The State I Am In

Welcome to The State I Am In, a podcast that amplifies the voices and stories of Alaskans, hosted by fellow Alaskan, Manny Coelho. Each week, we dive deep with hunters, aurora chasers, athletes, entrepreneurs, elected leaders, and everyday heroes to explore the topics that matter most in the Last Frontier. Through engaging conversations, we uncover insights, gain practical tools for daily life, and strengthen our connection to this incredible place we call home.

Expect long-form interviews, monthly solo episodes, and a chance to shape the conversation.

Subscribe now to join the journey and celebrate the people and stories that make Alaska unique.

Podcasting since 2025 • 41 episodes

The State I Am In

Latest Episodes

#039 Behind the Lens with Carly on the Kenai - Carly Padrta

Carly Padrta — known across Instagram as Carly on the Kenai — is a lifestyle and adventure photographer based on the Kenai Peninsula. What started as a hobby born out of new motherhood and a pandemic-era YouTube rabbit hole has grown into...

May 11, 2026 • 1:44:15

#038 Mowers & Math: How a 20-Year-Old Built a Million Dollar Business in Alaska - Kaedyn Jennings

Kaedyn Jennings is 20 years old, from Wasilla, Alaska, and by almost every conventional measure wasn't supposed to be a success — a complicated upbringing between Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley, and a self-described bad student who nearly drop...

May 04, 2026 • 1:54:10

#037 Snug Harbor Outpost: One Family’s Mission to Preserve and Share a True Alaskan Experience - Willie, Abe & Eli Porter

In this episode of The State I Am In, Manny sits down with Willie, Abe, and Eli Porter—multi-generational Alaskans whose story is deeply tied to the roots of commercial fishing on the Kenai Peninsula. From homesteading in the early 190...

April 20, 2026 • 1:15:18

#036 Magnetic North Brewing Co: Starting a Brewery & Staying the Course in Alaska - Jeremiah Christian

In this episode of The State I Am In, I sit down with Jeremiah Christian, founder of Magnetic North Brewing Company in Anchorage, Alaska. Jeremiah started a brewery on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic—when most people were ...

April 13, 2026 • 1:28:46

#035 Eat Well, Do Good, Stay Golden: Building Community and Finding Healing After Loss - Lizzie Hartman

In this episode of The State I Am In, I sit down with Fairbanks-based chef and community builder Lizzie Hartman. From her roots in Alaska’s culinary scene to appearing as a top 10 finalist on Master Chef, to traveling abroad and expand...

April 06, 2026 • 1:05:26