The Power Table and the Power of Saying "Yes"

The GM Who Proves that the Best Business move is Knowing Your Audience.

Jason Martin isn't just the General Manager of Alaska Business, he is a living legacy representing 3 generations right here in  Alaska. Whoever said that the Last Frontier is a limitation? It's a launchpad.  From the start at Stellar to becoming one of Walmart's youngest managers to leading statewide marketing for the Odom Corporation, Jason has built a reputation for sharp strategy. Better yet is his and sharper wit. He co-founded Scared Scriptless, Alaska's longest-running comedy improv troupe, and spent over two decades in local theater - a background that quietly explains everything about how he reads a room, leads a team, and tells a story.  When he's not running one of the state's most respected media brands, you'll find him on the trails or the water, biking or kayaking through the same landscape that's kept three generations of Jason's family calling Alaska home. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions [https://upper1solutions.com/] Follow us on Social Media:  * Website [https://peopleak.com/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PeopleAK] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/79394/]

Deep Water and a Set of Pipes. Marine Science, the Softball Diamond, and the tune that Keeps her humming

What keeps someone in Alaska for 20+ years? In this episode, we talk with marine scientist Sheyna Wisdom, Executive Director of the Alaska Ocean Observing System, about her journey from the deserts of New Mexico to studying whales, ocean acoustics, and marine ecosystems across the world. She shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the field, explains how ocean data helps protect communities and wildlife, and discusses serving as a bridge among science, industry, and conservation. From unforgettable whale encounters to lessons about leadership, teamwork, and resilience, this episode blends humor, science, and a real Alaska perspective. Subscribe for more conversations with people shaping Alaska’s story. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions [https://upper1solutions.com/] Follow us on Social Media:  * Website [https://peopleak.com/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PeopleAK] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/79394/]

The Power Table and the Power of Saying "Yes"

This one wasn't planned. A last-minute cancellation turned a F Street lunch into a conversation, and a conversation turned into one of the most fun episodes this show has ever had.  Around the table: a media personality who lights up every room she walks into, a Texan with a SMU degree and a goalkeeper's instinct for stopping problems before they start, a woman who quietly ran the largest emergency homeless shelter in the country during COVID, and Alaska's go-to pipeline guru and our "plus one" Kevin, who showed up for lunch and ended up holding court. Together, they cover every corner of the state and a remarkable stretch of human experience.  Apart, they're each exceptional. Together at a table with nowhere to be? That's One Degree of Separation doing exactly what it was built for. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions [https://upper1solutions.com/] Follow us on Social Media:  * Website [https://peopleak.com/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PeopleAK] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/79394/]

Off the Air and Into the Wild: Rick Rydell is Still Cooking with Gas!

You may know him as Rick Rydell,  the legendary Alaska radio voice who captivated audiences across Anchorage and the Northwest for decades. But his real name is Rick Greene, and his story goes far beyond the mic.  In this episode of PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation, host Paula Bradison sits down with Rick to explore his journey; from early radio beginnings, to becoming one of Alaska’s most iconic talk show hosts, to his later role in Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions [https://upper1solutions.com/] Follow us on Social Media:  * Website [https://peopleak.com/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PeopleAK] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/79394/]

Belonging, Identity & the Alaska We Love - with Kris Palmatier

This week on PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation, Paula sits down with Anchorage’s own Kris Palmatier: community leader, mentor, arts advocate, and someone who represents the absolute best of Alaska. They talk about what makes our state feel like family, the kindness and authenticity that define our communities, Kris’s deep roots in the arts, and the mentors who shaped his path. It’s a conversation about identity, belonging, and what has kept him here in Alaska. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions [https://upper1solutions.com/] Follow us on Social Media:  * Website [https://peopleak.com/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PeopleAK] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/79394/]