The Love FoCo Show

Jen McLain: The Compassion Behind Alpha Center’s Sexual Health Services and After-Abortion Support

What if sexual health care and after-abortion support felt safe, loving, and shame-free? In this Fort Collins conversation, Jen McLain shares how Alpha Center walks with people toward healing and wholeness.

Adam Vander Sande: From Busboy to CEO in Fort Collins’ Restaurant Scene

Adam Vander Sande went from a chaotic youth and getting carjacked at 20 to leading some of Fort Collins’ most beloved restaurants. In this episode, he opens up about rock-bottom moments, second chances, and the surprising role community, faith, and hard work played in reshaping his life and career.

Jamal Skinner: Building Safe, Brave Spaces for Black Youth at Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins

In this episode of the Love FoCo Show, Jamal Skinner traces his path from aspiring pro soccer player and New York investment banker to a Fort Collins community leader, unpacking redlining, belonging, and why creating dedicated spaces for Black teens matters in Northern Colorado.

Gloria Kat: Advocacy and Support for Families and Kids at La Familia

In this episode of the Love FoCo Show, Gloria shares her journey from La Familia parent to executive director, the challenges families face in accessing quality childcare, and how Mi Voz is empowering residents in local mobile home communities to raise their voices and shape policy.

Brian Kingsley: 9 Out of 10 Fort Collins Families Choose PSD — Here's Why

Jeff sits down with PSD Superintendent Brian Kingsley for a candid conversation about his life’s calling in education, uncertainties of funding and enrollment, the teacher pipeline, and why he still walks into kindergarten classrooms on his hardest days. This one's for every Fort Collins parent, educator, and community member who wants to know what's happening in our schools.