Who Got Next? The Podcast

On this episode I'm chopping it up with returning WGN guest Lew. We're asking the question, "Did the Grammys get it right with Killer Mike winning Rap Album of the Year?" Take a listen! #WhoGotNext #CLTure

This week WGN had the pleasure to speak with Cheryse Terry, owner of Archive CLT. Since opening August of 2022, Cheryse has curated and cultivated a location that is submerged in Black Culture through archived materials such as magazines, arcade, vinyl, books, and last but not least….coffee! Archive CLT welcomes you with open arms as soon as you walk in the doors. In our discussion, we talk about what she’s learned about herself and reflects on the blessings Archive CLT has created for her. We also discuss mentorship, networking, and what Cheryse does for fun. You will be surprised! lol Thanks for tuning in. #WhoGotNext #CLTure

This week we're talking to Shawn, aka Black Ferris Bueller, CLT Blogger and CLT correspondent on all things surrounding black culture and events in the city. If you've ever been to events such as Off The Wall, Su Casa, Servin' The Culture, you will see the brother working nonstop, doing what he can to assist the curators of events such as these. It could be working the doors, helping to promote, or just being amongst the crowd to enjoy, this brother will always make sure to be present.

I wanted to take this opportunity for y'all to get to know him and his journey. We talk about how he got tapped in with events and why it's important to bring awareness to what the city has to offer outside of the norm we have been used to seeing. If you want to be in the know, holla at Shawn! He got the info for ya! #WhoGotNext #CLT #CLTure

On the latest episode of WGN, I sit down with a couple homies, Ebony & Jai Good, to talk about what's going on with small businesses in CLT? Just a candid conversation amongst tax paying citizens who are just as concerned as I am about the direction of creating businesses (preferably brick & mortar) in. the CLT community. Definitely need more conversations like this.

This week I'm circling the block with Tony Stanford, realtor in CLT. Tony is no stranger to being a recurring guest on WGN. Being a realtor in CLT they have firsthand knowledge of trends that are happening in the housing market. Going in to 2024 he sits down to talk about what is next for those who are seeking to purchase a home.

This week on WGN we're talking to a CLT LEGEND, Bluz The Poet. Bluz is an award-winning poet, multiple Emmy Award winner, published author, recording artist, & ambassador to the arts in the community. In our sit down, we talk about his journey into poetry and the many hats he's worn to assist with contributing to growing the art culture in the CLT community. I can go on about what he's accomplished, but I'll let this episode do the talking. Thank you for offering me your time to learn more about you! #WhoGotNext #CLTure

This week we’re talking to the co-owners of Dupp & Swat, Dion and Davita Galloway. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to speak with each of them on separate episodes, and I finally got them together to talk about their journey the past 13yrs owning Dupp & Swat on this episode. I wanted to give them their flowers and let them discuss their journey since opening the creative space 13yrs ago. We also talk about how the business started, a pretty hilarious story, Dion would beg to differ though, lol. This was a dope conversation with folks I consider to be extended family, so it was time for a good ole' fashion conversation with friends! #WhoGotNextCLT #CLTure

This week we’re talking with Ashley McKinley. She is the Head of School for Friendship Day School for the Sciences & Arts, a private school located in the Historic West End of Charlotte.

Throughout her years in education, she has garnered a wealth of knowledge and used what she learned to enrich the youth, not only in the classroom, but also as a career in counseling and later as an Assistant Principal. In 2022, she decided to pivot from public schools to the private sector and was awarded the opportunity to become Head of School for Friendship Day.

Ashley and I discuss her transition to the private sector and talk about some of the differences were working for CMS. Other topics included the business itself with the private school systems, networking, and what it takes to build a solid infrastructure not only for the students but having a solid foundation with the parents and the community itself. Let’s get to know Ashley! Thank you again! #WhoGotNext #CLT