The ABQ Accent

 Jake Gutierrez & Savannah Hoover, The Ripple Effects of Co-Creating a Beautiful Life

*Please note that this episode briefly mentions domestic violence and trauma

“Even the smallest moments have great impact.” For entrepreneurs, Jake and Savannah, community needs are at the heart of their “work” together. Our conversation highlighted their dynamic teamwork and delved into everything from the creation of the Galactic Ambassadors, economic equity, and authorship of the heart. This couple is a powerhouse that doesn’t shy away from calling out big issues at the same time they are tying to create for themselves and others a balance for the pace of life. Check out this episode to learn more about how these sweethearts are trying to inspire caring for the environment, support new business owners, and incorporate artistic outlets into their adventures together. Check out the Youtube to more fully enjoy the interaction.

@galactic-amb @motherroadmakers @seekees.co 

Monet Silva, MPA
ED, NM Coalition to End Homelessness

Monet Silva is a force. In her 16 years working with health-based and social justice nonprofits, her experience runs the gamut. While at one point she was providing health care in rural Honduras, these days she is focusing her energy on running the NM Coalition to End Homelessness and supporting its partners. The coalition – 70 organizations across the state – recognizes that homelessness is a public health crisis, and in working toward solutions, they are providing a continuum of care, meeting people experiencing homelessness where they are in that moment of need. Monet’s leadership is visibly elevating advocacy toward good policy. She know that good policy work lays a better foundation for generations to come and that the outcomes of this work are personal to folks navigating the system. It’s personal to her to stick up for others. It’s personal to her to build better systems and be cognizant of how she approaches this important work. In this convo Monet also shares why she loves traveling and building her personal library of educational and joyful books. She’ll also remind us that taking rest seriously allows us to do good work. Indeed, we agree.

Learn more about the NMCEH here: https://www.nmceh.org/

What does “being in community” look like to you? Destiny Logan shares her view on how creative and broad community really can be, how supporting your local community is more than where your dollars go. A Double Lobo, Destiny is rooted in New Mexico and Albuquerque in particular. She loves to discover new special destinations and also share her favorite spaces with friends and newcomers. Her role as Senior Community Manager for Yelp ABQ and Santa Fe provides her a unique ability to make connections with her community at large, and she wants others to know how powerful it can be to get connected with new people and places.

Beyond his unassuming demeanor, David Estrada is deeply compassionate and one of the hardest workers I’ve come across. As he states at the outset of our conversation, he believes in the power of finding commonalities to build connection with others. As the new Head Coach for the Somos Unidos Academy program, David is providing this heart-forward example for his athletes. David is the kind of teammate and colleague who doesn’t take the little things for granted. He was raised to look for where the need is to better support his community and is always lifting up the work of others. For these reasons and because he’s willing to take certain risks to accomplish his goals, he’s found himself in a beautiful position within our community. Because, after all… Somos Unidos.

Note: This podcast discusses topics of trauma and addiction.

Jennifer Burke has a passion for helping young people and you can see her love in action at every turn of her hard work. As ED of Healing Addiction in our Community, Jenn, and her devoted husband, run an inpatient treatment center and do their best to prevent addiction via awareness and increasing treatment resources. Here you’ll hear how Jenn honors her son’s voice by sharing real stories of the opioid epidemic and leads the way in creating powerful connections statewide to address the issue.

Check out our conversation to learn more about how you can get involved… or ask for help.

On a personal note, addiction is part of my own family experience, so I could not be more grateful for folks like Jenn ~ let’s keep talking about this and offering one another any resources we can.

Vaisu’s interest in service and bringing community together has given her a world of experience, and not just in NM. In her own words, “life has a way of taking you places you should be.” We are glad she is here, sharing lifelong lessons from coordinating a carnival as a child to serving on numerous boards and making deep impact in our own school system today. Enjoy this convo as Vaisu talks about making her own way in our city of possibility.

Shana Baker, Co-Founder, Albuquerque Involved

Shana Baker asks the important questions. Like, “why not?!” With a legal background, extensive knowledge of political and nonprofit sectors, Shana puts her skills to work every day making a direct impact on our city. Her belief that we can use both our love of ABQ and our connections to move the work forward is… contagious… and she loves that. And, her incredible efforts behind the scenes may, in fact, have already supported YOU. Join us to understand more about why Shana works to break down barriers in order for others to find a way to serve their community.

Episode #4 – Melora Palmer, Executive Director, Global Ties ABQ

Melora Palmer believes we have a responsibility to one another and that upholding democracy has incredible ripple effects. Her wanderlust, humble but powerful perspective on her purpose, and belief that contributing to the world brings us closer a greater conscience (Love) will very likely encourage you to jump on board with this kind of work.

https://www.melorapalmer.com/

The power of community can make dreams come true. David and Larry discuss why it’s important to them to care for our city, and ask, “is there anything impossible to us?” In this convo the guys share perfect examples of how impactful personal stories can be, and that rallying around a common theme is just the beginning. This episode is not really about these two men. You’ll see.