No Pix After Dark Podcast

Nicole and Jason, the owners of Silver Queen Cafe join the NoPixAfterDark Pod for the first time. We discuss how they met each other, there passion for music and why they decided to have a restaurant in the community they live in.  We have an exclusive announcement that they make on the show about what is happening next at the restaurant.  We talk about where they go eat when they have a day off and the top brunch and dinner items on the menu that customers love at Silver Queen Hope you are not hungry because you're in for a treat.  FB Silver Queen Cafe IG Silver Queen Cafe  Music by Max Bent 

Meg, the owner of Mindful Phases: Birth and Postpartum Doula Support joins the NoPixAfterDark Podcast for the first time. We talk about how she entered into the world to become a Doula She educates the audience on what type of service a Doula can provide for people We discuss postpartum, workshops she is teaching for partners and how she loves working with people. FB: Mindful Phases: Birth and Postpartum Doula Support Website: www.mindfulphasesdoulawork.com IG: minfulphasesdoulasupport

Malia, the owner of Millennial Marketing joins the NoPixAfterDark Podcast for the first time. We talk about how she always wanted to be an entrepreneur. She gives great marketing tips for the small business on how to market their business online. We discuss food, what inspires her, workshops she is teaching and how she loves working with local small business in her community. IG: Millenial_Marketing_md FB: Millennial Marketing music by Max Bent Sound Tales Podcast 

Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey, from the 3rd district joins NoPixAfterDark Podcast for the first time. We talked about crime, schools, transportation and concerns that residents have from his district. Most of the questions from this episode came from northeast Baltimore social community and people within the 3rd district.   music by: Max Bent Sound Tales Podcast.    

Ms.Mia steps into the NoPixAfterDark Pod this week. Ms. Mia is the Hamilton Hills Community Association president located in Northeast Baltimore. She explains why it is very important to know what's going on in your community We talk about her love for living in Baltimore City and it's her favorite city in the U.S We also talk about community resources during this pandemic. Great information that needs to be heard Thank you Mia for coming on  NoPixAfterDark Pod Music by Max Brent Sound Tales Podcast

Brain Truax steps into the NoPixAfterDark Podcast for EP 066. Brian is a local entrepreneur in Baltimore that owns Truax Custom Frames. Listen to his fascinating story on how he got involved into framing and his unique style. We discuss how he discovered Northeast Baltimore and why he decided to have his shop in this  community. He is located in the Moravia Walther Community in Northeast Baltimore. Small business are very important to any community. Instead of going to Michaels give him a try. www.Truaxframes.com IG: Brian.Truax.79 FB: Truax Custom Frames music by Max Bent Sound Tales Podcast www.nopixafterdark.com    

Andrew Martino owner of GHOST TRUCK KITCHEN steps into the NoPixAfterDark Podcast this week Day of Giving is every Tuesday at his restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey.  He gives back to community by preparing meals for Health Care workers in the area. These meals that he has prepared are  jerk chicken wings, fried rice, tofu and vegetarian options all freshly washed  prepared. His is the only person in the kitchen that day cooking. He tells his story about his business and why is so happy to this every Tuesday. IG: hellogtk Twitter: Hello_GTK FB: Ghost Truck Kitchen music by Max Bent Sound Tales Podcast

Aaron Dante interviews a fellow Syracuse alum Larry G a chef that lives in New Orleans Larry was laid off by his job because of COVID-19  He decided to make pizzas and raffle them off as a contest for his friends on Instagram Little did Larry know that this would take off to help feed Essential workers. Hear Larry's story and how he is giving back to the New Orleans community Louisiana Fresh Produce has helped supply produce for his pizzas  NOLA LOVE PIZZA was created from this movement. Larry has beeb feature in yahoo lifestyle and Nola.com www.nolalovepizza.com IG: Lagalps82 music by Max Bent

Aaron Dante interviews Christina, the owner of Domesticity Fabric Shop and Sewing Studio located on  Lauraville Row in Lauraville, Baltimore. Domesticity has been highlighted in Martha Stewart Magazine and  various media outlets.  We discuss about how the company came to be, and her love of Baltimore and the Northeast Baltimore Community.  Domesticity was one of the first business in Baltimore to make masks for nurses and doctors in the community. Domesticity's network has made over 5000 masks and have over 10K requests. Local hospitals that they have helped are Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, GMBC and Union Memorial. IG: createdomesticity FB: Domesticity Website: www.shopdomesticity.com music by Max Bent  

Aaron Dante interviews Danna Thomas the founder of Happy Teacher Revolution. Danna, a former Baltimore City school teacher, she discusses mental health for teachers and  provides great resources for teachers. ex: self care, teacher happiness, support mental health She openly discusses her personal battle with mental health Happy Teacher Revolution has over 20k followers. Happy Teacher Revolution reaches from Baltimore to Africa.  Thank you Danna Thomas IG FB:  Happy Teacher Revolution music by: Max Bent soundtalespodcast

Aaron interviews the owners from Zekes Coffee, Amy & Thomas This interview happened a month before the social distancing and the quarantine.  We discuss how they became entrepreneurs and their love for coffee Amy & Thomas also discuss how Baltimore has embraced their coffee and food They talk about their family and the Northeast Baltimore support. They have curbside pick up for coffee and food.  Please Support local business during these times. IG FB : Zekes Coffee  

A special Nopixafterdark episode named "Giving Back to the Community" Aaron interviews the owners of Maggies Farm Restaurant.  They are having a free dinner for the community on April 7, 2020 from 4-7pm Abdul and Dana are giving back to the community,  that has helped them be successful in Northeast Baltimore Community (Lauraville) Abdul and Dana tell you when you need to call into reserve a dinner for take out for the special event. Positive and inspirational story that needed to be told during this time of uncertainty   IG & FB Maggies Farm  

NoPixAfterDark finishes Women's History Month with a bang. Aaron Dane interviews local celebrity artist Annie Howe Papercuts We discuss how she started her own business. We talk about projects that she has been involved in throughout Baltimore city. She talks about her love for Northeast Baltimore IG & FB Annie Howe Papercuts You can see some of her work  online and on Southwest Airlines flights.  

Aaron Dante interviews Stephanie a long time Northeast Baltimore resident and Real Estate Agent How COVID-19 could impact the Baltimore housing market? Why did Stephanie move to this area from downtown Baltimore City (Canton area)? We discuss many topics about Northeast Baltimore and why this is a desired place to live? Be Safe and Social Distancing Please!! Music By Max Bent into and outro

Aaron interviews his co host from EP 053 Karen. Karen was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. She tells her story of being self quarantineed The symptoms in the beginning and how she was tested in a parking lot. We talk about social distancing and why its important.  Thank you for listening.  Max Bent produce the music intro soundtalespodcst    

Special Episode on COVID-19 ft Dr. Markle  Dr. Markle is out of Kalamazoo Michigan We discuss COVID-19 myths and will this go away in the summer. Interesting discussion that people should listen too.  

Aaron sits down with Gretchen from Runners 4 Justice We talk about how this group started. Talk about Racial Injustice in Baltimore We discus the Keith Davis Jr case. Cease Fire weekends IG & FB Runners4Justice  

Aaron & Sarah are back at it again, talking about her adverntures traveling America. We started with Sarah on EP 40: & EP 46 Traded in Corporate America to Experience America,   Experience America Part 2  We are back with Sarah traveling in the southern states.  We talk about Hot Springs, Big Bend National Park & Mardi Gras We find out if she is giving up on the trip. Does UPS deliver to the desert?   IG and FB lyfeintow Website Lyfeintow Music credit: Max Bent for the into & outro, find him on Soundtalespodcast

Aaron and co-host Karen interview guest Lib B.  Lib B tells her story about being "The Pop Star Next Door" Lib B lives in Northeast Baltimore.  She tells us about her music career and how she made it on a famous DJ's record. She talks about being focus. Focus on one thing you love. You can find her music on Soundcloud and Youtube Videos. Thank you Karen for co hosting on this interview;

This episode I have Desmond and Coach Andre (Coach Magic) They talk about the positive impact they are having on young black men in West Baltimore They have a program that aides young youths from Baltimore through sports and now coding. Enjoy the local Baltimore story.