This Ain't About Us Podcast

03/03/2022

❗️NEW EPISODE❗️ Mikey Vince sits down with us to talk about self love, how he won't date until he is happy, and his advice to us about men.

Mikey started his love for food as a kid. His passion ignited at age 4 when he tried to surprise his grandma and almost burned down her kitchen. Mikey’s connection to food and family traditions are embedded in his unique version of New Mexican street food. Burnt Fideo was a concept born from “prep meals with a twist.” His goal was to preserve New Mexican culinary cuisine in a healthy format. Within months of the opening, Mikey had to re-think his business model to survive and thrive in the pandemic and the new norm, Burnt Fideo.

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24/02/2022

NEW EPISODE! Tania sits down with Alex and Kristen to talk about dating narcissists, a first date that didn’t go as expected, expectations for paying on a first date, and not wanting marriage.
Tania owns the small batch dessert business called Tania's Tasty Kitchen, she works as an IT engineer during the day, and is a single mom to a teenager! Keeping busy with life and a business doesn't allow much time for dating, but she has plenty of stories to make you laugh!

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10/02/2022

NEW EPISODE! Erica DC sits down with Alex and Kristen to talk about being a single mother, co-parenting, dating as a black woman, how asthma and one night stands don’t mix, and the work she does in the community for su***de prevention and reproductive health.

Erica was born and raised in Albuquerque, and does a lot throughout the state. From politics to parenting, she is trying to find balance in the midst of it all during these crazy times.

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09/02/2022

It’s great to be back behind the mic for season 2 of This Ain’t About Us! We have a lot of new followers and listeners, so welcome! We’re Alex and Kristen, and we sit down with a new guest each episode to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of dating and relationships in Albuquerque!

📸: Melangll Photography

06/02/2022

On this cold and chilly day in Burque, we sat down with Erica to chat about being a single mom, co-parenting, dating as a black woman, and the work she does in the community for su***de prevention and reproductive rights. We could’ve talked to her forever! Can’t wait for you to hear her episode which drops on Tuesday for our Patreon subscribers and on Thursday for everyone else!

05/02/2022

Never a dull moment with us! We know some people may roll their eyes at us because we like to take pictures when we’re out, but first off, we like taking pics at local spots so we can share it with our friends and family, and also because we can look back and remember all the fun we had!

03/02/2022

❗️NEW EPISODE❗️ Kim Apodaca and Britt McVey sit down with Alex and Kristen to talk about their mother/daughter relationship, how they used their trauma to heal their wounds, and how that trauma led them to the loves of their lives.

Born in Hollywood, California, Kim has been naturally bent toward fashion and eclectic culture. It was the attraction to beautiful things that landed her in the hair and make-up industry for the last eighteen years. Six years ago, she decided to venture out and open her very own boutique, Andy & Edie, located in the heart of Nob Hill. When she’s not immersed in creativity, Kim spends most of her time with her Fiancé, three kids and three grandchildren.

Born and raised a Burquena, Britt spent her early years wrapped up in drug use, promiscuity and navigating her core daddy issues. After diving into her spiritual practice and embarking on trauma work, she finds herself loving her Prince Charming, mothering her three young boys and mentoring women at Limelife by Alcone where she is an executive leader and beauty educator.

Kim and Britt share a unique mother/daughter relationship that has flourished into a secure friendship. Although Kim’s relationship decisions while being a single mom impacted Britt, it wasn’t all for the negative. They are truly best friends who have weathered through many storms and stages of their lives. Together, they feel empowered to speak to women about healthy boundaries, healing generational trauma and leaning in to their inner roar.

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01/02/2022

Thank you, Ralph! We appreciate your support!

31/01/2022

Recorded our season two premiere with Britt McVey and Kim Apodaca today! And OMG! We walked away from this episode feeling so inspired by these two! This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

29/01/2022

We are so excited to be back in the studio tomorrow with our season 2 episode 1 guests Britt McVey and Kim Apodaca! You don’t want to miss this mother daughter duo talk about relationships! New episode will drop on 2/1 for our Patreon subscribers and on 2/3 for everyone else!

25/01/2022

THANK YOU Joel for becoming a patron of our show! We are so grateful for your support! 😁

17/01/2022

We had a great weekend at Albuquerque Comic Con! We hung out with fellow podcaster Ming Chen from A Shared Universe PodcaSTudio in New Jersey! We are so humbled to not only have Ming as a friend but also a fan of our show! Catch him on AMC’s Comic Book Men and the I Sell Comics podcast.

16/01/2022

Newest members of the gang!

14/01/2022

Wow! We are so thankful for our 2nd and 3rd Patrons! We have the best listeners and friends whose support is such a blessing!

13/01/2022

OMG! Thank you to our first Patron! Support like this will help us continue what we’re doing! 😭

Mickey, you’re the real MVP!

13/01/2022

HUGE NEWS! We’re on Patreon! We’ll be talking more about this during our season 2 premiere, but until then, check out the link in the comments below! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!

11/01/2022

We’re just trying to find love! Maybe you are too?! We are teaming up with to take part in their annual Valentine’s dating show special. BUT they are still looking for more participants. If you’d like to join us, please shoot them an email to be considered.

04/01/2022

❗️ATTENTION!❗️We’re prepping for season 2! We have all our guests lined up, but wanted to save a spot for one of our listeners! If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on our podcast, comment below!

28/12/2021

03/12/2021

Congrats to Eric Banda for being the best bartender in ABQ! And congrats to Reviva for officially being the best local band! We had the honor of Eric and Chris (lead singer of Reviva) as guests on our podcast! Make sure you check out those episodes!

30/11/2021

NEW EPISODE! In our season finale, Amber Armijo sits down with Alex and Kristen to talk about friend-zoning good guys, how being the breadwinner ruined a relationship, getting cat fished by st*****rs, and things that make a person lose their s*x appeal.

Amber is a 22 year-old who works at an engineering lab, owns her own house and truck. She’s definitely accomplished a lot in her young age! She plans on starting a mechanical engineering bachelors program next year. She absolutely loves anything that has to do with the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and riding her horses. She’s just trying to live life to the absolute fullest while maintaining a positive attitude!

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28/11/2021

Tomorrow we sit down with our final guest of the season! Amber Armijo is a 22 year old single Burqueña and we’re excited to see what dating is like for someone much younger than us. This should be interesting!

25/11/2021

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for everyone and the support you give us!

23/11/2021

NEW EPISODE! Derrick Sloan sits down with us to talk about his experience in the film industry, growing up as a pastor’s son and how that’s shaped his mindset regarding relationships, and how a current “situationship” has left him feeling insecure.

Derrick works in film. He’s an aspiring actor, former open mic comedian extraordinaire, incredible dancer, and indelible personality. If you hangout down, you’ve most likely seen Derrick. His unique style, sick dance skills, and booming personality are one in a million.

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16/11/2021

🚨NEW EPISODE! Eric Banda sits down with Alex and Kristen to talk about his picks for Burque’s Sexiest Men Alive (bar industry edition), red flags, and dating his best friend.

Eric has been working at The Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall and Saloon for the last 10 years. He’s also worked with various bars/restaurants and one distillery (Left Turn). After his first 4 years in the industry, he wanted to better his skills, so he decided to pursue better flavor profiles and hop into Albuquerque’s craft cocktail scene, in doing so, he honed his skills to produce fast, yet delicious cocktails!

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19/10/2021

NEW EPISODE! Nohelani Ader sits down with Alex and Kristen to talk about red flags, going on a date to a n**e beach, and crazy dating situations she’s seen as a bartender.

Nohelani was born in Hawaii and raised in Albuquerque, NM. She is the beverage director/bar manager at Safe House Distilling Co. She’s currently chasing dreams and collecting goals!

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12/10/2021

NEW EPISODE! Kendra Jean Brand sits down with Alex and Kristen to talk about her online dating opener, the time she thought she got ghosted but tragedy struck instead, and a polyamory experience.

Kendra is an Albuquerque transplant who works in local government and enjoys community activism. She has been most known for performing as a comedian but has been taking a semi-hiatus since starting grad school for Public Administration. She's a single lady who enjoys her two pups, supporting local arts and performance, and plays way too many board games.

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07/10/2021

We. Have. Stickers!

Thank you to Eric from True Consequences podcast and Dos Spookquenos podcast for recommending Sticker Mule! We ordered samples and couldn’t be more happy with the quality!

Let us know if you have sticker needs, we can send you our link that will save you $10 off your order!

28/09/2021

Chris Brennan sits down with Alex and Kristen to talk about being single even though he is a romantic serial monogamist, the struggles of dating as a musician, his love at first sight experience in Nicaragua, and what he plans to do with his Executive MBA once he graduates.

Chris is a local musician, most notably as the singer for the band Reviva and as solo artist, Irie Kristoff. He is a healthcare administrator for a local non-profit and is currently pursing his Executive MBA from UNM's Anderson School of Management. He was born and raised in Albuquerque. In his free time he enjoys yoga, meditation, and long runs by the Bosque.

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