mini cohorts

The Power of Your Public Narrative — 2025 Mini Cohort Recap

Your story has power.

This spring, BCAN kicked off the year with The Power of Your Public Narrative — a four-week Mini Cohort inspired by the Harvard-developed Public Narrative method. Over the course of the program, Baltimore creatives learned to shape and share their Stories of Self, Us, and Now, connecting personal purpose to collective impact.

The cohort culminated in a Public Narrative Showcase, a night full of laughter, deep truths, and genuine connection. These creatives didn’t just show up — they showed out.

We’re deeply grateful to this inaugural group for setting the tone for the rest of the year, and to @sandyhoangoc, Nizar, and Coinnovate Consulting for their partnership and guidance in making it all possible.

Stay tuned for future BCAN Mini Cohorts and events — more stories, more growth, and more creative power to come.

The Art of Sharing — 2025 Mini Cohort Recap

Your creativity deserves to be seen without selling your soul.

This summer, BCAN hosted The Art of Sharing — our second Mini Cohort of the year — designed for artists and creatives ready to build an authentic online presence.

Over four sessions in June and July, participants explored how to share their work with clarity, set boundaries with intention, and cultivate a digital presence that feels true to who they are — grounded in identity, values, and creative purpose.

Led by the brilliant @shaunakhenson, this hybrid cohort created a space for reflection, vulnerability, and growth. Together, creatives unpacked what it means to show up authentically in digital spaces — no pressure to perform, no need to conform.

We’re grateful to every participant who showed up and shared so openly. You reminded us that authenticity is strategy, and storytelling is power.

Stay tuned for upcoming BCAN Mini Cohorts and programs that continue to uplift Baltimore’s creative community.

BCAN Bridge — 2025 Mini Cohort Recap

Your creativity deserves a plan as bold as your vision.

This summer, BCAN launched BCAN Bridge — a six-session Mini Cohort designed for recent MICA alumni ready to shape a creative life and business with purpose.

Led by Najah Ellington and Radiah Rhodes of Evók Life, participants explored how to align their vision, values, and strategy to build sustainable creative practices on their own terms.

Over six weeks, this hybrid program guided creatives through personalized life and business planning, goal setting, and mindset work — helping them find clarity, confidence, and balance without the hustle or overwhelm.

We’re proud of this inaugural group for laying strong foundations for what’s next in their creative journeys.

Stay tuned for more BCAN Mini Cohorts that continue to empower Baltimore’s creative entrepreneurs with tools, strategy, and community.

From Creator to Entrepreneur — 2025 Mini Cohort Recap

Your creativity is powerful — now let’s make it profitable.

This fall, BCAN hosted From Creator to Entrepreneur, a four-session Mini Cohort for Baltimore creatives ready to turn passion into strategy and build thriving creative businesses.

Led by Nathan Garcia, founder of Pocket Planner, participants learned practical ways to define their audience, streamline marketing systems, manage client pipelines, and structure their businesses for sustainable growth — all while keeping creativity at the core.

Each session blended strategy with real-world application, giving artists and entrepreneurs tools to move from inspiration to execution with confidence.

We’re proud of this cohort for taking bold steps toward building creative enterprises rooted in purpose, clarity, and profit.

Stay tuned for more BCAN programming designed to help Baltimore’s creatives grow, lead, and thrive.

Finances for Artists — 2025 Mini Cohort Recap

Your creativity deserves to thrive — and now you can make it financially sustainable.

This fall, BCAN wrapped up the 2025 Mini Cohort series with Finances for Artists — a four-week virtual program designed to help Baltimore artists and creative entrepreneurs take control of their money and build lasting financial stability.

Led by Anna Mazig, this cohort guided participants through intentional budgeting, managing multiple income streams, understanding taxes, and setting clear financial goals that align with their creative vision.

Each session provided practical tools and approachable strategies to help creatives strengthen the business side of their artistry — making sustainability an achievable reality, not just an aspiration.

We’re grateful to every participant who showed up ready to learn, plan, and invest in their creative future.

Stay tuned for future BCAN programs continuing to equip Baltimore’s creative community with the knowledge, confidence, and support to grow.

The Power of Your Network — 2025 Mini Cohort Recap

Your creativity deserves to grow — and the right connections make it sustainable.

This fall, BCAN closed out the 2025 Mini Cohort series with The Power of Your Network — a three-session, in-person program focused on helping Baltimore artists and creative entrepreneurs strengthen their networks and activate meaningful relationships that drive long-term success.

Led by Edward DeJesus and Dr. Cera Doering of Social Capital Smart Academy, participants learned practical strategies to build, grow, and leverage their social capital — turning everyday connections into opportunities for collaboration, support, and creative growth.

Each session fostered community, confidence, and clarity around what it means to thrive together as creatives in Baltimore’s ecosystem.

We’re grateful to this dynamic cohort for showing up with openness and vision, and to our facilitators for their powerful guidance.

Stay connected with BCAN for more programs designed to strengthen community, expand opportunity, and empower Baltimore’s creative entrepreneurs.