OOOH, GIRL, we talk about *overcoming* some real-life challenges and entering into a thriving woman! This interview is inspiring and very “on brand” for us POCFs this year.
Our theme for January is wellness because starting the year off and making sure that WE, as POCFs, feel supported is how we will best serve our relationships, families, fishing communities, and the world.
It was such a joy to chat with Adra Kusnirova, a former partner of a commercial fishing processor and part owner of a direct-marketing family seafood business called Alaska Fresh Salmon. She is super transparent about going through depression and overcoming addiction to get to the other side to live her best life.
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In this episode, we go deeper than just talking about business. We discuss:
- Long-distance dating
- The challenges of living in remote Alaska with her partner
- The isolation and depression she experienced during the rainy summers and how she used alcohol to cope with depression and pregnancy loss.
- Adra also shares how she prioritized her mental health to help get her out of the downward spiral.
Of course, this story ends on a positive note!
We talk about their family business, Alaska Fresh Salmon, how the Kushnirs learned the ropes by trial and error and a lot of grit, and their mission to support and promote commercial fishermen. Adra also discusses the joys of being a mom. This episode is packed with real talk and relatable stories that show courage and resilience that we can all relate to, and I hope you get some great takeaways as I did.
Let’s dive in!
You can connect with Adra here:
Order online: https://www.alaskafreshsalmon.com/shop
Follow @alaskafreshsalmon on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Learn more about Adra on the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast!
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