During the WGN speed pod sessions at the F2D Exhibition I sat down with runway coordinator/Model Jennifer Michelle. She was in charge of all models who were apart of the Fashion Show that weekend. Our conversation was so good I had make this one a bonus episode for this volume. We discussed her own personal journey in her modeling career and the transition she made from walking the runway to the production side of runway shows, being prepared for rejection, and embracing telling people NO. All o...
Sep 29, 2022•25 min•Ep. 3
So, this week I completed the puzzle. Dion blessed the WGN pod on Vol. 1, and I said I would circle the block and pick up his partner so we can chop it up too! We are talking with Davita Galloway, co-owner of Dupp & Swat in Camp North End. Davita wears many hats - and I honestly can't decide what titles to add on this post so let's just sum it all up and call her a "Renaissance Woman" okay? She has one hell of a story to tell, and luckily for the WGN pod she was an open book and gave us some...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 96
Part 2 of the Speed Pod Pop Up Edition is underway for this bonus episode. Still moving with talking to any and everybody who participated in the Fresh 2 Death Exhibition:
Sep 19, 2022•58 min•Ep. 2
Fresh 2 Death Exhibition was a two day showcase event that took place Sept 10-11 at Camp North End in CLT. The event, labeled Fashion StreetWhere, was brought to you by designers who created installments to highlight their contribution to the fashion scene in the CLT community and beyond. From fashion studios, models, Cars, Vendors, and an influx of patrons that stepped foot in the building you can feel the energy and a shift in culture to show what the city has cooking. The weekend was capped o...
Sep 17, 2022•58 min•Ep. 1
This week we're talking with Curtis Walls, owner of You Vs. Yourself Training Facility, founder of Become Inspire Empower brand, author, motivational speaker, and the list can go on. This discussion is about the "season of alignment" and his journey and the discipline he crafted to get where he is today. This conversation ended up being better than I expected. The saying is you are never too old to learn something and never old enough to be inspired by your peers. Little does Curtis know is I le...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 95
If you Look Good then you Feel Good, right? Do you find yourself owning your confidence when you look in the mirror and see that you have on a great outfit on? Do you have trouble finding your confidence? Well this is where Sierra has found her lane in assisting others with owning their confidence. This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Fashion stylist Sierra Stanford and we have a discussion about how looking good can change your mindset in your daily life. Sierra opens up about how goin...
Sep 08, 2022•45 min•Ep. 94
WGN is back with Vol. 9.! We're starting this run off with the homie J. Spencer, curator of The Platform here in CLT. J. Spence created this platform for independent artist to have an avenue for them to have a place for to network with industry professionals and other independent artists who want to leverage their opportunities entering the music business. The Platform is held every 2nd Tuesday of each month and provides a great amount of information that will benefit them for a lifetime. In add...
Sep 01, 2022•44 min•Ep. 93
As a fan of photography and cinematography I love scouring social media to see who is doing their thing in the city. Whelp, I found another dope photographer who is brewing. Shot By Lindsay is the name and he is about to make his stamp on CLT culture; and the images he capture embodies the importance of knowing when you have the “money shot.” He will be showcasing his talent with a doc he is creating called For The Luv Of The City (A Charlotte Documentary) in which will give his perspective on w...
May 26, 2022•37 min•Ep. 92
This week WGN is talking to Ryan Jorel, founder and organizer of Black Fathers Rock here in the CLT community. Within the BFR movement he organize an annual event (self titled) that defines the mission of the organization; which is to change the narrative and dispel the notion that all black fathers are absent while providing resources to help strengthen the black family. We talk about what life is like for him now since becoming a father and some of the narratives that still plague the black co...
May 19, 2022•58 min•Ep. 91
This week we are talking to Dr. Lisa Folden, Physical Therapist, and owner of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants, LLC here in Charlotte. She provides a number of services for her clients to assist them with their goals that pertains to their individual health. In our discussion we talk about the challenges and politics she faced while starting her practice here. Dr. Folden also talks about why she decided to become a physical Therapist and why she choose to help her patient...
May 12, 2022•42 min•Ep. 90
This week is WGNs bonus episode so we’re going to have some fun with this one. I invited Nikki to sit down and talk about what is keeping her attention in music and television. If you follow Nikki on her IG she is appreciated for her critiques and honest reviews on both fronts. So we talk about several and get her take on them on this week’s pod! Definitely a great conversation! Thank you again Nikki! #WhoGotNext #CLTure
May 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 89
This week we're talking to Skinny Jay. He hails from South Central LA but definitely has made his presence known here in CLT. He shows love for his Cali roots but he definitely waves the CLT flag high and wants to do his part in elevating those around him to be a force here through collaborative efforts. Some will say Skinny is "the connector", and others will say he is just a laid back individual who loves the creative spaces the city has to offer. Through his experiences and expertise Skinny d...
Apr 27, 2022•53 min•Ep. 88
This week we are talking to J Cannon and Jus Coop, who are collectively knows as The Firm. Not only is this their group name but both are heading the label The Firm Music Group here in CLT. These two brothers formed a bound while attending college and reconnected when they both ran into each other here in the city. We sit down and touch on the new project called Story Behind Bars and the inspiration behind it. The project gives an introspective look into the highs and lows they both experienced ...
Apr 21, 2022•6 min•Ep. 87
This week WGN is talking to Teresa Hopson, Painter & Arts Advocate here in CLT. Her work highlights the beauty, strength, mythology, and experiences of African-American women. She is the founder of Singing In The Dead Of Night, an art exhibit that will be presented in September here in CLT and will focus on work from other African American women across the country who shares the same sentiments as Teresa. We sit down and discuss what you should see at SITDON and steps it will take for CLT to...
Apr 14, 2022•42 min•Ep. 86
This week we are talking to Desmond Wiggan, Jr., Co-Founder and CEO of BatteryXchange, Inc. His company created a portable a charging station (or Kiosk) for your mobile devices that can be placed anywhere around the city. Desmond and I sat down to discuss how the idea came about when him and his business partner Aubrey Yeboah was living in China studying to get their MBA. They saw a problem and quickly went to work on identifying a solution. This is where the idea was birthed and executed. Along...
Apr 07, 2022•47 min•Ep. 85
WGN IS BACK WITH VOLUME 8! We are starting the season off with news reporter Lexus Wilson of Queen City News (formerly Fox46 in CLT.) We talk about the moment she realized in college that journalism would be her career choice and how it has grown in a short period of time after graduating. Wilson also speaks on the importance of maintaining relationships in the news industry and the need to be on your "A" game throughout your journey; especially as an African-American woman in News. In closing w...
Apr 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 84
I entered uncharted territory for the last show of Volume 7. Had the pleasure of meeting Nikki Eason during her event where she was screening the premier of The Androgynous Model, where individuals are looking for a chance to compete for opportunities to be apart of a community that works with companies who are looking for models to help promote their products; who are Androgynous Models. In our sit-down Nikki educates me on what Androgyny means and her journey in creating the show and the givin...
Dec 13, 2021•59 min•Ep. 83
On the latest WGN episode I circled the block again and chopped it up with Food Content Creator Cory for DailySpecialCLT. I got to know him on a previous episode during the Quarantine Edition and wanted to see how things were now with him a little over a year. Since then Cory has gained more exposure for the work he does in highlighting the delicious food you can find here in the city. We also discuss his favorite food trucks and restaurants; along with the new venture EAT BLACK CLT he helped to...
Nov 16, 2021•58 min•Ep. 82
It's always dope when you come across those who are extremely passionate about their shit! ReeceeRaps is definitely dope and puts 100% into her music. You can just hear the hunger, energy, and passion in each rhyme she lets out; so you just know it's all pure with her! Growing up in Pittsburgh she's always been around music since a youngin' when her grandfather gave her an opportunity to be in his group called The Unspeakables. From that moment on the music bug was in her. Her journey has been o...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 81
What's Next in CLT? That is the question today. I wanted some answers surrounding the many changes in CLT residential and commercial real estate so I sat down with Realtor Tony Stanford and Loan Officer and CLT native Joy Bailey to give us some insight. These two dropped a lot of info and gems on how things have been trending in the CLT Community. Thanks again for tuning in! #WHOGOTNEXTCLT #CLTURE FOLLOW THE SHOW: Spotify, SoundCloud, & Apple Podcasts Email: whogotnextclt@gmail.com
Oct 07, 2021•58 min•Ep. 80
What up folks! As I'm gearing up to release Part 2 of this volume it was only right to kick it off with Kendria, Brandi, and Sh'niqua. Together they formed Rollin CLT here in the QC! Roller Skating is a favorite pastime for many and it has been buzzing again for the past year since being "inside" and they're here to get us all back OUTSIDE! We sat down to discuss how the idea came together to create the venture for a roller rink and lounge and what it takes to make that business come to light, t...
Aug 29, 2021•38 min•Ep. 79
Jul 29, 2021•41 min•Ep. 4
This week we are talking to @cltblackowned , a social good company created to be a hub to search for black business in the Charlotte community. This company is ran by Maddie, Ashley, Jeff, and Jeremy; and they explain how they got started and grew their social media page to 33k followers in 6 months on Instagram. Being native Charlotteans, they have seen the growth and many changes that has taken place in the city and use that as a backdrop to discover new and existing businesses within the comm...
Jul 29, 2021•56 min•Ep. 66
On the first episode of Who Got Next? I have the pleasure of sitting down with @wingzza and talk about how he got started with his business and the role his company played in the "FOOD TRUCK" boom in the CLT community. Also talk about what's to come in the future. Thank you for tuning in. Love to hear your feedback. Email me at WhogotnextCLT@gmail
Jul 29, 2021•40 min•Ep. 1
Link In Bio!!! I sit down with Elevaaaaaaator Jay! It was great to have a conversation with the rapper and Charlotte native to discuss how he got started in music. We dive into what influences his style and why it's important for him to remain true to his craft and show that the south isn't all about one style of Hip Hop. If you haven't heard of Elevator Jay then now it's time to take notice. He is no slouch on the Mic! So sit back and listen as we get Slurred In Mecklenburg!!!!! Don't forget to...
Jul 29, 2021•34 min•Ep. 5
Since WGN is wrapping up part 1 of Volume 7, why not throw a party to celebrate! It's only fitting, right? Well we're not exactly throwing a party, but we're definitely talking to a couple brothers who make it their duty to make sure we have a great time at theirs in the city. Meet Sidney and Brooks, collectively they are King Ent. I had the opportunity to chop it up with them about their journey in party promoting and discuss their longevity, approach with curating their events, and what they b...
Jul 22, 2021•53 min•Ep. 78
This week I sat down with podcasters Lee & Quick of the Divas and Duckets Podcast. Together they formed the podcast to discuss any and everything dealing with finances. Now this podcast isn't your typical run of the mill pod chatting about how to save money, spend money, or how to buy stocks---Nope! They talk about how finances play an intricate part in your daily life from dating, marriage, home ownership, prenups, etc. You name it, then trust me, they touch on it! With both of them being a...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 77
If y'all know me then you know I'm a music junkie! Always in search for some dope shit for my ears. So when I came across this album titled "Oh! Laawd!" by this brother it definitely rung off unexpectedly, in a good way! This album isn't the first from him and definitely will not be his last! Belmont Jon aka Matrix P brings takes us on a musical journey of what it's like to grow up in Belmont, NC (just 30 mins outside of CLT) with this project. We chop it up on how he got started and how this cu...
Jul 08, 2021•55 min•Ep. 76
One thing about living in CLT you will never go hungry because there is always a place to eat and drink. Although some of our favorite eating spots didnt survive-- a good amount of spots did, and a lot of new spots opened as well. One person that will be sure to let you know is YelpEliteChick, but you can call her Shay! She is a food blogger here in the city and she loves to eat! We talk about how she turned her love for food, leaving corporate America to take on entrepreneurship, and publishing...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 75
We all like to drink, right? I mean who doesn't like to have a drink? Ok, that's a better way of putting it. Now let me speak directly to US. Do you make it your duty to find brands that are created by US? You know what I mean too. Like FUBU (For Us By Us)? Well, let's meet Demetra Harris, founder of Sipping Black Only. She created this company to be an engine to help consumers find beverages that are black owned. Her sole purpose is to change the mindset of consumers and challenge what's consid...
Jun 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 74
