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LIFESTYLE LETTER
NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
Bianca Peigler | bianca.peigler@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER
Come together ALBUQUERQUE, WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR? If we look around, we can find many reasons to count our blessings.
Mary Albers L AYO UT DESIGNER
Sara Minor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Tanya Robinson and Ashley Riddle, Brian Hoden, Andrea Jacquin
Hopefully, if you’re coming up short, this issue will remind you of the thoughtful,
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kind, and generous people we have living among us as our neighbors and friends.
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Read about the ways our community supports and brings people together during this season of giving. This month our contributing expert is Executive Chef Marc Quiñones from MÁS Tapas y Vino in Hotel Andaluz. He tells us about his culinary journey, what he is most thankful for, and he generously shares his tips for cooking your best turkey. We also get a sneak peek into the dishes you’ll find on his table this Thanksgiving. We hope Marc inspires you to fill your home with the aroma of freshly baked pumpkin pies (his favorite), the sounds of laughter around the table and the feeling of gratitude in your hearts. It always warms our hearts to see the myriad ways in which Albuquerque celebrates the holidays—family traditions, bountiful feasts and giving back to the community we call home. Our gift guide and spotlight on local charities will help you decide how to support causes you are most passionate about.
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
We know that the holidays can be stressful! So make it a point to carve out some time
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to enjoy a cup of coffee with friends. We offer a few suggestions for our favorite local
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coffee + tea spots in our Local Experiences section. We also provide a few two-min-
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ute self-care suggestions to help you reduce stress and thrive this holiday season.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021
FEATURES 14 Chef Marc Quiñones, the Runner His secret to success, happiness and gratitude.
20 A Lit Holiday Season Event experts Tanya and Ashley give some tips on how to elevate your gatherings.
25 The Gift of Providing a Meal Local Restaurant Owners Show Thanks to Those That Serve and Protect Us
28 Living a Purposeful Life Ben Higgins Talks Coffee, Hope &
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Humanity, and What It Means to be Thankful
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GOOD TIMES
Holcomb Private Art Collection Sale Dr. Harvey White and his staff at Vessel Health hosted a very successful private art sale befitting El Ranchito de los Ninos, an organization that fosters siblings together.
The Albuquerque Whiskey Society The Albuquerque Whiskey Society (AWS) celebrated an amazing 3yr anniversary sponsored by Jack Daniel’s. Members helped select a barrel of Jack Daniel’s for the AWS, but the star of the evening was the silent auction, which raised over $5000 for the charity Operation Ride Home.
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LOCAL EXPERIENCES
THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. November is an opportunity to spend time with the ones we love during this holiday season and give more of ourselves to those around us. Sit and enjoy a warm coffee or tea with someone special. Here are a few of our favorites.
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how the award-winning New Mexico Duck Fat Fried Oysters melt in your mouth and the warm comfort of the Moroccan Beef Noodle dish. However, what I relished most was learning the level of vulnerability Marc endured in launching a menu so reflective of his upbringing and pride in his Puerto Rican culture. Marc is an innovator in our food culture, but he also appreciates the level of novelty people are ready to embrace. As a result, Marc doesn't push new food trends into TELEVISION PERSONALITY AND EXECUTIVE CHEF, MARC
Albuquerque with force. Instead, he waits until Albuquerque
QUIÑONES FROM MÁS TAPAS Y VINO IN HOTEL ANDALUZ,
is ready for new experiences.
HAS MORE GRIT AND PERSEVERANCE THAN ANY CHEF I'VE
The new menu includes many dishes Marc grew up cooking
MET. He is continuously pushing his limits, and when you listen to
and eating with his family. Although now elevated versions, you
Marc talk about his professional journey, you sense his drive and
get the sense of love and that distinct feeling of being cared
passion. He sounds more like a professional athlete than an exec-
for in every flavourful bite that I imagine Marc experienced as
utive chef. He trains to be his best, prides himself on his hunger to
a kid. You can tell that Marc enjoys pleasing his guests, and
learn more, pushes his craft, and humbly admires and recognizes
he goes the extra mile to create a meaningful connection with
the talent of others. He wants to be the best, just like any pro athlete.
them through his food and in person. His attention to detail,
When you look at psychological factors that affect perfor-
patience, and desire to create gratifying experiences are attri-
mance in a competitive context, we know that optimal levels
butes that enable Marc's continued success.
of motivation, resiliency, attention, self-confidence, emotional
Marc has several awards for his dishes and has become a
self-regulation, interpersonal skills are all necessary for success.
television celebrity. Google him, and you'll find his IMD profile
Marc often philosophizes about the qualities of his high-achiev-
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ing colleagues and what factors have helped him succeed. He is very dialed into what leads to success.
“I wa k e up e ve r y d ay th a n k f u l th at I get to do
Marc grew up in the kitchen with his
wh at I do. S o m et i m e s I c a n’t be l i e ve h o w l uc k y I
mother and grandmother in the South
a m a n d th at it k ee p s g ro w i ng. I a m th a n k f u l fo r
Bronx of New York. His mother was very young when she had Marc, and he recounts,
a l l th e peop le th at s up p o r t a n d be l i e ve i n m e .
"We basically grew up together." Life in the
With o ut th e m , I wo u ld n’t be h e re .”
Bronx taught him resiliency, forward-thinking, tenacity, and how to thrive in a chal-
lenging environment. "You've gotta show up every day, good or bad. That's how you make it. It's about longevity," says Marc. Recently, Marc invited me to join him and the Hotel Andaluz crew for a tasting of his new seasonal menu at MÁS. There were approximately 40 attendees for the unveiling of more than twenty new menu items. The opportunity to witness and interact with such a spectacular menu was a pretty unique experience! Marc took the time to explain ingredients, where they came from, and the preparation and inspiration for each dish. The amount of thoughtfulness that went into planning this menu is apparent. I enjoyed my experiences of each dish, like the yummy hints of lemongrass in the Salt & Pepper Crab Legs, and
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FOOD & WINE
#ChefMQ Thanksgiving Favorites WHAT IS MARC QUINONES SERVING AT HIS TABLE THIS THANKSGIVING?
CHEF MARC ENJOYS COOKING ALL HIS FAVORITE FOODS FOR THANKSGIVING. Marc will start with some garlic bread and bacon wrapped dates to wake up the palate, then serve turkey, cheesy mashed potatoes, chicken empanadas, rice and beans, asparagus calabacitas, some Puerto Rican meat dishes, and of course pumpkin pie. He loves a great cocktail and will be serving an elevate Cape Cod using a homemade cranberry sauce to replace cranberry juice. 16
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Marc runs daily, coasting an easy six miles! Running is his "escape" from the stress that comes with the demands built into his busy life. Marc knows that running helps him perform at his best. Frankly, I think it's all the black coffee he drinks, but I agree that an active lifestyle is a
Ma rc dec ided to bec o m e a
primary key to personal success. Marc's 180-degree lifestyle turnaround has
m a ratho n r un n e r i n 2017 a n d
profoundly impacted his ability to sharpen all
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happy, and creative in his career and in his per-
j u st o n e yea r l ate r.
aspects of his life. As a result, he is more present, sonal life. Marc has always had talent, motivation and drive. However, from his health journey, he learned that striving to get a little better every day is how you win the short race and the marathon.
and an extensive list of his accomplishments. He is bril-
With so many accomplishments, you might not expect
liant in the art of food presentation, he knows how to
Marc to be humble, but he is. I asked him what he is most
build a great brand, and he is a fierce leader. But, more
thankful for, and his response was this:
so, he's just a nice guy. He cares about his community
"I wake up every day thankful that I get to do what I
and shows this through his volunteer efforts with kids
do. Sometimes I can't believe how lucky I am and that it
and adults alike. He loves to build people up and help
keeps growing. I am thankful for all the people that sup-
them discover their resiliency.
port and believe in me. Without them, I wouldn't be here."
Marc is a family man, married now for twelve years,
As expected, Marc exudes gratitude. Everyone can find
and has three children (ages 20, 11, and 7). His middle
inspiration in his story and strive to be a little better every day
child, Truth, is following in his father's footsteps and
and a little more grateful this Thanksgiving.
can be spotted helping in the kitchen at MÁS or the
Marinating is the way to go! Blend 1 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup
Downtown Farmer's Market with dad. Marc is very pas-
white vinegar, 10 cloves of fresh garlic, 1/4 cup kosher salt,
sionate about sourcing locally and supporting our local
2 tablespoons black pepper, 3 tablespoons fresh oregano,
food economy, and I bet he loves having his son in tow
1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, juice from
while he handpicks ingredients.
1 fresh squeezed lime, and 1 tablespoon cumin. Slather the
Oh, did I mention he's a marathon runner too? Yeah, Marc decided to become a marathon runner in 2017 and
erate for at least 24 hours.
ran his first full race just one year later. In the past three
Set on a rack in a roasting pan and pour 1 1/2 cups of
years, he has run eight full marathons and doesn’t plan
chicken stock into the bottom of the pan. Roast for 4 hours
on slowing down anytime soon. Ultimately, he wants to
at 250 covered in foil. Then, remove foil and cook on 350
qualify for the Boston Marathon. This is so Marc! He keeps
degrees heat for 32 minutes or until brown. While brown-
aiming higher and higher…
ing, baste with garlic butter. Turn oven off and allow to rest
Marc explained that in the summer of 2017, he was "fed up" with himself and decided he would no longer make excuses for being unhealthy. Sixty pounds lighter and way wiser, Marc professed in a social media post, "I've learned that nothing else matters more than consistency." In addition, Marc created a running journal on Instagram (@chefmqtherunner) to inspire others to begin their health journey and never give up. Every day is the start of progress.
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EVENT EXPERTS TANYA AND ASHLEY GIVE SOME TIPS ON HOW TO ELEVATE YOUR GATHERINGS. LAST YEAR, PARTIES AND GATHERINGS WERE MOSTLY CANCELED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, AND SO MANY OF US ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ATTENDING GREAT HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS. Tanya Robinson and Ashley Riddle, from AlphaLit, know a little about adding sparkle and fun to special occasions. They typically work their magic with their signaPHOTOGRAPHY
ture lighted marquee letters, balloons and photo booth options
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(in Albuquerque + Santa Fe + El Paso). Whether you are hosting family, framily or a mix, our experts give tips to help you create memorable, guest-centric experiences. Tanya and Ashley suggest selecting a holiday theme and color scheme that brings you joy and motivates you to create an epic
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experience for your guests. Tanya prefers traditional holiday themes but says she also likes to incorporate fun seasonal trends. Lighting is Tanya's ideal way to create magic and awe! Beautiful mood lighting will inspire guests to mingle and snap lots of great holiday pics. Put a bit of effort into decorating your door or entryway to set the tone for your gathering. Next, pick a couple of areas where your guests will likely spend the most of their time, like the dinner table. Add decorations that play to your theme. Ashley suggests, “Think easy and outside the box! For example, decorate a simple mixing bowl by throwing in a couple of holiday-themed dish towels, spatulas, mini rolling pin, or other small decorative pieces you have." It’s the small personalized details that guests will remember.
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Creating the perfect ambiance is a must but it doesn’t have to be a chore! Think cross-functional. Make a batch of spiced cider in a crockpot or on the stove. This delicious non-alcoholic drink is perfect to serve to friends and family, plus your home will smell amazing! If you want to get LIT, then just add your choice of spirits! It’s an easy win-win! Experiencing the holidays through the eyes of children is so much fun! Tanya says, “For Thanksgiving, we always make cupcakes and decorate them like turkeys, with details of feathers and all! Cookies for Santa are a must! We make big and little cookies, decorate them however the kids like, and then taste the extras before heading to bed to make sure Santa will love them too!” Being
the
hostess-with-the-mo-
stest means it's your job to keep everyone entertained, so be prepared. Ashley suggests setting up a game
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of cornhole in the backyard or a station for roasting marshmallows. Keep plenty of warm blankets on hand if guests will be spending time outside. Create fun playlists for dancing and singing because great music always elevates a party! If you enjoy baking like Tanya, give the gift of love through food! Send each guest home with a small gift bag filled with your favorite holiday goodies. Attach a small card with the recipe written on it. Creating small moments to be thankful for is what the holidays are all about. Enjoy! Follow Tanya and Ashley on Instagram for more ideas and booking.
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OUR TOWN
SUPPORT LO C A L C AU S E S THE BEST WAY TO FILL YOUR HEART WITH WARMTH IS TO
WHAT CAUSE SPEAKS
SHARE WITH THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. Choose a charity that
TO YOUR HEART?
truly speaks to your heart. Donating money, food, clothing and time to great causes are amazing contributions and make a positive impact in our community. Non-profit organizations, food banks, and animal shelters are always looking for volunteers and donations to help them serve those in need. Another way to make an impact is by participating in fundraisers and local charity events.
Help People Experiencing Homelessness: Food banks always need extra help, especially during the holidays. Volunteer or donate to the Roadrunner Foodbank, the Rio Grande Food Project, the Refresh Program from Three Sisters Kitchen, or The Storehouse. Food banks collect, store and distribute food and are
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frontline efforts that help fight food insecurity.
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Help Families and children:
Support Special Needs:
Aid a family or a child in need through the following
Nonprofit groups like Mandy’s Farm, The Arc of
local organizations: New Day Youth and Family Service,
New Mexico, LifeRoots and the New Mexico Autism
Barrett Foundation, Hope Works, and Joy Junction.
Society help individuals with special needs gain life
These organizations help families by providing shel-
skills, protect their human rights and support inclu-
ter, food and other important resources and tools for
sion in the community. Volunteer or donate and
improving families’ lives.
spread happiness for all.
Help our Four-legged friends: Furry four-legged friends are always in need of good homes and a better life. If you are an animal lover organizations like Misfits of Oz Farm Sanctuary, the Animal Humane Society, Paws and Stripes, Watermelon Mountain Ranch and the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center are the perfect places to help.
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By giving your time and resources, you help strengthen your neighborhood and leave a lasting impact on the community.
GIVING BACK LOCAL RESTAURANT OWNERS SHOW THANKS TO THOSE THAT SERVE AND PROTECT US
ARTICLE BRIAN HODEN
THE GIFT OF PROVIDING A MEAL VETERANS DAY HAS A SPECIAL MEANING TO JIMMY AND NADINE DASKALOS, OWNERS OF THE POPULAR EL PATRON RESTAURANTS. Nadine’s father, Nestor Martinez is a Vietnam Army Veteran. During the war, Nestor served in Military Intelligence carrying classified documents from camp to camp, through life-threatening battles. Since the war, Nestor and his family have had to deal with his symptoms of PTSD and neuropathy, which has caused him to now require a wheelchair. Until recently, the Daskalos’s were partners in iconic restaurants Yannis, Nick & Jimmy’s, Mykanos, and El Patron. During the last decade, Nick & Jimmy’s has provided free meals to those who serve our community every November. In 2019 they proudly served over 500 meals. Unfortunately, the 2020 Veteran’s Day Event was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The El Patron restaurants are now owned and managed by Jimmy and Nadine Daskalos, while
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Nick & Jimmy’s and Mykonos are owned by Nick and Anna Marie Kapnison. This year, both El Patron and Nick & Jimmy’s will be hosting Veterans,
Nadine and Jimmy are avid supporters of our community. This
active-duty military personnel, and currently-em-
year they gave 100% of their proceeds from El Patron’s Cinco
ployed first responders and their families as a
De Mayo event to local charities near and dear to their hearts,
“thank you” for their service.
Cuidando Los Ninos and Roadrunner Food Bank. El Patron per-
Jimmy says, “It has always been great to see veterans sitting around tables, eating and having
severed through the pandemic and utilized 100% of their state-issued COVID PPE to maintain jobs for all of their employees.
meaningful conversations.” He recalls one particular
The Daskalos’s understand that secondary trauma, or compassion
94-year-old WWII Veteran who attended the event
fatigue, is a very real and difficult issue. They feel it is also important to
for years and how much it meant to the Veteran
honor the families of Veterans and first responders for their ongoing
to be honored and spend time with others. Jimmy
support and sacrifice. El Patron is ready to serve in their dining room
reports, “Many of these Veterans don’t have anyone
and on the patio on November 11th from noon until 5 pm.
else so they really appreciate the event.” Nadine’s
Nick & Jimmy’s will be serving meals on November 17th from 11 am
father also attends the event yearly and enjoys the
to 3 pm. Please call to confirm dates and times as they are subject to
comradery and conversations.
change (El Patron: 505-275-0223. Nick & Jimmy’s: 505-344-9169).
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
TH RIVE D U RI N G TH E
Holidays
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Set two minutes aside for deep
Exercising 30 minutes a day is
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ideal, but anything is better than
for a count of 5 seconds, hold for
nothing. Incorporating multiple
a count of two, then exhale for
two-minute sessions of exercise
four seconds and allow muscles
throughout your day will help your
to melt simultaneously.
heart fend off stress.
Studies show that spending a couple of hours outside every week can significantly boost your mood. Two minutes isn’t long, but the compound effects of many small increments can have a big impact on your wellness.
Practice
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WATER & WOODS BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL
Living a Purposeful Life
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PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE
CL: ARE THERE THINGS YOU DO, OR MAN-
BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS
TRAS YOU LIVE BY ON A DAILY BASIS?
THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEET-
BH: I don’t wake up going “today is going to be
HEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING
a good day.” I’ve found that some of the worst
MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.”
days have taught me the most. They’ve built
Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportu-
grit, character, resolve, and a story that will not
nity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring pod-
only help me, but allow me to be more empa-
casts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating
thetic and loving.
awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat
I did a speaking tour 4 years ago for high school
down with him (virtually) to reflect on all that he has accom-
students. At one moment during the speech I got
plished in this season of “thankfulness.”
emotional speaking about purpose; all of a sudden it was like this reeI of my life went through my
CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’
head where these little, small moments led me to
MEAN TO YOU?
that point in time to speak with this group.
BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude,
I try to sit in those moments daily and remem-
it’s an every day break to look at where my life sits and to be
ber the things that got me here, what I’ve learned
thankful for the friends and family around me and the things that
along the way that I can celebrate, and what
I am able to be a part of.
keeps me thankful.
We believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.
CONTINUED >
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WATER & WOODS (CONTINUED) CL: TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE
When the show [The Bachelor] hap-
MOST PROUD OF OR INSPIRED BY?
pened, our fundraising increased 500%
BH: I’m proud that my podcast Hope Still
within a year and that was awesome, but
Wins and my book Alone in Plain Sight both
we also knew that it probably wasn’t going
play a part in getting resources for help to
to last. We asked ourselves how we can
those who need it. One of the ways I love to
make funding this non-profit more sustain-
connect with others is to connect them with
able, and we came up with the idea that we
stories of other people that I’ve been able to
could start a for-profit business and call
be a part of. For example, in my book I high-
ourselves “for-purpose.” The founders were
lighted a girl named Annie who was 23 and
financially-able enough to donate 100% of
had two weeks to live — she was dying from
our profits to nonprofits now that we had
cystic fibrosis when I interviewed her. I got
the platform to do it.
to talk to her about the end of life and what messages she would share. I’m often asked, ‘what is this whole thing about for you, what is your mission in all of
Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.
this?’ Selfishly, I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and
CL: WHAT ARE YOUR
healing. And my filter on whether they are
RECOMMENDATIONS
good or not comes from my faith. I just want
FOR PEOPLE TO
to be a part of stories of loving others and
GIVE BACK IN THEIR
loving God well.
COMMUNITY? BH: At Generous we
CL: DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE LEGACY
have
YOU WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND?
investing
BH: I want to be known as someone who
human-facing injustice,
gave more than I took, as someone who
and we do that because
cared deeply for those around me and that
that was the thing that
loved others and God well. If I could choose
angered us the most.
always in
enjoyed fighting
the memories of my kids, grandkids, friends
I think everybody can
and family, it would be to remember that Ben
figure out what they can
People matter and have value. There’s a purpose for the life we are living and when people get out and care for others well the world is a better place. Stay curious; look left and right at the needs around you and use your impact to be a community maker. That’s the message I’d like to share.
lived a life where he loved others really, really
do in their local commu-
well and he sacrificed a lot to do that.
nities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the angriest?
CL: HOW DID GENEROUS
Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s
COFFEE BEGIN?
animals or the environment. What emotional
BH: The idea came in July of 2017 and we
pull is it? Go after that.
launched in January of 2018. When I was
There’s a purpose for the life we are living
15 years old I went to Central America; our
and when people get out and care for others
hearts were broken and eyes were opened
well the world is a better place. Stay curious;
to the lack of strategy behind mission and
look at the needs around you and use your
non-profit work.
impact to be a community maker. That’s the
My buddy who was also on that trip started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope United Foundation. The idea is that we can
message I’d like to share. Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.
ask people within these communities, how can we help? The goal was a partnership
With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Hig-
for perpetuity — to help them increase their
gins is co-founder of @generous_coffee_, au-
education programs, their healthcare, but be
thor of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestill-
led by them.
wins, and co-host of @almost_famouspodcast.
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NOVEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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Alvarado Elementary School at 1100
premiere
you
feast
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Half
Thanksgiving with an invigorating
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run or walk. The 18th annual NM
November 3rd. The cost is $30 per
River with spectacular views of the
Hobbler Gobbler has a 10K, 5K
athlete, per event. Visit newmex-
Sandias and Bosque. Everyone who
and Kids K. Receive a long-sleeve
icogames.org/archery
more
deferred registration from 2020 to
performance tech tee shirt with
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the 2021 Albuquerque Half Marathon,
registration. Enjoy overall awards
seye. First through third place prizes
10K, 5K and Kids K will be able to par-
and lots of Thanksgiving fun! Visit
will be awarded.
ticipate as planned. There is no need
www.irunfit.org.
to re-register. Find the most updated
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NM FOOD TRUCK AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
Come hungry to the 6th Annual
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Jerry Cline Tennis Center 7001 Constitution
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Great NM Food Truck and Craft
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and family at the Rio Grande Arts &
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Games brings tennis tournaments
Crafts Holiday Show at Expo New
Museum from 12-5 pm. Enjoy pop-
to the Jerry Cline Tennis Center at
Mexico. The show will be held in
ular food trucks, along with doz-
7001 Constitution. Registration for
the Manuel Lujan Building from 10
ens of regional and national craft
the event includes a New Mexico
am to 5pm. Browse a large selec-
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