#FeelGoodFriday

On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with Dr. Dana Nickson, an assistant professor at the University of Washington (UW) College of Education. The conversation shed a bright light on the often behind-the-scenes work of educators who bridge academic theory with real-world community organizing.

Community organizer and cultural curator Prince Reece recently appeared on The Day With Trae with host Trae Holiday to discuss the origins of his advocacy and share details about the upcoming 2026 Skyway Nia Festival. 

Priyanka Kulkarni, CEO of Casium, is redefining the immigrant professional experience by merging high-level AI with human expertise. She is tackling the systemic flaws in the U.S. immigration process that she personally navigated for over ten years.

In a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Ida Keeley, a candidate running for State Representative in Washington’s 39th Legislative District.

Amanda and Tariq Sahali recently appeared on The Day With Trae with host Trae Holiday to share their journey of entrepreneurship, from cooling down neighborhoods with artisanal popsicles to tackling the region's daunting housing crisis.

Author Ed Taylor recently sat down with host Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae to discuss his new book, The Power of the River. What began as a series of private stories for a friend in need evolved into a memoir that celebrates the resilience of community and the legacy of Black motherhood.

On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Dorianne Attiogbé, the visionary founder and designer behind the jewelry brand Atiwo.

Opera singer Darren Drone recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae” to discuss his history as a singer, his current role in Seattle Opera’s Carmen, and the show’s harrowing relevance in modern society.

Mezzo-soprano opera singer J'Nai Bridges is making a triumphant return to her hometown of Seattle for her official, fully staged operatic debut with Seattle Opera in the title role of Carmen.

On a recent episode of “The Day With Trae,” host Trae Holiday welcomed Geordan Newbill, the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle program director, to explore the impact of equine programs on the youth and community at large. 

Philip "Sharp Skills" Jacobs, a multifaceted artist, recently launched The Rebel Residency, the first-ever hip-hop residency in Tacoma, Washington. He recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae” to dive into it. 

This week on “The Day with Trae,” host Trae Holiday welcomed Taproot Theatre actor Erica Walker to discuss her theatrical debut in Ain’t Misbehavin’ and the collective power of the Black community in Seattle.

Nine-year-old Zaina The Phenom recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae.” A consummate performer, rapper, songwriter, and speaker, Zaina has added "author" to her impressive resume with the release of her children's book, “Zaina The Mermaid... Or Not?”

On a recent episode of “The Day With Trae,” host Trae Holiday welcomed practitioner and herbalist J, also known as the Hood Healer, to discuss the role of holistic health and ancestral practices in modern community healing.

Rahel Behailu, the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s health equity program executive recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day with Trae” to discuss her mission of finding solutions for health disparities.  

Kendra Liddell, representing the Central District Community Preservation and Development Authority (CDCPDA), recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae” to share insights regarding the revitalization of the The McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development.

On a recent episode of "The Day with Trae," host Trae Holiday welcomed Lenny Howze Jr., Executive Director of the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle, to discuss the transformative impact of horsemanship and community outreach. 

On a recent episode of "The Day With Trae," host Trae Holiday welcomed former Washington State Representative for District 37 Dawn Mason to discuss Mason’s decades of advocacy and her unwavering commitment to the success of the next generation.

In a recent interview on “The Day With Trae” with host Trae Holiday, artist Olwethu De Vos shared how her journey from a student of sculpture and glassblowing led her to develop a unique "sculptural drawing" signature that explores the deep connection between materiality and healing.