Networking Group: Inspiring Women

In early 2013, Krista left a distinguished Denver law firm where she specialized in managing high profile, complex family law litigation matters for members of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers™. As a senior paralegal and mediator, CFP ® candidate and a Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA®), Krista is uniquely suited to help people create resolutions in divorce. She understands the high cost, destructive tactics and financial consequences of divorce litigation, and is committed to providing a neutral environment to explore resolution.

Kathryn is passionate about making the home buying and selling process smooth and transparent for her clients. She loves educating first time homebuyers on their first home purchase and making the experience as stress-free as possible. Kathryn also loves working with single women enjoying the rewards of buying their own home. Combining her strong negotiation skills and her compassion, she provides a strong personality to walk her clients through every step of their real estate transactions. Her office is in Highlands Ranch, she lives in and loves Olde Town Arvada and knows the metro area like the back of her hand. She would love to meet your friends and family and help with their real estate needs and believes a relationship if far more profitable than a transaction. 

As a Colorado native I love spending time outdoors. You can find me digging in the dirt or riding on the back of a motorcycle. I love trying new coffee shops and eating…. Yes, I love to eat! I am a local CPA dedicated to helping business owners understand their numbers by providing bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation and advisory services. I take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best, running your business. I also, provide tax preparation, planning and consulting services to individuals. So, whether you are selling your business or your house, moving or beginning a new venture, let’s work together.

Kim started her business to help others lead inspired lives and plan for the days ahead. She advises successful couples and single women on how to create financial roadmaps through powerful, genuine connections & strategic planning. Kim graduated from the University of Denver with a BSBA in Marketing. Her first career was in marketing & sales until she discovered her real passion for helping people manage their financial lives. She provides financial planning services and support to her clients and is committed to uphold all company and industry supervisory guidelines and policies. Kim is registered with their Series 7 & 63 as well as her CFP^R & RCIP^R.

Hi, I’m Nicole...aka “The Snarky Sweet Cake Chick.” I help my clients create epic memories for their celebrations as a Master Cake Designer & former Food Network Competitor.  I design delicious show pieces that dazzle.  My goal is to amaze you and your guests!

Christine Jensen and her husband, Dana, live in Arvada, CO, a community she has called home nearly all her life. They have four grown children and four grandchildren. With 30 years experience in mortgage lending, she is a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional, a Certified Senior Advisor, and Branch Manager for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation in Olde Town Arvada. Christine specializes in Reverse Mortgages and loves working with the 62+ age group to help them select the best financing options for themselves and their families, and to expand options for clients as they approach their retirement years. She is passionate about changing the public perception of Reverse Mortgages as a financial planning tool, which she does by educating clients and industry professionals about the new reverse mortgage guidelines and their improved safety features

Hi! I'm an Arvada resident, experienced business person, and now an entrepreneur.

A seasoned executive with experience across multiple industries, I have a track record of leading companies to achieve year-over-year improvements in revenue, profit, quality, employee retention, and customer satisfaction. Most recently, I purchased The Digital Frontier, a digital and large format printing company that is poised for growth.

Hi I'm Mollie Gilligan, my Husband David and I are the proud owners of Payroll Vault - North Metro Denver. We have the honor of being parents two our two amazing children, Dorothy and Dustin. David grew up in Arvada and is happy to be able to serve the community he has called home for so many years! I am a Kansas transplant who loves the Chiefs!! At Payroll Vault, we focus on supporting local small business owners with their Payroll, HR, Timekeeping, Workers Comp, Labor Poster, Background Check and Drug Screening needs. Whether you're a single member S-Corp or a company of 500 employees we have affordable services driven to take the pain out of your payroll process. We look forward to making long lasting business relationships in the North Metro Denver area for many years to come. Please feel free to contact us! (720) 876-7724
CHEERS!

I have been preparing taxes professionally since 1993 and received my Enrolled Agent designation in 1996. Since preparing taxes involves some knowledge of a broad range of industries, my varied background serves me well.  I prepare individual taxes for US residents and non-residents as well as all business forms, trusts, estates and non profits. From 2005 through 2015,  I taught basic, intermediate and advanced tax preparation classes for H&R Block.
I am that rare bird that actually thinks tax preparation and planning is exciting and I have been known to read case law and regulations just for fun.

I founded Epic Experience in 2012 to offer hope. Our mission is to empower adult cancer thrivers and survivors to live beyond cancer. Epic Experience offers week long camps, 1 day regional events, Virtual exercise class, podcast and ThriveVR.

As your risk management partner, we will help educate you with options on your commercial and personal insurance needs, while strengthening the local community with meaningful events. 
We are happy to be a resource to you with any questions you may have about insurance and how we can support you. 

Jamie Poeling is the owner of Dream Dinners Arvada. Her goal is to help busy people get good, healthy meals on the table. She loves serving her community and you can find her out in the community celebrating other small businesses and finding ways to support them.

I am a co-owner and physician at Maia Primary Care & Wellness, a direct primary care practice located in The Square at Five Parks. It is my privilege to collaborate with patients to achieve their health goals. I enjoy the variety that comes with practicing internal medicine. I love to help patients improve their quality of life as well as prevent diseases.

Currently serving as the Pastor of This Generation Ministry at Altitude Church and serve on the Volunteer Leadership Team with World Vision US. I also am the Director of the soon-to-be Compass Coffeehouse and POUR Ministry, launching Valentine's Day at Altitude Church. My mission is to use the gifts and experiences I have been blessed with to help bring fullness of life to children and youth- my own children, children in our own community and children around the globe.

I am co-owner and family physician of Maia Primary Care and Wellness. Maia is a Direct Primary Care practice offering same day/next day services to our patients. We are a membership-based primary care offering personalized care to all ages. We also do have services for non-members as well to include Botox, genetic testing, Biote hormone replacement to name a few. We are excited about collaborating with small business to offer primary care services to employees.

I am Kimberly Diaz, Professional Care navigator and owner of Care Matters Always. We are Raising the bar in senior care. We are doing this through advocacy, education, and navigation. I am a Nurse with 25 years of experience who has devoted her career to serving seniors and their loved ones.. My grandparents were my inspiration from a young age I knew I needed to help. We provide Advocacy, Resources such as;  caregiving, Nursing, Case management Relocation/Placement and end of life services.
 We can help with pet relocation, bill pay, prescription refills, Home Health, and Hospice referrals and I can also provide private nursing and end of life services. I have short and long term packages based on your needs. Let us be your guide through this journey and the question of "where do we go from here"?

Liz Kistler took over ownership and executive management of Equalized Productions in 2016 after having worked part-time with Dave for years. Liz began her career in Risk Management and HR, focusing on Unemployment and Payroll compliance, account management, and sales. When transitioning to the AV production and installation industry, Liz realized her client relationship experiences allowed her to reimagine live event production and AV integration. Customer service and client satisfaction are the most important part of every division of Equalized Productions. Making those cornerstones our focus has allowed us to grow organically through word-of-mouth, resulting in a minimum of 25% growth year over year since 2016. Our measured, steady growth enables us to ensure our clients are our priority now and in the future.

As a local Health and Life Insurance Broker with PM Financial Group, I am able to provide my clients with the education and understanding they need to plan for their future. It is vital to know how your plans work so you know what to expect when you use them. As a group, we look at the whole picture to ensure the financial health of our clients addresses their needs at every stage of life. 

Samantha Schultz is the Owner and Lead Travel Planner at Plan Your Perfect Vacation, where her mission since starting her travel agency over 7 years ago has remained the same: To Inspire People To See The World. Her agency specializes in custom international itineraries, including Hawaii and Alaska. She has personal experience traveling to over 70 countries and all 7 continents and uses this expertise to create life enriching international experiences with a VIP level of service. Her focus on relationships both with her clients and travel partners in the industry strengthen her ability to provide the extra level of care and support her clients have come to expect.

Dr. Page Mader and Susan Wass, met at a small animal clinic in Denver. Their passion for organized management, quality veterinary care and excellent customer service united them as colleagues. They became friends and realized a shared dream of entrepreneurship. Five Parks Animal Hospital is a female-owned, small animal clinic for dogs and cats.  Our mission is to provide superior quality medicine in a calm, comfortable and safe environment while focusing on an intimate, tailored, personalized patient experience. Our goal is to form everlasting relationships with clientele and be active members within the community.

 

Andrea is a commercial and film director, producer, creator, and activist. Her work focuses on documentary-style storytelling and stories of real people, particularly around health, wellness, culture, and causes. She’s created content for a variety of brands including Chipotle, McDonald’s, Chevrolet, CaseIH, Marriott, City and County of Denver, and Colorado State University, as well as nonprofits like Medicine Horse in Boulder. Her films include narrative feature, “A Song for Imogene,” a documentary feature, “Erased,” and several short films. Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, she serves as an industry mentor and advocates for representation in front of and behind the lens. She also serves on the Arvada Arts & Culture Commission.

Hi, I am Tara. I love working with joyful people and building relationships. I strive to make every photo shoot fun and exciting. Besides photography, I have a passion for reading self development books, organization, running, and reading with my children. 

I’m Amber Stevens, your dedicated wellness professional. I own Boundless Body and Wellness - a massage and health wellness center. We believe in the body and mind’s natural ability to heal – if given the right tools and support. Our therapists are skilled and licensed Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists, Energy Therapists and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coaches. We will help you to create a completely personalized road-map to health that suits your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals. We also offer a variety of wellness classes.

We have been voted Best of the Best for 2022 for Massage Center and Wellness Center, while Amber was voted Best of the Best Massage Therapist and Health Coach for 2018 and 2019. Check out our award-winning work while you enjoy local art in our gallery and a cup of hot tea. 

Andrea Nied, PT, DPT has been a Doctor of Physical Therapy in CO since 2011, when she moved to Arvada after finishing PT school. She has extensive experience working with all orthopedic conditions, and a specialization in pelvic health. After her daughter's in 2016, Andrea experienced low back pain that didn't go away with typical PT work; 6 months later, she decided to take a pelvic floor course and was blown away by the results. The pain was coming from the pelvic floor and not her back! Her son was born in 2017, and she treated her other postpartum problems: bladder leakage, prolapse, and pelvic pain. In 2018, Andrea and her family moved to the UK where she became a licensed UK Physiotherapist and started a successful PT practice by focusing on serving local residents. In 2021, Andrea, her husband, and kids made the left London and returned to Arvada to open Movement Physio and Wellness. She looks forward to meeting you!

Moved to Arvada about 5 years ago and love everything about it!  I'm an Insurance nerd who loves to get to know why people went into the business they did.  Educating General Contractors about their exposure and why good insurance and even better Risk Management team is vital to success and keeping said success.  I specialize in New Home Builders offering Builders Risk, General Liability, Workers Compensation, Commercial Auto as well as Equipment Coverage.  I also specialize in Warranties that benefit both the Builder and the Homeowner.  At Maverick, we purposely focus on the technology piece and making the builder onboarding and servicing very easy.  All while making sure you have great rates with proper coverage.  It's what sets us apart from the competition.  It just takes one conversation to see if we can help, let me know if you want to set that up!

Kitty Coy is a Mental Fitness Coach, author, meditation expert, biofeedback specialist, founder of You be You Coaching & CEO of Tranquility Wellness Center. Kitty supports people to release subconscious mental blocks so they can increase their success in all areas of life! She graduated from CU Boulder with degrees in Integrative Physiology, Psychology & Neuroscience. With her research background, she takes a scientific approach to helping people shift their mindset to be happier and more successful! Kitty won the Best Coach in Arvada in 2022. She is an International speaker teaching people how to train their brains for success and maximize their mindset. Kitty's mission is to help people become the best possible version of themselves by providing the tools and techniques they need to start living their dreams now! 

Hello, my name is Judy and I represent Landslide Elite Health. I am passionate about helping people get and stay healthy by providing them with quality vitamins and dietary supplements. Our products are formulated in collaboration with leading scientists to support a healthy life. We strive to help you give your bodies the nutritional support that is needed for optimal health and performance.

We are a full service financial institution owned by our members that use us and Federally insured by NCUA. I focus on consumer products as well as offering companies financial wellness education to their employees. We have 30 branches to better serve you with both personal and business accounts. How can we stand shoulder to shoulder with you or your business? 

Time is a limited resource and I think investing in people is the most valuable way to spend it. In my life and in my work, I strive to be curious enough to always be learning and genuine in my interactions with others. “Home” matters to people and helping you with that process matters to me. I thrive in details and emphasize education as part of my process, so you can trust your loan is being looked at with utmost care and all options are being considered.

 

Donna Shannon, career coach, speaker, stand-up comic, and President of the Personal Touch Career Services, has been empowering business professionals with practical tools for the modern job search since 2004. Donna is the author of “Get a Job Without Going Crazy” and host of the “Tattooed Freaks in Business Suits” podcast. The Personal Touch Career Services is one of Denver’s top-rated resume and career coaching services on Google, with over 90 5-Star reviews

I am an attorney and the senior associate at RBS Law. We specialize in estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, appointment of guardians for minors, etc.) and uncontested probate estate administration. I love the ability to educate and help people in a personal and impactful way that empowers them. I was drawn to estate planning because of the personal aspect of creating and customizing client’s documents, which gives them peace of mind in case the unexpected (or expected) happens. 

Education:
University of North Carolina, Wilmington, BA in Psychology
University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law, JD 
Hobbies:
Skiing, golfing, and camping are some of my favorite ways to unwind. I look forward to discovering new ways to get involved and give back to the community.

Health Focused.  Community Driven.  I work with a network of medical professionals to make sure my clients are fully examined and properly evaluated for injuries that they may not be aware of. I strive to limit any out-of-pocket expenses while my clients are treating so they can focus on healing rather than finances. No matter how minor the accident, you may be entitled to more than you think. I don't get paid until you are compensated for your medical bills as well as pain and suffering. I also donate a portion of every attorney fee to charity, furthering my commitment to the community. If you or someone you know needs my support with any injury claim, please reach out.

Owners and husband & wife team, Mim & Josh Ward pride themselves on providing trustworthy customer service & transparency in the home improvement industry. Josh is a master carpenter who got his start building custom homes in Colorado Ski Country in 1995. Mim translates her previous life as a public servant into her clear communication & detailed organization.

I am a Health & Wellness Practitioner, specializing in Energy Healing & Harmonic Sound Bath Therapy. I treat any physical and mental health issues that are affecting daily living including stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, past trauma, and/or personal blocks. During a session, a thorough examination is done to determine what the story is that is manifesting in the body in the form of physical or emotional pain. Various therapeutic tools are used including crystals, essential oils, and harmonic sound and vibration tools. During a sound and vibrations bath session, relaxing therapies are offered that address inflammation, stress, and any fascia-related tension in the body.