PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation

Upper One Solutions
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Cool People Doing Great Things. If you’re curious about the people shaping Alaska’s future while honoring its spirit, this is your podcast. Real stories. Real people. Real Alaska.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    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 Follow us on Social Media: Website Facebook LinkedIn

    36 min

  2. JAN 13

    Why He Stayed: Jeff Landfield on Risk, Resilience, and Finding His Place in Alaska

    What happens when you lose big - and keep going anyway? In this episode of PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation, host Paula Bradison sits down with Jeff Landfield, founder of Alaska Landmine and Alaska Political Report, to talk about the winding road that brought him here. Jeff talks about why he moved to Alaska at 19 with no connections, how losing two political races reshaped his path, why he left the country, and ultimately, why Alaska pulled him back.  A candid conversation about choosing Alaska, and letting it change you. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions Follow us on Social Media: Website Facebook LinkedIn

    52 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    Fourth Generation Forward: Legacy, Leadership, and Alaska with Ryan Binkley

    Ryan Binkley is a fourth-generation Alaskan born and raised in Fairbanks, with deep roots stretching across the state. He spent parts of his childhood in Bethel and Juneau while his father, John, served in the Alaska Legislature; an early introduction to both Alaska’s communities and its civic life. At just 18 years old, Ryan earned his 100-ton Master’s License and began working as a captain in his family’s business, Riverboat Discovery. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering and an Associate Degree in Economics from the Colorado School of Mines, followed by engineering roles with ARCO and VECO Engineering. After several winters in Colorado as a freestyle skier, Ryan returned home to Alaska to work full-time in the family enterprise. In 2006, Ryan became President of Riverboat Discovery and El Dorado Gold Mine (Gold Dredge 8), roles he continues to hold today. In 2017, Ryan and his siblings formed Binkley Company and purchased the Anchorage Daily News, Alaska’s largest daily newspaper. Ryan is deeply involved in his community, participating in youth sports and serving as a Trustee of the Fairbanks Hospital Foundation. He lives in Fairbanks with his wife, Sabrina, and their two sons, Simon and Clive. A licensed pilot, Ryan spends his winters flying helicopters and playing hockey, continuing a life shaped by Alaska’s landscape, industry, and spirit. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions Follow us on Social Media: Website Facebook LinkedIn

    32 min

  4. 12/13/2025

    Welcome to PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation

    Welcome to PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation Hi, I’m Paula Bradison, host and owner of PeopleAK. I’m so glad you’re here. Alaska is full of incredible people doing meaningful work—often quietly, often without recognition. PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation was created to celebrate those stories. This podcast is about the people who shape our communities, build businesses, create change, and carry the spirit of Alaska forward in their own unique way. This is not a political or polarizing space. It’s a place for real conversations, honest reflections, and genuine curiosity. Each episode explores the lives, challenges, and motivations of Alaskans who are successful not just because of what they do, but because of who they are. In a state where we’re all more connected than we think, every story is just one degree away. Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of the PeopleAK community. Let’s get started. — Paula Bradison Produced by Upper One Solutions in the U1 Studios. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions Follow us on Social Media: Website Facebook LinkedIn

    1 min
  5. The Long Run: Leadership, Family, and Life in Alaska with Natasha Von Imhof

    12/13/2025

    The Long Run: Leadership, Family, and Life in Alaska with Natasha Von Imhof

    Episode 1: Natasha Von Imhof In the premiere episode of PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation, host Paula Bradison sits down with Natasha Von Imhof, a lifelong Alaskan whose career spans finance, public service, philanthropy, and authorship. Born and raised in Anchorage, Natasha’s journey reflects the many paths leadership can take in Alaska—from managing financial assets for the Rasmuson Foundation and serving as Vice Chair of its Board, to representing her community as an Anchorage School Board member and Alaska State Senator. With a background that includes banking, investment analysis, and public policy, Natasha shares what it means to lead with integrity in a state where relationships, responsibility, and resilience matter. The conversation also explores Natasha’s work as an author, her decision to step away from elected office, and how family, movement, and reflection help keep her grounded in the Last Frontier. This episode offers an honest look at success, service, and identity—through the lens of someone deeply rooted in Alaska’s past and future. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions. Produced by Upper 1 Solutions Follow us on Social Media: Website Facebook LinkedIn

    34 min
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About

Cool People Doing Great Things. If you’re curious about the people shaping Alaska’s future while honoring its spirit, this is your podcast. Real stories. Real people. Real Alaska.

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  • Creator
    Upper One Solutions
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 PeopleAK: 1 Degree of Separation
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