Life Inside the Childcare Gap, Episode 2: Babies Down, Bottles Up

In Episode 2 of Life Inside the Childcare Gap, part of the Voices of Pueblo podcast series, Gregory Howell and Molly Cotner sit down with Terrin Landry, co-founder of Babies Down, Bottles Up.

The conversation continues the investigative series’ focus on how childcare systems function in Pueblo and where gaps persist for families. Landry shares how Babies Down, Bottles Up was created by blind mothers to center real-life experiences of parenting while blind and to challenge common misconceptions about disability and care.

Through candid discussion, the episode explores the realities families face outside formal childcare systems, the importance of advocacy, and the need to amplify voices often left out of policy conversations. Landry also discusses how the platform has grown into a space for storytelling, resources and community connection.

Listeners will gain insight into the intersection of disability, parenting and childcare, and the broader conversation about access, equity and support for families in Pueblo and beyond.

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Bree on a Budget: Taking the Leap and Creating a Career in Vintage

In the latest episode of Bree on a Budget, host Bree sits down with Melissa Maestas to discuss her journey from the corporate world to building a career in the vintage industry.

Maestas shares how she made the transition, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned along the way. The conversation focuses on what it takes to take a leap of faith and turn a personal passion into a sustainable and rewarding career.

Listeners will gain insight into finding purpose in their work, embracing change, and creating opportunities that align with what they love to do. The episode offers practical advice and inspiration for anyone considering a new path or looking to redefine their professional journey.

State of Art Podcast: Celebrating Film in Pueblo

In the latest episode of the State of Art Podcast, part of the Voices of Pueblo series, host Bree explores the growing film scene in Pueblo with guests Billie Pacheco of the Rising Star Film Festival and Chili Cilch of the Pueblo Film Fest.

The conversation highlights the Rising Star Film Festival, which provides a platform for high school filmmakers to showcase their work across categories including drama, comedy, documentary, horror and animation. The festival, held April 10 at the Rawlings Library, supports emerging youth storytellers and connects them with industry professionals and community audiences.

The episode also looks ahead to the Pueblo Film Fest, which continues to build a regional and international platform for filmmakers while fostering community engagement and cultural exchange through cinema.

Cilch also discusses his involvement in the Colorado 150 celebrations and efforts to bring film screenings and programming to Pueblo as part of the statewide anniversary.

Together, the guests reflect on the importance of film as a storytelling tool, the growth of Pueblo’s creative economy, and the opportunities being created for the next generation of filmmakers.

For more information and tickets please visit the following websites:

Rising Star Film Festival

Pueblo Film Fest