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Be More Positive

Be More Positive

By: The Baltimore Times
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 Be More Positive is a podcast brought to you by The Baltimore Times. Each episode features candid, thoughtful conversations with community leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change makers who are doing the work and driving real impact across Baltimore and beyond. From business and culture to civic leadership and everyday wins, Be More Positive goes beyond the headlines to highlight progress, possibility, and purpose.© 2026 The Baltimore Times
Episodes
  • Be More Positive with Hana Scott

    Be More Positive with Hana Scott
    Mar 6 2026

    In this episode of Be More Positive, host Zuryna sits down with Baltimore City’s First Lady, Hana Scott, for an honest conversation about life beyond the headlines. Raised in Northeast Baltimore, Hana shares her journey from Baltimore City Public Schools to earning a full scholarship to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and how her path evolved from biology and vaccine research to entrepreneurship and operations strategy.

    Hana also opens up about motherhood, postpartum mental health, and navigating life in the public eye while remaining deeply committed to Baltimore and the communities she serves. Plus, in a round of “Be More Baltimore,” she shares some of her favorite local gems—from snowballs to crab cakes.
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    This episode was produced in partnership with Elevation Global Media Group and The Baltimore Times.

    Host: Zuryna Livermore
    Executive Producer: Harold Booker
    Photographer: Hugh Williams
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    34 mins
  • CIAA Weekend — Baltimore’s Black Family Reunion

    CIAA Weekend — Baltimore’s Black Family Reunion
    Feb 2 2026

    CIAA Weekend transforms Baltimore into a city-wide celebration of culture, connection, and community.

    In this episode of Be More Positive, host Zuryna Livermore sits down with Kireem Swinton, Interim President & CEO of Visit Baltimore, and CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker to discuss the atmosphere, impact, and legacy of CIAA Weekend.

    From signature events and inclusion to economic impact and support for Black-owned businesses, this conversation highlights how CIAA Weekend helps Baltimore tell its own story — on its own terms. The episode also explores why CIAA’s commitment to Baltimore through 2029 matters for tourism, students, and long-term community investment.

    Whether you’re an HBCU alum, first-time attendee, or curious about CIAA Weekend in Baltimore, this episode breaks down why it’s more than a basketball tournament — it’s a cultural moment.

    🎟️ CIAA Tournament: February 24–28 at CFG Bank Arena
    📍 Events across Baltimore through March 1
    🔗 Learn more at CIAAtournament.org and baltimore.org


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