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What's Up, Alaska?!

By: Blaze Bell and Justin Williams
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  • Hosts, Blaze Bell and Justin Williams, are sharing stories of inspiring Alaskan artists, change-makers, business owners, and more!

    © 2024 What's Up, Alaska?!
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Episodes
  • DJ Life in Alaska, feat. DJ Remax aka Max Friedli
    May 30 2024

    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 school dances, proms, homecomings, and weddings, laying the groundwork for a dynamic career.

    In the summer of 2020, amid a world paused by the pandemic, DJ Remax took to TikTok to share his passion for mashups. His unique sound quickly resonated with a global audience, catapulting him to a following of over 250,000 and amassing more than 3 million likes. This digital success was a turning point, showcasing his ability to mix tracks in ways that captivated listeners worldwide.

    After completing his undergraduate studies, DJ Remax returned to his Alaskan roots. As started playing at some of the hottest clubs in the city, including Mad Myrna’s and Williwaw Social he has quickly become a staple.

    DJ Remax’s talent and hard work have also led him to share stages with renowned artists like Sickick, Valentino Khan, and Sunday Scaries, in collaboration with Showdown Alaska Productions.

    Instagram.com/omgitsdjremax

    Facebook.com/djremaxalaska

    Max@alaskaspin.com

    TikTok.com/@omgitsdjremax

    Check out your hosts:

    Blaze Bell:
    https://www.blazebell.com/
    https://www.blazebellmusic.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/blazebellbliss/

    Justin Williams:
    https://www.tiktok.com/@justineatsalaska
    www.instagram.com/justineatsalaska



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    53 mins
  • Baby Vend & Black Entrepreneurship in Alaska feat. Jasmin Smith
    May 13 2024

    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 launch the new Alaska Black Business Directory, where people can search for Black-owned businesses across Alaska from shops to restaurants.

    She also co-founded in 2020 the Umoja Coworking and Incubators, a business services space focused on cultural empowerment and what role that plays in business development.

    Smith was named a finalist by national Black media network theGRIO for their inaugural Hero award. The award spotlights African-Americans across the country who work on improving the Black community and uplifting their culture.

    Most recently, Jasmin is helping organize statewide events for Black History Month. She also serves on the Mountain View Community Council, most recently as youth chair and previously President.

    Check out your hosts:

    Blaze Bell:
    https://www.blazebell.com/
    https://www.blazebellmusic.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/blazebellbliss/

    Justin Williams:
    https://www.tiktok.com/@justineatsalaska
    www.instagram.com/justineatsalaska/

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    54 mins
  • Grant Writing, Tiny Homes, and Adventures in Alaska feat. Meredith Noble
    Apr 29 2024

    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 those building a career in grant writing. In this episode she is so spunky, motivational, and left us speechless more than once with some major truth bombs!

    Meredith helps the entrepre-curious build lifestyle freedom. She is the co-founder of
    Learn Grant Writing, an online membership for those building their careers in grant writing. Her book, How to Write a Grant: Become a Grant Writing Unicorn, is a bestseller for nonprofit fundraising and grants. Her expertise has been featured in NASDAQ, Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, Authority Magazine, and other top publications. She has secured over $42 million in grant funding, and her students have secured over $627 million - a number that grows daily. If Meredith's not biking or skiing in Alaska, she can be found curled around a steaming cup of green-tea and a good book.

    http://learngrantwriting.org/

    https://www.learngrantwriting.org/webinar-videos/discover-grant-writing

    https://www.instagram.com/meredith.noble/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/senecaworks/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/22meredith/


    Check out your hosts:

    Blaze Bell:
    https://www.blazebell.com/
    https://www.blazebellmusic.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/blazebellbliss/

    Justin Williams:
    https://www.tiktok.com/@justineatsalaska
    www.instagram.com/justineatsalaska/

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    53 mins

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