Square State

Sometimes it frustrates me when people joke about how Black and Brown people don't enjoy the outdoors. Nuanced conversations around accessibility, generational trauma and affording the outdoors is often lost in the mix. Patricia Cameron, founder of Blackpackers, is mission driven to change that narrative. She provides the tools, resources and experiences that connect underrepresented and underserved Coloradans to the outdoors.  Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/blackpackers

What if I told you that there was a time when motorists of color needed and used a resource to help them travel safely around the US? Would you believe me? In today's episode we're going to talk about the newest iteration of this tool. The Digital Green Book is a resource that is being designed in Denver, CO. Do we still need this type of resource? Listen on and decide for yourself.  Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/digital-green-book

Everyone has that slightly sloppy friend who's always up for anything, will listen to you when you're drunk, and loves to experiment. Well, there are towns like that too. Amsterdam, Beirut, Nashville, Barcelona and Denver come to mind. In this short episode I share my thoughts on how Denver is getting a little sloppy.  To Access the Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/denver-sloppy  

Colorado has an incredible number of murals in almost every single city and town that you visit. From Denver, to Salida, Boulder and beyond the chance to enjoy Colorado's murals is a wonderful way to spend the day. I share my experience enjoying this year's Crush Walls event. Crush Walls is an annual event held in the RINO/Five Points Neighborhood.  To Access the Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/crush-walls

Last week I shared 9 changes in Denver and Colorado that I would like to keep after COVID is GONE. This week I share 8 things that aren't working during COVID here in Denver and Colorado that we need to deal with.  To Access the Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/what-is-not-working

COVID sucks, am I right? So, I decided to try and find something good that has happened as a result of dealing with this mess. I found 9 changes are Colorado specific situations that I would like to have continue after COVID is finally gone! To Access the Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/changes-that-colorado-should-keep-after-covid

If you're wondering how you can support Colorado local businesses and help them stay in the black-listen to the following episode. It's not as difficult as you think. To Access the Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/how-to-support-colorado-local-business

I love the following conversation that I had with Narkita Gold, mastermind behind the Black in Denver photo interview series. We spoke in April during the early stages of the Corona Lockdown.  To Access the Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/black-in-denver

One of the most amazing things that has come out of COVID, is the development of some incredible communities both in-person and online. In this episode, I speak with Jen and Kane two of the four co-creators of one of the best digital spaces in Colorado.  To Access the Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/giving-in-colorado

If you're thinking about visiting Denver, or the state of Colorado, this summer listen to this episode first. To Access the Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/tips-for-visiting-denver-this-summer

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If you're new to Denver or you've grown up here and are trying to meet new people professionally, this podcast episode is for you.  To Access the Show Notes https://squarestateco.com/how-to-network-in-denver

Are you frugal? Have you heard that Denver is expensive? Well, Denver can be expensive, but it's absolutely possible to have a frugal trip.  The following episode will share a general itinerary and some ideas of what you can do to have a fun, frugal trip to Denver that isn't a cliche of the same places that everyone else seems to visit.  To Access the Show Notes: https://squarestateco.com/72-hours-in-denver-for-frugal-people

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This month I'm sharing 4 audio letters to the following people: Mayor Hancock-Denver's mayor   Governor Jared Polis   The State's Representatives   The Citizens of Colorado To Access the Show Notes: https://squarestateco.com/dear-mayor-hancock

The Happy City Denver interactive art installation in Denver was phenomenal! This episode runs through my experience with this event and the art scene in Denver.  Show Notes:  www.squarestateco.com/sqs027

Meeting new people in a new town can feel a little overwhelming. Denver feels like a big, little city to me. And, I thought it would be a good idea to bring in a networking ninja to discuss making connections. Click the following link to go to the show notes https://wp.me/p5AIJk-ls And, if you're looking to save money on groceries, don't forget to sign up for Ibotta, a Colorado-based savings app. I'm an affiliate and love the fact that if you sign up with my affiliate link and redeem your first savings in the next couple of weeks-you'll get $10 towards your first payout (I'll get $5 NICE!) Payout minimum threshold is $20 btw. Love this app! Click the following link to start saving: http://squarestateco.com/ibotta 

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In this episode I get to talk to two of my favorite people here in Denver: John and David from The Debt Free Guys. They are changing the conversation about gay money via their website "The Debt Free Guys" and podcast Queer Money. They share actionable tips that are helpful for everyone. They are based out of Denver and are a great resource for those of you looking to better your money.  Click HERE to access the show notes.