Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program

On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smithy speaks with music educators making a difference in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. He sits down with music educator and percussionist, Chad Patrick, and high school band teacher, Tami McSwain, to discuss their musical experience, how they have transferred their knowledge into an educational career, and the ambiguities of AI in the music industry.

On this month's episode of Dimensions in Diversity, host Parker Wilson talks with Melinda Silkwood about TACT (Teaching the Autistic Community Trades), and their new facility in Carbondale. Dimensions in Diversity is generously supported by AspenOUT.

On this special bite-sized episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith talks with Ron Speaker about his annual youth finance camp. More information can be found at thefinancecamp.com.

On this month's episode of Soul Connection, hosts Sarah Fedishen, Adele Craft, and Zenobia Todd talk with Kaytra Moodie about True Nature's Luminaries group, boundary setting, and protecting yourself and your time. Soul Connection is generously sponsored by Colorado Mountain College Human Services and Opportunity Now.

On this month's episode of Dimensions in Diversity, host Parker Wilson talks with Kristin Connor of Smiling Goat Ranch about animal therapy and working with the disability community.

On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith talks with Kriss Harmony Harrison of Rock and Roll Academy Aspen about the impact of music education on youth in the Roaring Fork Valley.

On this month's episode of Soul Connection, hosts Zenobia Todd and Adele Craft have a conversation about the new year. They share strategies, both from their own lives and psychology research, for easing into 2026 and building healthy habits.

On this month's episode of Dimensions in Diversity, host Parker Wilson talks with her friend and mentor, Amanda Boxtel of Bridging Bionics. They discussed Amanda's story and exciting new chapters for the Bridging Bionics Foundation.

On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith talks with AZYEP intern Blake Petersen. They discuss Blake's gap year and global volunteering efforts.

On this month's episode of Soul Connection, hosts Zenobia Todd, Adele Craft, and Sarah Fedishen talk with Dave Lehr, a human services student at Colorado Mountain College. He shares his full circle resilience story of addiction, recovery, hope, and giving back.