Trailblazers And Visionaries with Elizabeth Hamilton

Photo courtesy of Kevin Austin

Our fall issue is always one that leaves me feeling inspired and excited about the influential women who are dedicated to empowering our community.

What I find so wonderful is there are noteworthy women in every sector of our beautiful state, which makes our job of narrowing down our list a challenge. I cannot wait to share the stories of the ladies we have featured this year. Not only are they all making a difference in their work, but I also had the best time with each of them at our photoshoot!

Ann Bonfoey Taylor was a force of a woman: She was part of the U.S. Olympic team for downhill skiing; flew planes in World War II; played tennis at Wimbledon; was a Vogue model; started her own ski apparel company: and was a well-accomplished equestrian as well as mother to six children. There really wasn’t anything Taylor couldn’t do! We are so honored to share her story with our readers; we hope you are as inspired by her life as we are.

Another woman you’ll want to check out is stylemaker Anuschka Pashel of Bloom. With a gifted eye and a passion for creating beautiful things, she has created a home filled with elevated bohemian treasures from around the globe. An explosion of color, textures and patterns makes her floral design and home store a unique Denver destination.

You also will want to check out two rock-star women who are shaking up the male-dominated food and beverage industry: Jennifer Peters and Karen Hertz, the ladies behind gluten-free havens Just BE Kitchen and Holidaily Brewing Company, respectfully. Not only are their establishments allergy-friendly but they also are so delicious.

Finally, we’ve been globe-trotting our way through Ireland and the Antarctic to bring you stories of off-the-beaten-path vacations that are sure to make your bucket list.

Beyond the fall issue, our website, coloradoexpression.com is chock-full of unique stories, such as the Women’s Bank of Denver, formed in 1978. I salute all the women in my life (and in yours) who are making a difference in Colorado. Here’s to raising the bar even higher!