In a recent interview on The Day with Trae, Loria Yeadon, a representative from the YMCA of Greater Seattle, discussed the critical issue of water safety and swim equity. Yeadon emphasized the alarming statistics surrounding drowning, particularly among children of color. Black children ages one to 14 are five times more likely to drown than their Caucasian counterparts, and this disparity increases to ten times for Black children between the ages of 11 and 12.

Deaunte Damper, Vice President of the Therapy Fund Foundation, recently sat down with Trae for an interview on The Day to discuss the foundation's important work and the upcoming Reclaiming Wellness Conference.

Recently on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday sits with Dr. Sonya Walker, Senior Program Executive at YMCA of Greater Seattle. Walker came on the show to share information on water safety and swim equity.

Recently host Trae Holiday was joined by Alaia D’Alessandro on The Day with Trae. D’Alessandro is the head of production at Converge Media, as well as a member of the band Little Venom. She came on the show to talk about her experiences in music production, and the importance of troubleshooting and adapting to different environments. 

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.