ENJOY THIS EPISODE: You can’t start a business without a few sparks and with Chris Sparks and Surelocked In, that’s never been more clear. Located on 5 market street in Downtown Frederick, an escape room with puzzling challenges awaits you. Chris went to Carnegie Melon, and credits the university for showing him to follow his...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: On the corner of  South Market Street you’ll find South Market Sandwiches, home of decadent creations Fredericktonias have come to love and crave. From soup to amazing sandwiches, there’s something for everyone to try. Today on Frederick Advice Givers we interview Greg Seymour. Having a vast background in the food and restaurant...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Christine Van Bloom grew up outside of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She stuck to her roots and went to college in Pennsylvania as well. Before moving to Maryland and opening up The Kitchen Studio, Christine moved to New York City and worked in advertisement.  It wasn’t until her husband got a job as a...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Dr. Amir Rashidan knew he wanted to be a doctor since he was 9 years old. He decided after an eye opening experience with his fathers paralysis , to become a surgeon and work as a chiropractor. He graduated from George Washington and University and the National University of Health Sciences. He...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Dr. Shell went to Hood College and became a Vet Tech for the Army. She worked with military dogs and draft horses during this time, as well as doing Goodwill missions for animals in other countries. Dr. Shell decided to build her Compassion Veterinary Center in Frederick due to the small town...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Dave De Leon, local Fredericktonian, family man, and business owner joins us for this weeks episode. Dave graduated from TJ High and started painting with his father. Dave had always been interested in the ins and outs of painting, from the materials to the technical side, Dave had a passion for it....

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Hugh Gordon jokes that his career has three lives. From graduating college, going to law school and working in mortgage, Gordon found himself finding his passions in Interfaith Housing Alliance. As a third-generation Fredericktonian, its only fitting Hugh is extremely involved in his community and gives back. Listen to the rest of...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Local Frederick artist Yemi has his artwork displayed throughout the city. Being a young artist from Nigeria, he moved to the United States (New York) to expand his talent and his artistic journey. He fell in love with America and decided to stay. Starting young, his parents encouraged him to pursue art...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Winning The Best of Frederick for Financial Advising, Scott McCaskill with McCaskill Financial is the expert when it comes to building your financial independence. Starting in 2011 and being an independent firm, McCaskill Financial is completely interested in what is beneficial to the client, there is no bias here. Located at 220...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Garrett never thought his journey would take him to brewing beer. From living in Vermont and working as a school counselor to teaching Spanish, Garrett and his self-proclaimed “drinking buddies”, Scott and Marcus, decided to take their love of beer to a new height- opening up a brewery.  In an old restaurant...