Episodes
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
EP 239: Sonjie DeCaires the CEO of Sonjè Productions.
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Aaron interviewed Sonjie DeCaires the CEO of Sonjè Productions. Her production company has produced for AFRAM, Congressional Black Congress, CIAA to Star Island South Beach Miami. She has a successful business that has been around for 17 years! We discuss how she wanted to be a entertainment lawyer but had a passion for production and event planning. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Sonjie DeCaires, CEO of Sonjé Productions. I started my career in Television and Radio before making the transition to entrepreneurship. My first client was the Simmons Lathan Group, which was launching a new channel called "Hip Hop on Demand" , on this new technology called "on demand" with Comcast, and they needed content for their channel. Because I worked in radio, we had access to artists' interviews, so we were able to form a partnership. After working as the on air talent and morning show producer for the #1 morning show in Baltimore, I ventured out on my own and never looked back.
My company, Sonjé Productions, is a full service events, promotions, and marketing company. 15+ years in business and it keeps getting better. www.sonjieproductions.com
Sponsors of the Show
United Way of Central Maryland
Zekes Coffee
For All Seasons Inc.
WSI Maryland
https://www.wsiworld.com/katheryne-womack?
Baltimore Peninsula
https://baltimorepeninsula.com/
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
EP 237: No Pix After Dark Live at the Maryland Cycling Classic
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
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.
Thank you digitalempathstudios team for all the work you did that day recording interviews. Thank you Terry Hasseltine, STS, CTA & Graham Whaples
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
EP 235:U.S.Senator Chris Van Hollen
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
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.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Baltimore Peninsula ft. MaryAnne Gilmartin
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
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
Four All Seasons
WSI Digital Marketing
https://www.wsiworld.com/katheryne-womack
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
EP 233:No ”Food” Pix After Dark ft Chris Franzoni
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
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!
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
EP 232: Kareem AKA Mr. Bake Sweets Queeman
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
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.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
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!
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
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
Tuesday May 23, 2023
EP 229: No Pix After Dark Live at the Library
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
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!
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
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.
Tuesday May 09, 2023
EP: 227: Mad Girl Marketing Ft Nicole and Victoria
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
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