Keep The Faith Baby

Mark Payne
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Non-Profit
  • Series

Keep the Faith Baby is a conversation series centered on legacy, leadership, community, and the lived experiences that shape Black Chicago. Through intimate interviews with civic leaders, organizers, culture bearers, entrepreneurs, and everyday changemakers, the podcast explores how faith, service, sacrifice, and vision help move communities forward. Each episode goes beyond titles and accomplishments to uncover the personal journeys behind the work and where people come from, what shaped their purpose, what battles they’ve faced, and what wisdom they hope to pass on. Rooted in storytelling and reflection, Keep the Faith Baby preserves important histories while creating space for honest conversations about power, perseverance, mentorship, and the future of our neighborhoods.

Episodes

  1. Episode 1

    Alderman Pat Dowell : "Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner"

    Pat Dowell grew up in Queens reading Ebony magazine and decided Chicago was where she needed to be. A former social worker, city planner, and Executive Director of Public Allies Chicago, and now Alderman of the Third Ward, she has been fighting for Black neighborhoods her entire career. Mark sits down with his mentor to talk about what that fight has actually looked like, while growing people on purpose.

    Alderman Pat Dowell : "Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner"

  2. 4d ago

    Keep the Faith Baby - Opening Monologue

    An audio tool rooted in Black Chicago, using real stories as tools for leadership, memory, and action.

    Keep the Faith Baby - Opening Monologue

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About

Keep the Faith Baby is a conversation series centered on legacy, leadership, community, and the lived experiences that shape Black Chicago. Through intimate interviews with civic leaders, organizers, culture bearers, entrepreneurs, and everyday changemakers, the podcast explores how faith, service, sacrifice, and vision help move communities forward. Each episode goes beyond titles and accomplishments to uncover the personal journeys behind the work and where people come from, what shaped their purpose, what battles they’ve faced, and what wisdom they hope to pass on. Rooted in storytelling and reflection, Keep the Faith Baby preserves important histories while creating space for honest conversations about power, perseverance, mentorship, and the future of our neighborhoods.

Information

  • Creator
    Mark Payne
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mark Payne 2026
  • Show Website
    Keep The Faith Baby