What's Up, Alaska?

23/11/2024

Listen dorkos, it's stinking COLD outside. I DONT appreciate it. But at the same time, it's home and we eventually adjust each year. But I (Justin) personally can't wait for the dookie-smelling springtime where I get my green leafs and green grass back 🍃🌿

And potholes. SO fun.

Blaze Bell and I got some HEAT coming your way in the upcoming months. Lots of cool opportunities and were always looking for more wags to support you and our community.
What are yall excited about as we transition to 2025?

06/11/2024

🤩 NEW EPISODE! ✈️ Meet Betsey, the inspiration behind , 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 knowledge with Alaskan business owners and entrepreneurs, helping them turn everyday expenses into unforgettable journeys. Each year, she also leads a transformative group trip to a new international destination, connecting ambitious and powerful women with adventure and community. Tune in to hear her tips, stories, and strategies for making the world accessible, one mile at a time.

⭐️ Listen now to "What's Up, Alaska?!" on your favorite podcast platform!

30/10/2024

🚨 Alaskan Business Owners! 🚨 Want to reach locals in a fun and highly effective way? Advertise on the "What's Up, Alaska" podcast! 🎙️

Our listeners tune in for epic Alaskan stories and love supporting local brands like yours.

Ready to become an Alaska podcast star? DM us or hit [email protected]! 🐻✨

18/10/2024

🔔 NEW EPISODE! ➡️ This week’s guest is David Westlake! David Westlake is a yoga instructor, professor, and one of my favorite people to meditate with. He is the cofounder of Turiya of Alaska, an organization that provides mindfulness, therapeutic movement and related activities within mental health, recovery and correctional settings. This is the closest we’ve gotten to interviewing a Jedi! Check out the episode now on “What’s Up, Alaska” podcast! 🎧

17/10/2024

It was an absolute honor to be a guest on the Ariane Aramburo-hosted podcast Parenting in the Far North on Alaska’s News Source. She told me there aren’t a lot of fathers on this podcast so I’m more than happy to bring my perspective as an active single father, a black father, and address some things I see in the parenting world through my lens. I hope this helps some other young fathers and fathers-to-be out there, as well as encourage the moms we all come from. 🙏

Ariane we can’t wait to get you on the What’s Up, Alaska? Podcast soon!

17/10/2024

This is Justin Williams 😁

It was an absolute honor to be a guest on the Ariane Aramburo-hosted podcast Parenting in the Far North on Alaska's News Source. She told me there aren't a lot of fathers on this podcast so I'm more than happy to bring my perspective as an active single father, a black father, and address some things I see in the parenting world through my lens. I hope this helps some other young fathers and fathers-to-be out there, as well as encourage the moms we all come from. 🙏

Ariane we can't wait to get you on the What's Up, Alaska Podcast soon!

This week's Parenting in the Far North podcast guest is Justin Williams.

27/09/2024

NEW EPISODE! This week's guest is Kendall Stewart! ⚡️In this episode we talk about Wing Chun Kung Fu (so epic!), embracing a new life in Alaska, and bringing people together. Kendall (aka Sifu Stewart) is incredibly passionate and compelling. Listen to this episode on What's Up, Alaska?! Podcast today!

20/09/2024

🎉 NEW EPISODE! 🎉 Betsi Oliver 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 published “Honor Your Medicine: A Workbook for Self-Guided Psychedelic Integration” to support folks to apply their transcendent experiences to their everyday lives. 🌱

This episode is fascinating and live right meow on What’s Up, Alaska podcast! 🎧

17/09/2024

Jen Motyka does it all. 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. Did I mention entrepreneur extraordinare?

Listen and download here: https://bit.ly/Jenpod

✨️With season 2 here, it's time to catch up on Season 1 of your favorite Alaska podcast!! LOCK IN ✨️

16/09/2024

Justin Williams, here. You know if there's one thing my co-host Blaze Bell does well, it's make me sick.

Why?

Because she's talented beyond belief, headstrong beyond measure, and admirable beyond reason. She's an emcee, a songstress, and recovery hero, and advocate, and an icon. I love podcasting with her, brainstorming with her, and networking with her, but I also look up to her. Fun fact: this podcast was her idea, and she went out of her way to choose me as co-host to bring it to life with her. What an honor.

Let's show my girl some big love below...What do YOU love most about Blaze?

12/09/2024

Hi friends, it’s Blaze and I’m here to talk about my amazing co-host, Justin!! Join me in gassing him up!

Justin cracks me up all the time with his *very honest* and ENTERTAINING food review videos on Justin’s Alaskan Eats. Go follow that page right meow! You won’t regret it!

He is a:
🧑🏾‍🍼 Incredible Single Dad
🍔 Food Vlogger
🎙️ Podcast & Radio Host & Editor
🎨 Graphic Designer
🥁 Drummer
🎤 Rapper
🎥 Cinefile
🕺🏿 Dance Dance Revolution God

I’ve had so much fun getting to know this silly, gregarious, vulnerable, charismatic, and super nerdy man.

We all love you Justin! 💛 What’s YOUR favorite thing about Mr. Willams?!

03/09/2024

After nine years as executive director of the Alaska Center, POLLY CARR is now the Vice President of Programs at the Alaska Humanities Forum. Here, we dive into imposter syndrome, vulnerability, and learning in leadership!!

Listen and download here: https://bit.ly/Pollypod

✨️With season 2 here, it's time to catch up on Season 1 of your favorite Alaska podcast!! LOCK IN ✨️

02/09/2024

⭐️ New Episode! STEVIE THE BLESSED! 🎤🥊 She is a Rapper, Artist, Activist, Rumble Boxing Fitness Trainer, Public Speaker, and one of the most badass people we’ve ever met! You do not want to miss this episode with Stevie Leniear 🔥 It’s live now on the “What’s Up, Alaska” Podcast!

👉🏽 https://linktr.ee/whatsupalaskapod

01/09/2024

Season 2 of the “What’s Up, Alaska” Podcast is HERE! 🎉 We are so grateful for our listeners, guests, and supporters! Year one of our baby is in the books and now we’re ready to bring the HEAT! 🔥 Who do you want to hear on the pod this season?

27/08/2024

It's always a sweet system shock to receive gifts drop our guests. Especially when that gift is from local grant-writing genius Meredith Noble!

Listen to her episode here: https://tr.ee/Ae_5O5ks3-