This episode we are joined by Baltimore-based poets, organizers, cultural architects, and Slam Champions: Kenneth Something and Unique Robinson.

Their shared story begins at a poetry competition, where they met as young artists finding their footing in the power of spoken word. From that early connection, they built a creative partnership that has spanned decades and includes a recent collaboration on a theater production titled The Slam.

We’ll also get into their work as curators of the Revolutionary Writers Poetry Festival, happening this May at The Voxel in Baltimore. This three-day gathering, produced in partnership with Maryland Poet Laureate Lady Brion, is designed to bridge Baltimore’s poetry communities with workshops by day and powerful performances by night.

We’ll also discuss how both Kenneth and Unique have navigated their identities as queer artists while deepening their commitment to their craft.

And make sure to come see Kenneth at Artscape 2026, May 23rd and 24th, as he represents The Black Arts District at Community Row.

This episode of When Creatives Thrive we feature B.K. Borison, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Baltimore native.

Her most recent release, AND NOW, BACK TO YOU, is a warm, witty romance novel inspired by When Harry Met Sally. Its main characters, two rival meteorologists, are forced to cover the storm of the century - only to get snowed in together. Set in her beloved home city, the novel is part of Borison’s Heartstrings series, which reclaims Baltimore as a place of romance, charm, and possibility.

With an opening line of “Do you believe in fate?” AND NOW, BACK TO YOU portrays Baltimore with intention and softness—presenting it not as a backdrop, but as a living, breathing character worthy of a rom-com love story.

On this episode of When Creatives Thrive we feature Jamaal ‘Feedy’ Jackson, a textile artist based in Baltimore.

Feedy's venture into art began in 2021 while searching for a creative outlet during the pandemic. A simple video of tufting on social media inspired him to experiment with yarn and consider a new method of self-expression.

Initially designing rugs based on popular images intended to sell at venues like The Baltimore Farmers' Market, Feedy has since elevated his practice to designing and creating detailed, abstract portraits that explore complex human emotion and perception.

His commitment to his craft has led to early recognition, including his first, sold out, solo art exhibition at Monument Sotheby’s, as well as participation in Art Basel.