Leaders of Enchantment

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 markets across the country. ...

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 innovators to business leaders, arts ad...

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 innovators to business leaders, arts a...

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 innovators to business leaders, arts ad...

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 innovators to business leaders, arts ad...

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 creative career in a city known for its...

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 creative career in a city known for its...

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 media lab that supports creative p...

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 media lab that supports creative p...

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 experimental artists built one of t...

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 experimental artists built one of th...

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 background in media, community o...

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 background in media, community o...

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 over a decade of experience spa...

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 over a decade of experience spa...

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 entrepreneurs and CEOs navigating growth ...

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 entrepreneurs and CEOs navigating growth ...

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 — where he h...

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 — where he h...