Why would someone coming out of prison, with all the challenges they face, take on the task of starting their own business? Partly because employers pass them over, says Vanessa Bright, founder of the Maryland Reentry Resource Center. And some are natural risk-takers, she says.

We talk to Lamont Bell, who runs three businesses he started since leaving prison and Chris Taylor, a retired business executive who now advises entrepreneurs. 

The Maryland Reentry Entrepreneurship & Networking Conference will be held on Saturday, October 1st at the Maritime Conference Center. Details here.

Find a business mentor through SCORE.

Why would someone coming out of prison, with all the challenges they face, take on the task of starting their own business? Partly because employers pass them over, says Vanessa Bright, founder of the <a href="https://mdrrc.org/">Maryland Reentry Resource Center</a>. And some are natural risk-takers, she says.
We talk to <a href="https://honorablecleaningllc.com/">Lamont Bell</a>, who runs three businesses he started since leaving prison and Chris Taylor, a retired business executive who now advises entrepreneurs. 
The Maryland Reentry Entrepreneurship &amp; Networking Conference will be held on Saturday, October 1st at the Maritime Conference Center. Details <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/md-reentry-entrepreneurship-networking-conference-tickets-387131981177">here</a>.
Find a business mentor through <a href="https://www.score.org/">SCORE</a>.

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you?d like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org" target="_blank">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

The path from reentry to entrepreneurship

Author Brittany Williams grew up in East Baltimore, taking theater classes and performing in the spotlight. Now she’s turned her talent from the stage to the page. In her latest novel, “Saint-Seducing Gold,” Williams brings readers to 17th century London, where a sword-wielding heroine teams up with William Shakespeare to defeat evil fairies and restore peace. 

Williams will join author Molly Horton Booth for a conversation and sword play demonstration at Charm City Books on April 26th. 

Author <a href="https://www.brittanynwilliams.com/">Brittany Williams</a> grew up in East Baltimore, taking theater classes and performing in the spotlight. Now she’s turned her talent from the stage to the page. In her latest novel, “<a href="https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/saint-seducing-gold-the-forge-fracture-saga-book-2_9781419758669/">Saint-Seducing Gold</a>,” Williams brings readers to 17th century London, where a sword-wielding heroine teams up with William Shakespeare to defeat evil fairies and restore peace. 
Williams will join author Molly Horton Booth for a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saint-seducing-gold-author-talk-and-sword-play-demonstration-tickets-870387230637?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl">conversation and sword play demonstration</a> at <a href="https://charmcitybooks.com/">Charm City Books</a> on April 26th.

A swashbuckling teen battles evil fairies in the 'Saint-Seducing Gold'

Patients in Maryland’s emergency rooms experience far longer wait times than residents of other states. What does this mean for the more than 1.7 million patients served each year by the state’s 48 emergency departments? What solutions are hospital leaders exploring? 

Our guests:

Erin Dorrien, vice president of policy at the Maryland Hospital Association and co-chair of the Maryland General Assembly Hospital Throughput Work Group. 

Dr. Neel Vibhakar is the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center and Associate Chief Clinical Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System.

Links:
Maryland ER wait times continue to disappoint in new data drop
Maryland General Assembly Hospital Throughput Work Group Final Report

Patients in Maryland’s emergency rooms experience far longer wait times than residents of other states. What does this mean for the more than 1.7 million patients served each year by the state’s 48 emergency departments? What solutions are hospital leaders exploring? 
Our guests:
Erin Dorrien, vice president of policy at the <a href="https://www.mhaonline.org/">Maryland Hospital Association</a> and co-chair of the Maryland General Assembly Hospital Throughput Work Group. 
Dr. Neel Vibhakar is the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at the <a href="https://www.umms.org/bwmc">University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center</a> and Associate Chief Clinical Officer for the <a href="https://www.umms.org/">University of Maryland Medical System</a>.
Links: <a href="https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2023-10-31/maryland-er-wait-times-continue-to-disappoint-in-new-data-drop">Maryland ER wait times continue to disappoint in new data drop</a> <a href="https://www.mhaonline.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/throughput-workgroup/maryland-general-assembly-hospital-throughput-work-group-final-report---march-2024.pdf">Maryland General Assembly Hospital Throughput Work Group Final Report</a>

Why are Maryland's ER wait times so long?

For a group of Baltimore middle and high school students, squash is more than a vegetable! They participate in SquashWise. The non-profit melds the fast-paced game with personal development and academic excellence. We hear from Abby Markoe, co-founder and executive director, and visit the courts to hear from some of the coaches and students! 

Links: Community SquashWise sign up, Squash with Your Squad sign up, Greyhound project, Youth Develop Programs.

For a group of Baltimore middle and high school students, squash is more than a vegetable! They participate in <a href="https://baltimoresquashwise.org/">SquashWise</a>. The non-profit melds the fast-paced game with personal development and academic excellence. We hear from Abby Markoe, co-founder and executive director, and visit the courts to hear from some of the coaches and students! 
Links: Community SquashWise <a href="https://baltimoresquashwise.org/programs/community-squash/">sign up</a>, Squash with Your Squad <a href="https://baltimoresquashwise.org/get-involved/squash-with-your-squad/">sign up</a>, <a href="https://baltimoresquashwise.org/greyhound-project/">Greyhound project</a>, <a href="https://baltimoresquashwise.org/programs/youth-development-program/">Youth Develop Programs.</a>

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