Holiday Cash, Pet Safety, Shingles Prevention & Ultimate Travel Hacks Galore | NM Rising E129 & E130

Join Dan and Abby Max for another value-packed episode featuring creative ways to earn holiday cash, last-minute gift ideas, essential health updates, pet safety tips, and pro travel hacks. Whether you’re brainstorming a side hustle, shopping for tech-savvy loved ones, or safeguarding your home for the festivities, we’ve got the insights you need!

Segment Breakdown
00:00:00 – Show Intro
Dan welcomes viewers to New Mexico Rising and teases what’s ahead—crucial tips on pet safety (hint: lilies are a no-go!), budget-friendly gift hacks, and holiday travel advice.

00:00:28 – Earn Extra Income with DoorDash
Taylor Bennett (Head of Global Public Affairs at DoorDash) and Milwaukee Dasher Susie Peters discuss how DoorDash’s flexibility, rewards program, and new features help people earn extra money during the holidays.

00:04:16 – Last-Minute Gift Ideas w/ Claudia Lombana
Emmy and Peabody Award–winning journalist Claudia Lombana reveals her top picks for procrastinators—from the latest Sonic game to unique experiences like Rosetta Stone language subscriptions.

00:08:06 – Shingles Awareness & Prevention
Dr. Liz Moir (Director, Patient Care Services at Albertsons) and Dr. Leah Smith (Pharmacist and Medical Educator at GSK) explain what shingles is, who’s at risk, and how vaccines can help protect you—especially if you’re over 50.

00:12:16 – Pet Safety This Holiday Season
Dr. Michelle Chin (VCA Emergency Animal Hospital) highlights common holiday dangers, such as toxic plants and table scraps, plus advice on creating a calm, stress-free space for furry friends.

00:15:40 – Tech Gift Tips w/ Stephanie Humphrey
Former engineer Stephanie Humphrey recommends top gadgets—from Adobe Express for content creators to Samsung solid-state drives for gamers—guaranteed to wow everyone on your list.

00:20:43 – T-Mobile’s Project 10Million
Tech expert Cassie Slane explains how T-Mobile is bridging the digital divide by providing free data plans and low-cost devices, helping students nationwide stay connected and succeed academically.

00:23:40 – Holiday Travel Hacks w/ Stephanie Oswald
Award-winning travel pro Stephanie Oswald shares tips for surviving airport lines—plus a peek at Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” shopping tech that can save you time and stress this season.

00:28:14 – Show Outro
Dan wraps up New Mexico Rising, reminding viewers to follow on social media and visit NewMexicoRising.com for behind-the-scenes content and future episodes.

Resources and Links
Below are the URLs mentioned by our guests:

DoorDash: dasher.doordash.com
TipsOnTV (Claudia Lombana): tipsontv.com
Albertsons Market Pharmacy: albertsonsmarket.com/pharmacy
VCA Animal Hospitals: vcahospitals.com
Adobe Express: express.adobe.com
Samsung (990 Pro SSD): samsung.com
Nextdoor: nextdoor.com
Project 10Million (T-Mobile): t-mobile.com/project10million
Just Walk Out by Amazon: justwalkout.com
Stephanie Oswald: @TravelGirlSteph on X (Twitter)
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