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Welcome to the "October Surprise" 

NoPixAfterDark Mini Series 

Nopixafterdark welcomes Rebekah Jones to the podcast.

Rebekah Jones has been a guest  on Cuomo CNN,  NPR and many national news outlets for her work on the Florida COVID19 Dashboard. She was celebrated  by public officials for her work.

That all changed in a blink of an eye when she was told that her numbers were not sufficient enough to reopen the state. She asked for a WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT. 

Listen to her tell her story about growing up and having pride in her work.

Video of this episode can be found on the Nopixafterdark Youtube page on Tuesday 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKdilgNPNDlQzwpc46b15w

intro and outro music Max Bent

EP 112: Epsilon Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc®. ft Dr Tonja L. Ringgold 

Contributors this week: Garry O'Neal See.Plan.Do.Show & Life Coach, Natasha Axelrod Lawyer, Legal Expert, Nick Burr CEO M.P.O, Comedian Ivan Martin 

Dr. Tonja L. Ringgold is an experienced senior higher education administrator. She brings a wealth of skills and accomplishments which span over 26 years in higher education. During her tenure, she has served as Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Assistant Secretary for Higher Education at the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MEHC), Campus Dean, Department Chair, Dean of Student Development, Honors Program Director, and Professor ofPsychology. Shealsoservedaspart-timefacultyinMorganStateUniversity’s Community College Leadership Doctoral Program. Within Alpha Kappa Alpha, Dr. Ringgold was initiated on November 15, 1982 at Morgan State University in the Alpha Delta Chapter. She is proud to share that her Golden Gem Mother, was also initiated into Alpha Delta in 1959, as well as her daughter in 2011. Dr. Ringgold is a 39-year Silver Star and Life member.

Dr. Ringgold currently serves as the North Atlantic Regional Representative to the International Program Committee, the North Atlantic Region Program Chair, and immediate past President of the Award-Winning Centennial Epsilon Omega Chapter and immediate past President of Ivy & Pearls for Excellence, Inc. Dr. Ringgold holds five academic degrees which include a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Applied Psychology; a Master of Science in Management, a MBA; and a Doctorate in Education with an emphasis on Social Policy Analysis and Education Administration.

Dr. Ringgold has been recognized numerous times in the community for her volunteerism, and mentorship. Most recently, she has been a recipient of the Daily Record’s Maryland’s Top 100 Women three times which now places her in the prestigious “Circle of Excellence.” The Daily Record also recognized Dr. Ringgold as an “Innovator of the Year” in the education category. The Coalition of 100 Black Women has also recognized Soror Tonja Excellence in Educational Leadership as well as the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club (Baltimore Chapter).

This past March 6, 2021, Dr. Ringgold was awarded the coveted, President of the Year Award for Large Chapters during the sorority 2021 North Atlantic Regional Conference. She obtained a perfect score in her rating.

Dr. Ringgold is a servant leader and is proud and humbled to have the opportunity to serve others through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® 

Website: http://www.epsilonomega.org

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One of the DC area’s best known and most respected food and wine journalists, Nycci Nellis sits atop a small, dining out/going out media empire.

She is: Hailed as Greater Washington, D.C.’s “go-to” source for the latest on what’s happening across the restaurant and party and scene Founder and publisher of TheListAreYouOnIt.com, a website with more than 36,000 loyal subscribers that aggregates and always updates the latest in everything happening across the area’s food and wine scene and hailed by Washington Post as, "one of the premier resources for all things food and wine in DC and beyond" A featured, weekly presenter on WTOP 103.5 FM, the DC area’s top-rated radio station, and co- host of two, weekly radio shows.

Foodie and the Beast, a one-hour, live, food and wine variety show airing weekly on the 50,000-watt 1500AM since 2008, features a lively mix of celebrities and others from the area’s and the nation’s restaurant, vineyard, farming, brewing, mixology, seafood and other scenes related to what we eat, how and why. Show guests across the past decade represent a "Who's who" of locally, nationally and internationally celebrated chefs, mixologists, brewmasters, winemakers, food journalists, authors and other luminaries such as Jean-George Vongerichten; Thomas Keller; Wolfgang Puck; Eric Ripert; Rick Bayless; Michael Mina; Michel Richard; Top Chef-testants Spike Mendelsohn, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio and Marjorie Meek Bradley; cookbook authors and food and wine journalists and authors, such as have included Marcella Hazan; David Hagedorn; Bon Appetit's former editor-in-chief, Barbara Fairchild; the Washington Post's dining critic, Tom Seitsema and Post food writer, cookbook author and James Beard judge, David Hagedorn, among many, many more.

Airing globally on FullServiceRadio.org, a live podcast network headquartered in a radio studio in the lobby of DC’s ultra-stylish, Line Hotel, is Industry Night with Foodie and the Beast, a weekly, “deep dive” with prominent guests from near and far into a range of subjects impacting the worlds of food, wines, spirits and brews, from sexual harassment in the workplace and start-up entrepreneurship to sustainable seafood, how iconic restaurateurs do their thing, organic farming breakthroughs and ... more.

A local, social media leader, with a following topping 50,000 on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. A frequent guest on local broadcast and cable TV, presenting “What’s happening” updates across the dinging out scene and more. And, when top chefs come to town, they come to Nycci to be interviewed. Please click the links below to see her interviews with Wolfgang Puck, Michael Mina, Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert. Wolfgang Puck: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg0MbJ... Michael Mina: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUXwYx... Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert: http://youtu.be/9_KZ60r5oF0 A respected business and social media consultant to restaurants (e.g., Todd and Ellen Gray’s Equinox); dining out-related mobile apps (Blue Cart) and farmers’ markets and seafood distributors (Fresh Farm Markets, Congressional Seafood).

Additionally, for the past six years, Nycci has served as a consultant to the annual, Wine & Food Festival annually held at National Harbor, Md., where she curates and emcees the two-day event’s live chef demos with such local, celebrity chefs as Rock Harper (a Hell’s Kitchen alum); Bryan Voltaggio (Volt, Range, Family Meal); Scott Drewno (The Source by Wolfgang Puck); Victor Albisu (Del Campo; Taco Bamba) and Danny Lee (Mandu, Chi-Ko), among many others. Former brand ambassador for companies you know, such as Celebrity Cruises and for Gloria Ferrar Wines (Sonoma, CA). A close colleague and supporter of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) and a founding committee member and past chair of the Human Rights Campaign’s annual, Chefs for Equality event, now the HRC’s single-most successful fundraiser in the local, DC marketplace. A frequent emcee and judge for local, food/wine/spirits/brews-related events, from celebrity chef competitions to nonprofits’ galas.

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Today’s episode is a collaboration with Public Health on Call with Host Dr.Josh Sharfstien of John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  For this episode, my listeners submitted questions about COVID-19 and Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks through some answers. We  also discuss Baltimore’s unique response to the pandemic and how to think about safe gatherings during the holidays. Check out Public Health on Call on  Apple Spotify Stitcher etc

Aaron interviewed Monesha the owner of Pandora's Box Boutique in Federal Hill.  Mo tells her story of wanting a cash register instead the baking kit when she was 8 years old. She comes from a family of  successful business entrepreneurs. She always wanted to be her own boss and she tell the story on Pandora's Box Boutique and why it has been so successful for 21 years. Nopixafterdark podcast continues the Women's History Month.   Hi I’m Mo, the proud owner of Pandora’s Box Boutique, also know as the “Gift Curator”  Pandora’s Box is a mod vibrant, ever-evolving lifestyle boutique located in the Historic Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland .      For 21 years I’ve provided a unique selection of the latest trends, gifts, home decor, and personal accessories. Our products are high-quality, affordably priced, and handpicked with a sense of humor and authenticity, making them items that everyone can relate to.       The power of representation is important to me, as are my Baltimore roots. Pandora’s Box support local designers, jewelry makers, artisans and promote social change, individuality, support for women and girls and overall happiness.

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Bonus Episode: Baltimore CTE Food, Beverage and Baking Competition.

Live Taping at the Hyatt Regency downtown Baltimore 

The first Baltimore CTE Food, Beverage and Baking Competition took place in early May 2022 during National Travel &Tourism Week  Five local high schools and over 100 students participated is a behind-the-scenes-property tour, culinary competition, and networking opportunity while learning from various professionals in the industry.

Stay tuned and find out what school won the competition! 

This is a partnership between Baltimore City School and Visit Baltimore.

 

 

EP 114: Part 2 :LLS Mid-Atlantic Region ft.Heather Burneson, Corinne Mayers and JillianJoseph

 

This episode I speak with Corinne Mayers, Heather Burneson and Jillan Joseph about the Mid Atlantic Region  for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

We discuss about Myeloma Link, personal stories that brought them to LLS and where does the money go that you donate. Thank you to everyone that has participated in these episodes. 

CORINNE MAYERS | Campaign Development Director, Mid-Atlantic The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

HEATHER BURNESON | Senior Manager, Patient & Community Outreach, Mid-Atlantic Region The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Jillian Joseph - Campaign Development Manager - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Black History Continues... 

EP 103 Carl Scott Head of Content Players’ Tribune

An audiophile by nature, Carl’s path to a career in media has been a circuitous one. After receiving a degree in Interactive Multimedia from Columbia College Chicago, Carl worked for several years designing, developing, and programming web features for a range of clients including Esquire, Elle, Christie’s auction house, Black Girls Rock!, International Masters Publishers, and ASCAP. In his spare time, he began contributing to a fledgling Chicago-based internet radio show at the invitation of a friend. As he began to expand and hone his audio and storytelling chops, he accepted an opportunity to work as a mobile facilitator with StoryCorps, the nationally-renowned oral history project featured regularly on National Public Radio. He packed his bags and travelled through a half-dozen states interviewing, recording and archiving the stories of everyday Americans. On this journey, he performed one of the final interviews with prize-winning historian John Hope Franklin, recorded not long before his untimely passing. After that fateful year, Carl went on to produce shows for Public Radio Exchange in conjunction with Black Public Media (FKA the National Black Programming Consortium), and wrote and produced three hour-long documentaries for New York Public Radio (WNYC/WQXR). In 2018 he teamed up with the award-winning film and theatre actor Harry Lennix to sound design Lennix’s directorial debut for the stage, A Small Oak Tree Runs Red. Currently Carl serves as Head of Content at The Players’ Tribune where he oversees all podcast and video and editorial written content for this new media sports company, a first-person athlete storytelling outlet founded by Hall of Fame baseball player, Derek Jeter. Among the shows Carl has executive produced is the wildly popular basketball podcast Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles

 

Comedian Ivan Martin has produced over 200 Comedy Shows in the City of Baltimore. He was featured on Comedy Central's- Kevin Hart Hart of the City (Baltimore) and in 2020 he was named Baltimore's Best Comedian - Baltimore Sun. Also the Founder of the Baltimore Comedy Festival which is in it's 5th year and Co-Founder of the DC Comedy Festival

IG: @comedianivanmartin

Natasha Axelrod: A lawyer since 2010 with a passion for civic and legal education, Natasha Axelrod will serve as our legal contributor, informing and educating on general government and legal system basics as well as current events.  You can find Natasha on Instagram at @natasha_axelrod and on YouTube at The Legal Blonde - Natasha Axelrod.  (Legal disclaimer: the information provided in podcast episodes is meant for general informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice, and does not, nor is it intended to, constitute legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

Trevor White

As CEO of Valuable Business Solutions, Trevor is responsible for cultivating an environment that makes Valuable Business Solutions the most attractive destination for individuals and businesses seeking consulting services.

Prior to becoming the CEO of Valuable Business Solutions, Trevor spent seven years at some of the regions’ largest CPA and Management Consulting Firms. That was followed by five years as the Director of Operations and Finance for two Maryland based companies. Trevor began his career with a “Big Four” accounting firm in New York City, where he gained experience in business advisory and tax compliance. @mrtaxpro

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Intro Track Produced by: Raph

Intro Track Vocals: Nick Burroughs Motivational Purposes Only

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Bonus NoPixAfterDark Episode

EP 106: Mr Daniel Watson CEO & Founder of Livid Media

Daniel Watson, a serial entrepreneur with 17 years of art direction and marketing design experience via advertising, editorial and interactive websites, content management systems, print, and social/digital platforms. Daniel is the founder and CEO of LIVID Media and VIP of Digital Marketing and Strategies for HomeTality that oversees America's regions (North, Central & South America). Daniel is well diverse in brand development, maintenance, and execution of identity campaigns and activations.

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EP 165: Aaron interviewed Chris Colbert who is the CEO and Founder of DCP Entertainment, a media platform for underrepresented voices, including people of color, women, the LGBTQ+ community, and other overlooked communities.   We discuss that Chris grew up in the Baltimore area and now resides in NYC. He has worked with SiriusXM helped create Black and Latino programming. We talk about his award winning podcast "Say Their Names"a docuseries focusing on the assault and killing of unarmed Black people by police and in ‘Stand Your Ground’ states, highlighting incidents throughout the United States. The episode that we discuss is Korryn Gaines story that happened in Baltimore County in Randallstown. The series takes you through the lands of the family and what ever happened after the media attention goes away.   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-their-name/id1517475302   YouTube video https://youtu.be/Vt9AlXKKp-Id  

 

Chris Colbert is the CEO and Founder of DCP Entertainment, a media platform for underrepresented voices, including people of color, women, the LGBTQ+ community, and other overlooked communities. He began his career at SiriusXM helping create Jamie Foxx’s comedy & music channel, The Foxxhole. Having worked with names like Jamie Foxx, Joy-Ann Reid, Zak Levitt, Andrew Jenks, ESSENCE, PEOPLE, Crooked Media, Sports Illustrated, the United Negro College Fund, and The White House, Chris specializes in documentaries, media partnerships and content development. With a passion for connecting audiences with innovative and inspiring content, Chris founded DCP Entertainment; a place to bring together audio and visual storytelling. He is also the Executive Producer, Writer & Co-host of the Webby & New York Festival Award winning podcast series, "Say Their Name", a docuseries focusing on the assault and killing of unarmed Black people by police and in ‘Stand Your Ground’ states, highlighting incidents throughout the United States.

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Eze Jackson is an Emcee, Producer, and community organizer. He recently founded the record label/collective EPIC FAM. As the frontman of the hip-hop/fusion band Soul Cannon as well as a solo artist, he has toured the US and released 6 projects independently, bringing high energy and forward-thinking lyrics to almost any musical challenge. His most recent solo album, “Fool”, has been well received in Baltimore & surrounding areas with critical acclaim from Under the moniker “Ezewriter”, Eze’s prolific ability to tell stories and paint pictures has allowed him to stand out as a writer for all genres of local music, stage, tv & film projects. Eze is the Founder, Creator, and Chief Visionary Officer of EPIC FAM. EPIC FAM is a Baltimore-based Entertainment & Media company, unifying a collective of the City’s best multi-genre musical artists and arts & culture creatives

 

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EP 174: Aaron sat down with Heidi Klotzman the CEO of Baltimore-based HeidnSeek Entertainment. We discussed how she became an entrepeneur and who inspired her to get into the entertainment industry. She has been one of the few people that had been in the game for entertainment for over 15 year.  She is also a published author. I am excited for you to hear her-story.

Heidi Klotzman is the award-winning Founder and CEO of Baltimore-based HeidnSeek Entertainment, LLC (HNS), a company recognized for its excellence in marketing businesses and special events and booking live music and DJ talent. Her creative direction of HNS has become synonymous with Baltimore’s events and promotion culture. She has cultivated tens of thousands of professional subscribers into her entertainment guide and advises them on what to do.

Klotzman has been acknowledged as one of the Most Influential Professionals in the Baltimore event field by Baltimore Magazine’s Power Issue, The Queen of Clubs by The Baltimore Sun, a Top Professional Under 35 by b newspaper and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a Rising Star by Baltimore Business Journal and Living Classrooms Foundation, an Emerging Leader by The United Way of Central Maryland, a Very Important Professional Under 40 and Leading Woman by The Daily Record, a Woman of Power by E Media, a Woman of The Year nominee by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a Spirited Woman Giving Back winner, a Philanthropik Philanthropy award winner, a Community Game-changer by Cre-a-TV, and nominated as one of the Largest Contributors to the Local Music Scene by the Maryland Music Awards. She’s also been interviewed by Medium, Baltimore Style Magazine, and Jmore Magazine.

Klotzman has appeared on the ABC2 Midday Maryland show as an ongoing Events Contributor, WCBM Radio for Women Talk Live, Baltimore CityBizList as a featured CEO, KHZTV Radio with Gina Geppi Social Scene, Port Covington for The Future of Charm City and Deep Dive panels, her alma mater Roland Park Country School on the young women’s entrepreneurial and diversity panels, her alma mater Goucher College on the Subject of Leadership talk, the Media and Marketing panel at Baltimore Next Media Web Festival, Motor House for the Women In the Industry panel, the Baltimore Music Conference for the Women in Entertainment Panel, the Successful Revolution Conference panel, and Maryland’s New Directions to share her experience as an inspirational entrepreneur. She has also contributed as a writer to Wedding411 Magazine and Mobtown Music Guide and published a book of poetry entitled Circadian Rhythm.

 

 

Aaron Dante talked with Author Shanna B. Tiayon about her article she wrote for Pipe Wrench Magazine called “If We Can Soar” about the Birmingham Roller pigeons fanciers of South Central LA. 

Shanna lives in Montgomery County now but she is originally from Hampton Roads Virginia area. She talks about pitching the her idea to Pipe Wrench Magazine and they loved it.

She describes how writing for Pipe Wrench Magazine was so amazing and fulfilling. Pipe Wrench Magazine she says is like having a dinner party with friends reading your article.

 

 

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EP 154: Aaron interviewed CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. . Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams is the first female to serve as Commissioner for the CIAA and first appointed African American female Commissioner representing NCAA Division I, II and III. CIAA stands for Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

The CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament will be coming to Baltimore Feb 21-26. Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams tells me about the great history of the conference and how excited fans, universities and student athletes are happy to come to Baltimore. She talked about the amazing culinary scene, the charm and culture that Baltimore has to offer.  Activities will be going on all week from the fan festival at the Baltimore Convention Center to watching the games at Royal Farms Arena. Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams drops alot of jewels and gems in this amazing interview.

Thank you Visit Baltimore for partnering with NPixAfterDark Podcast

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EP 187: Aaron interviewed Baltimore County Executive John “Johnny O” Olszewski, Jr. The Baltimore County Executive talked about his career, love for Baltimore County, being a teacher and would he wants for Baltimore County going forward. We discuss the relationship between Baltimore County and Baltimore City. I ask him what he would do if re-elected. Thank you Baltimore County Executive John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. for coming on the NoPixAfterDark Podcast.

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Nopixafterdark EP 180: Aaron interviews Julie Donaldson the Senior Vice President of The Washington Commanders. We discuss her journey from University of Florida to Washington DC. Julie talks about working hard, learning as much as possible and taking any job that came her way in the beginning of her career.  That hard work ethic has prepared her for her job with the Washington Commanders.The first female to be a regular on-air member of an NFL radio broadcast booth. Take a listen to her amazing journey.

 

Julie Donaldson is the Senior Vice President of Media and Content for the Washington Commanders. A member of Washington's executive leadership team, Julie oversees the entire broadcast and editorial operation in the organization along with being a permanent member of the gameday radio broadcast. The first female to be a regular on-air member of an NFL radio broadcast booth, Julie also adds her input and vision towards all of the club's in-house creative content.

During a decade-long tenure as a reporter, anchor, and host for NBC Sports Washington (NCBSW), Julie has covered nearly every team, athlete and major sports story in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore region, as well as across national and international sporting events. Julie most recently served as host of NBCSW's Emmy Award-winning NFL pregame and postgame shows and contributed regularly to its other football programs and coverage.

In addition to her work with NBCSW, Julie has also frequently held on-air roles for NBC Sports and NBC Olympics. She has held three Olympic assignments as a News Desk Host during the 2018 (PyeongChang) 2016 (Rio) and 2014 (Sochi) Olympic Games, and often serves as a weekend Sports Desk host for NBC Sports. Before that, Julie hosted NBCSW's live NBA gameday shows, and was an anchor and reporter for several NBCSW news, analysis, and entertainment shows, including SportsNet Central, Training Camp Daily and Football Central.

Julie joined NBCSW in August 2010 after stops in some of the nation's top markets, including Boston, New York, and Miami. Donaldson served as a sports anchor and reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV (NBC). Prior to WHDH, she was as a reporter for SportsNet New York (SNY) for two years, including the network's inaugural season.

Bio From the Commanders website

This episode I have Desmond and Coach Andre (Coach Magic)

They talk about the positive impact they are having on young black men in West Baltimore

They have a program that aides young youths from Baltimore through sports and now coding.

Enjoy the local Baltimore story.

 

Aaron Dante welcomes Amanda the owner of Project Your Best.

Amanda is a local Baltimore Entrepreneur that has an amazing company helping moms with fashion, style and affordable clothing that you don't have to take out a mortgage to purchase. 

We discuss about her first career and how she decided she wanted to be her own boss and be impactful and help moms.

We talk about mom life, being an entrepreneur, and quest for personal substantial style.

Project Your Best

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Music by: Max Bent

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Caren Plummer, DC native, 200hr registered yoga instructor, podcast host and most notably, a true community builder. Caren with a C, as she reminds everyone, is a proud Washingtonian focused on how she can enable community service and awareness through fitness. Hosting monthly yoga classes in benefit of local non-profit organizations, she is dedicated to building community through the act of giving.

But it doesn't stop with yoga, this DC fitness feen or queen is taking her philanthropic heart and body into the ring on October 13th to fight in her first ever boxing match for charity in partnership with Haymakers for Hope, a 501(3)(c) non-profit that organizes boxing matches up and down the east coast to raise money and awareness for cancer research, care and survivorship.

Music Intro: John Tyler

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Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com

Open Works

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Surprise – it’s Part 2 of Emily’s Story! 

In this episode, Emily discusses her motivation for activism and advocacy in the health care field after experiencing insurance difficulties surrounding her MS diagnosis in 2013. Plus, she looks ahead to what the future holds for her treatment and her day-to-day life in 2019.

She answers a couple of Aaron’s health care “What If’s?” such as “What if she had ignored the pain and numbness back in 2012?” and “What if she moved to another country?”

Advice to Live By from This Episode: “You don’t have insurance because you’re already sick; you get insurance because you don’t know what will happen.” –Emily

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🗣Greetings and Good Morning, Loyal and Faithful Listeners of the @nopixafterdark #podcast,  you are in for a treat! If you’re reading this it is likely, that Aaron is off to an amazing, much needed vacation this week, but before he left, his comrades took over the No Pix After Dark Podcast! Today, fellow podcasters, and members of the @CharmCityCollectiveMedia, Garry O’Neal, Jr., Life Coach, DJ, CPR Instructor, Entrepreneur and host of the @SeePlanDoShow along with romance author and motivational blogger, Charmyra E. Fleming (MAI) and host of @thepurplecharmexperience podcast sits Aaron down before his vacation for a heart-to-heart discussion! During this episode, Aaron reveals a rare side of himself, where he reflects and shares heartfelt thoughts on being acknowledged for the second year in a row as the Baltimore Sun’s Best: Readers Choice 2021 People & Media Honoree, and thanking all of you, his loyal listeners! You get a peek behind the curtain, where this time Aaron is in the “guest hot seat”! He drops gems about the business of podcasting, shares how he’s felt about some of his stand out, stellar interviews, and we even get him to tell play, “Fuego Rapido!” This is just a taste of this outstanding conversation amongst friends. So tune in today, you will not want to miss this episode!

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Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey, from the 3rd district joins NoPixAfterDark Podcast for the first time.

We talked about crime, schools, transportation and concerns that residents have from his district.

Most of the questions from this episode came from northeast Baltimore social community and people within the 3rd district.

 

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I interviewed the owner of Found Studio Shop Kacey Stafford. Found Studio Shop was named Baltimore's Best Shop Owner" - Baltimore Magazine & Voted "Best Gift Shop" - Reader's Poll 2022! Kacey and I talked about her journey as an entrepreneur. She learned at a young age by watching other family members that had there own business. We talked about some exciting news for her company in this episode.

Found Studio Shop is carefully curated gifts made (mostly) by locally/regionally small maker owned businesses who create small batch goods. You can feel good knowing that when you shop at Found Studio | Shop you are supporting not only one small business but several.

The owner, Kacey Stafford, has been creating artwork since her teenage years. In 2000 she graduated with a BS in Art Education from Murray State University in Kentucky and taught art in public school for several years. In 2009 she started Found Studio, LLC and has been creating mixed media originals and prints ever since.

Located in the Heart of NE Baltimore Our shop is connected to Red Canoe Cafe in Lauraville. You may enter from the cafe and there is a separate entrance to the shop from the main street. In Lauraville you will find delicious food from Red Canoe, Maggie's Farm, Koco's Pub & Cloudy Donuts. There are lots of salons and other locally owned places to shop & support such as Domesticity Fabric shop.

🎙️🎧 In our first live show at the Baltimore Peninsula  Aaron interviewed Harry J. Martin, CEO & Founder of Roller Wave. Martin's life story is one of resilience, showing how roller skating helped him navigate his depression and become the hottest skating pop-up in NYC & LA. Now, he's brought the hottest pop-up to Baltimore with Rollerwave Baltimore, the perfect spot to hang out and skate. 🛼

    The episode was taped in front of a sold-out audience in the Penthouse Suite at the Baltimore Peninsula. Rollerwave Baltimore has become the go-to spot for skaters, attracting visitors from Washington DC to New York. Listen to Harry and Aaron talk about Martin's journey and the thriving roller skating community. 🎉

    Tune in to our show to hear Martin's inspiring story and learn more about Rollerwave Baltimore. 🎧 

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The Roller Wave” provides a traveling pop-up roller skating experience, founded by Harry Martin, 33. He rediscovered his lost love of roller skating after unexpectedly having the time of his life at a company party held at LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park. The Roller Wave has held numerous sold-out events at The House of Yes and has expanded to The Ludlow House in the Lower East Side, Alpha Space in Crown Heights, Gantry Loft in Long Island City, Soho House in the Meatpacking District, Tao Restaurant for Alicia Key’s birthday party, and most recently The Williamsburg Hotel with Everyday People. The Roller Wave holds seasonal pop-ups across NYC, Miami, Atlanta, and LA. Harry attributes the success of his events to his genuine passion for the culture and respect for the history of Roller Disco alongside the desire to introduce a lost art to a new generation

EP 115: CHOP SHOP ft  Lisa Hawks

Contributors: Comedian Ivan Martin, Lawyer Legal Expert Natasha Axelrod, Author Podcaster Charmyra Fleming AKA M.I.A 

Lisa Hawks the owner of Chop Shop sits down with Aaron Dante and talks about all things Baltimore. She talks about her love for the Lauraville Hamilton neighborhood she lives in and the support she has received for her business since 2007.  Lisa tells her entrepreneurial story,  and the trials and tribulations,  you don't want miss this episode.  Northeast Baltimore Community

The Chop Shop, you will find an intimate, unique and welcoming environment where we take great pride in providing a personalized look for each individual. Opened in 2007, in the heart of Lauraville, the Chop Shop offers exceptional services and is eager to make you feel at home.

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EP 126: Aaron Dante sits down with Christina Delgado and we speak about an art show she is curating this weekend at her house in Northeast Baltimore.'

We discuss about her moving from New York to Baltimore. The reason why she loves this city so much. The art show that she is hosting June 12th. Her family will be cooking authentic Puerto Rican food during the event.

Puerto Rican Passion is a culture museum curated with the Nuyorican flavor of artist, educator, and community organizer Christina Delgado. Drawing on cultural perspective, lineage, experience, and Boricua sabor, Puerto Rican Passion will tantalize the senses and invoke feelings of family and home through food, music, and interactive art.

The link to the event

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This year’s MACo Summer Conference featured a live recording of the No Pix After Dark Podcast with host Aaron Dante and US Senator Chris Van Hollen. The interview had an update on federal policy and politics, insight on how counties can make the most of unprecedented federal investments, term limits for senate and Baltimore Redline! We also learned about blue catfish.

Aaron and Shelby sit down for an amazing candid conversation about being entrepreneurs and how she loves being in the music industry. He love for music and how she has had the opportunity to travel to Europe for a music tour. We also learn about her other business that has taken off. Hit play to find out what the business and other amazing things she has going on! 

Shelby Blondell is an international, songwriter, singer, inventor and speaker from Linthicum MD, whose determination  shows that even brain surgeries cannot get her down. Shelby has a unique sound that captivates a crowd by bringing them to their feet and hitting their heart. Shelby’s  music, story, and work have been featured on radio and multimedia internationally, with a radio hit TOP 10, "Fun In The Sun", on the European Indie Music Charts while sharing the stage with artists like Pentatonix, Howie Day and many in between.  ​

Shelby's career began with her self released debut ep (fly) in 2013 and self titled EP in 2014 inleading her to performing throughout MD, DC, VA and  PA alongside national acts.  In 2016, Shelby’s career began to take on a new speed with the release of her single's 'Fun In The Sun' , 'Harmony' &  “Hope Begins Tomorrow,” performing on news outlets such as WMAR and Great Day Washington. And the year ended with two milestone performances at the legendary Blues Alley and the Maryland Music Awards, where a divine intervention came to be. 

During 2018, Shelby began to feel an undeniable pull to share more of her heart, story and faith amongst struggles. After fighting the direction for some time Shelby decided to release her first christian single, ‘Mercy’ in August 2019, leading her to an European tour, and Wammie Nomination.

While the global pandemic halted Shelby’s 2020  music and vendor tour schedules, it set sail to new artistic ideas, music and product designs.  On April 2, 2021  the single “It’ll be Okay” was released  with a music video highlighting the challenges and joys being faced during the pandemic. On October 10th “Shelby Blondell- Live By The River”  was documented and the album released in November 2020.  This collaborative project brought  creators together in a safe environment, as we had not been able to do all year. 

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Aaron and co-host Karen interview guest Lib B. 

Lib B tells her story about being "The Pop Star Next Door"

Lib B lives in Northeast Baltimore. 

She tells us about her music career and how she made it on a famous DJ's record.

She talks about being focus. Focus on one thing you love.

You can find her music on Soundcloud and Youtube Videos.

Thank you Karen for co hosting on this interview;

Join us for an insightful episode recorded live at MACO 2024 in Ocean City, where we explore the dynamic energy and impactful conversations happening over a few incredible days. My co-hosts Beth Ann Dorman, CEO of For All Seasons, and  guest Lester Davis, VP and Chief of Staff to the CEO at CareFirst, kick off the day with a deep discussion on innovative community partnerships and their critical role in mental health support.

We delve into the importance of immediate access to mental health services. The conversation highlights real-life examples of how these partnerships are addressing urgent needs and fostering community resilience.

Later, we welcome Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Secretary Jake Day from the Department of Housing and Community Development to discuss the intersection of mental health, housing, and community development. They share insights on innovative solutions, such as telehealth and broadband expansion, to ensure mental health services are accessible to all, including rural and underserved communities.

Don't miss this engaging episode that brings to light the collaborative efforts and innovative strategies making a real difference in mental health and community support.

McNair is a Baltimore native who began his career as a recording artist and producer in his early teenage years. He landed a multi-million-dollar music contract with his mother help at Motown Records. This opportunity led his music group to work with Grammy-awarded music producers. They landed a feature in Jamie Foxx soundtrack for the action-comedy film Bait and made T.V. appearances on Soul Train, MTV2, and BET&106th & Park with hosts A.J. and Free.

The group gained recognition in Vibe, Billboard, Sister 2 Sister magazine, and the media mogul radio show Wendy Williams. The group also performed in Tokyo, Japan, for the U.S. troops. After McNair music career, his ability to stay current with entertainment industry trends led him to the reality television space. He coordinated and co-produced the first fashion runway presentation for Coco &; Lucious Apparel&; during season three of &; Ice Loves Coco on E! at N.Y. Fashion Week in 2012. Shortly after, he worked closely with some of VH1 top reality stars to create content and enhance their careers. His expertise helped him broker successful brand deals and secure bookings for the BET Awards. McNair passion for music navigated his path to work with music executives like Brooklyn Johnny, known for kickstarting the career of Grammy award-winning artist Cardi B. McNair worked as the brand strategist to Pinky Cole,

CEO of Slutty Vegan, a company valued at 100 million dollars. Today, he works as Pinky Cole Manager on her personal management team. He recently closed one of the most significant partnership deals of this decade, solidifying Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole as a development partner in Rye Street Market, a five billion-dollar development project on the Baltimore Peninsula led by MAG Partners and MacFarlane Partners. The deal also includes investments from Under Armour founder Kevin Plank plus his Sagamore Ventures Investment Firm and Goldman Sachs Asset Management Urban Investment Group.

In November 2019, McNair released his first book, Give It One More Try to shed light on the importance of mental fitness. He shares the depths of his early traumatic experiences and how he found ways to push for the life he has now. During his Give It One More Try campaign, he received honorary awards, and his book was rated number one on Amazon for men health. He appeared on T.V. One Sister Circle Show, FOX, and radio outlets. His second book Blessings in Uncertain Times featured a foreword by Cora Jakes, daughter of world-renowned Bishop T.D. Jakes and Serita Jakes. The book offered a new perspective in times of uncertainty. McNair recently sat with White House Correspondent Gerren Keith Gaynor to share how his book, “Give It One More Try,” has inspired thousands across the globe to persevere in the face of adversity and never stop striving for their goals.

McNair is grateful for his knowledge and experience as a strategist and problem solver. His life skills and career coaching have inspired many lives. He received multiple recognitions and awards for his community outreach. In October 2023, he was honored by the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, for his distinguished community service and leadership. Today, he advocates for programs that help the youth; get ready for obstacles in the world. These programs are especially significant to him because the organization focuses on mental health and positively impacts minorities. McNair's experiences have led him to become a problem solver and strategist. He is grateful for the opportunities that have allowed him to help others through community outreach and advocating for programs focusing on mental health and minorities.

Aaron sat down with the Lisa Snowden Editor-In-Chief of the Baltimore Beat. Lisa Snowden always wanted to be a writer. We discussed her journey in writing the news through college to TV and now the Black Owned Baltimore Beat.

We discussed many topics on why do the Baltimore Beat? How can you sustain this from only donations? How hard was it to start this process and why Baltimore needs another option for a newspaper? Lisa opens up and answers all of these questions. 

 

 

EP 157: Aaron sat down with Jamie Reisinger from Reisinger Performance Nutrition. We discuss about why she wanted to become a Sports Nutritionist and why good & healthy balanced lifestyle can work. We talk about Macros, Cross-fit, alcohol drinking diets and Reisinger Performance Nutrition 90 Day SHREDS Program that I will be participating in the beginning of 2022. Good conversation during the holiday. 

Thank you Jamie for coming  on the NoPixAfterDark Podcast

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Nopixafterdark EP 159: Koco's Pub has won many awards for best crab cake in Baltimore. I sat down with the owner Marcela and the kitchen manager Eric to learn more about the Koco's. Kocos's is located in NorthEast Baltimore on Harford Rd. We discuss how Koco's is a family owned business and how long they have been around. We talk about local sourced crab meat, the special mix ingredients, and how the Mayor of Baltimore loves getting the double crab cakes platter. People drive from Philadelphia, Virginia and all over for their crab cakes.

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Aaron Dante interviews a fellow Syracuse alum Larry G a chef that lives in New Orleans

Larry was laid off by his job because of COVID-19 

He decided to make pizzas and raffle them off as a contest for his friends on Instagram

Little did Larry know that this would take off to help feed Essential workers.

Hear Larry's story and how he is giving back to the New Orleans community

Louisiana Fresh Produce has helped supply produce for his pizzas 

NOLA LOVE PIZZA was created from this movement.

Larry has beeb feature in yahoo lifestyle and Nola.com

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Aaron sat down with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott for a follow up interview from 2020. In this interview Aaron asked his listeners to submit questions for Mayor Brandon Scott. We covered topics such as crime, ARTSCAPE, AFRAM, illegal ghost guns, police budget and more. Thank you Mayor Brandon Scott for coming on the show.

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Aaron sat down with Ashish Alfred the owner of No Way Rose & Duck Duck Goose. I am excited for you to watch and listen to his story - how he came up with the names of his restaurants and his love for Baltimore! We discuss his trial and tribulations as a young adult and his love for food. We discuss restaurant etiquette and more.

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NoPixAfterDark welcomes Atiya Wells from Backyard Basecamp to the podcast.  In 2017, Atiya the Founder and Executive Director came across vacant property in Frankford neighborhood in Northeast Baltimore. Atiya envisioned a space for Community dinners, environmental education and farming. Atiya tells her story and the story of BackYard Basecamp.

 

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Ms.Mia steps into the NoPixAfterDark Pod this week.

Ms. Mia is the Hamilton Hills Community Association president located in Northeast Baltimore.

She explains why it is very important to know what's going on in your community

We talk about her love for living in Baltimore City and it's her favorite city in the U.S

We also talk about community resources during this pandemic. Great information that needs to be heard

Thank you Mia for coming on  NoPixAfterDark Pod

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Aaron sat down with Allie Smith the owner of Bramble Bakery Co. for this episode. In the past if you saw a long line wrapped around the corner at the Waverly Farmers Market in Baltimore, most likely people were in line for Bramble. People in Baltimore love Bramble Bakery Co and once you taste their baked goods you know why right away.  Bramble Bakery Co has a new home in Northeast Baltimore and I had that opportunity to speak with Allie about how she started her business.  Thank you  This is must watch episode. https://bramblebakingco.com

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Aaron (host of NoPixAfterDark Podcast. )  sat down with the actors of "Sanctuary City", 'Hernán Angulo and María Victoria Martínez to discuss this amazing show. We talked about why they got into the acting, who inspired them growing up, Disney Villains to real sanctuary cities.  What the play means to them and what do you hope people walk way from this interview? Sanctuary City” is by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Martyna Majok  and is a co-production with Berkeley Rep in California. It’s a beautiful, profound, and topical piece about two undocumented teenagers who lean on each other.  “Sanctuary City” will run October 21-November 27. Tickets for Sanctuary City https://www.arenastage.org Thank you Hernán Angulo and María Victoria Martínez and Arena Stage Washington DC

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Aaron sat down with Mark Anthony Thomas the new President & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee. What is the Greater Baltimore Committee? How does the committee benefit the Baltimore region?

In this episode we learn about Mark Anthony Thomas and why he decided to come work in Baltimore. He talked about his southern roots and how he has worked all across the world. One of the most highly anticipated episodes of the season.

Mark Anthony Thomas is the new President & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, the first since the organization's spring merger with the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore (EAGB). Mark brings more than two decades of experience leading competitive economic development strategies and public-private partnerships for the nation’s largest and most complex metropolitan areas and a lifelong passion for communications, public policy, and cities.

Mark previously served as the President for the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance and worked with public officials, development and talent partners to position the region for more than $2 billion in capital investment, with more than 100 business expansion and development projects. He chaired the Board of Directors for the Power of 32 Site Development Fund, which deploys low-cost capital for regional development projects, and co-chaired a public partnership to reposition Pittsburgh’s downtown for the post-pandemic impact of remote and hybrid work.

The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) is a regional organization of business and civic leaders that includes businesses, nonprofit organizations and educational and civic institutions. It is the leading voice for the private sector in the Baltimore region on issues relating to equitable economic growth, racial inclusion, job creation, workforce development, transportation, the business climate and quality of life. The GBC markets the region’s economic assets and opportunities and promotes Greater Baltimore as a world-class market in which to do business, live, learn and invest. The GBC’s membership includes more than 500-member organizations, including large, mid-size and small companies, nonprofits, foundations and educational and healthcare institutions in the Greater Baltimore region. For more information, visit gbc.org.

EP 110: POD.DRALAND ft. Alexandra Cohl

Alexandra Cohl is a writer, editor, educator, podcast producer & host of The Pod Broads, and a podcast social media growth and PR strategist. 

Alexandra grew up in Maryland and moved to New York City in 2014. We talk about Baltimore, being a writer and helping support women in the podcasting 

POD.DRALAND is a space dedicated to the voices of women in podcasting. Here, she writes in-depth women-hosted podcast episode recommendations and quick podcast lists, as well as feature interviews on independent women podcasters. Alexandra's intention with this website and the community have cultivated specifically on Instagram is to amplify women’s voices, encourage everyone to listen to women, and increase these podcasters’ subscribers and streams. 

Only one-third of hosts on major networks are women, and that needs to change. Beyond that, she noticed that often men are still looked to as the main experts in certain fields like business, film, medical practices, and more. This, too, must change because it is simply not true, and one way this can be done is through podcasting. So, this space is for deep listening and learning, as well as entertainment, for people of all genders

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NoPixAfterDark presents the Mixtape Volume #1 Side A

This season the show will have two contributors in addition to the featured guest.

Ivan Martin: Comedian Ivan Martin has produced over 200 Comedy Shows in the City of Baltimore. He was featured on Comedy Central's- Kevin Hart Hart of the City (Baltimore) and in 2020 he was named Baltimore's Best Comedian - Baltimore Sun. Also the Founder of the Baltimore Comedy Festival which is in it's 5th year and Co-Founder of the DC Comedy Festival

Natasha Axelrod: A lawyer since 2010 with a passion for civic and legal education, Natasha Axelrod will serve as our legal contributor, informing and educating on general government and legal system basics as well as current events.  You can find Natasha on Instagram at @natasha_axelrod and on YouTube at The Legal Blonde - Natasha Axelrod.  (Legal disclaimer: the information provided in podcast episodes is meant for general informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice, and does not, nor is it intended to, constitute legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.)

Featured Guest: Joyce "JoJo Arias,  SOLSIS Beauty CEO, Talk that Talk Uncensored Co Host, Lifestyle Blogger.

Joyce "JoJo" tells her story of becoming an entrepreneur. Her parents taught her at a young age of how to be your own boss. She is local graduated from Loyola College Baltimore Md. She is the founder and CEO of SOLSIS Beauty, CO Host of the podcast Talk that Talk Uncensored and Lifestyle Blogger. SOLSIS Beauty lipstick is vegan and cruelty free. I am excited for the listeners to hear her story.

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Unique M. Robinson is a writer/performer, professor, & proud Baltimore native. She received her MFA in English from Mills College, and a BA in Creative Writing/Black Studies from Hampshire College. As an artist, has performed poetry since her teens individually and with collectives throughout the US. As an educator, she has served in Teaching Artist and administrative roles for Baltimore nonprofits, and received the Emerging Teaching Artist award from Arts Every Day in 2017. Later, she received the Grit Fund Grant in 2019. 

 

Unique has two book releases: the chapbook, flicked/forgotten/FREED (2014), and a full-length poetic memoir, Four Wings & A Prayer: A Charm City Churn (2014). She later expanded into music, releasing blkottonkandy's debut EP, vesica piscis (2019), Tha 27th Letter, Vol. I & II in 2019 & 2020 respectively, and 2021’s GETCHA LIFE! EP (with MRDJXZ). Unique currently serves as a member of the Writers Advisory Council of Hampshire College. She is Humanistic Studies Faculty at MICA, a Poetry & Performance Teaching Artist with K-12 Baltimore City School students, as well as the Chairperson for 2021 Baltimore Black Pride, and 2022 Baltimore Pride. 

Kenneth Morrison is an established spoken word artist, author, organizer and educator. Kenneth has over 10 years of experience working to improve the quality of life for some of Baltimore's most marginalized residents. Kenneth has worked to create change in classrooms, prisons and community centers across the country. Kenneth describes himself as an "artivist" and seeks opportunities to use art as a social justice tool as he works to improve the overall human condition.

On the new episode of  NoPixAfterDark Podcast,Aaron Dante spoke to Visit Baltimores 2021 Diversity Apprentices, Tymarra Sherrill and Anthony Richmond, discuss their experiences working with Visit Baltimore. We discussed how "Representation Matters", how and why they applied for the travel and tourism space. We also talked about the overall experience and what would will be their next move going forward. 

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EP 149 Aaron Dante sits down with  Maryland State Senator Cory V. McCray. We talk about how got  into politics. How my neighbors have spoke highly of him. What bills he has helped pass and his love for reading books. Tune in this is an episode you don't want to miss.

 

Cory McCray was elected to represent the 45th Legislative District in the Maryland State Senate in 2018. Since that time, he has been named a “legislator to watch” by The Daily Record and Maryland Matters. Additionally, Cory also serves as First Vice Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party.

Cory’s story is a uniquely Baltimore story. Like many of us, Cory grew up in a Baltimore whose greatest resource was its hardworking men and women. In spite of that resource, the City often struggled to give those men and women the opportunity they deserved. As a teenager at Fairmount- Harford High School, Cory was also in search of opportunity. After a brief trip down the wrong path as a teenager, he found out about apprenticeships at the age of 18. The rest is history. By 19, he had become a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. By 20, he was a homeowner. Cory continued to meet opportunity halfway, working his way through community college and a bachelor’s degree, all while growing a small business focused on rental properties.

Those years also brought marriage and four loving children, along with a career focused wholly on working families and the communities they hold dear. Cory continues working for his local union and as a community organizer to this day, helping expand the opportunity for a better life to men and women across our City.

In 2014, neighbors across the 45th District elected Cory to represent them in Maryland’s House of Delegates. During his time in the House, leading news outlets like Center Maryland called him one of the most effective freshman legislators in the entire state.

Cory’s approach to public service is listening to his constituents’ problems and then figuring out how to solve them. When his constituents asked for better jobs, Cory passed the ACTION and POWER Apprenticeship Acts, which expands funding for apprenticeships that lead to family supporting careers. When he was asked for a larger investment in public schools, Cory passed legislation that scores school construction funding, so that lawmakers can’t cut Baltimore out of the resources it deserves.

Cory’s neighbors also asked him to make sure that they have a voice in Annapolis. He gave them a voice by passing legislation that restored voting rights to thousands of Marylanders. Just weeks after that victory, Governor Larry Hogan vetoed the bill and again silenced voices at the ballot box that many men and women had found for the first time in decades. But Cory didn’t give up. He returned to the legislature more determined than ever, building a coalition of legislators from across Maryland who overturned the governor’s veto, restoring the voices that Governor Hogan had silenced

As the 45th District’s Senator, Cory is continuing his mission to bring greater levels of resources and equity to the City of Baltimore.

Senator McCray, current, past, and public service assignments below:

Current Assignments

2020 Deputy Majority Whip 2019 Budget and Taxation Committee 2019 Capital Budget Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee 2019 Health and Human Services Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee 2019 Pensions Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee 2019 Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee 2019 Joint Committee on Pensions 2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland

 

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Aaron Dante interviews Katie Pumphrey a Baltimore Artist and Open Water Swimmer. Katie discusses her love for swimming and how she kept that love of swimming from childhood until now. We talk about being an open water swimming and what that means.  We discuss her being an artist, and her entrepreneurial journey and how her work has been sold all over the world.

We talk about new project she is working on and how you can see her art in at certain Baltimore Brewery.

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Contributors to the show. Comedian Ivan Martin, Urban Planner Amber Wendland, Life Coach/ Podcaster Garry O’Neal.

• Put on your party hat and join dozens of your friends and neighbors at @LiveBaltimore’s Birthday Bash on July 30. Tickets to the hottest party of the summer are on sale now. Enjoy an open bar, lite fare, live entertainment, birthday treats and many birthday surprises. Get tickets at birthdaybash2021.eventbrite.com. #iheartcitylife

 

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After a month and a half away from podcasting, NoPixAfterDarkPodcast is “Back to Business.”  The first episode of the new Season 4 “Back to Business” Aaron is interviewed by Garrett the host of EP 001. This episode was recorded live on zoom with 20 Superfans of the podcast. The Superfans asked hard hitting questions about the podcast and Aaron gave some valuable insight for “BACK to BUSINESS” season with upcoming guest and what happened at the end of the 2021.

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Welcome, Tony, Quientina, Christy and Andy to the Round table discussion

This conversation was not an easy one but needed to be done.

Only two guest knew of each other from this episode.

We talk about race, Black History, and police.

This was a great learning lesson for all everybody that participated.

 

 

Aaron Dante interviewed Hagerstown Mayor Emily Keller. Mayor Keller is the first female Mayor of Hagerstown. We discuss why she decided to get into politics, international film festival and what she is working on to make a better future for her citizens. Great conversation that you don’t want to miss.

 

EMILY KELLER is serving her first term as Mayor.  She was a councilmember during her previous term. She is the owner-operator of the Emily Keller Insurance and Financial Agency - Farmers Insurance. Born and raised in Hagerstown, Emily is a 2004 graduate of South Hagerstown High School and is the proud mother of her 13 year old daughter, Layla. She serves as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ) Liaison for the Mayor & Council. She is active throughout the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Community Rescue Service, Inc, as well as the Board of Trustees for LGIT (Local Government Insurance Trust). Her passion includes advocating for heroin and opioid awareness in the community, and she serves as the Chair of Washington Goes Purple, sits on the Board of Directors for the Phoenix Foundation, and the Heroin and Opioid Senior Policy Group- all 4 groups of which advocate for health, wellness and recovery in our area.

 

 

EP 150: Aaron Dante interviews Stephanie  from EP58. Stephanie and I spoke before the pandemic started not knowing how the Real Estate market would be. She is back to give the audience an update. 

We discuss many topics, from housing shortages, sellers market, buying houses with no inspections and more. People leaving the cities. Housing market boom in Northeast Baltimore. 

Stephanie Bamberger  Realtor & MBA since 2004  Licensed Maryland & Virginia stephbam4u@gmail.com  cell 410-916-1357 Cummings & Co. Realtors  office 410-823-0033

 

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Aaron interviews his co host from EP 053 Karen.

Karen was recently diagnosed with COVID-19.

She tells her story of being self quarantineed

The symptoms in the beginning and how she was tested in a parking lot.

We talk about social distancing and why its important. 

Thank you for listening. 

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Nicole:  Nicole Hearn- owner and founder of Mad Girl Marketing. Inspired by the hit show

Mad Men, Mad Girl Marketing’s ultimate goal is to create cohesive advertising

strategies unique to all of my clients that bridges the gap between the business and

the consumer. She began my career at WBAL-TV as an Account Executive. 

After hanging my hat as an Account Executive, she partnered with an advertising agency in

Virginia where she accumulated over 7.5 million dollars in revenue over two years.

Through her experience on both the big agency and traditional media sides of

marketing, she's wanted to provide that unique perspective and understanding of

advertising to all her clients. Nicole has most recently been elected to be on the board of directors of the American Advertising Foundation of Baltimore.

 

Victoria: Victoria has 15 years of sales and marketing experience in a variety of industries. She started Red Ball Consultants, a digital marketing and marketing consulting agency, in 2019 and has grown the company during a pandemic and continues to scale and grow the company and the book of business. She has also started a podcast called "Mad Girls in Marketing" with Nicole Hearn and continues to grow the platform with knowledge and insight into the marketing and advertising field. Victoria is heavily involved in the Endorphin project and the Harford County chamber of Commerce along with the Discovery Center at Water's Edge. She has most recently been elected to be on the board of Directors of the American Advertising Federation of Baltimore and continues to grow her resume within the maryland and national communities 

Aaron interviews Artist Sara Smigle from SmiggArt. Sara creates amazing Modern Stain Glass Art. You can see her work all over the US and especially in Maryland. She tells her story on how she did not start off as an artist but went the safer route. She knew her calling was in art and she returned to doing it full-time when the pandemic started. She discussed the art of Stain Glass and the process and how many of her customers want custom orders.

 

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EP 147: Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey

We welcome back Baltimore 3rd District Councilman Ryan Dorsey to the show.

We discuss about the Northwood Shopping plaza, North Harford Park, Harford Rd Bridge

We talk about the Defund the Police, Fire Department, Life events 

Councilman Dorsey tells me about his favorite vinyl records he is listening to now.

We also discuss legislation that he  is working on in Baltimore City

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Amber Wendland: North Ave

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With a start in the Baltimore school system, most notably the historic Western Senior High School, Jada M. McCray, LCSW-C, began a lifelong dedication to education and growth. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree from Coppin State University, Jada moved on to the University of Maryland School of Social Work, where she received a Master's Degree of Social Work with Honors. After graduation, Jada launched her career as a Social Worker in the Child Protective Services Unit at The Baltimore County Department of Social Services.

This eventually led to an active leadership role, introducing and implementing innovative programs such as Family Team Decision Making Meetings, which continue to help at risk families, social workers, and other community stakeholders find common ground. It was in this capacity that Jada discovered a passion for helping people to find mutual understanding and amiability within relationships. She further developed her clinical skills to begin training as a psychotherapist. Jada continued advancing her career and became a Licensed Certified Social Worker Clinical, a Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Approved Supervisor, and a Certified Trauma Trained Therapist. With a continually growing love for mental health, Jada fully immersed herself into providing individual and family therapy, continuing her work and eventually becoming Director of Program Development at an area community mental health clinic, helping to grow the company from a small organization with 15 therapists to a major mental health provider with nearly 100 employees and 3 locations. Though having already succeeded greatly, Jada felt the call to forge new paths in the mental health field. In recent years, ada has become an entrepreneur.

Presently, Jada M. McCray, LCSW-C, is the Co Owner and COO of Cornerstone Health Management, the founder and CEO of The Inspire Institute for Professional Development and Continuing Education, Founder of Joshua Homes, as well as the Co-Owner and COO for BTST Services Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, a mental health provider in Baltimore City, Prince George's County, Frederick County, Washington County. She wholeheartedly agrees with the agency's mission "to become the leader and trailblazer of both the health and social work fields..." In this capacity, Jada is a member of Baltimore County Schools Mental Health Committee, an Advisory Board Member of the Cecil County CSA, a Board Member of the Children's Guild and a member of the Charles Village Business Association. Most recently, Jada was honored as one of the "Women Who Move Maryland" given by the Baltimore Magazine.

EP 117 Women’s History Month Continues ft Allie Curtis.

Aaron and Allie discuss Syracuse University , Ted Talks she has done, standing up for Women rights. How she loves being in the Army and how she was Miss Rhode Island in 2015.

Contributors Ivan Martin and M.A.I 

Alexandra Curtis served as Miss Rhode Island 2015 and was named a Quality of Life award finalist at Miss America 2016 for her platform “Leading Ladies: Equipping Young Women With the Skills to Lead.”In 2019 she represented Rhode Island at Miss Earth USA, focusing her advocacy on environmental sustainability through plant-based living. She represented Rhode Island again at Miss Earth USA 2020 and won the title of Miss Earth USA Eco.  

 

Curtis has been a featured speaker at several major conferences and events including Running Start’s Young Women’s Political Leadership Summit and the New England Women's Policy Conference. For her work with "Leading Ladies" she was honored at the 10th annual Young Women to Watch Awards, was named on Rare’s 2016 Under 40 List, and Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England's 2018 Leading Women of Distinction. She continues her platform work as a speaker at local schools and universities. Curtis is a two time TEDxSpeaker, with talks titled “Leading Ladies: Why Representation Matters" and "Daring Daily: The Power of Practicing Courage."

 

Curtis holds a B.A. in Political Science and Public Relations from Syracuse University, a Master of Public Affairs from Brown University, a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Homeland Security from Salve Regina University, and an A.A. focused on Emergency Management from Community College of Rhode Island. She is currently pursuing a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University.

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In March 2017 Alexandra enlisted in the Rhode Island Army National Guard as a Human Resources Specialist. In fall 2019 she commissioned into the Field Artillery as a Second Lieutenant after completing Officer Candidate School. She currently serves full-time in Public Affairs.   

 

Through her advocacy, she remains dedicated to bringing young women into fields where women have been historically underrepresented. 

 

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EP 229:  No Pix After Dark was Live at the Library. I had the opportunity to interview Heidi Daniel the CEO of Enoch Pratt Free Library  . We discussed her career path, her love for books and why she wanted to work in Baltimore. Thank you to Comedian Ivan Martin for the comedy, Corinna Delgado for her spoken word, DJ Beazy for the soulful and upbeat tunes. Thank you to all that attended and support the podcast.  

Have a great time listening to this Live Episode at the Library. Special Thanks to Paul from Acutevisions for the audio

Special Thank you to Emily and Megan from the library making this happen and thank you to the guest who showed up!

Baltimore Sun's Best of Baltimore Podcast 2020 Readers Choice

SarahBeth Ramsey, the owner of Boho Marketing Co joins the NoPixAfterDark Podcast for the first time.

We talk about how she always wanted to be an entrepreneur.

Why does she like working with people?

She gives great marketing tips for the small business on how to market their business online.

We talk about mental health with social media

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter what works best?

We discuss what inspires her, workshops she is teaching and how she loves working with local small business in her community.

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EP 163: Aaron recorded a live show with Photographer E. Brady Robinson at the Hotel Indigo discussing her new Photo Exhibit SK8R GRLS. We discuss her inspiration behind the project, her love for roller skating, how she chose the Women for this and what is the soundtrack to this Exhibition. 

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SK8R GRLS is a photo series by E. Brady Robinson celebrating the freedom and joy of roller skating. The  exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo Baltimore, located at 24 West Franklin St. from Jan 25th - March 18th. A  public reception will take place on March 8th from 5 to 7 pm in celebration of International Women’s Day.    

In spring of 2021, Robinson took up skating as a way to stay active and reconnect with friends outdoors  during COVID-19. During these skate dates, she photographed friends and eventually, a wider network of  Baltimore-based female-identifying skaters. This work combines her love of athleticism, fitness, and fashion  photography. These images, made at a moment where it felt like the world was reopening after over a year  of closure and isolation during the pandemic, evoke a feeling of release and freedom.   

 

Robinson completed her BFA in photography at MICA and MFA in photography at the Cranbrook Academy of  Art. Her background is in documentary photography and portraiture. The nine archival metal prints on  display at the Hotel Indigo depict strong women amidst a backdrop of Baltimore monuments and sites.  Locations such as Lake Montebello, Patterson Park, the Druid Hill Tennis Courts, and the Ravens parking lot,  signal the public landscape of Baltimore for those that know it well, in contrast to photographs made in the  artist’s Maryland Art Place studio which utilize strobe and gel lighting to simulate the vibes of the 80’s  roller skating rinks reminiscent of Robinson’s childhood.  

  

The skaters photographed include artists, musicians, and female entrepreneurs; women in the creative scene  in Baltimore, including Amy Cavanaugh, Caitlin Gill, Jade Davis, Tina Thompson, Brittany Wight, Les Gray,  Hayley Furman, Jessica Lauryn, Sophie Kluckhuhn, and Wildège François.  

Brady Robinson is a photographer based in Baltimore and a current resident artist at Maryland Art Place.  She divides her time between personal art projects and commissioned work. Her documentary Art Desks was  published by Daylight Books with an essay by Andy Grundberg and distributed by ARTBOOK D.A.P. Her  photographs have been featured in The Washington Post, Channel One Russia TV, The Bund Shanghai,  Hyperallergic, BmoreArt, Featureshoot, Slate among others. Robinson leads photography workshops  throughout the United States. Select exhibitions include Lishui Photography Festival China, Orlando Museum  of Art, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Katzen Art Center at American University, AIPAD NYC, and Art Miami. Select  collections include American University, Orlando Museum of Art and Spanish Cultural Center, Santo Domingo,  DR.  

  

Robinson is a University Instructor of Photography at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, and faculty at  ICP in New York. She received her BFA in photography from The Maryland Institute, College of Art, and MFA  in photography from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Robinson is represented by  Addison/Ripley Fine Art in Washington, DC. 

 

Maryland Art Place (MAP) inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions,  and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact art can have on our community. MAP creates a dynamic  environment for artists of our time to engage the public by nurturing and promoting new ideas. MAP has served as a critical resource  for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic since 1981. mdartplace.org. MAP is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council and The  Citizens of Baltimore County.

 

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Baltimore Fiscal

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Aaron Dante sits down with Nicole to talk about her and her husband being entrepreneurs in Baltimore.

Nicole discusses their company Cajou Cream - a dairy free ice cream, free of unnatural flavors. All made from plants.

She also talks about starting the Market at Montebello. Farmers market style at Lake Montebello in Northeast Baltimore.  The Market at Montebello takes place on the 4th Saturday of the month, starting in May. 

Buckle your seatbelt and enjoy listening to Nicole and Dwights journey.

Shoutout to her husband Dwight who has been a chef at major hotels and restaurants. Dwight was unable to make the recording session.

Thomas James is a visual arts curator and content creator based in Maryland. An appreciator and collector of fine arts, he highlights working artists and facilitates spaces for creatives to refine and develop their craft.

Thomas James is the Visual Arts Curator at Creative Alliance in Baltimore, Maryland and a blogger for Urban Walls World.

He studied Business Administration at Frostburg State University where he first dove seriously into the world of art. His first exhibition was at Mountain City Center for the Arts, where he was interning. After graduation, Thomas took an opportunity to independently curate another exhibition, Darkest Before the Dawn at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, and was eventually able to get the show to travel to the ArtReach Gallery in Washington, DC.

Thomas then went on to join the team at The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC and conduct a fellowship at The Maryland Federation of Art in Annapolis, Maryland before joining the Baltimore anchor institution, Creative Alliance, in 2018. Today, Thomas continues to curate beyond Creative Alliance at institutions like the Eubie Blake Cultural Center in Baltimore, Maryland and Anne Arundel Community College. 

Thomas James and I discuss his love for the arts and how a mentor gave him some amazing advice in the Art world. We talk about the new show "Organic Destruction" that starts April 17th and runs through the end of May. 

https://www.creativealliance.org/category/exhibitions

IG: ThomasJames.DC

Sponsor: www.zekescoffee.com

 

 

This episode delves into the vibrant stories of four remarkable individuals who made their way to Baltimore, carving unique paths in the hospitality and culinary industries.

The incredible panelists—Travis Bell from Black Acre Roastery, Al Hutchinson of Visit Baltimore  , Damian Mosley from Blacksauce Kitchen, and Juan Webster of Montage International. Their honest and heartfelt stories about leadership and purpose left the audience feeling inspired and motivated.

I had the honor of partnering with the Enoch Pratt Free Library & Maryland State Library Resource Center during Black History Month, as we celebrated and honored Black Excellence and Innovation in our Baltimore Hospitality community.

Discover how these leaders are driving diversity and inclusion in their fields and impacting the community with initiatives that foster connection and growth. Join us for an inspiring conversation about passion, perseverance, and the power of building community in an iconic American city.

In this episode, Chris talks with Nick Schauman of The Local Oyster and True Chesapeake as they perform bivalve ASMR, discuss the importance of conservation and the recycling of oyster shells in the Chesapeake Bay, and reminisce about old family recipes that appear on the menu today.

Special thanks to Aaron Dante (@nopixafterdark) for the opportunity and platform!

EP 172: Alysha January Discover Charm City We discuss how Alysha ended up in Baltimore. The name of the blog,mental health, her journey and her love for Baltimore City. We discuss social media and many of the amazing events she is involved in around Baltimore

IG: discovercharmcity

Producer:  Acutevisions 

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In the latest episode of Nopixafterdark, Aaron had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Babar Sultan, a renowned facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Sultan's impressive educational background includes attending Harvard University, graduating from Princeton Medical School, and completing his residency at John Hopkins Hospital. During the interview, we learned that Dr. Sultan's passion for medicine began at an early age and he truly values getting to know his patients to provide them with the best care possible.

Dr. Sultan's success is thanks in part to the support of his wife, as we discovered in the episode. He has become one of the top plastic surgeons in the area and provides a wide range of services, from face and chin lifts to botox and filler injections.

Tune in to this episode of Nopixafterdark to learn more about Dr. Sultan's journey and how he has become an expert in the field of facial plastic surgery.

*Dr. Babar Sultan is a highly trained and experienced facial plastic surgeon dedicated to providing natural, long-lasting results to his patients. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Sultan’s practice is exclusively dedicated to cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face and neck.

Dr. Sultan’s approach is based on his tremendous training and experience to provide natural, long-lasting results guided by his patients’ goals and desires. He believes in building a special patient-doctor relationship that drew him to medicine and is now the cornerstone of his practice.

Your journey to rejuvenation and self-confidence begins with a single step. We invite you to get in touch to learn more about the exceptional services offered by Dr. Sultan, a leading figure in cosmetic surgery in Baltimore, and how they can bring a renewed sense of beauty and confidence into your life. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take that vital step towards your transformation. *bio from his website

Part 1 of 2 episodes, Aaron Dante interviewed the President of Bowie State University Dr. Breaux and CEO & President of Visit Baltimore Al Hutchinson in this week episode. We discuss the CIAA’s and how long the league has been around. We talk about the CIAA Mens and Womens Basketball Tournament coming to Baltimore in February 22-26th.

Dr Breaux explains how Bowie State University is the host school and the connection the university has with Baltimore City. Al Hutchinson explains how this tournament will be a positive impact on Baltimore City for tourism and people eating, site seeing and staying in the city for the week.

Thank you Visit Baltimore for partnering with NoPixAfterDarkPodcast on this episode. 

ticket info below  https://theciaa.com/tournaments/?id=208&path=basketball_champ

www.visitbaltimore.org

www.nopixafterdark.com

 

 

I sat down with Dr Sealey the Founding Dean of the Proposed Maryland College of Osteopathic Medicine at Morgan State. In this interview we spoke about his background, where he grew up and what made him get into the medical profession and become a Doctor. He walks us through his life and how ended up at Morgan State University. We discuss what he has in store for the the proposed Medical School.

Dr. John Sealey is a renowned innovator in clinical medical education and served as the leading fundraiser and founding DIO of Detroit’s Authority Health graduate medical education residency program, a $25 million in-community resident training initiative that was the largest teaching health center program in the country. He continues to support the program as DIO/DME Emeritus and as a consulting Medical Director.

Dr. Sealey has long been a passionate advocate of increasing diversity in medical education and has enjoyed developing pipeline programs targeting the underserved and underrepresented. He is a graduate of an HCBU, North Carolina Central University (1971) and received his medical education at Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine (1976). He completed his resident training at Botsford General Hospital (now Beaumont) and the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital in 1984, specializing in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, and has served underprivileged patients in the Detroit community for the entirety of his surgical career. In 2015, he completed an American Osteopathic Association Health Policy Fellowship at Ohio’s University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

A longstanding advocate for the osteopathic profession and a dedicated clinical instructor, Dr. Sealey has spent over thirty years in medical education and fifteen years in leadership. Since 2008, he has served as the Director of Student Medical Education for Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (Regional Dean for the Detroit Region). From 2011 onward, he held a similar role at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, including responsibility for the coordination and initiation of student clinical rotations at the Detroit Medical Center. He later provided development and upstart advisory for the Minnesota College of OsteopathicMedicine as the Associate Dean of Medical Affairs and currently serves as the Associate Dean ofClinical Medicine at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine where he leads the oversight of clinical departments, graduate medical education, and third and fourth-year student clinical rotations.

Nationally, Dr. Sealey is a member of the American Osteopathic Association’s Council on Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education, having completed his term as Chairman in 2020, and was recently appointed as the Co-Chairman of COCA’s Committee on Diversity. He served on the HRSA Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry and continues to serve the State of Michigan as a member of the Acupuncture Board, a position appointed by the Governor.

Dr. Sealey has spearheaded numerous medical research projects as clinical advisor and has presented as a frequent speaker to numerous national committees and organizations, including the Association of Osteopathic Directors and Medical Educators, the Heartland Health Equity Conference, the ACGME Annual Educational Conference, the ACGME Accreditation & Medically Underserved Areas Work Group, and the AHME Institute. His scholarship has been published by, inter alia, the Journal of American Osteopathic Association,

EP 113: "A Chance to Make a Difference" Part 1 ft Jade-Addon Hall 

Contributors: Comedian Ivan Martin and Lawyer/ Legal Contribitor Natasha Axelrod

Like many of you, this past year has been eye-opening for me. The overwhelming inequities and systemic racism that continues to plague our nation left me wondering, “What I can do to help?” One area that became abundantly clear was the healthcare gap. In 2019, for example, we lost 73,000 Black Americans to cancer; the highest rate of any racial or ethnic group. Because of the exorbitant costs of cancer treatment, even with Medicaid, the gaps in healthcare are significant. 

My friend Jade-Addon Hall was nominated for the 2021 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign, to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). I’m proud to announce that I have joined Team Cure Excellence in an effort to raise funds and awareness for ending blood cancers and providing equitable care for those who need it most. 

We discuss why he asked me to join in the effort for raising money to LLS. We talk about how I was hesitant at first and why this is so important to me. This is part 1 of 2 episodes about LLS. Part 2 comes out on Tuesday April 4.6.21 with a local Baltimore Cancer Survivor that was helped by LLS. 

If you would like to donate this is the link 

Thank You

https://pages.lls.org/mwoy/calso/los21/adante

www.LLS.org for more information

 

Aaron interviews the owners from Zekes Coffee, Amy & Thomas

This interview happened a month before the social distancing and the quarantine. 

We discuss how they became entrepreneurs and their love for coffee

Amy & Thomas also discuss how Baltimore has embraced their coffee and food

They talk about their family and the Northeast Baltimore support.

They have curbside pick up for coffee and food.  Please Support local business during these times.

IG FB : Zekes Coffee

 

I interviewed Chef Kareem aka Mr. Bake Sweets Queeman. We discussed how he get involved into culinary world and who inspired him! How did a guy from NYC make his way to the DMV? He was 2023 James Beard semifinalist. He has been on Food Network, Netflix Discovery and has a ghost kitchen outside of Washington DC.

Kareem Queeman, aka Mr. Bake, is a Black, LGBTQ+ baker based in DC promoting representation in food media while selling his delicious cakes and famous treats across the DC area. A 2023 James Beard semifinalist, Kareem has competed and judged on shows like Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay, Netflix’s Sugar Rush, and Bake It Like Buddy on Discovery. In his role as Mr. Bake, Kareem is focused on advocacy through his “Sweet for the Community” initiative, in which he spearheads mentorship events, speaking opportunities, fundraising, and a Queer dinner series that focuses on community building to help others feel included in the culinary world.

Luke Cooper is the General Partner and Founder of Latimer Ventures. A JD/MBA from Syracuse and Babson, he is a multi-exited founder and M&A specialist. Early in his career he achieved more than a quarter of a billion dollars of transactions as a corporate attorney at DLA Piper and in-house counsel with State Farm. He went on to build 2 VC backed enterprise software companies, exiting both for 8 figure all cash deals to Fortune 300 buyers, the most recent one occurring in late 2020. Mr. Cooper is a product of abject poverty growing up in Bridgeport Connecticut with a father in prison. He knows firsthand the importance of wealth creation and how to achieve it for the diverse unicorns he interacts with daily. One of Mr. Coopers core values can be summed up in the Latin phrase... Esse Quam Videri... which means ‘to be, rather than to seem”

Pop up episode ft Brett and Jason the managers of the Overlea Farmers Market.

Overlea Farmers Market starts SEASON 6 Saturday May 29th. Join us bi-weekly through October for all your market needs

8:30 to 12:30

 

New Season starts June 7th 

NoPixAfterDark was invited by the Bellamy Genn Group to set up shop and do live interviews during their annual SINE DIE Celebration. SINE DIE is the last day of the 90-day Maryland Legislative Session. Legislators worked until the clock struck midnight to pass the final bills .

NoPixAfterDark had the opportunity to interview Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, Maryland State Senator Jill Carter, Maryland State Senator Jeff Waldstreicher, Maryland State Senator Cory McCray, Maryland State Delegate Jackie Addison, Executive Director of Maryland Legal Aid, Vicki Shultz, Maryland State Public Defender, Natasha Dartigue and Managing Partner/Founder of the Bellamy Genn Group Lorenzo Bellamy

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Maryland State Senator Jill Carter 0:43-8:00

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown 9:00- 14:20

Maryland State Senator Jeff Waldstreicher 14:46- 17:22

Maryland State Senator Cory McCray 18:27- 24:03

Maryland State Delegate Jackie Addison 24:38 - 27:35

Executive Director Maryland Legal Aid Vicki Shultz 28:34 - 33:11

Maryland State Public Defender Natasha Dartigue 33:17 - 37:42

Managing Partner/Founder of the Bellamy Genn Group, Lorenzo Bellamy 38:11 -45:01

This week on the NoPixAfterDark podcast we're featuring a special 4-part series sponsored by Visit Baltimore for National Travel & Tourism Week. You'll hear about the Power of Travel with stories from Baltimore's hospitality community and how together they create welcoming experiences for visitors whether from around the region or from right next door

 

Enrique Pallares, co-founder of The Wine Collective, and his partner John Levenberg did the unimaginable – they opened a business during a global pandemic! The Wine Collective team looked at many potential sites along the East Coast, but ultimately chose Baltimore for its heart and authenticity. Enrique describes Charm City’s food and beverage scene as a “best kept secret” and invites listeners to explore each neighborhood to taste for themselves.

https://winecollective.vin

IG: thewinecollectivebaltimore

 

 

 

NoPixAfterDark EP 183: Staci Wolfson Founder of The Baltimore Flow and Cramped Style Blog, I’m excited for you to listen to Staci’s story on the next NoPixAfterDarkPodcast. We talk about Endometriosis and how it took over 15 years to be diagnosed. We talk about  the group The Baltimore Flow and Cramped Style Blog.  You don’t want to miss this episode. Thank you Staci for telling your story.  

IG: crampedstyleblog

IG: thebaltimoreflow

IG: nopixafterdark

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You may have seen Maryland Governor Wes Moore speaking at the DNC. Last week, the CEO of For All Season Inc  Beth Anne Dorman  and Aaron Dante the host of  NoPixAfterDark podcast had the opportunity to sit down with him at MACo to discuss the critical importance of mental health.

In our conversation, Governor Moore shared, "Being able to deal with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is so important because oftentimes we're talking about people who are suffering the consequence of something that they're not responsible [for]. As a kid who came up with a multitude of ACEs that came up against me, if there were not people and systems in place that allowed me to understand that the world was bigger than what was just directly in front of me, or the circumstances I was born into, or the circumstances that happened to me after I was born, then I would not be here right now, and definitely not as a 63rd governor of the state of Maryland." Catch the full episode to hear more of his insights and why mental health matters for all of us.

 

#MentalHealthMatters #ForAllSeasons #NoPixAfterDark #ACEs #WesMoore #Maryland #MACo

Wendy Bronfein is Co-Founder, Chief Brand Officer and Director of Public Policy at Curio Wellness As a member of the executive leadership team, Bronfein drives the company’s legislative agenda across multiple states, oversees the Curio brand, and all corporate communications. Under her leadership, Curio Wellness has become Maryland’s leading medical cannabis company, securing 90% brand awareness within the first year of operation

Founded in 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland, Curio Wellness is a family owned & operated, cGMP certified, vertically integrated cannabis company and trusted healthcare partner. Recognized as the leading wellness brand in cannabis by BDS Analytics, Curio is committed to delivering targeted, effective, and reliable cannabis-based products. For more information visit www.curiowellness.com.

 

Winner of Baltimore Sun's Best of Baltimore Podcast 2020 NoPixAfterDark 

Music artist Waylon K. Smith from Northeast Baltimore joins the NoPixAfterDark Pod for the first time.

We discuss his love for music.  Who or what was his musical influence?

How he learn how to write good music. 

He won a competition to play at this year Artscape in Baltimore. 

Take a journey and listen to Waylon's story!!!

IG: wksmithmusic

FB: Waylon K. Smith

Bandcamp: Wksmithmusic.bandcamp.com/album/stereo-flam

music by: Max Bent Sound Tales Podcast..

 

Andrew Martino owner of GHOST TRUCK KITCHEN steps into the NoPixAfterDark Podcast this week

Day of Giving is every Tuesday at his restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey. 

He gives back to community by preparing meals for Health Care workers in the area.

These meals that he has prepared are  jerk chicken wings, fried rice, tofu and vegetarian options all freshly washed 

prepared. His is the only person in the kitchen that day cooking.

He tells his story about his business and why is so happy to this every Tuesday.

IG: hellogtk

Twitter: Hello_GTK

FB: Ghost Truck Kitchen

music by Max Bent Sound Tales Podcast

Nopixafterdark welcomes business partners Shawn, Kevin and Alex of Fire & Rice Baltimore

Fire & Rice Baltimore is new sushi and ramen restaurant located in Northeast Baltimore in the new SOHA Union.

The gentlemen tell their story about Fire & Rice, and how they came up with the concept.

We discuss the delays of opening, COVID19, Research & Development, specialty drinks, and how much they love the Northeast Community. 

Fireandricebaltimore IG

Fireandricebaltimore.com

Fireandricebaltimore FB

Charmcitycraftmafia sponsors the NoPixAfterDark Podcast

Into and outro Max Bent

Website by Siena Leigh

 

 

 

Welcome to the "October Surprise" 

NoPixAfterDark Mini Series 

Nopixafterdark welcomes Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott to the podcast.

Aaron Dante and Baltimore City Council President Scott speak about his upbringing in Baltimore as a young kid through high school

We discuss about how he got involved in politics and his passion and love Baltimore

Council President Scott is also the Democratic Nominee for Baltimore City mayor.

into and outro music Max Bent

Nopixafterdark website designed by Sienna Leigh www.sienaleigh.com

Sponsor: Charm City Craft Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com 

and IG and Facebook charmcitycraftmafia

 

Meg, the owner of Mindful Phases: Birth and Postpartum Doula Support joins the NoPixAfterDark Podcast for

the first time.

We talk about how she entered into the world to become a Doula

She educates the audience on what type of service a Doula can provide for people

We discuss postpartum, workshops she is teaching for partners and how she loves working with people.

FB: Mindful Phases: Birth and Postpartum Doula Support

Website: www.mindfulphasesdoulawork.com

IG: minfulphasesdoulasupport

Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Anne Dorman, CEO of For All Seasons, the only non-profit behavioral health clinic and rape crisis center serving Maryland's Mid-Shore. We touched on some critical issues such as community, access, and crisis management, with the added bonus of recording live at a sold-out Girlfriends Weekend Retreat in St. Michael, Maryland. One of the most significant takeaways was their commitment to providing immediate care without wait times. It was an honor to have such a meaningful conversation and share it with all of you.

 

For All Seasons provides outpatient mental health, psychiatric, education, and rape crisis services to English and Spanish speaking communities regardless of one’s ability to pay. Trauma-certified therapists and psychiatrists provide a variety of treatment approaches and individualized care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Aaron sits down with Gretchen from Runners 4 Justice

We talk about how this group started.

Talk about Racial Injustice in Baltimore

We discus the Keith Davis Jr case.

Cease Fire weekends

IG & FB Runners4Justice

 

In the latest episodes of Nopixafterdark, Aaron interviews the OUTCALLS BAND ft Britt Olsen-Ecker & Melissa Wimbish. They discussed what it takes to be a professional in the music industry and in life, and how long it can take to consider oneself a professional. The conversation also touches on the role of sexism in denying women the professional title, and how they have to push back against tired tropes. All this, plus insights on their music and new single! #Nopixafterdark #OUTCALLSBAND #womeninmusic

Bio Award-winning operatic pop duo Outcalls creates genre-defying music, and is one of the most in demand musical acts in Baltimore. Led by graduates of the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, Britt Olsen-Ecker and Melissa Wimbish have released three studio albums, including the most recent Greatest Hits, Vol.

Email: outcallsband@gmail.com

Website: Www.Outcallsband.com

Instagram: @outcallsband

Facebook: @outcallsband

 

Aaron sat down Sumayyah, the owner of Codetta Bake Shop. Codetta Bake Shop came on the scene Fall of 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Mya and her business partner Chris decided to quit their jobs and follow their passion. Codetta Bake Shop is known for their amazing cheesecakes and cupcakes. Codetta Bake Shop has been featured on Good Morning America, Baltimore Sun, Wedding Magazines and more. We discuss Mental Health, pops up and more.

IG: codettabakeshop

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Aaron interviewed Stephanie Garon an Environmental Artist this week on NoPixAfterDarkPodcast.

You don’t have to appreciate art to connect to Baltimore’s Stephanie Garon. People have Told her time after time to “stay in her lane,” she’s following her passion to make her art a reality!

We have a great discussion on writing, environmental art, projects she is working on and why she is doing what she wants to do. 

IG: garonstudios 

Contributor

Charmyra E. Fleming Romance Author Extraordinar 

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Aaron Dante welcomes Jasmine Norton the owner of The Urban Oyster to the NoPixAfterDark podcast.

Jasmine is the only black female owned oyster bar in the United States. Baltimore is lucky to have this amazing restaurant. Jasmine discusses her story of how she got into the restaurant and hospitality industry. We talk about the trials and tribulations of being a entrepreneur.

She talks about the moment when she found at the Guinness wanted to do beer collaboration to pair with Oysters. 

The release date of this beer in June 24th. Please come out and celebrate the release of this beer.

Thank you Guinness Brewery for continuing there allyship series. 

All proceeds go JOTF Job Opportunity Task Force.

 

Aaron Dante (NoPixAfterDarkPod) Charmyra E Fleming ( The Purple Charm Experience Pod) Garry O’Neal Jr (The See Plan Do Show) members of Charmcitycollectivemedia have come together again for another fantastic podcast collaboration. We talk about social and current events that relate to balance. Simone Biles’ decision to take a step back to reset her mental balance which, ultimately adds an unexpected “balance” to the USA team and allow for others a shot to compete for medals. How we the balance within our own lives affect our work, podcast life, and personal lives relationship. We also talk about Charmyra unusual taste for food. 

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Elliott Ferguson is President and CEO of Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC.

A 33-year veteran of the travel and hospitality industry, Ferguson leads DDC’s efforts to generate economic opportunity for the District through meetings and tourism, overseeing the organization’s convention and tourism sales, marketing, finance and business development operations.

Ferguson celebrated his 20-year anniversary with DDC in December 2021. He began his tenure in December 2001 as the Vice President of Convention Sales, became Senior Vice President of Convention Sales and Services in 2005 and has served as President and CEO since 2009. Prior to DDC, he was Director of Sales and Vice President of Sales at the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau and Director of Sales at the Savannah CVB.

In January 2021, he was named Board Chair of Tourism Diversity Matters, an organization focused on creating diversity, equity and inclusion opportunities at all levels of the workforce. He has been instrumental in advancing conversations about race and racism throughout the hospitality industry.

Ferguson was National Chair of the board of directors for the U.S. Travel Association from February 2019 to February 2021 and is currently chair of the compensation committee. He serves on the board of Brand USA from December 2021-December 2024.

As the tourism industry faces the COVID-19 pandemic, Ferguson is focused on strategic recovery with many organizations including DDC’s Recovery Advisory Committee, Connected DMV, the Downtown Recovery Work Group.

He is on the board or a member of: Advisory Board of the Smithsonian National Zoo; DC Jazz Festival; Ryan Kerrigan “Blitz for the Better” Foundation and the United Way of the National Capital Area. He represents DDC as part of the Hospitality Alliance of Washington, D.C.

Ferguson received a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Business Administration from Savannah State University. His many industry memberships include Professional Conference Management Association, International Association of Exhibition Executives, Destinations International, National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners, Meeting Professionals International and American Society of Association Executives. Ferguson and his wife, Telesa Via, also a hospitality industry veteran, are longtime residents of Capitol Hill. He is active with Capital Partners for Education, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Delta Sigma Pi. Destination DC: the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC.

Bio comes from Destination DC.

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Snug Books Baltimore https://www.snugbooks.com

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CarVer Communications Group https://www.therealcarver.com

 

Aaron interviewed Comptroller Candidate Brooke Lierman at Union Craft Brewery in front of a live audience. We discussed the million dollar questions - What is a Comptroller, and What does a Comptroller do? We also discussed Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and how this can be a fair playing ground. Brooke discusses what she would do as Comptroller and why it is important that the Comptroller is from Baltimore.  We also discuss the triple AAA bond rating Maryland has with 12 other states. Thank you Brooke Lierman for coming on the show. 

 

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IG. nopixafterdark

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Thank you Union Craft Brewing 

The Special Juneteenth Episode

Aaron Dante interviewed the Executive Chef Scott Bacon of Magdalena A MARYLAND BISTRO at THE IVY HOTEL. Scott discusses  about his career path into the culinary industry. He tells the story of how both of his grandmothers had a huge cooking influence on him growing up. We discuss the Magdalena A MARYLAND BISTRO, and how he became the Executive Chef. Enjoy this interview and when your done reserve a night for dinner at this amazing restaurant.

Chef Scott Bacon, a contemporary and classically trained chef, unites culture, tradition and sophistication to create dishes full of character. Chef Bacon’s culinary repertoire stems from both his southern Black and British roots underscored by classic French finesse. Honoring his own culture and upbringing, he is inspired by the comfort, depth and deliciousness that is ever-present around the table. “When I was growing up, dinner was always the time when things slowed down, if only for a moment, giving us a chance to come together as a family and share in the happiness ignited by beautiful food. That is the feeling I want to share with our guests.” from the Magdalena website

https://www.theivybaltimore.com/dine/restaurant/

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Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast 

Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com

Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com

FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com

Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com

Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com

Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org

Snug Books Baltimore https://www.snugbooks.com

Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com

 

 

October Surprise Continues

NoPixAfterDark welcomes Franca Muller Paz to the show.

Franca Muller Paz is the Green Party candidate running  for Baltimore City Council seat in District 12 in Maryland.

Aaron Dante and Franca Muller Paz  speak about her upbringing and the sacrifices her parents made for her in life.

We discuss about how she got involved in politics and her passion and love for Baltimore City and the youth .

Sponsor: Charm City Craft Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com

Web Design: Seina Leigh www.sienaleigh.com

Intro and Outro Max Bent

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EP 108: The Notorious Stoop Storytelling Series ft Jessica Henkin and Laura Wexler

The Stoop Storytelling Series is a Baltimore-based live show and podcast that features “ordinary” people sharing the extraordinary, true tales of their lives.

The mission of The Stoop is to build community through the sharing of personal stories.

Stoop stories are not memorized, performed, or read. They’re shared.

Stoop shows are intimate and surprising, wonderful and weird, hilarious and heartbreaking.

Since its founding in 2006, The Stoop has featured the tales of more than 2,500 people onstage — including notable citizens such as the late Congressman Elijah Cummings, “Wire” creator David Simon, activist DeRay Mckesson, and Senator Barbara Mikulski.

The Stoop has been featured in The Washington Post and The New York Times.

https://www.facebook.com/stoop.series

https://twitter.com/thestoop

Comedian Ivan Martin has produced over 200 Comedy Shows in the City of Baltimore. He was featured on Comedy Central's- Kevin Hart Hart of the City (Baltimore) and in 2020 he was named Baltimore's Best Comedian - Baltimore Sun. Also the Founder of the Baltimore Comedy Festival which is in it's 5th year and Co-Founder of the DC Comedy Festival IG: @comedianivanmartin

Natasha Axelrod: A lawyer since 2010 with a passion for civic and legal education, Natasha Axelrod will serve as our legal contributor, informing and educating on general government and legal system basics as well as current events. You can find Natasha on Instagram at @natasha_axelrod and on YouTube at The Legal Blonde - Natasha Axelrod. 

Trevor White CEO of Valuable Business Solutions, Trevor is responsible for cultivating an environment that makes Valuable Business Solutions the most attractive destination for individuals and businesses seeking consulting services. Prior to becoming the CEO of Valuable Business Solutions, Trevor spent seven years at some of the regions’ largest CPA and Management Consulting Firms. That was followed by five years as the Director of Operations and Finance for two Maryland based companies. Trevor began his career with a “Big Four” accounting firm in New York City, where he gained experience in business advisory and tax compliance. @mrtaxpro www.nopixafterdark.com IG: Nopixafterdark.   Twitter: Nopixafterdark Facebook: Nopixafterdarkpodcast

Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com              

                  Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                  

                  Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                

                FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                

                Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com

              Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com

              Intro Track Produced by: Raph 

             Intro Track Vocals: Nick Burroughs Motivational Purposes Only          

              Track mixer: Tenelven

 

Aaron Dante interviewed Angela Schaffer - Executive Director, The Fund for Education Abroad. We discussed how she went abroad during High School and college (she was the first person from her family to travel overseas). Going on those trips shaped who she is now and as the Executive Director, The Fund for Education Abroad she helps raise funds for college kids to see the world.

Angela (Angie) Schaffer is an international educator, grants professional, and entrepreneur. Angie grew up in Baltimore City and was a first-generation college graduate. At Goucher College, where Angie earned a B.A. in International Relations, she served as Director of Sponsored Research and Corporate & Foundation Relations and Assistant Director of International Studies. Between her positions with Goucher, Angie served as Senior Director of Program Development at Cultural Vistas. Angie also served as ARO and Program Officer with TPG Cultural Exchange, a J-1 Teacher Visitor sponsor. She started her career in education abroad at the University of Maryland, and holds a Master of Arts degree in International Education Policy.

Throughout her studies and career, Angela has focused on underrepresented students and issues that affect people in or from primarily urban areas. She has convinced many friends and colleagues to support efforts to establish scholarships and funding for young people to study abroad. She has written several articles about the value of experiential learning and exchange, and has led education abroad programs and workshops in Japan, India, and South Africa. In Summer 2019, Angie co-led a Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad for Baltimore-area educators to Rwanda and Mauritius. Bio from website Fund for Education Abroad

Aaron sat down with Jennifer Buonantony CEO & Founder of Press Pass LA and PPLA Social & PR. Aaron has known Jennifer since their days at Syracuse University undergrads. Jennifer tells her inspiring story of moving too LA with no job living in a hotel. She eventually found a job working with Television Producer Mark Burnett.  Jennifer takes you on a  journey of her trials and tribulations that she went through to get her company off the ground and how it's still going strong after 11 years. How she got into the PR field and what things she has learned.

IG: PPLASOCIAL

www.pplasocial.com

IG: PRESSPASSLA

www.presspassla.com

Producer:  Ed Curran

Thank you to my sponsors:

Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com

Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com

FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com

Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com

Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com

Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org

Baltimore Fiscal https://www.baltimorefiscal.com

Snug Books http://www.snugbooks.com

In this vibrant episode,Jasmine Norton  from Urban Oyster, Sarah Simington from Blue Moon & Blue Moon Too, Jesse Sandlin from Dive, Bunnys, and Sally O’s, and Heather Smith from Swill by Blacksmiths shared their culinary inspirations and love for Baltimore. These m  chefs discuss their inspirations, challenges, and the unique stories behind their beloved restaurants.

Highlighting the importance of community and authenticity, they share their visions for the city's culinary future and the ways in which food can bridge cultural divides. Join us for an insightful conversation that celebrates the diversity and creativity of Baltimore's food scene.

Join Aaron Dante for an inspiring No Pix After Dark  Live episode as  he interviews Pinky Cole who shares her journey from humble beginnings in Baltimore, Maryland to creating a $100 million brand. Learn how resilience, alignment, and a relentless work ethic propelled her to success, despite numerous setbacks and challenges.

Delve into Pinky's inspiring story of resilience, from overcoming personal and professional challenges to becoming a development partner at Baltimore Peninsula. Hear about her plans to transform the community with her innovative concepts and her unwavering commitment to her roots.

Witness a touching homecoming as Pinky discusses her vision for Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan at Baltimore Peninsula, and her aspirations to make Baltimore a destination for all. This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance, community, and big dreams.

Don't miss this special conversation filled with laughter, inspiration, and a celebration of success against all odds.