No Pix After Dark Podcast

Thank you Maryland's Sports Commission for having the NoPixAfterDark podcast live on location at the Maryland Cycling Classic this year. We had an amazing time interviewing stakeholders, cycling enthusiasts, Olympians, fans and families.  www.nopixafterdark.com   Thank you digitalempathstudios team for all the work you did that day recording interviews. Thank you Terry Hasseltine, STS, CTA & Graham Whaples

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’s first guest for Season 5 of NoPixAfter Dark is MaryAnne Gilmartin. MaryAnne Gilmartin is the Founder and CEO of MAG Partners, the urban real estate company behind the transformation of Baltimore Peninsula into a thriving neighborhood. We discuss the secrets that make Baltimore so special and the keys of building a close-knit community. We also discuss why she loves Baltimore and what is in store for the Baltimore Peninsula. She does a deep dive into why she wanted to work in Baltimore and how important it is to involve the community with this new project. We conclude the interview by talking about the upcoming community events that will take place at the Baltimore Peninsula. Learn more about MaryAnnne in this dynamic first episode of season 5.  Sponsors Zekes coffee  www.zekes coffee.com United Way Central Maryland https://uwcm.org Four All Seasons https://forallseasonsinc.org WSI Digital Marketing https://www.wsiworld.com/katheryne-womack

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!

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.

In this podcast, Chris talks with Sarah Simington of Blue Moon Cafe and we discuss the creation of her iconic Cap’n Crunch French Toast, how she caught her staff member making out with a local food truck owner during a black out, and the difficulties in running a restaurant out of a 950 square foot space. Special thanks to Aaron Dante (@nopixafterdark) for the opportunity and platform!

In his very first podcast, Chris Franzoni, founder and “Eater-in-Chief” of @EatMoreBeMore, talks with Steve Chu, co-owner of Ekiben. They discuss the importance of family, becoming a James Beard semi-finalist, and how Baltimore’s food scene rivals (and surpasses) that of DC.   Special thanks to Aaron Dante for the opportunity and platform to launch this mini-series!   Sflowproductions

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!

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.  

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

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 pa

Erin McDannald, CEO and co-owner of Lighting Environments and its sister company, Environments, has guided clients throughout the entire lighting design and construction process for over two decades. Trained as an interior designer, McDannald joined Baltimore’s New Design Light firm in the sales department in 2003 before becoming co-owner in 2009. Under her leadership, the company rebranded to Lighting Environments to reflect the company’s expansion into lighting technology offerings for all built environments. Honored as a 2022 Bisnow “Innovator of the Year” in commercial real estate, Erin is recognized as a top female leader in DC’s real estate field. Now a pioneer for IoT (Internet of Things) integration and building and workplace management, McDannald is leading today’s workforce through powerful digital transformation with the Elevated EnvironmentsTM app. Environments is an IoT integrator and software development company offering full-scale adaptable solutions that support businesses from end-to-end, fro

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 Filmed & Produced by Acutevisions 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

I interviewed Mallory and Reds from T.C. PRINTS. We discussed how the company was started and how they have collaborated with United Way Central Maryland and Maryland Governor Wes Moore. We discuss how they got into screen printing business. Learn about how T.C. PRINTS has become the go to place to get screen print done and what their company mission is all about.   T.C. PRINTS is a program of The Transformation Center located in Baltimore, Maryland. We are a purpose driven social enterprise that is committed to employing members of our community that face barriers of poverty, addiction and prior incarceration.

In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month and Women's History Month, No Pix After Dark collaborated with the Baltimore Flow (Episode 221) to bring together a panel of people living with endometriosis to discuss challenges in navigating healthcare and how to advocate for yourself or someone you love. Endometriosis, a disease that causes tissue similar to the uterine lining to implant throughout the body, causing pain and dysfunction, affects at least one in 10 people assigned female at birth. However, getting a correct diagnosis takes an average of 10 years and getting proper treatment can also be challenging. Staci Wolfson spoke to Lauren Kornegay, founder of Endo Black, Les Henderson, founder of Endoqueer, and Fox45 politics reporter Mikenzie Frost who recently spoke out publicly about her second surgery for endometriosis here in Baltimore.

Lauren Bosk is the owner and founder of Bosk Brand Management. Lauren currently offers social media work brand content and photo shoots. She works with clients local to Baltimore and across the country. Lauren started Bosk Brand Management in 2021. Bosk Brand offers content creation and social media management for businesses/clients. Lauren loves a photo shoot and one of my passions is adding creative flair to a brand. Bosk Brand brings a personal touch to a brand and engage on the company's account daily to build their client base. Social media is all about building that connection with people. Bosk Brand spends a lot of time getting to know the company and understanding their brand to connect people to their product or service.   https://www.boskbrandmanagement.com/ #womenshistorymonth #womenshistorymonth2023 #podcast #pod #podcaster #baltimorepodcast #entrepreneur #womenentrepreneurs

Celebrating Women's History Month I interviewed Corinna Delgado a poet, emcee, red carpet reporter, tv reporter at DCW 50 and radio broadcaster at Mix 106.5 Baltimore 94.7 the drive in Washington D.C and remotely at hot 95.9 Austin Texas. We discussed her journey into Broadcasting on the radio and becoming a highly sought after person in the industry. How being in the military helped her with the work ethic she has now. Corinna Delgado has been a voice in broadcasting for over 20 years on more than 12 stations across the country. ​ Delgado has been a Reporter & Anchor for ABC and FOX affiliates in Anchorage, AK. ​ As a Journalist, she has written for The Anchorage Daily News, The Anchorage Press and The Northern Light. Delgado has also published 4 books, including 3 poetry compilations and 1 therapeutic creative writing workbook. ​ In addition to opening for countless acclaimed artists, Def Poetry Jam, Grammy winning artists The Roots, World Poetry Champion Buddy Wakefield, and many more, Delgado has won

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 B

I sat down with Jungle Jordan this week on the NoPixAfterDarkPodcast. We discussed how he took an interest into animals at a young age. His passion for being a zoo keeper. His travels across the United States speaking to different audiences about his journey. Awareness and Diversity to the zookeepers field. I would like thank the Maryland Zoo for connecting us. Jungle Jordan is a zookeeper and wildlife educator whose mission is to make it fun to learn about the animal world. His passion for wildlife education and conservation is contagious and he hopes to inspire younger generations to be participants in conserving and repairing the natural world. Through his educational and often comedic videos, he explores different ways to engage with wildlife: in zoos, aquariums, safaris, through books and television, and even hiking in his own backyard. Jordan has been bringing his voice to his audience as Jungle Jordan since 2017: through social media, podcasts, classrooms, diversity panels, and more. He advocates not o

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.