In this episode of "The Day With Trae," Back2Besa's very own Besa Gordon fills in for Trae to sit down with Jaebadiah S. Gardner, the founder and CEO of GardnerGlobal. In his conversation with Gordon, Gardner delves into various topics beyond his professional achievements, highlighting the importance of side hustles, effective money management for success, and investing in yourself first.

Starting his musical journey as he walked the halls of Garfield High School, Gabriel Teodros found the love of music, grabbed hold of it, and didn’t let go. As a student in 1996, he started writing music and taking the art seriously, and a year later, after moving to Las Vegas, he eventually took the stage for his first performance. Despite moving to Nevada for some time, at 18, Gabriel found his way back to Seattle in 1999 and started performing there.

The Seattle Storm will have two representatives in the 2024 WNBA All-Star game, as guard Jewell Loyd will be on Team USA ahead of the Paris Olympics and forward Nneka Ogwumike earns the nod to be on the team representing the league.

The Downtown Seattle Association's (DSA) popular summer concert series, Downtown Summer Sounds, is back for its 45th year, offering a diverse range of free performances across 13 venues in the heart of the city. This year's lineup, the most diverse in the series' history, features a wide variety of acts, from local bands to world-champion breakdancers and even a musician creating sounds through the bioelectricity of mushrooms, promising something for everyone.

Seattle recently came alive with a vibrant Juneteenth celebration, showcasing the city's dedication to honoring Black history and fostering community unity. The Africatown Community Land Trust's Summer of Soul Juneteenth celebration, hosted by Trae Holiday, drew a diverse crowd eager to commemorate this important day in American history.

In the wake of a recent shooting outside of Garfield High School, King County Councilmember Zahilay has outlined several actions he says his office is taking to address gun violence in the Central District. Zahilay acknowledged the pain and impact gun violence has had on the community and emphasized the need for a multi-pronged approach to tackle the issue.

Recently on The Day with Trae, Jerrell Davis, known creatively as Rell Be Free, stopped by to discuss his upcoming music releases and ventures in film with host Trae Holiday. Davis is a multifaceted artist and community organizer based in Seattle's South End. He shared insights into his artistic journey, upcoming shows, and his commitment to supporting emerging artists and community initiatives through his music and performances.

Recently on The Day With Trae, Fancy Vargas, CEO and Creative Director of Elevate PR Management, joined host Trae Holiday to discuss her latest initiative, the Bellevue Art Museum gift shop. Vargas curates art that reflects diverse voices and experiences in the gift shop.

Recently on The Day With Trae, Eleuthera Lisch visited host Trae Holiday to discuss the Regional Gun Violence Community Resource Guide. Lisch is the Director of the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention at Seattle & King County Public Health. She shared insights from her extensive work in gun violence prevention and emphasized the importance of community-driven solutions. 

Recently on The Day with Trae, Ashley McGirt-Adair, MSW, LICSW, and Trauma Therapist at the Therapy Fund Foundation, stopped by to talk with host Trae Holiday. She discussed how parents can cope with trauma, drawing from her extensive experience and expertise.

This Wednesday, June 26, Mayor Bruce Harrell made an announcement at Seattle University that Seattle's Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) team will expand its staff and presence throughout the city.

The Rainier Valley Food Bank (RVFB) recently held a celebration to mark the beginning of renovations that will transform the existing food bank building into an expanded Community Food Hub. The renovations, slated for completion in Fall 2025, will enable RVFB to serve more people in the area's most diverse neighborhood with nutritious, culturally relevant food and expanded access to partner services.

Seattle Pride's 50th anniversary was a vibrant tapestry of joy, reflection, and activism, captured beautifully through the lens Henry Wei. This milestone event, held at Westlake and Fourth, drew a diverse crowd eager to celebrate five decades of progress in LGBTQIA+ rights.

On a bright and hopeful day, the Demetrius DuBose Football Camp at Garfield High School in Seattle’s Central District brought together a diverse and enthusiastic group of individuals, all united by a shared purpose: to honor Demetrius DuBose's legacy and promote a message of peace and community unity. This event was not just about football; it was a testament to the strength and spirit of the community that Demetrius loved and served.

To begin NHL free agency ahead of the 2024-25 season, our Seattle Kraken made a major splash by signing defenseman and Stanley Cup Champion Brandon Montour to a 7-year deal. Circling Seattle Sports Kraken beat writer Silvia Leija Rosas breaks the deal down.

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.

Born David Jackson but known to the world as ‘DJ OG One,’ Jackson has put in 25 years and counting within the music industry. He is a musical pioneer in the Pacific Northwest. Aside from being the Portland Trailblazers DJ, Jackson has performed at countless events and parties with some of the greatest artists and celebrities the world has ever seen.

The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 2024 Pioneer Square Fest, set to ignite historic Pioneer Square on July 5th-6th. Event organizer Lloyd Gregory has spent months helping plan the event, which aims to bring business back to the area while offering a weekend filled with music, art, and community activities.

This week on We Live In Color, host Deaunte Damper sits down with Kurt Rain, also known as Julian Everett, to discuss his impactful work as the executive director and founder of the Stephaun Wallace Advocacy and Community Engagement Division (SWACE) Health and his monthly ballroom series, Strike A Pose. In this episode, they delve into Everett's background, his journey into public health, and the profound influence of the late Dr. Stephaun Elite Wallace, who inspired Everett to become a guiding force within the Northwest's ballroom community.

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