About Erika Napoletano

Erika Napoletano is a speaker, columnist, author and branding consultant at Boulder-based RHW Media - a firm dedicated to getting people UNstuck and over those annoying problems that keep them from being awesome. Learn more about her at erikanapoletano.com.

01Sep, 2017

This Weekend In and Around Boulder

By Erika Napoletano

What a week, Boulder. Having gone through the 1000-year floodplain ourselves, Texas was just hit with what’s being called the worst storm in U.S. history. If you’re looking for vetted organizations worthy of your assistance from afar, cash is king in these times of need. Check out organizations like the Houston Food Bank (where every $1 donated empowers them to distribute $6 worth of food) and the Charity Navigator-rated nonprofits on this list, as well as this list from the Houston Chronicle. We keep hearing reports and reading stories of neighbors helping neighbors out there and it’s heartwarming to know that what we saw here after the flood is happening elsewhere. There’s incredible power in community.

Speaking of worthy causes, don’t forget to register for the 2017 Doggie Dash on September 24! Grab your pup and strut around the Boulder Reservoir to help the HSBV in their mission, which assists over 7,000 animals each year.

It must be Fall (or at least the school year’s equivalent)l–the CU Buffs are playing this Friday, against long rivals CSU! The website says the game will be in Denver, not Boulder, but still–time to get out your Buff fan gear and start rooting for the home team again!

Also happening Friday is a live album recording over at eTown! Talk about a fascinating glimpse into the behind-the-scenes machinations, eTown delivers again with a full concert that will be a live album when all’s said and done. ETown’s events always sell out quickly, so best get your tickets now to this unique event.

Boulder Theatre’s ancillary concert venue, The Lounge, is hosting two nights of a livestream of Phish’s concert at Dick’s Sporting Goods Arena. This should be a fun way to see this live performance in local comfort, if you can’t get to the actual concert live.

Oh man, Boulder buddies, I was just about to tell you about the Indigo Girls being at our awesome little Chautauqua this Sunday, but gosh darn it if they’re not sold out. Of course, I might have expected such…well, sorry about that. Hopefully you’re one of those lucky ones who got a ticket!

Labor Day (that’s this Monday, September 4th) is the very last day you can participate in the Boulder Passport Program: 2017 Boulder Passport. So if you still want sweet summer-scented deals on drinks all over town this weekend, it’s your last chance to take advantage of this great offer.

Have a great time this weekend, Boulder!
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22Aug, 2017

Doggie Dash 2017: The Perfect Pup Strut

By Erika Napoletano

Last year, we were proud to partner with the Humane Society of Boulder Valley for their annual Doggie Dash. We’re back again for 2017 as a proud partner so Boulder and Denver area pups (and their people who buy their food and rub their bellies) can come out to the 2017 Doggie Dash!

Doggie Dash is the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s summertime fundraiser and community celebration. Each year, HSBV helps more than 7,000 animals find their new, loving homes and the generosity of the community is what makes all those special family connections possible. By registering for Doggie Dash, you’re helping animals receive medical care, behavioral support, and a soft place to land while they’re waiting for their perfect person to walk through that shelter door!

16May, 2017

It’s Back! Buy Your 2017 Boulder Passport

By Erika Napoletano

Your Boulder is delighted to partner with The Passport Program once again for 2017. It’s official — The Boulder Passport is now on sale!

$20 and you’ve got your ticket to 2-for-1 drink specials at a downright HEAP of purveyors in and around town.

Need to tell a co-worker “thank you”? Boulder Passport!

Need a no-excuses way to get friends out of the office at a reasonable hour to relax? Boulder Passport?

Have a new puppy in the house and you just need to sit around with folks who are already potty trained and don’t chew on your $400 designer eyeglasses until they’re reduced to bits of plastic (don’t judge — it happened)? Boulder Passport!

There are over forty location ready to welcome you, your friends, and family for a boozy adventure all summer long — and might we add, on a budget?

31Oct, 2016

Be My Boo, Boulder: Halloween 2016 Roundup

By Erika Napoletano

Happy Halloween, Boulderites! Aside from the fact that we’re already trying t make you sick by showing you an image of a wad of candy corn (mmmmm — candy), there’s lots to do today to get one more stretch out of that ingenious costume you came up with this year.

Our quirky and creative town has been celebrating Halloween with fiendishly festive activities throughout the weekend, and the fun continues today! From sweets and treats around Boulder to the ever-popular (and adorable!) Munchkin Masquerade on Pearl Street Mall, Halloween is a holiday that gives Boulder the chance to embrace the weird and wacky and have a great time! Here are a few of the specials, events, and fun happening throughout Boulder today, October 31^st.
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02Aug, 2016

Reach MORE of Boulder for Less: We’re Launching Community Advertising

By Erika Napoletano

When we launched Your Boulder back in January of 2013, we just wanted to be the best local news source for all the cool stuff that was going on in Boulder. Today, we’ve shared over 800 pieces of news (!!!) with the Boulder community and by happenstance, found some incredible partners along the way — partners who were interested in bringing their bit of Boulder to all of Boulder.

That’s why — as of today — we’re launching our Community Advertising project. It’s a better way for us to help Your Boulder bring more of Boulder to our neighbors.

In the past few years, we’ve worked with amazing partners like The Boulder Passport to bring you special year-round deals just for Boulder residents. We’ve teamed up with T|aco on Walnut, once a brand-new eatery and now a Boulder staple for tasty tacos and libation, to bring Boulder inside their doors and introduce them to a new eatery in town. We’ve hosted a long-running happy hour at The Riverside to share a cool venue with our neighbors and give folks a change to connect. And we can’t forget about TEDxBoulder — one of the largest TED-branded events in the world, where we’ve partnered with them to launch event news and drive ticket sales to year after sold-out year.

17May, 2016

On Your Mark, Get Set, Cheers — The Boulder Passport is Back!

By Erika Napoletano

We’re always excited to partner with our friends over at The Passport Program to let our fellow Boulderites know that happy hour is about to get a whole lot happier. The Boulder Passport is BACK, starting this morning at 10AM. Like years prior, Boulderites can snag one of the limited supply of Passports and score 2-for-1 drink specials all around town, all summer long.

Consider the Boulder Passport the ultimate libations guide for the curious. For a mere $20, you’ll take your passport to 44 (that’s FORTY-FOUR) hand-curated establishments in and around Boulder and enjoy a 2-for-1 drink special on one of the establishment’s signature drinks. This means you can treat a friend (or treat yourself) to some serious patio time while exploring a new venue or three during the not-so-hazy days of what’s been a pretty long winter.

Grab yours here starting at 10AM MT. But wait — we’ve got more to tell you.

28Dec, 2015

Your Boulder’s 2016 Call for Contributors

By Erika Napoletano

Happy holidays, Boulder! We hope that you’re still enjoying all that is the holiday season with those you hold most dear.

That’s why we’re stopping by today to say that YOU are what WE hold most dear..

Our audience is the most important thing in the world to us — and in 2016, we’re looking to serve that audience even better and in more ways.

We’re looking for new contributors for 2016! Writers and photography enthusiasts, that means you.

We’re a self-funded community publication and while we flat-out don’t pay a ton, we do pay you for your time and efforts. You won’t get rich writing for us (even if you’re Stephen King), but you will score some walking around cash that’s enough to cover a few nice meals out with your family and friends, pay your Crossfit membership fee, or even keep your pups in doggie day care for a few days.

Here’s what we’re looking for and the details you need to know.
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08Dec, 2015

A Boulder Holiday-tastic Gift: The Winter Warmer

By Erika Napoletano

Baby, it’s Colorado outside. From snowy walks to chilly morning hikes up Mt. Sanitas, ’tis the season for Boulder to be Boulder.

One thing we do love about Boulder is, well, our neighbors. We especially love hanging out with them and thankfully, Boulder makes it easy with no shortage of agreeable meeting places around town. We’ll share a mug of cheer (or craft beer), laugh, and then go on with our day until it’s time to catch up again.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift to get you or one of your favorite meet-and-greet friends through the holiday season, you just might want to pick up the Winter Warmer.

03Nov, 2015

Election Day in Boulder – Find Your Polling Location

By Erika Napoletano

Yes, Boulder — more than any year prior, it’s imperative that all of our neighbors come to the polls today because your vote DOES matter. To help you in your efforts to support the city you love, we’re getting you the goods on your local polling location and ballot drop off locations.

16Sep, 2015

It’s TEDxBoulder Time – 2015!

By Erika Napoletano

TEDxBoulder is coming again this Saturday, September 19. Always a sold-out affair, you’ll want to grab your tickets — and fast. Join 2000 of your closest Boulder friends for an evening of intellect and entertainment as this year’s TEDxBoulder sets out to explore the theme “Empathy and Malice.”

What’s it mean?

Well, you’ll have to buy a ticket to find out!