From Our Founders
February 2026
Our Picks for You! Lotus Madness: Where Passion Meets Purpose
In basketball, every round narrows the field. In life, every action sharpens impact. March is our reminder that small, decisive moves create championship outcomes.
Here’s how you can get in the game with Lotus Network this month.
Volunteer Spotlight: Hello Little One
Every winning team needs heart. Hello, Little One, it’s ours.
Volunteer Spotlight – Hello, Little One
Join us Friday, March 6 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Denver Health for a deeply meaningful service opportunity.
Hello, Little One ensures every newborn is welcomed with dignity, care, and love by sending families home with warm welcome bags filled with essentials and handmade items. Nearly half of the babies born there face economic hardship. Each year, 4,300+ families receive support and a powerful message: you are not alone.
Come help us share that message.
This is our “First Round” opportunity: accessible, high-impact, and deeply meaningful.
In tournament terms, this is the quiet team that surprises everyone.
March Timely Topic: Ale Spray
Every season brings critical conversations and awareness. This month’s timely topic focuses on Ale Spray. She reminds us that prevention, education, and proactive support matter.
Timely Topic: It’s Never Too Late to Be Loud, Proud, and Lead Change
Wednesday, March 11 | 12–1 PM MT
Join us for an honest conversation with Ale Spray, President of the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado. Ale shares how detours, identity, and messy moments shaped her leadership and impact. We’ll explore how to find your voice, own your story, claim your expertise, and reinvent yourself at any stage of life, turning obstacles into purpose.
Awareness is preparation. Preparation wins games.
Colorado Women’s History Tour:
Honoring the Champions Before Us
March is Women’s History Month, and it’s a time to spotlight the leaders, pioneers, and everyday champions who paved the way.
Our Women’s History Tour celebrates stories of courage, resilience, and innovation within our community. It’s more than a tour, it’s a tribute.
What to expect:
- Guided tour highlighting influential women
- Stories that connect past progress to present opportunity
- Reflection moments designed to inspire forward movement
Every championship team builds on legacy. This tour honors the legacy that built us.
Your Lotus Network Bracket: Choose Your Play
Instead of filling out a sports bracket, fill out your own impact bracket:
- Volunteer with Hello Little One
- Engage with Ale Spray awareness efforts
- Attend the Women’s History Tour
You can choose one.
You can choose all three.
Advancement happens through action.
Where Community Becomes Action!
Before the month gets away from you, make one commitment:
- Register to volunteer
- Mark your calendar for the tour
- Share Lotus Network programs/events with three people
Momentum builds when we move.
March Madness reminds us that energy shifts quickly, and unexpected leaders rise. At Lotus Network, we don’t just watch the game; we step onto the court for our community.
This month, let’s play with purpose, honor the champions who came before us, and show up where it matters most.
Game on!
Lisa and Leslie
The Lotus Seed newsletter delivers opportunities to learn, laugh, connect, and get inspired every month directly to your inbox.
Expect insights from our co-founders, Lisa Cook and Leslie Heins, as well as links to the latest Lotus Lady profile, Connection Challenge, and more.
You’ll be the first to know about new Lotus Network events and programming and get first dibs on limited tickets.
Plus, read about suggestions and opportunities from people in the Lotus Network.
