Christian Slough of Build With Robots shares how Albuquerque's culture is built for connecting and how important that has been in his success as a young leader in our community. Also, hear about his journey of leaning into the uncomfortable and

Bless Me, New Mexico

Oct 25th, 2023 46m 14s

Julie Heinrich fell in love with New Mexico after reading Bless Me, Ultima. Since then, she and her family have dedicated their lives to making New Mexico the best possible place to live and work. As Chief Impact Officer of Meow Wolf, she's lea

Home Grown

Sep 20th, 2023 33m 43s

Matt Rembe, Executive Director of Los Poblanos, shares the brand story of Los Poblanos and its authentic journey of becoming a collection of unmatched New Mexico experiences enjoyed by people from around the world. He also talks about how growi

Eyes Wide Open

Aug 1st, 2023 38m 44s

Kathie Winograd is a celebrated leader, visionary and beloved mentor and friend. The "Coal Miner's Daughter" says she can't sing, but she certainly sings Albuquerque's praises. From her leadership as President of Central New Mexico Community Co

Contribute Where You Are

May 9th, 2023 32m 8s

T.J. Cook, Fund Manager, Ingenuity Venture Fund, and Executive Director, CNM Ingenuity (cnmingenuity.org), shares some wonderful insights about starting and growing a business in Albuquerque. He talks about the benefits of our city's unique pos

The Plane Captain

Mar 24th, 2023 28m 34s

Caitlin Hillygus, Aviation Structural Mechanic Egress in the US Navy, was a member of the first-ever, all-female flyover crew in Super Bowl LVII. She was born and raised in Albuquerque and shares some of her favorite local places to go when she

Just Show Up

Dec 5th, 2022 34m 36s

Natasha Garcia, the Executive Director of New Mexico Women's Reentry Center and ACF's Future Fund Outstanding Philanthropist, shares the inspiring story of her path to creating a non-profit that serves justice-involved women as they transition

Friendly for Families

Sep 13th, 2022 32m 40s

Zoé Otero-Martinez is the COO of Family Friendly New Mexico and the Owner of Otero-Martinez Consulting. Born and raised in New Mexico, Zoé is passionate about creating opportunities for businesses and families to thrive together in this place w

It's the Passion

Aug 30th, 2022 35m 16s

Eddie Nuñez, Vice President/Director of Athletics at the University of New Mexico, talks about his time in Albuquerque over the last five years and how he is fully committed to building community. You'll hear his thoughts about how the passion

The Lorax

Aug 18th, 2022 44m 32s

Sean O'Neill, City Forrester for the City of Albuquerque's Parks and Recreation Department, is passionate about maintaining and growing Albuquerque's urban canopy. In this episode, he talks about why we should care about trees (shade! economic

Stepp-ing Up

Jul 14th, 2022 40m 25s

Kyle Stepp knows a thing or two about adversity. From battling childhood cancer to losing his leg in a mountain biking accident, his is a story about incredible resilience and gratitude. In this episode, Kyle talks about his decision to lean in

Intersections

Jul 7th, 2022 35m 59s

Hakim Bellamy, the Inaugural Poet Laureate for the City of Albuquerque (2012-2014), shares his great perspectives on the intersections of life in ABQ. You'll also hear what he believes our city has in common with South Jersey where he grew up.

A Trove of Tweets

Jun 23rd, 2022 14m 39s

In a special podcast appearance by Hakim Bellamy, you'll hear some charming Tweets about Albuquerque read aloud by our city's Inaugural Poet Laureate. Bonus: a specially crafted haiku about New Mexico by Hakim.

Enjoy the Ride

Jun 3rd, 2022 34m 39s

Ernie C'de Baca, President & CEO of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce, shares his thoughts on how the friendly people of Albuquerque make our city so unique and special. He also brags about local business success stories and tells some interestin

A Long Legacy

Mar 11th, 2022 39m 52s

Maria Griego-Raby's roots in Albuquerque run so deep that her family is on the deed to Old Town. A community advocate and successful business owner, she is committed to making Albuquerque a better place to live. Listen to how her business pivot

The Upside

Feb 1st, 2022 32m 48s

Ashley Fathergill, founder of YogaZo and Upside Goods Co., knows a thing or two about how to pivot. This entrepreneur shares her story about resiliency and her love affair with starting companies in Albuquerque.

Blend In & Stand Out

Jan 11th, 2022 40m 56s

Paul Mondragón, President of Bank of America New Mexico, shares some of his interesting stories and insights about Albuquerque. He believes that one of the main reasons why people love it here is because Albuquerqueans are so accepting of and c

The Psychology of Beer

May 21st, 2021 40m 3s

Asa Stone, an educator and Advanced Cicerone, talks about the Albuquerque beer scene and how the environment around you will make your beer taste even better.

This Town is Hugging Yo‪u‬

Apr 15th, 2021 44m 33s

Lindsay Humphries, Program Director for Junior Achievement of New Mexico, loves the way Albuquerque and its people welcome transplants with open arms. Learn more about her experience here as a young professional, and why she's excited about wha

Give and Tak‪e‬

Apr 15th, 2021 41m

Steve Maestas, CEO of Maestas Development Group, knows a thing or two about taking a chance, believing in the community and harnessing the power of teams. Hear how Steve started in Albuquerque and what he loves most about the community (hint -

This Town is Hugging You

Apr 8th, 2021 44m 33s

Give and Take

Apr 2nd, 2021 41m

Building Blocks

Mar 26th, 2021 41m 55s

Rathi Casey, CEO of design firm UKUU Creative, has lived all over the world, but she calls Albuquerque home. From the landscapes to the architecture to the opportunity to build community, there's something about Albuquerque that's different fro

Creating a Culture

Mar 21st, 2021 42m 37s

Jon Patten (co-founder) and Mark Herman (CEO) of Dion’s share their stories about the symbiotic relationship between Albuquerque and Dion’s, the iconic restaurant brand that was started in Albuquerque in 1978.