’S A LOT OF UNCERTAINTY ASSOCIATED WITH LAUNCHING A BUSINESS OR BREAKING OUT ON YOUR OWN, HAS THERE EVER BEEN A POINT WHERE YOU FELT OVERWHELMED OR DETERRED

BY THE RISKS?

Willow: A new endeavor always has risks and while the food business is not as cutthroat as other businesses, it is still no picnic. I could never have done this by myself. Mara is a calming force and a steady hand. We also have excellent advisors and a stellar board of directors to help us stay on course and not get too overwhelmed.

FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE, DO YOU THINK BEING A FEMALE HAS INFLUENCED YOUR APPROACH TO BUSINESS?

Mara: I feel like we develop things with care and patience. We have also done a lot on a very tight budget, more so than some other similar startups we have heard about. This could be because we have

MARA KING & WILLOW KING OZUK É

had less confidence (in ourselves and in us) to raise money, it could be a certain conservative nature to make the most of what we have.

DO YOU THINK THERE ARE MORE ROADBLOCKS UP FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS THAN THEIR MALE COUNTERPARTS?

Willow: Top female management and female investors are still far fewer than they should be. There are roadblocks but they are also being broken by smart, badass women all the time.

THERE’S A LOT OF UNCERTAINTY ASSOCIATED WITH LAUNCHING A BUSINESS OR BREAKING OUT ON YOUR OWN, HAS THERE EVER BEEN A POINT WHERE YOU FELT OVERWHELMED OR DETERRED

BY THE RISKS?

Overwhelmed, yes. Deterred by risks, never. My oldest son has Autism and I believe that nothing in my life will ever be more difficult than that journey. I love learning. I am constantly learning with this business and that keeps me on my toes.

WHAT WOULD YOU ARGUE IS THE BEST ASPECT OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT?

The pride that you feel when people are thankful for your service/business.

FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE, DO YOU THINK BEING A FEMALE HAS INFLUENCED YOUR APPROACH TO BUSINESS? WHY OR WHY NOT?

TRAC Y HOBB S ELEANOR AND HOBBS

Absolutely. We have created a community here at Eleanor and Hobbs where most women come to find more than clothing. We have become friends, confidants and sisters.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO NETWORK TODAY?

If you provide good service to your customer and a wonderful place to shop, word of mouth is the most effective way to network. A great outfit and a good experience speaks volumes.

BEST PIECE OF PROFESSIONAL ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?

Do the best you can every day.

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WHAT FIRST INSPIRED YOUR IDEA OR CONCEPT FOR THE LAW OFFICE OF CARE ENICHEN?

After over 25 years in government jobs, first as a Boulder County Deputy District Attorney and then 16 years as a Boulder County Court Judge, I was ready for a new challenge where I can directly help people.

HOW HAS THE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR COMPANY’S SUCCESS?

The Boulder Legal Community is remarkably collegial and supportive. As a criminal defense attorney, I still maintain close relationships with Boulder County Prosecutors. We may be adversaries, but we are all seeking fairness and justice.

WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS A LEADER?

I prefer to see myself as a mentor and a teacher. I enjoy explaining the complexities of a legal concept, or describing court procedures. The legal system is a foreign world to most people.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE IS A HOT TOPIC IN BUSINESS THESE DAYS, DO YOU FEEL IT’S SOMETHING YOU’VE BEEN ABLE TO ACHIEVE? WHY OR WHY NOT?

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This is the number one personal challenge of my career. I have frankly never achieved the perfect balance, though it has been easier in the private sector to, for example, be able to work nights or weekends to spend after school time with my family. This is a constant challenge and I am mindful of it every single day.

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Cure Organic Farm is a small commercial family farm just six miles

east of Boulder. Chances are you've come across Cure's produce

ANNE CURE FARM FOUNDER & MANAGER

whether you've dined at Blackbelly, Cured, Jax's or Frasca's Food +

Cure Organic Farm

Wine (to name a few), or shopped at Alfalfa's and Whole Foods. These

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healthy, organic food options are thanks to modern farmer Anne Cure.

7450 Valmont Rd., Boulder

Anne is the conductor of over 100 varieties of organic vegetables,

Open to the public May – December

herbs and flowers on 15 acres, and has been for the past 13 years.

Wednesday – Friday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.,

The farm is also home to several honeybee hives, a flock of hens and

Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

ducks, and a pack of heritage breed hogs. Managing Mother Nature is no easy task.

"Growing up in Upstate New York on a cattle farm and the youngest of six, I have always been around a farm lifestyle and a farm work ethic," says Anne.

As the farm manager, Anne's day starts early at 5 a.m. in high season and doesn't end until the planting, weeding and harvesting are fulfilled for 15 restaurants and two farmer's markets. She takes care of valuable crops year-round, makes the crop plans and is also a full-time mother.

"I am a mother first, and the rest can wait until I have taken care of those needs," says Anne.

Organic food is surprisingly not the main goal of Cure Organic Farms, growing interest in the field of farming is. It's a passion that Anne and her husband Paul strive toward with each season and hope to inspire growth in small-scale farms.

"In order for farms and food to become vital and stay vital, you need to normalize it and make it a part of everyday life and make it accessible to everyone. Our Thursdays are dedicated to that with a 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. open door to join us in the fields."

As a pioneer and cultivator of farming culture, Anne trains budding agriculturalist who may run their own farm someday. She also holds classes, farm tours, kids camps and internships throughout the year.

Anne says, "Our workforce consists of six interns or future farmers.

They are the ones who need to learn the trade in a fun environment."

"I am proud to say that for 13 years I have grown food for an amazing community that I care deeply for and who has shown my family and me such incredible generosity," says Anne. "My hope for the future is to stay true to the project that Paul and I started which is to help others succeed in the wonderful field of farming."

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IN THE FIELD (CON TI N U ED)

" O R G A N I C S A R E N E V E R A N E A S I E R PAT H , B U T T H E W I S E S T O N E . "

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“C A L L I T W E I R D, C A L L I T N A Ï V E , C A L L I T J E N E S A I S Q U O I .

I T WA S G OAT S F O R M E A N D M E F O R G OAT S .”

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Not everyone has a goat guru, but when you do, you start

Mountain Flower Goat Dairy. Taber Ward, co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit Mountain Flower, first learned the ropes of farming at Hart's Leap Farm in 2005.

"This is where I met Doodle. Doodle was a Nubian goat

TABER WARD CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MADELYNN EVENSEN EDUCATION COORDINATOR & HEARD MANAGER

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ever," says Taber. "Doodle spent her days lounging in alfalfa

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and jumping around pens."

Open to the public every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

For Taber, it sounded like the good life.

"My path over the next ten years would lead to apprentice-

ships at other farms, a job at a land trust in California, a cook in a restaurant, teaching yoga, waiting tables, law school, and finally, back to goats."

Taber says, "Mountain Flower was born with the assistance,

goodwill and support of Long's Garden and their mission to conserve this unique 100-year old property and keep agriculture alive and well in downtown Boulder."

Especially in today's world of concrete jungles, having a

farm minutes from downtown is how Taber and Madelynn, Mountain Flower Dairy's intern turned employee-of-fouryears, turned the dairy into a successful education tool that has a positive impact on the people who visit.

The three primary goals for their vision are community engagement and education (check), sustainable agriculture and human husbandry (again, check) and finally, land conservation (check).

"We have a goal of a healthy biodiverse and working landscape so that the public can participate in and learn about farming," says Madelynn. "We want to pass down an ethic of agriculture, so farming doesn't become a way of the past, or an industrial machine."

Even with this success story of an urban farm, there are still challenges.

"Income. There is a tremendous amount of support, goodwill and love – but, honestly, it's hard to keep this farm going year-after-year because we are small and we don't make very much money," says Taber. "Luckily, we have a great board of directors who are working on fundraising and finding innovative ways to supplement our program related income."

"This is truly a labor of love. We do it for the animals."

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“B I G G E R I S N OT B E T T E R W H E N I T C O M E S TO FA R M I N G .”

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Scientist and sower Cindy Jones also has a small-scale farm but focuses entirely on herbs and botanicals. Imagine rows of sweet-smelling lavender, rose, fennel, mint and more (over 30 different herbs to be exact). Cindy not

only founded Sagescript Institute, which is a farm-based Cosmetic Science Company offering education and produce for small cosmetic companies, she also owns Colorado Aromatics, a farm-to-skin brand.

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"I grew up with an appreciation for plants, but not necessarily farming. My love of the natural world led me to study science in college," says Cindy.

After following the ‘expected' path of a scientist; graduate school, post-doc position in a lab studying biochemical pathways, Cindy found herself wanting to trade latex gloves for gardening gloves.

"I wanted a lifestyle that was more outdoors. I had never considered skincare as a direction, but my love of herbs grew, and as I played with making herbal products I realized that my knowledge of chemistry allowed me to make a more sophisticated and functional skin care product."

For ten years Cindy has combined her many skills and interests to create something sustainable and educational. Cindy strives to spread the seed of interest in farming and herbs through her blog, writing for print publications and educating volunteers who help out with her farm.

"I hope that there are more small farms that bring back biodiversity rather than monocropping done by large, industrial farms," says Cindy.

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WILDFLOWER LIBERTY LEAGUE WAS FOUNDED AS A NONPROFIT TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY AND RAISE AWARENESS FOR EQUALITY WHILE DONATING ALL PROFITS TO CHILDREN'S CHARITIES. MARIA CONFER TELLS US MORE ABOUT HER GOALS.

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fter becoming a mom through transracial adoption, Maria Confer had an idea. Seeing a lack of diverse toys in stores and online

Confer started Wildflower Liberty League, a nonprofit focused on diverse, huggable, lovable and classic dolls. She started small in her home as a self-taught sewer and made her first doll as a Christmas present for her son. Now, her online inventory of dolls sells out in hours.

Confer is also passionate about the foster care system and providing better support to all involved. She donates 100% of her profits to foster care charity Together We Rise. By acting on her passions and filling a need, Confer brings diversity to children’s toys and allows them to see their differences as unique, beautiful and accepted.

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WHY DO YOU FEEL THIS CAUSE IS SO IMPORTANT AND

BEING A MOM YOURSELF, WHY DO YOU FIND EXPOSING

BENEFICIAL IN TODAY'S SOCIETY?

CHILDREN TO DIVERSITY IN TOYS IMPORTANT?

As we've seen with [the presidential] election, there is still so much rac-

For me, it's incredibly personal. I'm doing this for my son in hopes

ism, bigotry, ignorance and hate in our world. [Wildflower Liberty League’s]

that he'll grow up in a more loving and accepting world. If I can make

message is all about hope, equality, peace and love. We need to break this

an impact by creating diverse dolls and encouraging parents to

cycle of hate by raising our children to be more loving and accepting of

include diversity in their child's life, then I feel like it's one more step

all people. I'm trying to do my small part by encouraging parents to start

in the right direction and hopefully one more child that will grow up

with diversity and acceptance in their homes with their child's toys. And

being kind towards my son.

because there is such a lack of diversity in toys, I want to create diverse dolls to act as mirrors for children of color to see themselves, have self-love and know that they are beautiful and important.

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Giving Back

(CON TI N U ED)

Learn more about Wildflower Liberty League, WildflowerLibertyLeague.com.

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I SEE YOU HAVE PARTNERED WITH TOGETHER WE RISE,

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A FOSTER CARE CHARITY. DO YOU HAVE PERSONAL TIES

ITEMS PLAY INTO THE MIX?

OR EXPERIENCE WITH FOSTER CARE SPECIFICALLY?

While the dolls are the main focus of WLL, I also wanted products that

I do not have a personal tie with foster care; it's something that

would appeal to people who weren't in the market for a doll. The pennants

I've always been passionate about. The whole process, from the

and pins (and soon to be bandanas) are products that I love so it was just

social workers [to the] foster children, the birth parents [to the]

about making something that I couldn't exactly find and [simultaneously]

foster parents, [it is] something that I think our society needs

promoting WLL and having another way to raise money for charity.

to help with and provide better support [for]. My husband and I

The baby bows are more specifically about diversity. If you look at

have the hope that someday we'll be the right people to be able

most nylon headbands for baby bows, they come in one light shade

to adopt a waiting teen or sibling group from foster care, but I

of nude. Even though I don't have a daughter, this has always bugged

know we're not there yet with our son only being three years

me. I would see these adorable bows with the light nude headbands

old. We wouldn't want to displace his rank as eldest in our fam-

and think how would that work for a child with my son's coloring? So

ily, so this is something we're thinking about when he's in high

I decided to sell bows that come with headbands in a broad range of

school or college.

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Artist’s Palette

AN OPEN CHANNEL

FOR BLACKBIRD AND THE SNOW OWNER MARIE-JULIETTE BIRD, ART IS ALWAYS IN BLOOM.

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tepping into Marie-Juliette Bird’s studio, the tack house tucked behind her home; a lavender aroma welcomes you and sunlight floods the floors. At a closer look, a grand piano is perched

in the corner, and delicate crystals hover over the wooden table where her collection of intricate creations lie. There’s something of a fairytale quality about this place.

Decorated with flowers and birch trees, it’s not difficult to see where Bird gets her inspiration for her fine jewelry, Blackbird and the Snow.

“I think that connection [to nature] comes from growing up in Boulder because that’s very much the ethos here. I know a lot of people who live here feel a real solace and healing in nature,” Bird says.

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“That sentimental aspect of jewelry is rewarding.”

“I FEEL LIKE MY JEWELRY IS LIKE WILDERNESS TALISMANS…THE ENVIRONMENT IS SO THREATENED AND UNDERVALUED, AND THIS IS MY WAY OF SHOWING THAT VALUE,” BIRD ADDS. She muses on dancer Martha Graham’s letter to Agnes De Mille: “Because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it…keep the channel open.”

“I try to keep my creative channel open,” Bird says. “For me, that means being close to nature, doing yoga and gardening.

It’s really clear to me that I want to express the majesty of the natural world in a poetic way.”

Of course, the creative process is only a fraction of the work that goes into Blackbird and the Snow. Because this is a onewoman show, Bird functions as both the head and the heart of her company.

“When I started, I had no idea all the dimensions of [running a business]. I think I’m stepping more into that entrepreneurial space now because no one is going to swoop in and save me and give my designs to the world. I have to say 'ok, how am I going to do this?'"

“People think being a jewelry designer is all about making beautiful things, but the fact is that it’s really expensive. Every piece that I make involves gold and precious stones, and time and labor, so it’s a real commitment to have an idea and bring it to life.

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“[For example] I’ve been working on this butterfly project for five years. To get to the point of technically understanding how an idea will work, it’s a labor of love, and you have to have a lot of patience," says Bird.

In addition to the butterfly project, Bird highlights her new 13 Moons line, which features moonstones which change depending on they’re set and what is put behind them.

“To me, [the concept] is an amazing metaphor for a feminine quality that’s kind of changeable and mysterious,” she says.

With respect to her relationship to nature, Bird uses recycled gold and conflict-free stones and butterfly wings.

Unlike most jewelry, which is made using computer assisted design (CAD), all items from Blackbird and the Snow are hand-carved, either out of wax or metal—processes that Bird learned from a master jeweler while living in London— and meticulously hand-set by local artisans.

“They’re heirloom pieces that you will have for a lifetime and pass down,” Bird says.

Customers can browse Bird’s collection online (BlackbirdandtheSnow.com), or schedule an appointment to meet with her in the studio for a close-up look at its magic.

“I enjoy connecting with people and watching someone find a piece that they love."

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Locally Owned

DU ST TO

DIA MONDS DEBBIE KLEIN REVAMPS HER GALLERY AFTER 17 YEARS ON PEARL STREET & SHARES A BIT ABOUT HER NEW COLLECTION, SOULMATE.

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efore Debbie Klein could look ahead to her future of

commitment rings is what has inspired us to create our

17 successful years running thriving art gallery Art +

newest venture, Soulmate … a carefully curated collection

Soul on Pearl Street, she knew she was meant to be in

of wedding and commitment jewelry featuring selections

Boulder on her first visit.

from many of the most unique and special designers

“After a few days of exploring Boulder, I was in love

working today."

with the town and the lifestyle,” says Klein. “I went back to

“I feel it is an honor to be involved with such a

New York, quit my job, subleased my apartment, packed

significant decision and piece of jewelry. There is an

up the cat and was here two months later.

intimacy that comes with getting to know a couple

“For six years before opening Art + Soul, I worked in

and helping them to decide what they want. Buying a

other established galleries on Pearl Street. Most of the

wedding or commitment ring can be intimidating, so

art represented in town at the time was Southwestern

we love making it accessible to people by educating

in genre. Boulder was changing, becoming very sophis-

them about stones and mountings, being respectful of

ticated with an influx of people from larger cities, and I

budgets and lifestyles, and making the process relaxed

realized that not everyone who lived in the mountains

and fun!” Says Klein.

wanted paintings of them on their walls. I felt that there

To reflect the brilliance of their new jewelry options,

was a need for a more contemporary space represent-

Klein has remodeled her gallery to match. The make-

ing emerging artists who were creating a different type

over will be unveiled May 12th, rejuvenating her outlook

of work …. And the community responded to us. The

for many more years of success on Pearl Street.

first year we were open we were voted ‘Boulder’s Best Gallery’ in a local paper’s reader poll.”

“We wanted to create a new space to feature this beautiful work, and to offer a fresh and comfortable environ-

Over the years, Klein has found consistency in her cli-

ment for clients looking for these special occasion pieces,”

ents' desire for wedding and commitment jewelry. This

says Klein. “The best part of what I do is connecting the

sweet spot has been the catalyst for a few changes at Art

perfect piece, either art or jewelry to my client … we have

+ Soul, including the launch of a new collection, as well

worked with couples to purchase their engagement and

as a renovation to enhance their newest offerings.

wedding rings, then been privileged to help them cele-

“Regardless of the economy, people still get mar-

brate special occasions such as anniversaries and births.

ried,” says Klein. “The breadth and creativity that has

We have watched them grow up and become families.

transformed the very traditional market of wedding and

There is nothing more gratifying than that!”

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Easily shifting between the automatic transmissions drive modes (Normal, Sport, Off-Road and I.C.E.) are seamless, despite all 3.3-inches of suspension adjustments.

The grip is impeccable within the city. Featuring 50/50 weight distribution and a front suspension comprised of double A-arms, the result is a satisfyingly sporty drive. The effortless feeling of driving the Levante resonates long after the drive is over.

Combined weight distribution and fluid maneuvering of the Levante, inclines one to presume that this must be what driving on clouds is, that, and absolute power. The Maserati Levante is the apex, a powerful driving machine that calls for adventure.

Italian design resonates not only in the structure of the SUV but throughout the interior as well.

Zegna mulberry silk and Italian leather adorn the seats, floor panels, roof lining and sun visors.

Design is king here. Combining Italian engineering and the Ermenegildo Zegna interior, a custom line for the Levante, has achieved the pinnacle to which all others aspire.

Once you have driven the Levante, you will always take the long way home, that includes a straightaway, tight curves, and maybe another straightaway. I expect after purchasing the Levante, taking a longer route will be the new normal. | | | Test drive today at Sill TerHar Motors, STHMotors.com, 150 Alter St, Broomfield | | | May 2017 | Boulder Lifestyle

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PIONEERING ROCKY MOUNTAIN COUNTRY SOUL

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onnie and the Clydes are a self-described “Rocky Mountain Country Soul,” band that has been gaining momentum up and down the Front Range since their start in 2010. “We take elements of country music

and fuse them with our stories, Colorado culture, and a healthy dose of heartfelt wailin’,” says Bonnie Sims, the group’s frontwoman. Awarded Westword Denver’s “Best Country Band,” in both 2013 and 2014 and having played festivals including New West Fest, the Copper Mountain Music Festival, and the Flatwater Folk Festival, as well as a busy schedule of smaller venues, Bonnie and the Clydes, have already made their mark on the Front Range music scene.

Growing up in a musical family, Bonnie knew she wanted to be a musician since girlhood. Her father gifted her her first guitar at age twelve, and from there Bonnie went on to attend South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, her home state. It was at South Plains where she met her husband, Taylor Sims, electric guitarist and vocalist for Bonnie and the Clydes. Taylor was already playing professionally with his band, Spring Creek, while Bonnie was finishing music school, but “the minute I graduated, I asked him to marry me, and we moved to Longmont,” Bonnie explains. Taylor had grown up vacationing in Lake City as a kid and had always loved the Rocky Mountains, so Longmont seemed like a natural fit.

In what Bonnie describes as a combination of, “luck, fate, and persistence,” Taylor and Bonnie then found Caleb Roberts (bass), Jake Coffin (drums), and Glenn Taylor (pedal steel) to join the group, all of whom help create that irresistible Bonnie and the Clydes energy that truly sets them apart from other country bands.

“Our live show is what makes our band special and what wins us fans,” Bonnie explains. “We don’t hold anything back, we have an authentic, tangible connection between the five of us, and the audience responds to that.”

This month we had the opportunity to interview Bonnie about her personal style as well as the band’s hopes and dreams. If you haven’t already gotten a chance to experience Bonnie and the Clydes in person, the month of May is the perfect time to do so. They group plays the Estes Park Mountain Music Festival, Boulder Creek Fest, and the Denver Mile High Flea Market.

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BACKSTAGE WITH BONNIE SIMS HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR

WHAT DO YOU LOVE TO DO ASIDE FROM

WHERE DO YOU MOST ENJOY SITTING

PERSONAL STYLE?

MAKING MUSIC?

DOWN TO WRITE LYRICS?

My style is very focused, quick and straight-

Taylor and I both have students and love

I write in my head first, just by singing lines to

forward. Whether it's a creative task or

teaching music and hanging out with our

myself repeatedly and memorizing, and I do

something business related, I always remind

dogs. Caleb rides his bike all the time and is

it alone either in the car or the steam room at

myself to slow down. And then in other in-

an engineer at Grace Design in Lyons. Glenn

the gym. Taylor is a late night songwriter who

stances, that motivation gets me where I'm

has a family and builds volume pedals for

will chase an idea until morning.

going before I even have time to question it.

pedal steel guitars. Jake builds and fixes anything, and has climbed water towers all over Texas, in addition to other mischief-making.

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achael Shayne has got being a #GIRLBOSS on lock. Besides being an expert brand consultant, she is the CEO and Board President of Cubspot, the largest marketplace of camps, tutors, lessons and activities for kids.

Here are Shayne’s top tips that every career-minded woman needs to run her own company, run a meeting and be the leader of her life.

SAY YES! “Brené Brown talks about how courage and comfort don’t coexist. So, to get to this point, it takes a lot of courage and saying yes to things that feel scary,” Shayne says. “Saying yes isn’t always this big thing, it’s often just micro-moments. But those keep forming and informing who you are and what you know that then reveals an open door years down the road, you just don’t know it’s coming.”

KNOW YOUR IMPACT. “Understand how to sell your ideas and be conscious of how your body is portraying power,” Shayne advises. “Don’t be the person who walks into a meeting with donuts and coffee--that puts you in an archetype that you don’t want to get stuck in if you want to be a girlboss. Walk in in charge with your shoulders back, do a power pose--control the environment with your body language and people will look at you with respect.”

KNOW YOUR FOCUS. A girlboss knows what she wants, which is why Shayne recommends that when leading a meeting, send out an agenda 24 hours prior outlining what the meeting will cover and how long it’s expected to take.

“Everyone will come in with better information because they’ve had a chance to think about it. They’ll know what’s coming and you can get the best out of them.”

KNOW YOUR TEAM. Being a girlboss doesn’t mean that you have to put up emotional blinders for people to take you seriously. Success comes from connecting with others, Shayne says. “I might have an introvert who would rather send me notes over email beforehand because they’re never going to speak up in the meeting--I know that about them because I care,” Shayne explains. “Give everyone a chance to contribute. If you do everything spur of the moment, you actually leave out half your team.”

BUILD EACH OTHER UP. “In this town, there is a bit of an open door policy. Take advantage of those resources and mentorship mentality. It doesn’t have to be this lifelong relationship; it can just be a quick, hey I know you’ve done this before, what do you think of this?” [But] no matter who you are, you can still be a mentor or help somebody. You should always have one hand striving and one behind you to help pull someone else through.”

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ARTICLE MARLEY JERANKO

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HELP,

Where do I send my kid to camp?

ADVENTURE

SCIENCE

NO More of the creative type

ART? Hands on?

Need to get that energy out?

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Not really

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BOOM!

+ Hand Building

Robots + Anything = One Happy Camper!

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Avid for Adventure • Survival Skills Camp: Kid vs Wild

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SPORTS? YES SAILING Community of Sailing Colorado

FOOD?

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Art Underground

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MUSIC?

Keep trying

Rock On!

HANDS ON FARMING

UKULELE

JCC: Milk and Honey

BVSD Life Long Learning

HANDS ON COOKING My child has two left feet

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Food Lab

HAVEN’T MADE UP THEIR MIND YET?

BOTH

Dog house music Rehearsal Studio: Jr Rocker Camp (age 6-10)

BVSD: Farm to Table

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May

MAY 1 NEW SPRING MENU JAX FISH & OYSTER HOUSE Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar in Boulder is releasing a new spring menu on Wednesday, April 12. Chef de Cuisine Sam Parrett is celebrating the bright flavors of spring by pairing locally grown, seasonal favorites like fava beans, English peas, Thumbelina carrots, and asparagus with fresh catches from the coast. JaxFishHouse.com

MAY 3 LEARN TO MAKE DIM SUM FOOD LAB Come travel down the Silk Road and make some little packages of food. We will make and learn to pocket up a few different varieties, make some sauce and learn some history of these timeless little gems. Shrimp Shumai Steamed Pork Buns Agadashi Tofu Sweet Chili Sauce. $75. FoodLabBoulder.com

MAY 4 DENVER BEER CO. SATELLITE TAP ROOM THE WEST END TAVERN The May 2017 edition of The West End Tavern’s Satellite Taproom series will feature Denver Beer Co. from Denver, CO. Guests will get the chance to taste a special lineup from Denver Beer Co. and meet the brewers themselves, live and in person. TheWestEndTavern.com

MAY 5 CENTRO MEXICAN KITCHEN : CINCO DE MAYO! CENTRO MEXICAN KITCHEN Centro is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a pig roast on the patio.

Slow-roasted in the caja china, the pork will be doled out in tacos, tamales, and enchiladas all day long. There will also be $5 Suerte Coins, $7 Shot & Beer, and $15 Top Rope Buckets. CentroMexican.com

MAY 5 JOHN ATENCIO TO HOST VIVA 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY! JOHN ATENCIO PEARL WEST John Atencio is proud to host the 15-Year Anniversary Benefit party for Viva Theatre & the Society for Creating Aging at their new Pearl West Boutique in Boulder. The fundraising event, by invitation only, On the Downtown Mall & In the Village 98

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