No Pix After Dark Podcast

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.

EP 225: Erin McDannald CEO of Lighting Environments & Environments

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, from energy management to health monitoring.

Erin has spoken at events such as:

The New York Times 2022 World Economic Forum Debate in Davos, Switzerland

LightSPEC West 2022 in L.A.

CES 2023 in Las Vegas

LEDucation 2023 in New York City

A number of Bisnow D.C. events including “Designing for a Better Tomorrow,” “Metaverse and Commercial Real Estate,” and “Women Leading Real Estate” panels Her expertise and perspective have been featured in publications such as Fast Company, The Washington Post, Quartz at Work, Business of Furniture, Construction Executive, Morning Brew, Mann Report, and more.

EP 224: NoPixAfterDark Live at SINE DIE 2023

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 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

EP 222: T.C.Prints ft Mallory and Reds

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.

EP 221: Endometriosis Live Panel Discussion

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.

EP 220: Bosk Brand Management ft Lauren Bosk

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/

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EP 219: Corinna Delgado

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 2 State-Wide poetry Championships, ranked Nationally within the top ten performance poets with PSI (Poetry Slam Incorporated), and has been to Folsom Prison twice to perform for inmates with the Arts in Correction Program. Delgado also took the stage at TEDx Anchorage, performing a multi-media poetic monologue entitled "The Divine Connection of the Human Condition".

Corinna is a dedicated humanitarian. She is a former commissioner on the Municipal Arts Advisory Commission for Anchorage Alaska. Delgado taught a 3 part therapeutic Writing Course "Writing as Therapy" in schools districts and correctional facilities across the states for over a decade. Delgado was the Development Director for AWAIC (The Abused Women’s Aid In Crisis Shelter) and most recently performed for numerous community focused events during the pandemic. She continues to use her broadcast connections and art to serve as a platform for human rights issues. Delgado credits the 6 years served as a Combat Medic in the military as her foundation of service to others. A sought after public speaker, Corinna has been an emcee and key note speaker for such groups as The United Way, The NAACP, The National Endowment for The Arts, and The YWCA, to name a few. ​

Delgado can be heard waking up our Nation's Capitol on 94.7 The Drive, as well as Mid-Days on Baltimore's MIX 106.5, remotely on HOT 95.9 in Austin, TX and Planet 102.3 in Corpus Christi, TX. From her website https://corinna-delgado.wixsite.com/my-site-2

Ep 218 Kacey Stafford Found Studio Shop

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.