Farley McDonough and Natalie Johnson

Recorded June 9, 2023 Archived June 9, 2023 31:19 minutes
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Id: mby022795

Description

Partners in crime, friends, and colleagues Farley McDonough (58) and Natalie Johnson (47) discuss their collaborations and community work in Manitou Springs, Colorado. They also reflect on their life paths and where they are headed next, particularly as Farley moves towards retiring from owning her restaurant, Adam’s Mountain Cafe, a staple in Manitou for over thirty years.

Subject Log / Time Code

Natalie Johnson (NJ) asks Farley McDonough (FM) to describe the work that she does, both as a restaurant owner and in the community.
FM talks about the influence her family of business owners had on her as she grew up.
NJ and FM reflect on being risk takers.
FM and NJ explore the reality that they might one day lose touch with each other.
NJ shares the lessons she has learned in life.
FM and NJ reflect on being "secret friends" as sometimes people in town don't realize they are involved in community work together.
FM sheds light on the reality of being a small business owner.

Participants

  • Farley McDonough
  • Natalie Johnson

Recording Locations

Plaza of the Rockies

Partnership Type

Outreach