The Pride Podcast Part 1: What It's Like to Live and Design In Denver for LGBTQ People & Allies.

The Pride Podcast Part 1: What It's Like to Live and Design In Denver for LGBTQ People & Allies.

In Part 1 of our special Pride Series, hosts John and Kenda sit down with Justin — San Antonio transplant, proud member of Denver's LGBTQ+ community, and senior designer at Arhaus — for an honest, funny, and heartfelt conversation about what it really means to live openly in Colorado. Justin shares the story of coming out to his mom on a Walmart run (she pointed out girls checking him out minutes later), how he traded 100 days of 100°F Texas heat for Denver's outdoor lifestyle, and why Colorado is the rare place where you can hold your partner's hand absolutely anywhere. They also get into the world of interior design — mountain modern aesthetics, the "grandma chic" trend taking over showrooms, why every great room needs one perfectly wrong piece, and a $200K walk-in client story that will make any designer smile.

How Denver's Unique Geography Creates Extreme Weather

In this episode, hosts Kenda and John interview Denver's 9News Chief Meteorologist Chris Bianchi to explore the unique weather patterns of Denver, Colorado. They discuss the causes of wild temperature swings, storm behavior, and debunk common weather myths, providing valuable insights for residents and newcomers alike.

The Cabo/Colorado Connection: Lew Gallo Talks About Inclusivity, Todos Santos and Pescadero

As we kick off our Pride Month interview series, we interviewed Lew Gallo, broker and co-owner of Finn Real Estate Group in Los Cabos. Lew talks about why Cabo is the perfect place to call home. We discover new places to eat, hidden gems that the locals know, and what makes Pescadero and Todos Santos special places to invest in property. Lew's knowledge of the market is unparalleled and he provides great insight for those looking to invest in Mexico.

History of Larimer Square with Steve Turner

Kenda and John interview Steve Turner, Director of the Dana Crawford Preservation Program at CU Denver & former Executive Director of History Colorado. Steve is a wonderful story teller full of stories about Denver's history and Dana Crawford's impact on the mile-high city. We cover how Larimer Square became a jewel of Denver through the foresight of Dana Crawford and how the other historical neighborhoods of Denver were influenced by preservation.

Diving Into Some of Denver's Top Neighborhoods

What are the best neighborhoods to call home around Denver? Kenda & John dive into some of the more popular areas including Cherry Creek, Boulder, Castle Rock, Park Hill & the Mayfair/Hale neighborhoods. They talk about median home prices, local hangouts, shopping and much more.