#TheDayWithTrae - Guest host Omari Salisbury welcomed Elizah Lourdes Rendorio, a Converge intern and University of Washington senior studying journalism and business administration. Rendorio shared major stories from her three-month internship, notably an article about the beloved restaurant Island Soul in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood, which is facing severe financial challenges. 

Rendorio’s viral article detailed how owner Theo Martin is attempting to save the establishment from foreclosure due to rising rent costs and bank debt. She also discussed her follow-up article on the first King County Crime Survivor Summit, which included an interview with King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci.

Most recently, Rendorio interviewed Seattle City Council Member Debora Juarez. She described the experience as insightful, particularly regarding Juarez’s point of embracing one's origins in leadership positions. Finally, Rendorio discussed her work on Converge’s long-running Support Black Business Campaign, which uses storytelling to uplift Black-owned businesses. As her internship ends next month, Rendorio applauded Salisbury, noting how rewarding and beneficial her time at Converge has been. 

To follow Rendorio’s work, find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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