NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This episode of The Influencers centers around the multi-hyphenate public figure Eddie Valentin, seen online @eddievalentinofficial and @eddievalentinfashion. Host and digital producer Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan sits down with the designer and self-proclaimed “king of bling,” to discuss his journey and success from his growing fashion line to his experience on reality television.
Valentin shares a special moment of viral attention online after the globally known influencer Trisha Paytas posted about his clothing line in February 2026, when she visited Albuquerque, New Mexico for the first time. He also reflects on his connections to reality television stars and their support of his brand.
About The Influencers This is The Influencers, where digital producer Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan chats with the content creators who rule your algorithm. These are the folks who are making an impact online and in their communities. On this show, the influencers share the ins and outs of their social media journeys, from going viral to finding their voice through their content. …