REZilientNM
TV Show airing on Public Access/Comcast Channel 27
Created, Produced and Co-hosted by Dre Abeita
Introducing REZilientNM
REZilientNM is a brand new tv show offered on Public Access – Comcast Channel 27. Named after the origins of Indigenous power couple-Dre Abeita, Real Life Isleta Pueblo Superhero and Neil Sherer, Blackfeet Nation, Browning, Montana, REZilientNM aims to spotlight leaders, educators, researchers, artists, business owners, and all the amazing gamechangers of New Mexico.
This show is hosted, written, directed, and produced by Indigenous peoples. Thank you so much to our featured guests, producer-Kyla Charlee, co-hosts-Dre Abeita and Neil Sherer, in-studio expert crew-Mark Acosta and Eddie, Joseph Lynch, PEG Coordinator, the City of Albuquerque and Studio 519.
Our REZilientNM Family
It takes a village to raise a child, and a global family to produce a tv show. REZilientNM creator and co-host, Dre Abeita thanks you from the bottom of their heart for making this dream a reality. Our success is only possible because of you all. Words cannot express our respect, gratitude and love.
REZilientNM Hosts
Dre Abeita, Real Life Isleta Pueblo Superhero
Neil Sherer, Blackfeet Nation
This Coyote and the love of my life, Neil Sherer are honored to be your hosts for this celebration of Indigenous life as we highlight the gamechangers of New Mexico.
Episode 1: April 2024 Celebrating our REZiliency!
We are incredibly proud to announce that we have finished taping our first episode of REZilientNM and are currently editing it for release! It will air live on Public Access-Comcast Channel 27, the last weekend of April 2024. Our theme for this episode is “Celebrating our REZiliency!”
Thank you to our global family and our amazing REZilientNM team for making our tv show come to life. Huge thank you to our co-hosts, Dre Abeita and Neil Sherer, producer, Kyla Charlee, our featured hosts-Greg Abernathy and Steve Cabiedes, our featured guests-Indigenous Author-Laurel Goodluck, Indigenous Actress, Model, and Activist-Violet Jada, Indigenous Professional-Michael Mora, CPA, Indigenous Artist-Ben Chino, Indigenous Student Leaders-Cody Yazzie and Tiresius Johnson, our main guest, Marisol Enriquez, Chairperson of the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County, our musical guests, Foxfire, acoustic band, with Josh Grothaus, and Thaddeus Grothaus, our in-studio crew-Mark Acosta and Eddie, Joseph Lynch, PEG Coordinator, the City of Albuquerque and Studio 519.
Our REZilientNM Guests
Episode 1: April 2024-Indigenous Author
Laurel Goodluck
This Coyote and my fierce Indigenous warrior aunty, Laurel Goodluck (Mandan and Hidatsa) were causing trouble at Studio 519. Aunty Goodluck writes picture books with modern Native themes that reflect Native children’s cultural experiences and everyday life, showing Native children that they have a perspective that is unique and powerful. Thank you for inspiring future generations with your beautiful work. We appreciate all you do to role model what is possible. Please visit her website www.laurelgoodluck.com.
Episode 1: April 2024-Indigenous Actress, Model, & Activist
Violet Jada
Straight from a photo shoot, the incredibly talented and gorgeous Indigenous model, actress, and activist, Violet Jada was our guest for the first episode of REZiientNM. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and excellent advice for our aspiring future artists and role modeling what is possible. Can’t wait until our next adventure. Sending lots of love, respect and support your way.
Episode 1: April 2024-Indigenous Professional
Michael Mora, CPA.
We were honored to have my Indigenous warrior brother, Michael Mora, CPA (Diné & Cochiti Pueblo), CPA in Studio 519. He will be featured as our Indigenous professional of the month for the first episode. He is the manager of Advising & Accounting for REDW and was recently recognized as a Diverse Business Leader by Albuquerque Business First. It was an honor and pleasure to have you with us. Thank you so much.
Episode 1: April 2024-Indigenous Artist
Ben Chino
We were honored to have artist, Benedict Chino, Pueblo of Acoma on our very first episode. He is pottery is breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful art and lived experiences with us all. We can’t wait to have you back in the studio for a live demonstration soon. Take care and thank you again so much.
Episode 1: April 2024-Indigenous Student Leaders
University of New Mexico (UNM) American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
Cody Yazzie, Vice President
Tiresius Johnson, Event Coordinator
UNM AISES’ amazing leaders, Cody Yazzie (Diné) and Tiresius Johnson (Diné) joined this Coyote and the love of my life and co-host Neil Sherer at Studio 519 for our first episode of Rezilient NM!! Thank you so much for your service to our Indigenous Lobo family. Cody is the Vice President and Tiresius is the event coordinator for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society here at The University of New Mexico – UNM.
Episode 1: April 2024-Main Interview
Marisol Enriquez, Chairperson of the Democratic Party for Bernalillo County
Marisol Enriquez is a fellow superhero, amazing activist, and community leader. We were honored to have her as our main guest and talked about her role as the Chairperson of the Democratic Party for Bernalillo County. In addition to being featured on REZilientNM, she recently joined #TeamCrazyCoyote and our plots for world domination as one of our featured hosts on DivergentNM (airing in April), as an yoga instructor and expert in wellness. Thank you so much for all you do.
Episode 1: April 2024-Musical Guests
Foxfire
Thank you again so much to Foxfire, acoustic band, Josh Grothaus, and Thaddeus Grothaus. We appreciated your beautiful music. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Financial Five with Featured Host
Steve Cabiedes
Just a Coyote and my amazing brother, Steve Cabiedes causing trouble at Studio 519! Thanks for joining our REZIlientNM family. His segment “The Finance Five” will center financial literacy, tips, and strategies for long term success. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. We appreciate you.