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 College to "flunking retirement" and becoming the Executive Director of Economic Forum, Kathie is committed to making Albuquerque a better place to work and thrive. In this episode, Kathie talks about why she believes Albuquerque is unique, why it's a great place to immediately make an impact, and why it's a diverse, welcoming place to live.
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.
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 curious about each other.
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.
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 what's next.
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 - it's the people!).
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.
Peter Trevisani is the Owner and President of New Mexico United and he shares with us all the reasons he said yes to launching a professional soccer club in New Mexico.
David Campbell, CEO of Mesa del Sol, has a storied history of international and local diplomatic service, including serving in roles such as Chief Administrative Officer, City Manager, Planning Director and more with the City of Albuquerque. In this episode, David talks about the various cultural assets in Albuquerque, why it keeps pulling him back, and how in New Mexico, women lead.
Joline Gutierrez Krueger is a journalist and UpFront columnist for the Albuquerque Journal. A long-time media writer in Albuquerque gives her a great perspective on the city.
Tony Monfiletto is the Executive Director of Future Focused Education and he is driven to create great opportunities for Albuquerque’s young people. On this episode, hear Tony’s take on how schools and focusing on growing our youth can make our city a better place to live. Also, you’ll learn about why he thinks there’s so much “room to run” in Albuquerque.
Notah Begay III, a golf analyst, former PGA Tour pro, and a Native New Mexican, shares his thoughts on why Albuquerqueans’ “gritty charm” makes this city so great. Also, hear his take on how New Mexico offers a living anthropology lesson and how the Indigenous approach to considering the next seven generations can benefit any community.
Dale Dekker, principal of engineering and architecture firm Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, talks about what it's like to run a business in Albuquerque, why our community is poised for the "next normal" and how we can all participate, and his commitment to red chile.
Chad Cooper is a financial planner, entrepreneur, baseball lover and New Orleans transplant who loves pretty much everything about Albuquerque.
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 from everywhere else.
Oti Ruiz is an award-winning, bilingual educator and wonderful musician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hear about how his mother made a huge impact on his life, and how he humbly works to pay it forward by making a positive impact on young people in our community.
In this episode, Monica Sandoval-Johnson talks about creating STEM Boomerang, a workforce development initiative that matches job seekers with employers. Learn more about Monica’s love for Albuquerque, the outdoors, all things science and more.
In this episode, we hear from Kyle Biederwolf with Comcast, a young professional excited about his future in Albuquerque. Hear about why mentorship is so important to him, where he likes to grab a beer, and the truth about Albuquerque's hip-hop scene.
Leah Black, the Executive Director of the New Mexico Brewers Guild, shares her story about how “Albuquerque found her”. Also, hear what makes the New Mexico craft beer industry unique, why Leah considers Albuquerque to be a gem in the desert, and why she takes pride in being a promoter.
Annie Sanchez is a remarkable entrepreneur, coach and business strategist She shares her thoughts on gaining clarity in spite of (or because of) uncertainty and the benefits of having a business and deep network in Albuquerque.