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In the latest episodes of Nopixafterdark, Aaron interviews the OUTCALLS BAND ft Britt Olsen-Ecker & Melissa Wimbish. They discussed what it takes to be a professional in the music industry and in life, and how long it can take to consider oneself a professional. The conversation also touches on the role of sexism in denying women the professional title, and how they have to push back against tired tropes. All this, plus insights on their music and new single! #Nopixafterdark #OUTCALLSBAND #womeninmusic
Bio Award-winning operatic pop duo Outcalls creates genre-defying music, and is one of the most in demand musical acts in Baltimore. Led by graduates of the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, Britt Olsen-Ecker and Melissa Wimbish have released three studio albums, including the most recent Greatest Hits, Vol.
Email: outcallsband@gmail.com
Website: Www.Outcallsband.com
Instagram: @outcallsband
Facebook: @outcallsband
 

Brittany Wisniewski is a best selling author of “Keeping Well: An Anti-Cancer Guide to Remain in Remission”, a detoxification therapist and Co-Founder of trash cleanup organization Hands On HIIT . After losing her mother to breast cancer, she transformed her pain into a passion by studying natural health which opened her eyes to The Earth’s severe environmental issues. She started Hands On HIIT with friends during the global pandemic to provide Baltimore City citizens the opportunity to take care of themselves and give back. The event connects the community through fitness classes, cleanups and happy hours . So far, Hands On HIIT has removed over 12,000 lbs of trash and counting from cities and beaches all over the United States.

In the latest episode of Nopixafterdark, Aaron sat down with Altmann R. Pannell, MPA, Director of Government Relations over the Mid-Atlantic Region Coca-Cola Consolidated Davion Percy, Vice President of Community Relations & Public Policy with Luminis Health, and Maurice Simpson, Jr., JD Senior State Government Affairs Manager at Constellation- these three Government Relations Executives have been friends for over a decade. They shared their life stories and discussed how they became friends while working together in Prince George's County Government. Their motto is “Stronger Together”. Tune in to learn more about their journey and how they continue to make an impact in their communities and Annapolis. #Nopixafterdark #communitysupport i#governmentrelations #Friendship #Annapolis
Bios
Altmann R. Pannell is a native of Petersburg, Virginia, who began his career of service through his achievement of the Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout Rank during his matriculation through high school. Altmann earned a B.A. in African American Studies with a focus in Public Policy from the University of Maryland College Park in 2009 and a Master of Public Administration with a focus in Public Policy from Bowie State University in 2016. Upon graduation, Altmann began his career in the arena of politics and government relations serving under three elected officials in the State of Maryland for over 10 years. In March 2016, Altmann began working in the Non-Profit Sector of the District of Columbia for Food & Friends Inc., as the Manager of Intergovernmental Relations and Public Funding.
After a successful service career with Food & Friends, Altmann continued to strive for higher aspirations and worked for the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) in 2019 as the Director of Government and External Affairs. During his tenure at IACLEA, Altmann directly interacted with and advocated to, members of the U.S. Congress, the Executive Administration, and federal government agencies in the public safety arena. In pursuit of enhancing best practices and striving to find solutions to problems in the policing community, Altmann worked tirelessly to bring different perspectives to difficult conversations addressing community policing in America. During his time at IACLEA, he was also tasked to lead the COVID-19 Rapid Response Task Force for the nation’s Colleges and Universities at the onset and throughout the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the early Spring of 2021, Altmann was presented with an excellent opportunity to join Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., as the Director of Government Relations over the Mid-Atlantic Region. Coca-Cola Consolidated is the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola in the United States. Since that time, Altmann has continued to work to raise awareness surrounding the positive economic, environmental, social, and sustainable impact that his company and The Coca-Cola brand have on the region and country as a whole.
Davion Percy is a Government Relations Executive with nearly 2 decades of experience in Government and Politics. He began his career by working in Prince George’s County Government. While with the county, he worked for 5 years. The executive branch and another 5 years in the legislative branch before taking so government relations job at Alexander & Cleaver, P.A. (A&C). He quickly rose through the ranks of A&C, becoming Vice President of Government Relations before leaving to launch his firm, Percy Public Affairs. He now serves Luminis Health as its Vice President of Community Relations & Public Policy.
 
Maurice Simpson Jr. JD has established himself as a leader in government, grassroots politics, and the private sector. As Senior Manager of State Government Affairs for Constellation, the nation's largest clean energy provider, Maurice leads the company's legislative and regulatory efforts to modernize energy policies for customers in M

Walter has been involved in education for almost 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he competed on the Men's basketball team.He later earned a Master of Arts from Bowie State University. He is currently engaged in doctoral research emphasizing educational leadership to improve secondary literacy outcomes. Walter has served as an educator at all levels and college. He has worked with students of all levels and abilities as well as led high schools on the eastern shore of Maryland, Annapolis, and Hyattsville, served as a Teacher and Math Specialist, and his work improving learning outcomes, he subsequently received the Nancy Grasmick Minority Achievement Award. Walter facilitated the transition as the first International Baccalaureate Primary Year's Programme in Anne Arundel County. As a result of his transformative work, he was awarded the Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leader Award. Before arriving at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, he was the founding principal of a school in Prince George's County, Maryland. He is a member of civic and professional organizations. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, where he serves as a mentor and is dedicated to community outreach. As a Secondary Commissioner for the Middle States Association, he works with distinguished school leaders to accredit early childhood through post-secondary, non-degree granting public, private, and faith-based educational institutions, including special purpose schools and learning services providers. Walter believes that the answers to the complex challenges in schools require highly focused attention and care to deepen our relationships and co-create service ministries. He believes in a collaborative school culture where partnerships ensure cura personalis is woven into daily interactions with faculty, staff, and students. His calling to serve at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is grounded in the belief that we are called to live out the authentic desires to swell up within us. We use each day and each opportunity to become better versions of ourselves, and in this spiritual growth, we find ways to use our gifts in service and support of one another.

Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Anne Dorman, CEO of For All Seasons, the only non-profit behavioral health clinic and rape crisis center serving Maryland's Mid-Shore. We touched on some critical issues such as community, access, and crisis management, with the added bonus of recording live at a sold-out Girlfriends Weekend Retreat in St. Michael, Maryland. One of the most significant takeaways was their commitment to providing immediate care without wait times. It was an honor to have such a meaningful conversation and share it with all of you.
 
For All Seasons provides outpatient mental health, psychiatric, education, and rape crisis services to English and Spanish speaking communities regardless of one’s ability to pay. Trauma-certified therapists and psychiatrists provide a variety of treatment approaches and individualized care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

NoPixAfterDark Live conversation series event at Baltimore Peninsula's ROOST continued on Thursday, March 7th. The  host Aaron Dante was joined by Award-Winning Chefs Catina Smith, Keyia Yalcin, and Amber Croom in celebration of Women's History Month. There was a food tasting provided by the Chefs before the show. We discussed an array of topics such as why did you get into the industry. What are some of your proudest achievements. How they overcame adversity in the culinary field being a woman. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.