Michelle DuVal, director of The Mindful Center, wants you to know that learning to be where your feet are can help you deal with stress (COVID, anyone?), heal your body, calm your soul and change your life. Whether it’s taking three deep breaths, engaging in a hobby or sitting in silence for an hour, practicing mindfulness and living in the moment is attainable with a little practice. In this episode, Michelle gives us tips for how to start and why New Mexico is the best place for meditation.

Hugo Award-winning author Daniel Abraham talks writing, mentorship, why so many authors choose Albuquerque as their home, and of course, The Expanse.

Myra Ghattas, owner of Slate Street Café and Sixty-Six Acres, is a hard-working restaurateur and active community member. Hear about how growing up in the restaurant business in Albuquerque and living on the east and west coasts influenced who she is today.

Kenny Thomas, former UNM basketball star and NBA great, is proud to claim to Albuquerque as his “home”. Hear some wonderful stories about playing in the NBA, his push to help develop kids, and how New Mexico positively shaped his outlook.

After spending some time away, Amanda Aragon’s love of her home state of New Mexico brought her right back, where she decided to pay it forward. Her return to the 505 ignited a passion in her so deep that she traded in her corporate job to start a nonprofit to improve education outcomes for kids in our state. Listen to why Amanda loves it here and why she thinks you should, too.

Mike Canfield, President/CEO of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, talks about his experiences in Albuquerque as a young man and a businessman. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of a positive narrative about our city.