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The Drop Off: EPIC Conversations About the Workforce of Today and the Talent of Tomorrow

The Drop Off: EPIC Conversations About the Workforce of Today and the Talent of Tomorrow

By: Executives Partnering to Invest in Children
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 The Drop Off: EPIC Conversations About the Future of Business and Child Care Executives Partnering to Invest in Childcare (EPIC) enables the business community to foster the talent of tomorrow while supporting the workforce of today. On our monthly podcast “The Drop Off” we feature candid, pointed conversations with influential business leaders who have brought positive change to our communities, the workforce and the economy through their innovative solutions to the largest child care and education crisis ever. Without game-changing ideas for the future of business and child care, our prosperity faces a frightening drop off. New episodes drop on the 29th of every month.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Ep. 26: A Live Fireside Chat with Barbara Grogan and Steve ErkenBrack

    Ep. 26: A Live Fireside Chat with Barbara Grogan and Steve ErkenBrack
    Sep 29 2025

    On September 9th, EPIC brought together Colorado business leaders to celebrate our 16th Annual Business Leaders Dinner in Glendale, CO. We always have an educational discussion as part of our dinner program to hear from leaders and partners as they share their own perspectives and work related to child care and early education.   This year we welcomed the ever-amazing Barbara Grogan, whom we honored with the 2025 EPIC Award, and Steve ErkenBrack, President and CEO of Buell Foundation.

    This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.

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    49 mins
  • Ep. 25: Why Is Childcare So Expensive? (Wooden Teeth Crossover Episode Event!)

    Ep. 25: Why Is Childcare So Expensive? (Wooden Teeth Crossover Episode Event!)
    Jul 29 2025

    Our President & CEO Nicole Riehl was recently a guest on the Wooden Teeth Show, where she joined host Jake Williams to discuss the business challenges of childcare and how they impact price and availability for families. We're grateful for the opportunity to appear on Wooden Teeth, and to share the episode here on our platform.

    You can find Wooden Teeth at their website and on their YouTube channel.

    This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.

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    19 mins
  • Ep. 24: How to Support Providers in Community-Wide or Non-Traditional Solutions

    Ep. 24: How to Support Providers in Community-Wide or Non-Traditional Solutions
    May 29 2025

    In December 2024, EPIC partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the National Child Care Innovation Summit. This invite-only event, presented by the David and Laura Merage Foundation, brought together business leaders in Washington, D.C. for an intimate, engaging environment of workshops, panels, and networking—designed to turn inspiration into action in their own communities.

    In this episode, we’re proud to share the panel “How to Support Providers in Community-Wide or Non-Traditional Solutions.” Hosted by Michelle Kang, CEO of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and featuring Erica Phillips of the National Association for Family Child Care, Dr. Calvin Moore, Jr. of Council for Professional Recognition, Lucy Recio of Third Bloom Consulting, and Ellicia Lanier of Urban Sprouts.

    This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.

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    42 mins
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