
What's Up, Alaska?!
Hosts, Blaze Bell and Justin Williams, are sharing stories of inspiring Alaskan artists, change-makers, business owners, and more!
Episodes
41 episodes
Canine Response Teams in Alaska feat. Miranda and Margaret
Margaret Griffo and Miranda Miller are two Alaskans who serve with their caninepartners through NATIONAL Crisis Response Canines, a nonprofit that deployshighly-trained teams into high-stress environments. These canines don’t just visit...
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Episode 11
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Island Culture in Alaska with Lorna-lei Sua'ava
Lorna-lei Sua’ava is a Sāmoan woman born in Long Beach, California, and raised in Palmer, Alaska. With a deep passion for education and community, she has always sought opportunities for growth, both personally and professionally.She...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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The Funniest Woman in Alaska feat. Sabrina Speers
Sabrina Speers started her stand up comedy career in 2017. Voted #1 Stand Up Comic in 2021, by the Anchorage Press, she primarily performs in Anchorage and the Mat Su Valley, but has done shows all over the state. Currently touring with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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How to Speak to Spirits feat. Chelsea Delarosa
Chelsea is a mom, wife, spiritual healer, entrepreneur, dog mom, owner of 11:11 Studio, AND she has an amazing gift to able to connect to your loved ones on the other side ❤️ Chelsea is here to shake up the spiritual community, and sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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43:51

Redefining A Capella Music in Alaska feat. Lisa Hawkins
Lisa is a singer and vocal percussionist who is most known for her work as the founder of Pipeline Vocal Project, a professional a cappella trio based in Anchorage. Lisa has led this vocal trio to win international awards such as Best A...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:20

The Ultimate Guide to Alaskan Adventure feat. Nick Jenkins
Nick Jenkins grew up in the windy, high desert plains of Laramie, Wyoming. As a child, he watched ski movies and dreamed of visiting places like Alaska. In 2010, Nick enrolled in the Outdoor Studies program at Alaska Pacific University and drov...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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52:22

How to Travel for Free feat. Betsey Wilson
Meet Betsey, the inspiration behind @heralaskatravels, a social media account inspiring Alaskans—and beyond—on how to unlock the world of travel through points and miles. Traveling the globe with her family, she’s on a mission to share insider ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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49:52

Yoga, Mindfulness, and Turiya of Alaska feat. David Westlake
Yoga instructor, college professor, and Alaskan dog dad. David wears many hats. The list goes on and probably like a lot of us finds it hard to really define himself. His primary focus is working for Turiya of Alaska an organization which he he...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:50

Alaska's Master of Kung Fu feat. Kendall Stewart
Sifu Stewart's Journey started in 2000. He was in college playing football and his cousin introduced him to Tai Chi. Sifu Stewart started doing a 20 minute Tai Chi tape everyday and it changed everything. Sifu Stewart attended Tai Yim Kung Fu i...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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50:12

Psychedelics and Transformational Healing feat. Betsi Oliver
Betsi is a transformational life coach, author, and ceremonialist with a gift for guiding people to unlock their highest potential. She specializies in creating profound growth, both through online and in-person offerings. She recently publishe...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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36:47

Hip Hop and Activism in Alaska feat. Stevie the Blessed
Stevie Leniear is an Activist, Rapper, Public Speaker, Musician, Fitness Trainer, and so much more! Find her music on Spotify and Apple under "Stevie the Blessed".Follow Stevie here:https://www.instagram.com/healingraeoflight/
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:49

Naturopath Healing with Dr. Cameron O'Connell
A naturopathic doctor with interests in longevity, cardiology, endocrinology and sexual health.• Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2015• CNME Official Residency at TrueNorth Health...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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The Best Artisan Cheese Chef feat. Lamar Sloss
Lamar is the chef-owner of Fromagio’s, an artisan cheese shop in Anchorage known for specialty cheeses, charcuterie plates and sandwiches. Learn all about his love for cooking, his move from Nash...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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37:38

Flowers and Thrifting in Alaska feat. Natasha Price of Paper Peony
Natasha Price is a lifelong Anchorage-ite who has a passion for cooking fresh pasta, singing opera, floristry, thrift store shopping and copy editing. She works part time as a creative strategist at Rising Tide Communications while running h...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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41:29

DJ Life in Alaska, feat. DJ Remax aka Max Friedli
Hailing from Alaska, DJ Remax, AKA Max Friedli, has carved out a path in the music scene up in Alaska. From a young age, Max found his calling, embarking on his DJ journey at the age of 12. His early days saw him spinning tracks at his own scho...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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52:41

Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Alaska feat. Jasmin Smith
Jasmin Smith, launched her own small business, Baby Vend, in 2016, has coached more than 650 entrepreneurs in owning and operating their own businesses across the nation. In 2020, she helped laun...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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54:04

How to Become a Grant Writing Unicorn in Alaska feat. Meredith Noble
Meredith Noble is an entrepreneur, community leader, best-selling author, and outdoor adventurer in Alaska. She is the co-founder of Learn Grant Writing, the #1 online membership for...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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52:59

The Greatest Waffles in Alaska feat. Derrick Green
Derrick L. Green is a 21-year US Army Veteran who served as a MilitaryPoliceman and he created a thriving food brand called Waffles and Whatnot.Having spent years as a suicide interventionist, victim advocate, and businessstr...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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53:57

The Road to Start-Ups in Alaska feat. Carrie Jean Shephard
Meet Carrie Jean Shephard: the go-to statewide Business Coach & Trainer at the fresh Alaska Women’s Business Center and a serial entrepreneur with ventures like Toast of the Town, The Nave, End of Summer Camp, and Bespoke Data under her ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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35:05

The Queen of Comedy in Alaska feat. Kass Smiley
Kass Smiley has been a touring Comedian and Singer-Songwriter in Alaska for almost 15 years, where she was a fixture of the Anchorage comedy scene. She is also the Founder and chief organizer of the Alaska B4uDie Comedy Festival since its incep...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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47:49

Digital Equity in Rural Alaska feat. Brittany Woods-Orrison
Vogue model, digital equity advocate, filmmaker, and athlete... THE Brittany Woods-Orrison! Brittany (she/her/that auntie) is Koyukon Dené from Dleł Taneets, Alaska, a small village on the Yukon River. For her grade school years sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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36:43

Living Musical Theatre in Alaska feat. Shaylyn Goard
Shaylyn Goard is an award-winning actress, a singer, dancer, model, small business owner, military wife, and homeschool mama located in Anchorage. She is currently directing “Mean Girls, Jr” the musical with Alaska Theatre of Youth. Get your...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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27:39

Being a Fashion Designer in Alaska feat. Juliah Barnett
Juliah Barnett is a Fashion Designer who owns Redemption Apparel AK. https://redemptionapparelak.com/ She co-hosts the
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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47:39
Owning an Art Studio in Alaska feat. Joel Loosli
Joel Loosli is the owner of AK Clothing Company and co-owner of MetaAlaska metal arts. Joel makes incredible des...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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43:59

Roots of Resilience in Fairbanks feat. Paige Poston
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, mind...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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20:57
