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• 4/11/25Besa Gordon Highlights the Northwest Credible Messenger Barber & Beauty Shop Project on Good Day Seattle
Yesterday, Besa Gordon made her weekly stop by Good Day Seattle and caught up with Erin Mayovsky. This week, she shined a spotlight on a project that’s transforming local communities: the Northwest Credible Messenger’s Barber & Beauty Shop Behavioral Health Project in partnership with the Community Reinvestment Project and the Washington State Department of Commerce.
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• 4/3/25Besa Gordon Highlights AI Innovation and Inclusion on FOX 13 Seattle's Good Day Seattle
Besa Gordon made her weekly guest appearance on Good Day Seattle to spotlight the highly anticipated grand opening of Ai House, a new Ai startup incubator located at Pier 70 on the Seattle Waterfront.
During her segment with host Bill Wixey, Besa described Ai House as more than just a tech hub—it’s a space built with purpose. Backed by the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, Washington State Department of Commerce, Ada Developers Academy, and AI2 Incubator, the Ai House was designed to foster innovation and bring diversity to the forefront of artificial intelligence.
Besa highlighted the work of Ada Developers Academy, which has helped more than 1,300 women in the Seattle area launch successful careers in tech and AI. She also introduced viewers to Yoodli.Ai, an AI-powered communication tool that helps people improve their public speaking and reduce filler words—something Besa personally tested and found extremely helpful.
What stood out most in her appearance was the focus on inclusion. Besa pointed out how representation in AI isn’t just about fairness—it’s about making better, more usable technology for everyone. “We’ve all had that moment where a soap dispenser doesn’t recognize your hand… Well at least I have” she shared. “But it’s not because it didn’t want to work, It’s because someone who looks like me wasn’t part of the testing process.”
Her full coverage of the AI House grand opening will air on this weekend’s Back2Besa episode—Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on FOX 13 and Sunday at 10 a.m. on FOX 13+. The episode will also be available for streaming anytime on the FOX Local app.
For Besa, AI House represents a turning point in how Seattle embraces tech—with innovation, intention, and community at the center.
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• 3/20/25DEFY Northwest Takes Center Stage on Good Day Seattle with Besa Gordon
Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle, brought a surge of energy to Good Day Seattle this morning during a lively segment with Erin Mayovsky to preview this weekend’s episode. The topic? DEFY Northwest, a professional wrestling organization that clearly holds a special place in Besa's heart.
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• 2/14/25Besa Gordon Uplifts the “Together Candle” On Good Day Seattle
#SupportBlackBusiness Besa Gordon appeared on Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky to discuss a special collaboration for Black History Month. The segment focused on the "Together Candle," a project that brought together three Black-women-owned businesses.
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• 1/24/25Besa Gordon Uplifts Black College Expo on Good Day Seattle
Besa Gordon recently joined FOX 13 Seattle's Good Day Seattle to talk about the 7th Annual Seattle Black College Expo at Rainier Beach High School. With over 50 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), as well as other schools and programs, the expo provided endless opportunities for students looking to shape their futures.
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• 12/13/24Besa Gordon Shines a Light on Scope Screenings and Seattle's Creative Community
Besa Gordon, the dynamic host of Back2Besa, joined Mireya Garcia on Good Day Seattle to celebrate the successful conclusion of Scope Screenings' 2024 season. The Seattle-based film festival, now in its third year, has become a vital platform for local filmmakers and artists to showcase their work, fostering a vibrant and supportive creative community.
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• 11/15/24"Our Jazz History is Deep": Besa Gordon Uplifts Jackson Street Jazz Trail on Good Day Seattle
Besa Gordon, the host of Back2Besa, appeared on Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky this week to give viewers a sneak peek of the Jackson Street Jazz Trail segment that will appear on Back2Besa this weekend. The trail, which was recently launched, celebrates Seattle's rich jazz history.
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• 11/2/24Back2Besa Spotlights Seattle Golf Legend Bill Wright in Upcoming Episode
Besa Gordon joined Good Day Seattle host Erin Mayovsky to give a preview of this week's episode of Back2Besa, which focuses on the legacy of local golf legend Bill Wright. The episode highlights the recent renaming of Jefferson Golf Course to the Bill Wright Golf Complex, a testament to Wright's efforts to break down barriers and promote inclusivity in the sport.
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• 10/17/24Besa Gordon Previews Africatown Plaza Segment on Good Day Seattle
Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa, joined Erin Mayovsky on Good Day Seattle this morning to preview an upcoming segment on Africatown Plaza, a new affordable housing development in Seattle's Central District. Gordon, who is from the Central District, spoke about the importance of the project, which will provide 126 affordable units on top of retail space in a neighborhood that has seen significant gentrification in recent years.
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• 10/4/24Cherry Hall - Deaunte Damper and Erin Mayovsky Talk Recovery on Good Day Seattle
Deaunte Damper and Erin Mayovsky discuss the importance of Cherry Hall in Seattle's Central District, a community space for individuals on the road to recovery from addiction. Cherry Hall provides support regardless of race, creed, or gender, offering a sanctuary for those seeking help.
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• 9/26/24Besa Gordon talks Wa Na Wari "Forced Perspective" gallary at the Paramount on Good Day Seattle.
This morning, Besa Gordon, the host of Back2Besa, stopped by Good Day Seattle to talk about the "Forced Perspective: Black Photography at the Paramount Theater" exhibit with Good Day Seattle’s Erin Mayovsky. The exhibit is a collaboration between Seattle Theatre Group (STG) and Wa Na Wari, a center for Black art and storytelling, and features stunning photographs from Wa Na Wari's archives that capture the essence of Black life and culture.
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• 9/20/24Besa Gordon Previews YOUniversal Fitness's Man Uplift Program Segment on Good Day Seattle
Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa, gave FOX 13’s Good Day Seattle viewers a sneak peek of this weekend's episode, which will feature YOUniversal Fitness's Man Uplift program. This Tacoma-based program combines physical fitness with mental health, recognizing that strength isn't just about muscles.
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• 9/13/24Besa Gordon Highlights the Black Business Leadership Conference on Good Day Seattle
Besa Gordon, host of Back2Besa on FOX 13 Seattle, recently sat down with Erin Mayovsky to discuss the Black Business Leadership Conference held at the University of Washington in celebration of National Black Business Month. The event, now in its third year, was founded by Lewis Rudd, co-founder of Ezell's Famous Chicken, and aimed to empower Black entrepreneurs through collaboration and networking.
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• 8/16/24Trae Holiday Celebrates National Black Business Month with The Facts Newspaper this Week on Back2Besa
TraeAnna Holiday joined Good Day Seattle host Erin Mayovsky to preview this weekend's exciting episode of Back2Besa. We're continuing to celebrate National Black Business Month by shining a spotlight on Black-owned businesses in the Pacific Northwest, starting with a special feature on Seattle's long-standing Black-owned media company, The Facts Newspaper.
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• 8/8/24Trae Holiday Previews Umoja Fest and Sherri Shepherd Special on Good Day Seattle
TraeAnna Holiday, the dynamic host of The Day With Trae on Converge Media and current guest host for Back2Besa on FOX13, pulled double duty this morning during her appearance on FOX13's Good Day with Erin Mayovsky.
