Leaders of Enchantment

Bob Lange is an award-winning multimedia producer, broadcaster, and creative storyteller whose career has helped shape New Mexico’s media and production landscape for more than four decades. After beginning his career in radio, Bob went on to work across television, audio, video, photography, and multimedia production, developing projects for Fortune 50 companies, government agencies, and independ...

Season Chavez is a New Mexico business leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate with more than two decades of experience in business development, brand growth, and leadership. She is a leader at WiseChoice Foods, the Albuquerque-based company behind WisePies Pizza, Snacks & Sauces, where she has helped grow the company’s presence in the food and beverage industry and expand its reach into...

What happens when New Mexico's brightest innovators, creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders come together on one of the world's biggest stages? In this special two-part series of Leaders of Enchantment , Cameron Ward traveled to New Mexico House during South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, where she sat down with six remarkable guests over two fast-paced days. From investors and healthcare in...

What happens when New Mexico's brightest innovators, creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders come together on one of the world's biggest stages? In this special two-part series of Leaders of Enchantment, Cameron Ward traveled to New Mexico House during South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, where she sat down with six remarkable guests over two fast-paced days. From investors and healthcare inn...

What happens when New Mexico's brightest innovators, creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders come together on one of the world's biggest stages? In this special two-part series of Leaders of Enchantment , Cameron Ward traveled to New Mexico House during South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, where she sat down with six remarkable guests over two fast-paced days. From investors and healthcare in...

What happens when New Mexico's brightest innovators, creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders come together on one of the world's biggest stages? In this special two-part series of Leaders of Enchantment , Cameron Ward traveled to New Mexico House during South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, where she sat down with six remarkable guests over two fast-paced days. From investors and healthcare in...

The Art and Business of Creativity: George Alexander, Artist in Santa Fe In this episode of Leaders of Enchantment , we sit down with Santa Fe-based artist George Alexander to discuss his creative journey and the realities of building a life as a working artist in New Mexico. George shares how his artistic practice developed over time, the inspirations behind his work, and the ups and downs of a c...

The Art and Business of Creativity: George Alexander, Artist in Santa Fe In this episode of Leaders of Enchantment , we sit down with Santa Fe-based artist George Alexander to discuss his creative journey and the realities of building a life as a working artist in New Mexico. George shares how his artistic practice developed over time, the inspirations behind his work, and the ups and downs of a c...

In this episode of Leaders of Enchantment , we sit down with Kat Bloom, the founder of Bloom Records, Vault Studios, and Media Lab, creative hubs helping shape Albuquerque’s independent music and media scene. Kat shares her journey as a musician, producer, and entrepreneur building platforms for artists to record, collaborate, and grow their careers. From running a record label to developing a med...

In this episode of Leaders of Enchantment , we sit down with Kat Bloom, the founder of Bloom Records, Vault Studios, and Media Lab, creative hubs helping shape Albuquerque’s independent music and media scene. Kat shares her journey as a musician, producer, and entrepreneur building platforms for artists to record, collaborate, and grow their careers. From running a record label to developing a med...

From Santa Fe Artists to Global Phenomenon: Vince Kadlubek In this episode of Leaders of Enchantment, we sit down with Vince Kadlubek, the co-founder of Meow Wolf, the groundbreaking arts and entertainment company that transformed an underground art collective into a globally recognized immersive experience. Vince shares the story behind Meow Wolf’s beginnings in Santa Fe and how a group of experi...

From Santa Fe Artists to Global Phenomenon: Vince Kadlubek In this episode of Leaders of Enchantment, we sit down with Vince Kadlubek, the co-founder of Meow Wolf, the groundbreaking arts and entertainment company that transformed an underground art collective into a globally recognized immersive experience. Vince shares the story behind Meow Wolf’s beginnings in Santa Fe and how a group of experi...

In this episode of Leaders of Enchantment, we mark a new chapter for the podcast as Cameron Ward (Cam) steps into the role of host. As a creative producer, cultural advocate, and founder of Art Off the Rails, Cameron shares her vision for the future of the show and why building stronger creative communities across New Mexico matters now more than ever. This conversation also explores Cameron’s bac...

In this episode of Leaders of Enchantment, we mark a new chapter for the podcast as Cameron Ward (Cam) steps into the role of host. As a creative producer, cultural advocate, and founder of Art Off the Rails, Cameron shares her vision for the future of the show and why building stronger creative communities across New Mexico matters now more than ever. This conversation also explores Cameron’s bac...

Victoria Archuleta  is the Senior Economic Developer for the Village of Los Lunas, where she focuses on creating meaningful impact by supporting local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community organizations. With a collaborative,relationship-driven approach, she works across public, energy, hospitality, and technology sectors to help drive sustainable economic growth and long-term opportunity. With...

Victoria Archuleta  is the Senior Economic Developer for the Village of Los Lunas, where she focuses on creating meaningful impact by supporting local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community organizations. With a collaborative,relationship-driven approach, she works across public, energy, hospitality, and technology sectors to help drive sustainable economic growth and long-term opportunity. With...

Ward Hendon is an investor, teacher, and entrepreneur whose career has followed a deliberately unconventional path. He began in legal practice before founding and exiting a pioneering tech-enabled legal services company, then shifted into teaching MBA students, law students, and incarcerated individuals. Along the way, Ward has invested in emerging businesses, served on boards, and mentored entrep...

Ward Hendon is an investor, teacher, and entrepreneur whose career has followed a deliberately unconventional path. He began in legal practice before founding and exiting a pioneering tech-enabled legal services company, then shifted into teaching MBA students, law students, and incarcerated individuals. Along the way, Ward has invested in emerging businesses, served on boards, and mentored entrep...

Drew Tulchin is a driving force behind New Mexico’smodern entrepreneurial and impact-investing ecosystem. As Managing Partner of UpSpring Associates, Drew has spent more than twodecades in impact investing, helping build companies that prioritize purposealongside profit. He is President of New Mexico Angels and a General Partner inthe NM Vintage Fund — now the state’s most active venture fund — wh...

Drew Tulchin is a driving force behind NewMexico’s modern entrepreneurial and impact-investing ecosystem. As Managing Partner of UpSpring Associates, Drew has spent more than twodecades in impact investing, helping build companies that prioritize purposealongside profit. He is President of New Mexico Angels and a General Partner inthe NM Vintage Fund — now the state’s most active venture fund — wh...

Akilah, also known as  Glittering World Girl , isan artist, technologist, and cultural bearer from the Navajo Nation. Hercreative path began early, watching her grandparents—unilingual Navajospeakers—left with television programming only available in English. Thatmoment sparked her lifelong commitment to create media that honors Indigenousways of life and preserves Native cultures and languages. H...

AKILAH MARTINEZ Akilah, also known as  Glittering World Girl , isan artist, technologist, and cultural bearer from the Navajo Nation. Hercreative path began early, watching her grandparents—unilingual Navajospeakers—left with television programming only available in English. Thatmoment sparked her lifelong commitment to create media that honors Indigenousways of life and preserves Native cultures...

In this episode, we sit down with  MonicaJojola , President and founder of  Montech Inc. , an award-winning SBA 8(a)certified, Woman-Owned, and American Indian corporation providing professionaland technical support services nationwide. Since launching Montech in 2011,Monica has built a fast-growing company with federal contracts across multiplestates, earning recognition as one of New Mexico’s Fa...

In this episode, we sit down with  MonicaJojola , President and founder of  Montech Inc. , an award-winning SBA 8(a)certified, Woman-Owned, and American Indian corporation providing professionaland technical support services nationwide. Since launching Montech in 2011,Monica has built a fast-growing company with federal contracts across multiplestates, earning recognition as one of New Mexico’s Fa...

Colby Wilson leads the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico as CEO (Chief EncouragementOfficer), where he oversees programs that help local youth develop leadership, academic success and life skills. An MA graduate of Seattle Pacific University. Colby has devoted more than 18 years to the Boys & Girls Clubs movement — holding senior leadership posts around the country. Before moving to New Mex...