For Patt Butler Lathan, quitting is never an option. As the sole operator of Legacy Hair and Beauty, a one-stop beauty supply store in Hillman City, she runs her business with unfiltered determination to inspire and serve her family and community. 

In an in-depth interview on The Day With Trae with Trae Holiday, Natalie Johnson, the multifaceted founder of Kiss the Mirror and a talented stylist at Foxycut Salon, provided a captivating look into her nearly two-decade-long journey in the dynamic world of hair. Her story is a powerful narrative of resilience, artistic exploration, and an unwavering dedication to her craft.

Aisha Ellis, the driving force behind the Reign of Style Hair Competition, recently shared insights into the event's 11th anniversary and her journey in a conversation with Trae Holiday. What started as a vision has blossomed into a vibrant community celebration that showcases talent, fosters connections, and uplifts Seattle’s culture.

Northwest Credible Messenger is making waves in community support, and their efforts are coming to a head at the upcoming Reign of Style Hair Show and Competition on March 2nd at the Seattle Center.

In a recent interview on The Day With Trae, Zue Sawtell, the owner of Defined Salon in South Seattle, shared her inspiring journey in the hair industry and her passion for community. With nearly 20 years of experience, Zue's story is one of dedication, creativity, and a deep understanding of the importance of hair as a part of our identity.

Demontrice Bigham's powerful conversation with Trae Holiday on The Day with Trae sheds light on the critical need for mentorship among young Black queer men. As the founder of the Alain LockE Initiative, Bigham draws from his experiences as a former Director of Housing at an HBCU and his own journey of self-discovery to address the guidance gap in our community.

Mental Health Expert, Chevonna Gaylor discusses mental health strategies with Trae Holiday, emphasizing the importance of staying present, choosing productive responses to emotions, and maintaining community connections during challenging times.

Dr. Renee McCoy discusses HIV's ongoing impact on Black communities, urging action, education, and support. She promotes a town hall meeting to address stigma and improve prevention and care access.

Sabrina Gray started her business, The Curl Garden, seven years ago with the motto "It's deeper than hair." Her goal was to create a safe space where clients could not only leave with beautiful hair but also feel rejuvenated mentally and emotionally.

As we welcome a new year, many of us find ourselves thinking about what we want to achieve and the goals we want to set. But how can we ensure that the intentions we set are truly aligned with our purpose and are achievable in the long run? Qigong instructor Instructor Heru TchaasAmen joined The Day With Trae last January to share his insights on how to approach setting intentions in a way that will have a lasting, positive impact.

CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer Dr. Amy Xie emphasized the importance of preparing for the upcoming "respiratory season" through proactive measures. "The best way to protect ourselves is to prepare our immune systems with vaccines," she advised, urging the public to stay up-to-date on flu, COVID-19, whooping cough, and RSV vaccinations.

In a powerful interview, Dr. Sabine Thomas, the executive director of J'Soul Studios, shared her vision for supporting the parent-child relationship and the vital role of grandparents. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Thomas has a deep understanding of the importance of secure attachment in a child's early development.

September was Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and each year, the KD Hall Foundation holds their annual Resilient Hearts: Sickle Cell Education & Blood Donation, where community members are not only able to get educated on the effects of Sickle Cell but also donate blood to those in need with the disease. 

On a recent episode of The Day with Trae, Converge's signature Menopause Mentor, Danyale Thomas, tuned in to highlight the often-overlooked cognitive effects of menopause. For decades, women experiencing symptoms like insomnia, mood swings, and brain fog were often dismissed by healthcare providers, told that these issues were "all in their heads." Thomas explained that new scientific research is finally validating the experiences of countless women, confirming that "menopause brain" is very real.

Yesterday, Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales sat down with Shae Huppert, the ASB President at Garfield High School, and Ryan Croone, a Youth Community Advocate, to discuss mental health funding and youth involvement in Seattle.

In a recent interview on The Day With Trae, Keith Tucker, founder of Hip Hop is Green, discussed his organization's mission to promote health and wellness as the tenth element of hip-hop. Tucker, a long-time activist and hip-hop enthusiast, was inspired to found Hip Hop is Green after learning about the negative impacts of chemicals in the food system on Black and Brown communities.

It was an emotional final day last week at Converge Media’s Black Media Matters Studio as Deaunte Damper taped his final episode as guest host of Back2Besa. Converge Media has been a source of healing and growth for many, including Deaunte Damper, who recently shared his personal journey after his final taping of Back2Besa, where he has been filling in as guest host during Besa Gordon’s leave to focus on her health.  Deaunte expressed the difficulty in overcoming personal struggles and the courage it took to face them head-on.

The Day with Trae recently featured an interview with Jeneva Marie, discussing her innovative approach to dealing with grief. Marie, who recently lost her grandmother to breast cancer, turned her personal experience into a seven-part series titled "Moving Through Collective Grief."

Converge's very own Yuan Gong Instructor, Heru TchaasAmen, returns with another segment of Mindfulness Monday on The Day With Trae. Converge's Besa Gordon fills in for host Trae Holiday for this episode, in which she and TchaasAmen discuss using AcuGraphs and how they help people understand their body's needs to facilitate healing despite any initial reservations.

In November 2023, Washington became one of the first states to open its health insurance marketplace to all residents, including undocumented immigrants. Everyone who lives in Washington state now has the opportunity to buy health and dental insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder, regardless of immigration status.