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Activism and Community Curation: Prince Reece on Giving Back to Skyway
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.
Transforming the Immigration Journey: How Priyanka Kulkarni’s Casium Merges AI and Human Expertise
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.
Centering Community Voices: Ida Keeley Sets Her Sights on the 39th District
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.
Building Community One Pop at a Time: Amanda and Tariq Sahali's Vision for Seattle
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.
Honoring Black Motherhood: Ed Taylor Talks His New Memoir ‘The Power of the River’
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.
Bridging Heritage and Horizon: How Dorianne Attiogbé Weaves Togo, Paris, and Seattle into Jewelry
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.
Darren Drone Talks Seattle Opera’s ‘Carmen’ and Historically Relevant Power Dynamics
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.
Bringing the Brilliance Home: J'Nai Bridges Returns to Seattle for ‘Carmen’
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.
Bridging History and Community: Geordan Newbill Talks The Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle
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 Elevates Northwest Hip-Hop with New Residency and Book
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.
The Joint is Jumping: Actor Erica Walker Talks Taproot Theatre’s ‘Ain't Misbehavin'’
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.
From Forklifts to Fades: How Juice Fades Manifested His Celebrity Barber Dream
On a recent episode of “The Day With Trae,” host Trae Holiday sat down with a man who truly understands the power of manifesting a vision: award-winning Tacoma-based celebrity barber Juice Fades.
‘You Just Got to Believe in It’: Zaina The Phenom on Her New Book, Music, and Growth
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?”
Reclaiming Ancestral Wellness: A Conversation with J The Hood Healer
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.
Navigating the Healthcare Maze: How YMCA’s Rahel Behailu is Building Bridges to Wellness
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 Talks Revitalizing The McKinney Center as a Community Micro Ecosystem
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.
Lenny Howze Discusses The Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle's Mission of Horsemanship and Healing
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.
From Parents for Student Success to Red Barn Ranch: Dawn Mason’s Unwavering Commitment to Youth
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.
Healing Through Copper: The Sculptural Vision of Olwethu De Vos
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.
Unbound Health and Wellness: MarcusAllen Wells on Cultivating Community Through Vulnerability and Consistency
MarcusAllen Wells, a co-founder of Unbound Health and Wellness, recently joined host Trae Holiday on “The Day With Trae” to discuss his fresh, holistic perspective on the fitness industry in the Pacific Northwest. His journey into the wellness space was shaped by his experiences as an inner-city athlete and the personal challenges he faced after an injury.
