
Cassandra
A loan of $15,000 helps a small business owner keep studio doors open for local youth programs.

Cassandra's story
I began my career in radio, and during the Freddie Gray uprising in Baltimore, I felt a deep need to step out and be heard. I wanted our young people to have a wisdom source and a safe place to express themselves. That experience inspired me to launch my media business, creating a platform where youth and college students could gain training, exposure, and a voice. What drives me every day is the passion to empower the next generation to tell their stories with confidence and purpose.