Last week, Back2Besa host Besa Gordon made her return to Good Day Seattle to talk about where Back2Besa is headed in 2026, and more importantly, why her work continues to matter to her on such a personal level. 

When asked to describe the soul of Back2Besa, the answer came easily: the community above all else. Besa said she might be the one holding the mic, but these aren’t her stories alone. They belong to the people who trust her to tell them, from the small business owners, the artists, the organizers, the everyday folks creating joy and impact across the Pacific Northwest. 

"Growing up, you don't always see yourself,” she said. “So, as an adult, it's up to me to make sure those little girls that look like me see themselves and realize that this is possible."

Besa talked about how Back2Besa has expanded far beyond Seattle—traveling through Portland, Oregon, Spokane, Washington, Anchorage, Alaska, and communities across the Pacific Northwest. That part matters deeply to Besa, because representation shouldn’t stop at city limits. Our stories don’t live in just one place, and neither should the spotlight, she said. 

Back2Besa airs Saturdays at 10:30 PM on FOX 13 Seattle, Sundays at 10 AM on FOX 13+, and again Sundays at 8 PM on FOX 13+.