No Pix After Dark Podcast

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

Aaron interviewed R2i Senior Vice President of Business Development and CoFounder Chris Chodnicki. R2intergrated is a 15-year Baltimore-based company that turned fully remote after the pandemic hit. R2I is a digital experience agency that’s created digital solutions that connect and accelerate customer experience to drive impact for brands. We discuss how the company started and how the company has evolved. Specialties Digital Marketing Strategy, Website Design & Digital Technology Social Media, Open Source Content I was fortunate enough to speak with the company during the 4 Quarter meeting to discuss about being and entrepreneur and the success of the NoPixAfterDarkPodcast.

I interviewed Baltimore City Councilmember Kristerfer Burnett and Kim Sauer, his Chief of Staff & Director of Policy, about Facial Recognition. We take a deep dive into the sincere privacy and ethical concerns around the use of this type of technology. We discussed how their office is trying to get develop responsible policies /regulations that ensure the safety of our communities, first and foremost. They explain how this technology was once being used in Baltimore City Police Department. Councilmember Burnett passed a temporary moratorium banning the uses and procurement of FRT until policies are put in place to protect privacy rights and combat the potential abuse of this technology. Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com United Way Central Maryland https://uwcm.org Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org

I interviewed Therese M. Hessler CEO & Founder Ashlar Government Relations & Consulting. Therese and I talked about her journey of becoming an entrepreneur. She worked for a big marketing firm and was really good at what she did. She decided to take a leap of faith and start her own Advertising Firm. From there she started her own Government Consulting firm. She knew she was great with people and could help companies with their visions . She tells her story of how she got their and how she bet on herself.  You don’t want to miss this episode.  Ashlar Government Relations believes in the issues and clients we represent. We believe in an approach separate from party lines and have a passion for making the lives of others better through policy change. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are also part of our core values, helping to shape our culture, drive our business, and build a better Maryland for our clients. Ashlar Government Relations is a woman-owned full-service bipartisan consulting firm that prov

I interviewed Jamar Brown Chair of the Pratt Contemporaries. The Pratt Contemporaries are a diverse group of cosmopolitans who seek to raise awareness of the Enoch Pratt Free Library as a vital part of Baltimore’s identity.  Jamar and I talked about one of their premier events that the Pratt Contemporaries have ever year and it’s called the Black & White Party. The Black & White Party is January 28th back at the Central Library for the first time since COVID. The Pratt Contemporaries announced this year's theme is Jekyll and Hyde.  The money raised all goes to Children and Teen programming at the Pratt Library. This helps with literacy with Baltimore youth. Listen in on how you can join the Pratt Contemporaries and why joining has so many amazing benefits.  Some key dates for the Black & White Party. On January 9th, all Pratt Contemporaries members can purchase their tickets during the presale. Then, the public sale will be January 12th. https://www.prattlibrary.org/support-us/pratt-contemporaries

Aaron interviewed some of most well known food bloggers in Baltimore. Simone @charmcitytable , Samantha @baltimorefoodscene and Chris @eatmorebemore (IG and tiktok handles) We talked about how they got into the food blogging game. Do they feel the pressure to take pictures of food at every restaurant they eat at with family and friends? We discussed the Baltimore Food Scene when they started and how it has changed. Sit back grab a coffee or drink and enjoy the last episode of the 2022 from NoPixAfterDarkPodcast. You will walk away hungry. Thank you Duck Duck Goode for hosting us. Thank you Xavier Production . Thank you SVimages for post production. IG eatmorebemore IG Baltimorefoodscene IG: Charmcitytable Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com United Way Central Maryland https://uwcm.org Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Works https://www.ope

Have you ever heard of MACO? Aaron interviewed Kevin Kinnallly Legislative Director at Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) Aaron discussed how they met through an email while on vacation. Kevin and Victoria from the MACo team had an an idea of a podcast alley at the MACO conference . They wanted NoPixAfterDarkPodcast and other political podcast to participate. We talked about MACO conference that happens every year in Ocean City . This is one of biggest conferences in the state of Maryland . Kevin discussed his career and how he ended working for MACO. You don’t want to miss this episode. Website MACO Kevin Kinnally leads MACo policy staff in review of legislation and coordinates advocacy to advance county positions. Contributes to MACo publications and co-hosts MACo's Conduit Street Podcast. Policy Areas: Elections, Emergency Services, Finance, Information Technology, State Budget and Fiscal Issues, and Taxes and Revenues Liaison to MACo's Budget & Finance, Emergency Managers, and Information Technol

Aaron interviewed Quinn Collins Founder and Principal of Collins + Co. Collins + Co is a woman-owned and led public relations, marketing and creative agency with experience inspiring audiences across the world. They specialize in compelling storytelling, striking creative and smart branding. (Words from websites) We talked about starting a company from scratch and how she has learned a lot being an entrepreneur. She has been a leader from high school to college and this prepared her to start her company. Quinn walks us through her story and how the company has been around for 10 plus years doing everything from marketing, and public relations The Collins + Co brand represents many business in the Baltimore,Washington Annapolis. Northern Virginia Area https://www.collins-company.com www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com United Way Central Maryland https://uwcm.org Charm Craft City

Donae Burston is a luxury wine & spirits leader with over 20 years of industry experience. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Donae achieved a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Mathematics from Clark Atlanta University in 1998. He concurrently completed a second degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech before beginning his career in the information technology sector, initially consulting on Healthcare Systems. In 2001, Donae entered the alcohol industry, working on the promotional side of several iconic brands in the US, before joining the luxury group LVMH. During his 10+ years with the company, he worked across brands such as Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Moet & Chandon, Belvedere Vodka, and Hennessy Cognac. While with LVMH, in 2011, Donae created the first-ever luxury champagne bar in a sports arena at American Airlines Arena during the Miami Heat's championship run. In 2016, Donae became the Regional Director of the Southeast US, Caribbean, and Latin America regions of Armand de

Aaron interviewed Franklyn Baker CEO and President of United Way of Central Maryland. We discussed an array of topics such as Changemakers Challenge, Neighborhood Grants & Neighborhood Zones programs that help out in  Baltimore Communities. We discussed DEI and how the United Way of Central Maryland is always evolving. You don’t want to miss this episode! We have some surprise answers during the speed round! Franklyn Baker has been president and CEO of the United Way of Central Maryland for six years. Before joining the United Way, he worked as COO for Greenpeace USA and served as the COO and chief of staff and external affairs officer with Volunteers of America Chesapeake. https://www.uwcm.org www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com United Way Central Maryland https://uwcm.org Charm Craft City Mafia www.charmcitycraftmafia.com Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com Open Work

Aaron sat down with owners of the company Next Day Solomon Mangham and Leigh Phillips. NextDay was built by two colleagues who met at McKinsey & Company in Washington, DC. The idea was conceived during a business trip to the midwest after a long night at a networking event. The duo had a 7 am client meeting and multiple cups of coffee were no longer doing the trick hence they developed a shared goal to address hangovers. NextDay is the leading provider of all-natural productivity and recovery products. NextDay was built to help address the core issues of hangover so customers enjoy long nights out and still get things done the next day. NextDay is available in stores across the DC-metropolitan area and available online for shipping nationwide. The business was founded in 2020 by Solomon Mangham and Leigh Phillips and is headquartered in Washington D.C. For more information, visit GetANextDay.com www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.m

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 Music Intro: John Tyler produced: www.acutevisions.com www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com United W

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 perform

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.

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 ea

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   Intro music John Tyler produced: www.acutevisions.com www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www

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.    

Bonus EP: ft Jim Peterson  Vice President, Small Business M&T Bank, Frederick Riley Executive Director Weave : The Social Fabric Project, Sonja Merchant Jones 2022 Weaver Award Winner.   The Weaver Awards, launched in Baltimore in 2021, focus on identifying and supporting Baltimore residents and organizations who prioritize their community's emotional needs for connection and belonging. The program is open exclusively to Baltimore City residents 18 and older and smaller organizations with budgets under $250,000 a year. Funded in partnership with M&T Bank the awards honor these community "weavers" and their important work.   These Baltimoreans represent a wide range of neighborhoods and mostly grassroots projects; all focused on building community trust and connection to help heal the division that exists. What these weavers all have in common is the work they've been doing to show up for their neighbors to meet the unmet needs that exist, from after-school programming for the youth to community compos

Kirby has served as the President & CEO of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore since July 1, 2020, taking over the zoo during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Zoo is experiencing strong attendance, exceeding the three-year average, and recently released a transformative 10-year Master Plan. Previously, Kirby served as President of The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Inc. During his 16-year tenure, more than 70 major development projects opened in the Downtown core with the assistance of The Partnership. Also, under his leadership, The Partnership revitalized parks and plazas (Center Plaza, Preston Gardens, Hopkins Plaza, McKeldin Plaza); led the transformation of Pratt Street; launched the Charm City Circulator; oversaw planning for a new Lexington Market and renovation of Cross Street Market; created a Homeless Outreach Team; and co-authored a tax credit program to spark apartment construction throughout the City. As a result, Downtown dramatically transformed from a predominan

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 produced: www.acutevisions.com www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors of NoPixAfterDarkPodcast Zeke's Coffee www.zekescoffee.com Maggies Farm www.maggiesfarm.com FoundStudio Shop www.foundstudioshop.com United Way Central