This week on the Who Is Podcast, we welcome one of the most influential women in Baltimore entertainment—Tracye Stafford. As the founder and CEO of IKON Entertainment, Tracye has spent decades building the city's live music and nightlife scene from the ground up. From transforming an empty parking garage into the iconic Sonar concert venue to opening The Velvet Rope—now known as Ikonic Live—she has created stages where artists, fans, and culture come together. Along the way, she's promoted concerts for some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B while earning the respect of an industry traditionally dominated by men.

In this episode, Tracye shares the story behind her remarkable journey, the challenges of building an entertainment empire, the evolution of Baltimore's music scene, and what it takes to stay ahead in an ever-changing business. This is the story of a visionary entrepreneur, trailblazer, and one of the driving forces behind Baltimore's entertainment legacy. This is Tracye Stafford on Who Is.

This week on the Who Is Podcast, we welcome the incomparable LaDawn Black—a trailblazing media personality whose voice has informed, entertained, and inspired audiences for more than two decades. Best known for creating the iconic Love Zone and redefining relationship radio in Baltimore, LaDawn built one of the region's most successful radio franchises before taking her talents to New York's legendary WBLS. But her influence extends far beyond the airwaves. As a bestselling author, relationship expert, television contributor, voice artist, and communications professional, she's become a trusted voice on love, culture, and personal growth, with appearances in Essence, Ebony, Glamour, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, and other national outlets. Today, she continues telling impactful stories across radio, television, digital media, and news. In this episode, we discuss her remarkable journey, the legacy of The Love Zone, the evolution of media, and what continues to drive one of the most influential voices to ever come out of the DMV. This is LaDawn Black on Who Is.

This week on the Who Is Podcast, we welcome Baltimore's own Larian Finney, an entrepreneur, community leader, and visionary dedicated to creating opportunities and driving positive change throughout the city. Through his work in business, mentorship, and community development, Larian has built a reputation for turning ideas into action while empowering the next generation to dream bigger and achieve more. In this conversation, we discuss his journey, the lessons he's learned along the way, his passion for giving back to Baltimore, and his vision for building stronger communities through leadership, collaboration, and purpose especially in his new role at Pier 6 Pavillion. Get ready to meet the man behind the mission—this is Larian Finney on Who Is.