# Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald: The Mind of a Problem Solver

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Podcast: [Colorado Leadership Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-leadership-stories-6604006)
Published: 2025-10-30T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In today’s episode, hear Anita Padilla-Fitzgerald’s inspiring story of grit and innovation. Growing up in a large immigrant family and navigating life with dyslexia, Anita learned early on to see every challenge as a puzzle to solve. She entered the workforce at just 18 and went on to become the CEO of multiple companies and a member of the Colorado Business Hall of Fame. Her path is a masterclass in thinking differently, taking bold yet practical risks, and leading with heart and gratitude. Listen on   Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Amazon Music  |  Pandora  or wherever you get podcasts! Colorado Leadership Stories  is a podcast presented by  Boettcher Foundation Follow us on  Instagram ,  LinkedIn   and  Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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