Start Bragging

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.

Emily Howard, Alexis Tappan and Annemarie Henton (the three co-founders of the “Start Bragging” movement) share how this movement came to be and what they love about Albuquerque.

Charles Rath, CEO of RS21, created a values-based company to "do good with data." Hear why Charles loves having his company in Albuquerque, how he and his team are helping the world build resilience, and what it really takes to win him over when it comes to the perfect breakfast burrito.

Dr. Frank Mirabal, CEO at Mad Scientist Media, shares with us his stories from his musician touring days, his time in two Mayors’ offices, and how Albuquerque’s “little brother complex” makes us all better. 

Turns out Albuquerque has dynamic (and dynamite) weather! Join Kerry Jones from NOAA and the National Weather Service to discuss all things Albuquerque weather including the legendary ABQ snowhole!

Take a bite out of this conversation with Stan Sluder of Enterprise Bank in Albuquerque, and hear about his favorite local restaurants and Lebanese meals. You’ll learn about his life philosophy, how ABQ greatly influenced who is today, and his work to make our community stronger.