Deaunte Damper, the charismatic host of "We Live In Color" on Converge Media, has been a fantastic guest host on "Back2Besa" while Besa Gordon takes a well-deserved break. Damper has described his time on the show as "one of the best experiences of my life," and his passion for sharing uplifting stories from the community has shone through in every episode.

Recently on The Day with Trae, Jarvis Henderson stopped by to discuss RVLA's Summer Program, After School Program (Fall), and Kindergarten enrollment (Fall) with host Trae Holiday. Henderson, serving as the After School Program Coordinator at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, shared insights into these educational initiatives.

Recently on The Day with Trae, Idris Goodwin, Writer and Artistic Director at Seattle Children's Theatre, joined host Trae Holiday to discuss his new children's picture book, "Your House Is Not Just A House," as well as his role at Seattle Children's Theatre and his vision for the future of intergenerational storytelling. Goodwin, an award-winning interdisciplinary writer with expertise in stage, audio, screen, and literature, shared insights into his creative endeavors.

Recently on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday spoke with Chardonnay Beaver, a multimedia storyteller and author. Beaver came on the show to talk about her upcoming screening for her documentary "Fulfill The Promise: The Rise. The Fall. The Promise." at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The event is on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, from 2 pm to 5 pm, and will also include a singing for Beaver's newest book, "Words of Wisdom: A Compilation of Life Principles, Inspired by Truth & Guided by Purpose Vol. 1.”

Luv-A-Latte Espresso founder Aundrea McCarthy joined Besa Gordon on The Day With Trae to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur, the significance of running her community-focused coffee shop, and her exciting future plans for the business.

In this segment of The Day With Trae, guest host Besa Gordon fills in for Trae Holiday to interview Jazmin Elon, the founder and visionary behind Blk Sunflower. An entrepreneur and educator, Elon established her company based on candle making. Since then, she has turned her experiences as a budding business owner and candle maker to leading the BLK Sunflower Business Collective, a thriving community of over 800 entrepreneurs she helps grow and succeed.

Matt Farmer, co-founder of DEFY Wrestling, recently stopped by The Day With Trae with Besa Gordon filling in for Trae Holiday as host of this episode. In this segment, Farmer discussed DEFY Wrestling, how the Seattle-based independent wrestling circuit has become a hub for many emerging talents, and what the organization currently has in the works.

Brad Finegood recently stopped by The Day With Trae, hosted this week by Besa Gordon, to discuss overdose prevention. Finegood is a strategic advisor for King County and leads the overdose prevention efforts for Public Health, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.

Finegood began by acknowledging the significant changes in recent years, noting the convergence of the pandemic and a shifting drug supply around 2019-2020. He observed a dramatic rise in synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl. 

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.

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.

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.

Beniam Yetbarek recently visited The Day With Trae, hosted this week by Besa Gordon, to talk about the Art Walk at KOLORS and his activism through visual storytelling. Yetbarek is a digital media artist and manages his online portfolio, B.Y. Visuals.

Yetbarek is one of the first few Black artists to host Art Walk in Pioneer Square. The show opened on Thursday, June 6, and attracted over 200 attendees.

Recently on "The Day with Trae," founder of Inspirational Productions, Sheila "Kay" Blackwell, stopped by to talk with host Trae Holiday about her upcoming video shoot for her latest song, "Black Voice Crying Out."

Her business, Inspirational Productions, is dedicated to promoting shows and events that uplift humanity. Her video shoot on June 29 is not just about uplifting others but also about rediscovering Kay’s dreams now that her kids are grown.

In this segment of The Day With Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomes back Evan Cook, a Federal Way-based community leader, author, and founder of Restoring Mindz. Cook, who has become a cornerstone in South King County through his work as a football coach, joins Holiday to discuss his latest initiative: the More Than Athletes Summer Camp. Cook created the foundation of this camp after a mental health crisis while searching for an identity beyond sports following his college football career at Eastern Washington University.

Recently, Kelvin Peprah appeared on The Day With Trae, hosted by guest host Besa Gordon, to discuss several vital issues impacting the BIPOC community. Peprah is a licensed mental health therapist who runs Peprah Counseling.

Peprah began the conversation by addressing the topic of imposter syndrome.

Recently, Stephanie Morales stopped by The Day With Trae, hosted this week by Besa Gordon, to discuss the importance of holding Black spaces. Morales is the founder of Made Space, an innovative Art, Culture, and Business Hub that launched in early 2021. 

Made Space aims to connect emerging Black creatives and entrepreneurs with essential resources, space, knowledge, and visibility. 

Host Trae Holiday was joined on this "The Day With Trae" segment by Anthony Session, also known as THE MAD BUS DRIVER. A St. Louis native, Session has spent 25 years driving a bus for King County Metro, a career from which much of the comedian's material comes. In his conversation with Holiday, Session shared details about his upcoming shows and teased an exciting new project he currently has in the works.