“Cocktails and Kicking Butt,” a self-defense workshop for female real estate agents, is the brainchild of Brittney Hansen, Colorado Springs branch manager at the Fairway Independent Mortgage Corps.

HOMEWOOD | When the doors open, a serene feeling takes over. Floral patterns on the wallpaper, unlit candles on the shelves and soft cushions on the couches set the mood. But today the room offers ...