On a recent episode of “The Day With Trae,” host Trae Holiday welcomed Dr. Rachel Issaka, a gastroenterologist at Fred Hutch Cancer Center dedicated to increasing colorectal cancer awareness and improving screening rates within the community. Issaka discussed Fred Hutch’s upcoming Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event happening Saturday, March 7th, 2026.

Host Trae Holiday recently welcomed Thamu Dube, the Head of Design at Yoodli, to “The Day With Trae” to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and human communication. The interview explored how Yoodli, a Seattle-based startup, utilizes AI to help people become more effective speakers through objective, data-driven feedback.

For 12 years, the Reign of Style Hair Show & Competition has served as a primary platform for showcasing the brilliance of the Northwest beauty industry. Reign of Style producer Aisha Ellis Asim, a seasoned stylist and business owner, recently sat down with host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae” to discuss details for Reign of Style 2026.

Visual artist Yolanda Galery recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae” to discuss her journey as a full-time creative and the upcoming fourth annual Black Makers & Creatives event. The celebration of culture and community is scheduled for Sunday, March 1st at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Renton.

On the season premiere of “The Day With Trae,” host Trae Holiday welcomed Debrena Jackson Gandy, co-founder and co-producer of an upcoming eight-week Black business cohort designed to address critical gaps in small business management.

Opera singer Amber Monroe recently sat down with host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae” to discuss her journey from an animal science major at Tuskegee University to her current role as Mary Johnson in Seattle Opera’s production of “Fellow Travelers,” debuting this Saturday, Feb. 21st.

Through Sunday, February 15, a special 50th-anniversary production of “The Wiz” is taking over the Paramount Theatre, featuring veteran performer Alan Mingo Jr. in the titular role. On a recent “The Day With Trae” special, Mingo sat down with host Trae Holiday to discuss how taking the stage as the Wiz is the culmination of a lifelong journey of artistic inspiration that he hopes to pass down to the next generation of performers.

Host Trae Holiday welcomed Justin Pinder, the co-founder and executive director of the new nonprofit How2Listen on a recent episode of "The Day with Trae." Pinder shared his journey from a Seattle-raised artist to a music executive and detailed his organization's inspiring mission: to cultivate a thriving music ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest.

Host Trae Holiday recently welcomed Crystal Hairston, the founding director of the Lifted! Youth Gospel Choir, to "The Day with Trae." Hairston shared the incredible journey of the choir, which has grown from just a handful of children in 2020 to over 65 families, all centered on creating a space of belonging and mutual respect.

In a recent interview on The Day With Trae, author, filmmaker, and Seattle Film Commissioner KD Hall sat down with guest host Omari Salisbury to discuss her new book, “Sacred Pause,” and the transformative power of grief and focusing one's mission.

Lyndsey Williams, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Kyla Care Therapy, joined host Trae Holiday on "The Day with Trae" to delve into the crucial, yet often overlooked, area of reproductive mental health. Williams explained that her specialty, reproductive mental health, is comprehensive, covering everything from period to perimenopause.

Omari Salisbury, guest host of The Day With Trae, recently welcomed back author, artist, and entrepreneur NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings to the Black Media Matters Studio to discuss her book, “100 Days of Gentle Accountability for Black Women.” Frazier-Jennings shared her philosophy behind the concept of gentle accountability and the intentionality behind her work aimed at uplifting the community pillars and temples that are Black women. 

Guest host Omari Salisbury recently welcomed Indigenous rights lawyer Gabe Galanda to The Day With Trae to discuss pressing issues within the Native American community, including the ongoing disenrollment controversy at the Nooksack Reservation and the broader challenges facing tribal communities.

Last week on The Day with Trae, guest host Omari Salisbury sat down with Dr. Jason Clark, Executive Director of Northwest Credible Messenger, to discuss the organization's groundbreaking work in community building and behavioral health. Northwest Credible Messenger is, above all, dedicated to promoting healing and wellness within the Black and brown communities, Clark said.

Elizah Lourdes Rendorio, a senior in the University of Washington’s (UW) journalism and public interest communications program, has been making a significant impact during her internship at Converge. During a recent interview on The Day With Trae with guest host Omari Salisbury, Rendorio shared insights into her work, motivations behind her journalistic endeavors, and the rewarding experience of focusing on community-centric journalism.

Next week marks the last week of “The Day With Trae” until February 15, 2026. Ending the season strong, the final five episodes will feature guests Kendra Liddell, Lyndsey Williams, Crystal Hairston, Justin Pinder, and Bob Kettle. Stay tuned for more updates on Trae’s return in February, 2026.

Last week on The Day with Trae, guest host Omari Salisbury welcomed JB Proctor-Mills, a pastor and Prevention and Intervention (PI) Specialist with Seattle Public Schools (SPS), to discuss the critical challenges facing young people today.

On a recent episode of The Day With Trae, Paul Sanders joined guest host Omari Salisbury to talk about his career in cinematography and production, and his strong relationship with Converge Media and the TV show Back2Besa. A seasoned professional who wears many hats, including videographer, cinematographer, editor, director, and producer, Sanders shared his journey from his roots in photography to his current work in creative direction and video production.

Host Trae Holiday sat down for a virtual conversation with Jerry Jones, the state workforce manager at Transfr, a learning platform helping students and job seekers find pathways to meaningful, well-paying careers. Holiday and Jones discussed the company's work in career training through virtual reality and the accessible and high-paying career paths it forges. 

By a narrow margin, Katie Wilson is projected to win the 2025 Seattle mayoral race against incumbent Bruce Harrell. In light of her win, Converge looks back on Wilson’s first interview with Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae on April 6, 2025. Wilson, a self-described community organizer of 14 years and founder of the Transit Riders Union, spoke about her decision to run for mayor and what she planned to prioritize in office.