What if you could create a life for yourself centered around the things that YOU are passionate about? Baltimore’s always been a place for newness, for creativity, and where you can see yourself. Scale Your Passion is here to create a space for you to explore ways to bring your idea to fruition. We believe that you can begin exactly where you are, using your _passion to start the ignition_.  Scale Your Passion (SYP) is a pre-accelerator, imagined and inspired by the Baltimore Creative Community. SYP provides access to content and resources to help guide emerging creative entrepreneurs.  SYP workshops will introduce and support entrepreneurs in grappling with the complexities of navigating business “essentials” not traditionally built for creatives. SYP will feature workshops that include topics to help emerging entrepreneurs identify a business model that aligns with their natural talents and that will help them understand how their personal relationship with money can impact their business finances.  The two-day program will give participants straightforward tools and resources to support their businesses, develop a business leadership identity, and build a community of peers and mentors to support their journey.  **When?** Wednesday, Dec 2 | 9 AM - 4 PM Thursday, Dec 3 | 9 AM - 1 PM **Where do we meet?** From the comfort of your own home OR wherever it suits YOU. This program is 100% virtual.  **How do you know if you should apply to the Scale Your Passion Program?** - Ready to explore or fully realize your creative calling? - Want to share your creative genius with Baltimore and beyond? - Tired of giving away your creative ingenuity for free? - Looking for other dope creative entrepreneurs to share your vision with? - Eager to increase your confidence with practical business advice from creative entrepreneurs who are running successful businesses? - Curious about diving deeper into your creative practice? If you answered yes to these questions then you’re ready to _SCALE YOUR PASSION_ and we’d love for you to **apply**! **What’s the selection criteria?** We take a holistic look at the applicant and embrace creatives who:  - Are ready to move their ideas to reality  - Want to launch a Baltimore-based business  - Want to explore how to build a business that honors their personal values + integrity  - Are committed to creativity and want to explore the business side of things  - Curious, ready to learn, and eager to build a creative future for themselves