Charm City Dreamers

In this episode we interview Mark Fine, The Chief Marketing Officer of the Orioles. Mark spent his career building and expanding brands for some of the world's most iconic sports and entertainment properties, from the Professional Bull Riding League, National Lacrosse League, Brooklyn Nets, NY Mets and more. We discuss the vision and future of the Orioles' franchise, expanding fandom, and continued community partnership. The episode highlights the both local & national implications and the future opportunities for the new ownership and management of the Orioles. We hope you enjoy!

Mica is the director of Volunteer Recruitment and Partnerships at Thread. Thread harnesses the power of relationships to create a new social fabric of diverse individuals deeply engaged with young people facing the most significant opportunity and achievement gaps. Their community is committed to ending social isolation and building a more equitable culture in which everyone thrives. Thread makes a ten-year commitment to them, beginning in 9th grade. Thread young people are paired with family member volunteers who commit for one year and work together as a team to support them as they work towards self-sufficiency. Everyone in Thread has a coach who consistently "has your back," and supports your personal journey. Thread knows that enduring, authentic relationships change lives. Together, Thread is weaving a new social fabric. We hope you enjoy!

After nearly two decades as the founder and CEO of Clapp Communications, an award-winning communications firm, Barb made the bold decision in 2019 to sell the company and dedicate herself to a deeper mission: creating career opportunities for those who need them most. Having grown up under difficult circumstances herself, Barb understands firsthand the power of access and support in changing lives. Since stepping into her role at DWD, Barb has transformed the nonprofit from concept to a full-scale national workforce development organization that has served over 9,000 Dwyer Scholars across five states since inception in 2021. Serving underserved individuals, DWD removes barriers to success by providing person-centered case management, need-based wraparound services—such as transportation, childcare, and housing support—free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) training, and job placement support.

In this episode we interview Jaz Erenberg. Jaz is a muralist who creates community centric public artwork. Over the last 6 years, her practice has grown through collaboration with communities to build creative ways to make them feel seen and heard throughout the process. Using workshops and events, communities have become an integral part of how she creates public artwork. When a community is involved in how their space can be transformed, their sense of ownership and pride is reignited and they become a stronger, more connected community. We hope this episode brings some color to your day and inspires you. Enjoy!

David is the executive director of the Pikesville Armory. This public, private, and community 17-acre project has the opportunity to re-imagine the area. In this episode, we discuss the scope and vision, as well as the community feedback that has gone into the project. We also discuss the project's regional implications and the national implications of the work. We hope you enjoy!