Beyond the Front Door Podcast

08/20/2026

🎙️ Episode Drop!!

Cancer changes the conversation. And when it becomes stage four, it can change the way you think about everything—time, fear, family, and what “normal” looks like.

Jessica Sayers is back with us, sharing what life looks like with metastatic breast cancer—the scans, the uncertainty, the dark days, and learning to live with cancer as a chronic disease.

But this conversation is also about showing up.

Jessica talks about mammograms, following up when something doesn’t look right, and the importance of finding people who truly understand. She also shares about Lights of Hope Across America, honoring and remembering those affected by cancer while raising awareness for research and access to care.

Jessica is incredibly open in this episode—even about the parts that aren't easy to talk about. ❤️

Listen. Share it. Schedule the mammogram you've been putting off. Follow up on that appointment.

And maybe light a little hope for someone along the way. ❤️
Are you inspired to give? https://acscan.donordrive.com/participants/Jessica-Sayers
Cheyenne's Hometown Team at Peak Properties, LLC
Rhea M. Parsons at Peak Properties, LLC

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A stage four diagnosis changes more than a treatment plan, it chang...

08/13/2026

You probably know the jackets. 😎 But do you know the story behind the guy wearing them?

This week on Beyond the Front Door, we sit down with Bryan “Alf” Grzegorczyk — longtime Cheyenne business owner, community champion, and the man behind some pretty incredible local ideas.

From Small Business Heart of Cheyenne, which helped raise more than $70,000 for local businesses during COVID, to Thankful Thursday, which has now raised about $4.6 MILLION for area nonprofits… Alf has figured out something important:

Community doesn’t just happen. People make it happen. ❤️

We talk about his arrival in Cheyenne during a 1982 blizzard (welcome to Wyoming! 😂), the story behind “Alf,” downtown events, giving back, leadership, and why the people of Cheyenne convinced him this was home.

It’s a fun conversation with a guy who has spent decades proving that a good idea + people willing to show up can make a BIG difference.

🎙️ Listen to this week’s Beyond the Front Door Podcast wherever you get your podcasts!
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Rhea M. Parsons at Peak Properties, LLC

A lot of towns talk about “community.” Cheyenne, Wyoming builds it,...

08/07/2026

🎙️ Episode Drop!
Planning a wedding or party? Here's your reminder that the bar isn't just where people grab a drink... it's where half the conversations (and questionable dance decisions) begin. 🍸😄

This week on Beyond the Front Door, we sit down with Eli Burgess of Gentle Perch Mobile Bartending to talk everything from mobile bars and liquor laws to custom mocktails that are anything but boring. Whether you're planning a wedding, graduation, company party, or just looking for an excuse to have a signature drink, this episode is full of practical tips and fun ideas.

Give it a listen, and if you know someone knee-deep in event planning, send this their way. Cheers!
Cheyenne's Hometown Team at Peak Properties, LLC
Rhea M. Parsons at Peak Properties, LLC

A mobile bar can feel like a small detail until you realize it sets...

07/30/2026

🎙️ Episode Drop!
Every kid needs a place where they're known, encouraged, and expected to succeed.

This week we sat down with Justin Pendleton, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Wyoming, to talk about the hours after school that can make all the difference. We cover mentorship, leadership, meals, scholarships, and why the Club isn't just for kids in crisis—it's for families looking for a positive place to grow.

We also get the details parents always ask about: registration, costs, summer programs, and how the Club serves hundreds of kids across Cheyenne each year.

It's a great conversation about investing in kids before they need rescuing.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube!
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Rhea M. Parsons at Peak Properties, LLC

After school, a lot can happen in the hours between the last bell a...

07/24/2026

🎙️ Episode Drop!
🎭 What if Hamlet had six actors, a pile of random props, and the audience helping decide who plays who?

This week we're joined by Adri and Amber True of True Troupe Theater to talk found-space theater, stage combat, improv, haunted trolleys, and how they're making Shakespeare a whole lot more approachable (and unpredictable).

If you've ever thought theater wasn't your thing... this episode might change your mind.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

👇 What's the most unexpected place you've ever seen a live performance?
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Rhea M. Parsons at Peak Properties, LLC

Shakespeare is already dramatic, but what happens when you hand Ham...

07/17/2026

New episode alert! 💃🎉

This one was such a fun conversation. We sat down with Dallas Higginbottom and Alyssa Martinez from Mosaico Folklorico, and left with a whole new appreciation for the stories that can be told without saying a single word.

We learned why the dresses are more than just beautiful, why the shoes have nails in them (yes, really 😄), and how this incredible nonprofit is making traditional Mexican folklórico dance welcoming to complete beginners while honoring generations of culture and history.

One of our favorite takeaways? Communities become stronger when we celebrate each other's traditions—not just from the sidelines, but by showing up, asking questions, and learning.

If you've ever seen Mosaico Folklorico perform and wondered, "How do they do that?" or "Could I ever try it?" ...this episode is for you.

🎧 Give it a listen, then tell us: What's a cultural tradition you hope never disappears?
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Rhea M. Parsons at Peak Properties, LLC

The fastest way to understand a community is to watch what it celeb...

07/09/2026

🎙️ Episode Drop!!
We had a great time recording this one! It was especially fun to welcome Stacie Linger and Del Peterson to the podcast to share the story behind the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival.

From Del's entrepreneurial journey to the festival's move to Cheyenne, we dive into what it takes to build a successful business, host an event for 2,300 people, and create something people travel for.

Whether you're planning to attend the festival or just enjoy conversations about entrepreneurship, community, and the people helping shape Cheyenne, this episode is worth a listen.

🎧 Catch the latest episode wherever you get your podcasts!
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Rhea M. Parsons at Peak Properties, LLC

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07/09/2026

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