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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.