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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021

FEATURES 14 Living a Purposeful Life Ben Higgins Talks Coffee, Hope & Humanity, and What It Means to be Thankful

18 Fort Collins’ First Responders Gratitude for the People Working To Keep Our City Safe

26 Finding Your Voice The Value of an Arts Education

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32 The Jewelry Emporium Locally Owned and Locally Supported

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Giving Back

Local Limelight

26 Inspired By 32 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

Fort Collins Lifestyle Launch Party With new ownership, a new vision, and a killer team on board, we figured it was time to celebrate the new Fort Collins Lifestyle with our community and partners. Hosted at Hillside Vineyard, the wine was ample, food delicious, and company excellent.

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Tour de Corgi A total Fort Collins classic! Corgi breeds and so many other happy, tail-wagging fur friends showed out for their annual, costumed walking parade through Old Town. Of course they're all adorable, but here are a few of our favorites!

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Lemons and Lace Turns Five One of our favorite Fort Collins boutiques just turned 5! We hate to miss a good party, especially one celebrating such wonderful friends. With local vendors and makers on site, the mood was pure celebration. Here's a look at some of the fashionable fun they had in store for visitors on their birthday!

1. Lemons & Lace Owner Jordan Cannon | 2. Handmade Jewelry by Christine Rauh | 3. CRUNCHI brand Makeup with Elise Wallis | 4. CC’s Flower Truck | 5. Welded Permanent Jewelry by Alpen Glo

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Stuff the Truck 6 Maxline Brewing played host to the sixth annual Stuff the Truck event benefitting Homeward Alliance last month. Live music was provided by Rob Solo, Heart Medicine, Oh Like WOW, and The Kitty Project while volunteers collected cold weather gear and monetary donations to help provide for community members in need before winter. Photography by Leia Sage Photos and Creations.

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GIVING BACK BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL

Living a Purposeful Life

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PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE

CL: ARE THERE THINGS YOU DO, OR MAN-

BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS

TRAS YOU LIVE BY ON A DAILY BASIS?

THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEET-

BH: I don’t wake up going “today is going to be

HEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING

a good day.” I’ve found that some of the worst

MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.”

days have taught me the most. They’ve built

Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportu-

grit, character, resolve, and a story that will not

nity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring pod-

only help me, but allow me to be more empa-

casts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating

thetic and loving.

awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat

I did a speaking tour 4 years ago for high school

down with him (virtually) to reflect on all that he has accom-

students. At one moment during the speech I got

plished in this season of “thankfulness.”

emotional speaking about purpose; all of a sudden it was like this reeI of my life went through my

CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’

head where these little, small moments led me to

MEAN TO YOU?

that point in time to speak with this group.

BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude,

I try to sit in those moments daily and remem-

it’s an every day break to look at where my life sits and to be

ber the things that got me here, what I’ve learned

thankful for the friends and family around me and the things that

along the way that I can celebrate, and what

I am able to be a part of.

keeps me thankful.

We believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED) CL: TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE

When the show [The Bachelor] hap-

MOST PROUD OF OR INSPIRED BY?

pened, our fundraising increased 500%

BH: I’m proud that my podcast Hope Still

within a year and that was awesome, but

Wins and my book Alone in Plain Sight both

we also knew that it probably wasn’t going

play a part in getting resources for help to

to last. We asked ourselves how we can

those who need it. One of the ways I love to

make funding this non-profit more sustain-

connect with others is to connect them with

able, and we came up with the idea that we

stories of other people that I’ve been able to

could start a for-profit business and call

be a part of. For example, in my book I high-

ourselves “for-purpose.” The founders were

lighted a girl named Annie who was 23 and

financially-able enough to donate 100% of

had two weeks to live — she was dying from

our profits to nonprofits now that we had

cystic fibrosis when I interviewed her. I got

the platform to do it.

to talk to her about the end of life and what messages she would share. I’m often asked, ‘what is this whole thing about for you, what is your mission in all of

Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

this?’ Selfishly, I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and

CL: WHAT ARE YOUR

healing. And my filter on whether they are

RECOMMENDATIONS

good or not comes from my faith. I just want

FOR PEOPLE TO

to be a part of stories of loving others and

GIVE BACK IN THEIR

loving God well.

COMMUNITY? BH: At Generous we

CL: DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE LEGACY

have

YOU WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND?

investing

BH: I want to be known as someone who

human-facing injustice,

gave more than I took, as someone who

and we do that because

cared deeply for those around me and that

that was the thing that

loved others and God well. If I could choose

angered us the most.

always in

enjoyed fighting

the memories of my kids, grandkids, friends

I think everybody can

and family, it would be to remember that Ben

figure out what they can

People matter and have value. There’s a purpose for the life we are living and when people get out and care for others well the world is a better place. Stay curious; look left and right at the needs around you and use your impact to be a community maker. That’s the message I’d like to share.

lived a life where he loved others really, really

do in their local commu-

well and he sacrificed a lot to do that.

nities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the angriest?

CL: HOW DID GENEROUS

Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s

COFFEE BEGIN?

animals or the environment. What emotional

BH: The idea came in July of 2017 and we

pull is it? Go after that.

launched in January of 2018. When I was

There’s a purpose for the life we are living

15 years old I went to Central America; our

and when people get out and care for others

hearts were broken and eyes were opened

well the world is a better place. Stay curious;

to the lack of strategy behind mission and

look at the needs around you and use your

non-profit work.

impact to be a community maker. That’s the

My buddy who was also on that trip started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope United Foundation. The idea is that we can

message I’d like to share. Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.

ask people within these communities, how can we help? The goal was a partnership

With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Hig-

for perpetuity — to help them increase their

gins is co-founder of @generous_coffee_, au-

education programs, their healthcare, but be

thor of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestill-

led by them.

wins, and co-host of @almost_famouspodcast.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Fort Collins’ First Responders EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO DEDICATE THEIR CAREERS TO KEEPING OUR CITY SAFE

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY TYLER WESTON

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"E veryone here is so nice and friendly," Berg sten says of his new home, "it 's really a great community."

HAVING BEEN RANKED ONE OF THE

“I think the biggest thing right now is

BEST US CITIES TO LIVE IN, REPEAT-

narrowing down that vision to make sure

EDLY OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, IT’S

it’s attainable and make sure it’s beneficial

CLEAR THAT THERE IS SOME MAGIC TO

to the organization and the community,”

LIFE IN FORT COLLINS. If you’re already

Bergsten told us of his first steps in assum-

here, that’s probably not news though. There

ing the role as Fire Chief and the strategic

are numerous things that come together

planning it will require.

to make our home the wonderful place it

Having moved here from Illinois with his

is, some that are occasionally forgotten in

family after accepting the Fire Chief position

the excitement of it all are the dedicated

earlier this year, Bergsten has been getting

professionals who agree to shoulder the

acquainted with his new home. Keeping a

responsibility of looking after our communi-

list of suggested activities and restaurants

ties’ safety and well being. Agreeing to work

and taking advantage of outdoor recreation

at protecting our homes, businesses, and

opportunities as often as possible is a part

families is no small undertaking and we are

of moving to Fort Collins for many people,

unfathomably grateful for the first respond-

for the new chief it’s a little bit deeper. It’s

ers who dedicate their careers to the task.

about getting to know and understand the

After last year’s record breaking fire

community he’s serving.

season, residents of the Front Range are

“Everyone here is so nice and friendly,”

all-too-aware of the risk that can some-

Bergsten says of his new home, “it’s really a

times accompany our hot and dry summer

great community.”

climate, stepping up to that danger on

Also striving to better understand his com-

behalf of Fort Collins and its surrounding

munity, and the expectations they hold for him

communities is Poudre Fire Authority.

and his department, is Fort Collins Police Chief

With new chief Derek Bergsten at the

Jeff Swoboda. In his three years serving as chief

helm of the department, learning about the

here, with the long term goal of helping Fort

people in his department and where they

Collins to be one of, if not the safest city in the

would like to see it grow are at the top of

country, he sees his most important responsi-

the to-do list. The most prevalent question

bility as listening. Describing the Fort Collins

he’s been asked so far is what his personal

population as both educated and engaged,

vision for the department is.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

“There are so many people that want to raise all boats and make sure that policing is intimately involved in that,” Swoboda says of the community’s desire for improvement, “they want to make sure that their police department is trying to do better every day.” First Responders Day At Ridgeview Classical School

Creating an advisory council and working to ensure all voices are heard is just one of many steps Swoboda is taking to make sure those expectations are well understood and consistently met. One of the latest initiatives made in an effort to improve how FCPD operates is the Mental Health Response Team, created with a realization that a typical police response may not be appropriate for all situations, even if they’re the only service people can call for help. “We recognize that there’s more that needs to be done in law enforcement,” Swoboda says of the new program, partnering with U.C. Health to have medical co-responders that are able to take the lead in responding to calls the concern mental health issues. Swoboda, like Bergsten, also transferred here from Illinois to accept his position. Knowing each other in the past and catching up here is an experience both have enjoyed.

CONTINUED >

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

"I t 's apparent t h at work as a first responder c an be highly st ressful, so when you see t h at police officer, firefigh ter or paramedic out in t own t his mont h, be sure and t ake a moment t o say ' t h ank you.' "

“He’s got a very similar mindset,” Swoboda says of working with his old colleague again and their common desire to listen to people’s needs before acting “He’s a big picture guy and it’s just been great.” An important part of how first responder services get to know their communities and encourage them to participate in keeping our communities safe is through outreach events. We were able to attend one at Ridgeview Classical School where representatives from a multitude of first responder agencies gave demonstrations and talked about their jobs and how they serve our community with the students. It’s hard to say what the bigger hit was, the drones on display from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Department or the police horses. Regardless, children and teachers alike were engaging with these dedicated professionals and getting to understand their role. Much more important than entertainment and education, events like these help to connect first responders to their community and create understanding that makes their jobs easier. Makes serving Fort Collins easier. It’s apparent that work as a first responder can be highly stressful, so when you see that police officer, firefighter or paramedic out in town this month, be sure and take a moment to say ‘thank you.’ Perfect or not, they’re doing their best to help keep Fort Collins safe and that is something truly worth appreciating.

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THE VALUE OF AN ARTS EDUCATION

“THE PURPOSE OF ARTS EDUCATION IS NOT TO

ability. Art provides us with the ability to express ourselves

PRODUCE MORE ARTISTS, THOUGH THAT IS A

in times when words typically fall short. In a city like this,

BYPRODUCT. The real purpose of arts education is to

where arts culture is embraced, prioritized and supported,

create complete human beings capable of leading suc-

this may not seem like news. So, this month we’d like to

cessful and productive lives in a free society.” - Dana Gioia

highlight and express our appreciation for the people that

The former Chairman of the National Endowment for

work to help us find our voices and share them in ways

the Arts makes a point. The value of an education in the

that are bigger than ourselves. Education is an honorable

arts far exceeds producing a person with greater creative

profession, and arts education is a cultural necessity.

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While there are many people who dedicate themselves to instructing our children in the arts, we’d like to highlight one. Jalyn Webb, owner and operator of The Academy by Divabee. You may remember Webb from last month’s article on The Candlelight Dinner Theater.

group fashion like theater, creates lasting friendships in addition to

The Academy is how the Diva-Bee, a nickname she earned as a kid,

artistic talents and passion. It builds community, something every

passes on her passion for the stage to the next generation.

child deserves. At The Academy children are encouraged to be kind,

“My heart is for young people because they bring that freshness and passion and exuberance to the table.” Webb said of her preference for instructing younger actors and singers.

authentic, brave and themselves. “We do more than just teach about the arts,” Webb says about the value of programs like hers, “I think what’s really crucial is that we’re

The Academy offers private vocal lessons, acting coaching, dance lessons, and works with groups of kids to put on performances every

trying to build kind, caring, authentic human beings. The arts and performance part is just icing on the cake.”

few months, often mirroring performances being put on by the pros

Learning about the arts isn’t just for kids of course, any person of

at Candlelight and culminating in a performance on the same big

any age should feel empowered to pursue art in some fashion, to find

stage. It’s a one of a kind opportunity for the kids to be sure, but

their voice. Doing so has every bit as many benefits for grown-ups

it’s about so much more than that. Participating in the arts, in a

as it does for children and provides a valuable outlet for coping with CONTINUED >

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“We all have creativity that needs to be fostered and witnessed, having a safe place to show that part of yourself and have it encouraged is so important.” a difficult and responsibility filled world. If you’re an adult who’d like

electronic duo TARO. Erkman doesn’t reserve her services for just big

to find it literally, you would be wise to reach out to Colorado Voice

name performers, though adult students are her focus. Colorado Voice

Studio. Emily Erkman, the founder of the studio has a long history as

Studios accepts learners of all skill levels from all walks of life. Focusing

a performer and began teaching for the first time nearly fifteen years

on “rock” or “alternative” vocal techniques, the approach isn’t about pro-

ago, at the urging of a friend. After she started, she fell in love with it

ducing classical singers so much as helping people discover their own

and simply couldn’t stop.

voice and learn how to use it effectively in a safe and supportive envi-

“It has just snowballed into constantly wanting to teach and learn more about teaching,” Erkman says of her now career.

ronment. The studio also offers charting, chord theory, and songwriting courses and hosts regular recitals to showcase students’ growth.

Some local standouts to have been coached by Erkman include

“We all have creativity that needs to be fostered and witnessed,”

Christine Sattler, whose talents were featured in the recent award

Erkman says, “ having a safe place to show that part of yourself and

winning short film Chords and Cheyenne Duba, front woman of local

have it encouraged is so important.”

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

THE JEWELRY EMPORIUM LOCALLY OWNED AND LOCALLY SUPPORTED

AS THE LAST MONTH OF THE FALL SEASON ROLLS IN, WE HUDDLE CLOSE TOGETHER WITH LOVED ONES AS WE BEAR THE COLD AND LET THE HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES BEGIN. If there is one thing we want to take the time to celebrate, it’s thankfulness. The past few years have been difficult for us all, but with the power of loyalty, friendship, and love, the Fort Collins community has grown closer than ever. Supporting small businesses is what gives Fort Collins it’s beautiful selection of unique shops, each with something special inside. We had a chance to sit with Susan Harrison, owner of Jewelry Emporium, and ask her how the community has supported her and her business since 1990.

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Sometimes we forget to be thankful for what we have. But Harrison has never failed to love her store and everyone who steps inside of it. Her loyal customers have shown their support over the years by referring Jewelry Emporium to their friends and family, as well as coming back to see her whenever the need for a jeweler arises. She says it’s common for the sons and daughters of previous customers to come in, looking for an engagement ring or anniversary present. Even during the trying times of COVID, her customers showed support by sending money to help wherever it was needed. “I didn’t have a dry eye that day, it really touched my heart,” Harrison says. When it comes to having a positive impact on the community, giving back is everything! Harrison likes to contribute to the residents of Fort Collins by offering the highest quality jewelry products to her customers. She also has a big heart when it comes to donating time and money to those truly in need. Organizations like the Humane Society, SAVA, Realities for Children, Animal Friends Alliance, and more are places she likes to support in any way she can. While there are many stores in Fort Collins selling jewelry, no place makes customers their priority like Jewelry Emporium! With a passion for her beautiful products, employees, and customers, Harrison believes that giving jewelry lovers the best customer service in the city is what keeps people coming back for more. She loves her loyal customers and says she’s blessed to have so many of them become good friends.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE (CONTINUED)

A positive mindset is the most important thing when it comes to being a good boss and managing bad days. Harrison’s daily inspiration comes from God and recognizing all the little things in life to be grateful for, using her commute to the store to pray and set positive intentions before starting her day. Her management style is all about educating her employees so that they can operate and help to run the business as efficiently as she can even when she’s not there! While this may sound like a lot of pressure, Harrison takes on everyday tasks with a positive attitude. “I’m a real believer that our path - there’s just things thrown in there that make us better people, better working with the general public, understanding it’s not a perfect world,” Harrison says of her outlook. This also falls into her philosophy of always treating people like you want to be treated, wanting them to feel listened to and individually special. From the moment you walk into the store, you know you’re in good hands with passionate jewelry enthusiasts. Every one of Harrison’s employees and friends are blessed with a lifelong passion for jewelry, gems, and precious metals. Many of which are one of a kind and received from various jewelers and designers around the world. With the extensive collection of diamonds, gemstones, and pearls, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect piece for that special someone. The Fort Collins community is classy and timeless, just like Jewelry Emporium! Some of Harrison’s favorite things about being in this city are its beauty, welcoming feeling, fun, and being so close to the mountains. “Friendships I’ve made over the years couldn’t be better,” she says. Don’t be fooled by their most expensive pieces, there’s a little something for everyone there with a wide range of prices from the twenties to the thousands. If there is one thing Harrison could say to all of her supporters, it would be that she appreciates and loves them and “can’t thank them enough.” With love, romance, and celebration being the three words Harrison would use to describe her business, what better way to show someone you care than with a beautiful piece of jewelry? This holiday season, let’s all celebrate and be thankful for one another with friendship, memories, and gifts. 34

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