A third-generation Marylander, Senator Ben Cardin has been a national leader on health care, retirement security, the environment and fiscal issues while representing the people of Maryland in the U.S. Senate, and before that in the House of Representatives. Currently serving as Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he has worked across party lines to further U.S. national security and to ensure that good governance, transparency and respect for human rights are integrated into American foreign policy.

In this episode we discuss his upbringing in Baltimore and how his work in Baltimore has led to 58 years of public service. Senator Cardin shares his greatest achievements, his vision for Baltimore, and the traits that have made for a successful career. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode we interview John Richardson about his experience in hospitality and the iconic Baltimore restaurant The Corner Pantry. He talks about perfecting your craft while working and networking. In addition to working at The Corner Pantry, John is building a new art collective studio in Hampden, Hall Gallery. He is also expanding and growing his latest artistic show which features a variety of mediums including ink, acrylic, colored pencil and oil pastel. We hope this episode inspires you to explore your own artistic journey.

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In this episode we interviewed Richie Frieman. St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Publishing dubbed Richie Frieman a “Modern Day Renaissance Man” due to a career that spans life as an author, illustrator, artist, humorous etiquette expert Modern Manners Guy, entrepreneur, screenwriter, cartoonist, and even a champion professional wrestler. In Richie's latest book "The Optimistics", he enters a world of three best friends battling Young-Onset Dementia, to hear their opinions on life, career, love, family, and how to handle the undeniable fate of their futures. We discuss they key takeaways he learned, how to turn an idea into a book, and his optimism for the future of Baltimore. We hope you enjoy!