The ABQ Accent
This pod is where catalysts, innovators, and risk-takers share what their unique accent is on their work. Like a spoken accent, we all have an inflection or emphasis on where we put our energy. Guests are putting their accents to work building their vision of the future… and YOU can get involved.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The ABQ Accent | Ep 15 - Stephanie Graham Becker, Ph.D.
Stephanie Becker, ED & Superintendent of Amy Biehl High School
Why should community service be a joyful experience? Stephanie Becker shares her thoughts on how and why we can be more engaged in our co…
The ABQ Accent | Ep 14 Ramiro Estrada
Ramiro Estrada Peer Support Specialist, ACS
How does one know they are on the right path? In speaking with Ramiro, we come to find our purpose when we witness the positive outcomes of trust-based rela…
The ABQ Accent | EP13 - Agnes Vallejos
Agnes Vallejos is a story teller with big dreams for those of us LIVING in ABQ. She looks for the moments when opportunities and needs align so can continue supporting a thriving city for our interge…
The ABQ Accent | EP12 - Jake Gutierrez & Savannah Hoover
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 …
The ABQ Accent | EP11 - Monet Silva, MPA
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 …
The ABQ Accent | EP10 - Destiny Logan
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 g…
The ABQ Accent | EP9 - David Estrada
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 find…
The ABQ Accent | EP8 - Jennifer Burke
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 A…
The ABQ Accent | EP7 - Vaisu Desai Bronk
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…
The ABQ Accent | EP6 - Denise Nava Wyrick
The ABQ Accent | EP5 - Shana Baker
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 h…
The ABQ Accent | EP4 - Melora Palmer
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 wanderlus…
The ABQ Accent | EP3 - David and Larry
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 …
The ABQ Accent | EP2 - Jodie Jepson
This podcast promotes the voices of community members and City staff who we believe are catalysts, innovators, and risk-takers making a difference in our city. Like a spoken accent, we all have an i…
The ABQ Accent | EP1 - Doug Small
This podcast promotes the voices of community members and City staff who we believe are catalysts, innovators, and risk-takers making a difference in our city. Like a spoken accent, we all have an in…