What's Up, Alaska?!

Juliah Barnett is a Fashion Designer who owns Redemption Apparel AK . https://redemptionapparelak.com/ She co-hosts the Redemption Podcast with Staci Leigh. Julia also works as a project manager for the incredible nonprofit MyHouse . You can see Juliah's new fashion collection in the upcoming Trend Alaska Fashion Fundraiser. Check out your hosts: Blaze Bell: https://www.blazebell.com/ https:/...

Joel Loosli is the owner of AK Clothing Company and co-owner of MetaAlaska metal arts. Joel makes incredible designs and recently opened the studio and boutique - The Cove in downtown Anchorage. " I am an Alaskan-born designer living in Anchorage. I graduated with a degree in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Seattle. I have been working as a designer for the past 20+ years. My...

Roots of Resilience, Fairbanks Wellness Coalition's fifth annual Resiliency Conference, is coming up! This totally free event will feature local experts, community leaders, and dynamic presenters covering topics such as purpose, self-care, mindfulness, self-awareness, and positive relationships. The Resiliency Conference is for anyone interested in cultivating the roots of resilience in our c...

LeeAnna Chronister is on the pod! She is the director at The Workshop Community Center as well as a wife, homeschool mother, and reptile enthusiast. LeeAnna is doing incredible things for families in Alaska. Check out The Workshop here: https://www.theworkshopanchorage.org/ Check out your hosts: Blaze Bell: https://www.blazebell.com/ https://www.blazebellmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blazeb...

I love this weeks episode! We have Matt Brenna and Emi Williams, the co-owners of Alpine Music Studios. They are also rockstar members of the band The Jangle Bees. This conversation is full of laughter and great insight into music, teaching, entrepreneurship, and performing in Alaska.  Alpine Music Studios: https://www.alpinemusicalaska.com/ The Jangle Bees: https://www.thejanglebees.com/ Matt Bre...

Derrick Moore! A product of East Anchorage, Alaska, first time author Derrick Moore (aka Hardaway Learning) grew up a prominent high school athlete and a 4.0 gpa student before mistakes, bad decisions, and losses derailed his life and sapped his potential entering adulthood. Prison and drug addiction were the result. Now on the other side, 3+ years clean and sober, Derrick has turned his life arou...

Adriana Latonio is a beautiful, kind, and extremely talented superstar here in Alaska. She’s been performing since childhood, has a music degree form UAA, was a top 10 female on American Idol season 12, has traveled the world singing and is currently a member of the incredible local a cappella group Pipeline Vocal Project.  Adriana Latonio is an aspiring artist residing in Anchorage, Alaska. She o...

Hi friends! This week we are chatting with Alaska’s Unicorn, Tiffany Hall. Tiffany is the Executive Director of Recover Alaska. In this episode she shares her journey through IVF and her life as a person in long-term recovery. She leads with vulnerability and authenticity. Tiffany is the Executive Director of, Recover Alaska. www.recoveralaska.org She was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Afte...

Today’s guest is recovery rockstar and fundraising queen, Jennifer Brown! Jen is the lead singer of the local band, Danger Money, she is the communications and development director at STAR and in todays episode she shares about her sobriety, her rockstar mom life, and the joy of serving a powerful mission in our community. Born and raised in Anchorage, Jennifer has spent most of her professional l...

This week's episode is full of fun, laughter, and sass. If you're an artist, entrepreneur, or someone who likes to laugh - this is for you! (not kid-friendly) We are joined by Sweet Cheeks Cabaret co-owners, Dorthy (Violet LeeVamp) & Shauna (Lady Duchess). They perform every Friday and Saturday night at Broken Blender and were voted 'Best Burlesque' 3 years in a row! Get yo...

My name is Ralph Sara. My mother was Phoebe Evan, My father was Clement Morten Sara. I have 4 beautiful children, Kelsie, Stone, Kaydence,  and Aiden. I am originally from Bethel, Alaska, but I live on Dena'ina Land in Anchorage Alaska. I am a full time Dental Assistant. I am a musician. I host and produce The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast, and most recently a nationally syndicated radio show call...

Laura Norton-Cruz, LMSW, is a social worker and public health professional, a former 3rd grade teacher and victim advocate, a visual artist, a single mother of two, and an advocate for children and families. She is based in Anchorage, Alaska, where she grew up, and has worked and traveled extensively throughout rural Alaska. Laura’s career, activism, & art have focused largely on domestic and...

We are joined today by the incredible, Lizzie Hartman aka Alaska Lizzie. She is a Top 10 contestant on the current Season 13 of Masterchef with Gordon Ramsey. I loved her openness, bubbly disposition, and vulnerability in this episode. MasterChef: United Tastes of America airs Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Lizzie is competing on behalf of the West region! You can also find the episodes on Hulu!...

Today’s guest is Mark Robinson. He is an MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, father of four, podcast host, and entrepreneur. I loved hearing his perspective on fighting, dedication, and opportunities in Alaska. You can also hear Mark on his podcast, the Mediocre Grappler. Find The Mediocre Grappler here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@themediocregrapplerpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify...

Rikki Cloos is a writer, designer and marketer since 2010. Her extensive research into attachment theory, as well as her degrees in Creative Nonfiction Writing, Communication Studies, and Graphic Design have helped her to create an online community of thousands who are working to heal their anxious attachment. Her love of reading as well as her involvement with the psych and self-help community in...

This week’s guest is Rob Seay. This conversation left Justin and I feeling so uplifted and energized! This year Rob was named a 2023 Sober Hero by Recover Alaska. He is the Deputy Director/community liaison for Henning Inc- the non profit organization that oversees the sheltering of over 700 individuals in anchorage Alaska. He also owns two businesses — Northern Alliance Re-Entry and Management So...

This weeks guest is Megan Edge, Director of the ACLU Alaska Prison Project. Megan is a lifelong Alaskan and proud dog mom. She’s a former journalist, and advocates for solutions that create systemic change to systems that create harm, so we can all be safe, healthy and free. ** We want to provide a trigger warning that this episode does briefly discuss sxual assault and contains explicit language....

Today's Guest is, Jen Motyka! Jen is an Alaskan of 19 years and  Chief Innovation Officer for Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. She loves the Anchorage community and gives many hours to various nonprofits, including the Chamber of Commerce, Choose Anchorage Leadership Committee, Rotary Club of East Anchorage, American Legion Jack Henry Post 1 and Alaska World Affairs Council. She is a...

This weeks guest is Polly Carr! After 9 incredible years as the Executive Director at the Alaska Center, she recently transitioned to the role of Vice-President of Programs at Alaska Humanities Forum. In this episode, we dive into Imposter Syndrome, Vulnerability, and Learning in Leadership. Learn more about Polly here: The Alaska Humanities Forum: https://www.akhf.org/ The Alaska Center: https://...