No Pix After Dark Podcast

EP 237: No Pix After Dark Live at the Maryland Cycling Classic

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. 

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Thank you digitalempathstudios team for all the work you did that day recording interviews. Thank you Terry Hasseltine, STS, CTA & Graham Whaples

EP 235:U.S.Senator Chris Van Hollen

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.

Baltimore Peninsula ft. MaryAnne Gilmartin

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

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EP 233:No ”Food” Pix After Dark ft Chris Franzoni

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 232: Kareem AKA Mr. Bake Sweets Queeman

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.

EP231: No*Food*Pix After Dark ft.Guest Host Chris Franzoni & Sarah Simington owner of Blue Moon Cafe

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!

EP 230: No *Food* Pix After Dark ft Guest Host Chris Franzoni and Steve Chu co-owner of Ekiben

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!

 

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EP 229: No Pix After Dark Live at the Library

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!

EP 228: Let’s Talk about Cannabis ft.Wendy Bronfein is Co-Founder, Chief Brand Officer and Director of Public Policy at Curio Wellness

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.

 

EP: 227: Mad Girl Marketing Ft Nicole and Victoria

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 

EP 226: Mark Anthony Thomas President & CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee

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.