A Look at Leading Arvada with Mark Deven

April Lambatos: Heart Leader and Head Honcho of Happiness

From Florida to Denver’s event scene, April Lambatos has built a career around creating unforgettable experiences and happier workplaces. A University of Florida grad with roots in Disney hospitality, April now leads Footers Catering, MIBE, and Social Capitol Events as the self-proclaimed “Head Honcho of Happiness.” In this episode, she shares how culture, creativity, and community helped transform a family business into one of Denver’s premier event companies and how MIBE Leadership bring leaders to Colorado from all over the world to learn about the secret sauce to building a strong culture.

A Look at Leading Arvada with Mark Deven

Welcome to our amazing friend, Mark Deven who led the city of Arvada for 11 years through big growth, major development, COVID-19, and community tragedy, former City Manager, Mark Deven reflects on resilience, leadership, and what it means to call Arvada home. In this episode, Mark shares lessons from four decades in public service, the challenges of managing a changing city, and how leading moved him to give back even more! Follow, like and share! Catch us on Apple, iHeart and Podbean

Good Days Start with Karen Rocznik

Want the latest updates on a story that truly matters?   We’ve got you covered as we highlight Karen Rocznik from Good Day Colorado-a producer and journalist whose strength goes far beyond the newsroom.   In this episode, we talk about her impact in journalism, her resilience, and her fight against cancer. It’s a powerful reminder of why storytelling matters and how courage can inspire a community. T his is an episode you won’t want to miss if you believe in the power of people, pushing through and finding your passion.   Find us on Podbean, iHeart, Spotify, Apple or anywhere you find your podcasts!

Rachel Zenzinger-Jefferson County Commissioner-District 1

Apex Activated new drop coming in hot!   Welcome Rachel Zenzinger to the pod! She is the Jefferson County Commissioner for District 1 and is no stranger to service and community.   Rachel started serving here on the Apex PRD Foundation Board and quickly realized her calling and moved into Arvada City Council and represented the 19th district of the Colorado Senate. She is active in Kiwanis among all the other things she is doing to make Colorado better.   She is a Colorado Rockies fan and is raising her family right here in Arvada and we are so lucky to know her and call her our friend!   Check out the latest on iHeart, Apple, Spotify and Podbean.   @the_zenator

Good Days Start with Karen Rocznik

Want the latest updates on a story that truly matters? We’ve got you covered as we highlight Karen Rocznik from Good Day Colorado-a  producer and journalist whose strength goes far beyond the newsroom. In this episode, we talk about her impact in journalism, her resilience, and her fight against cancer. It’s a powerful reminder of why storytelling matters and how courage can inspire a community. This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you believe in the power of people, pushing through and finding your passion.