Who Got Next? The Podcast

This week I am talking to Renee, event planner, business consultant, and owner of Socialight, Inc. Renee talks about the moment she decided to leave her job in education and build her company full time. We also discuss the pros and cons on starting your business and how important it is to build your clientele in the beginning so business can be sustained long term; COVID is definitely an example. This sista is definitely grinding it out and she has testimonials to prove it. Also listen to her take on taking no shortcuts and knowing your worth after paying your dues. #WhoGotNextCLT #CLTure #QuarantineEdition

This week WGN is talking to the newly appointed Head Coach of Hopewell High School, JaRon Goodson. Goodson gets his shot at leading the Hopewell Titans after gaining a wealth of experience as an assistant coach for the West Charlotte Lions the past 4 years. He discusses why Hopewell HS was the a great decision, betting on himself, and taking a leap of faith and relocating from Fayetteville after a brief stint at Cape Fear HS. He also talks about what is was like coaching a year's NBA Lottery Draft Pick. So take seat and losten as we talk X's and O's.

A new week. Which means NEW episode! This week I’m speaking with Kisha, a journalist, speaker, and writer here in the CLT Community. We discuss how she was able to turn her experiences in Corporate America into side hustle, which eventually flourished into a passion and presented her opportunities outside of a 9-5. We touch on her being a mother, the good and the bad of taking control of your finances, and of course….where does she CLT going in the near future. #WhoGotNextCLT #CLTure #QuarantineEdition

This week we are speaking to Lorri Lofton, creator and founder of Gracefully5417. Since relocating to CLT from Alabama several years ago, Lorri has built a brand that allowed her to establish a network with local companies and organizations throughout the city, and created partnerships in efforts to link them with the community; probably in ways they never thought were possible. To me, she always been a go-getter and one who not only talks that talk, but definitely walks it too. On this week’s episode I get the opportunity to speak with her about how she got started, the importance of cultivating relationships and utilizing your networks , and her thoughts on the word “influencer” in 2020. We also have a small debate about why the fellas don’t like to “BRUNCH” here in CLT! Very interesting take here. Don’t worry fellas, I GOT US! LOL Definitely a great talk with the homie! Lorri is definitely on the move, and I don’t see her slowing down anytime soon. So I’m lucky to catch her while we are all forced to have pit-stop! So tune in. She’s Got Next!!! #WhoGotNextCLT #CLTure #QuarantineEdition

This week I’m chopping it up with ladies of the Headwraps and Lipsticks Podcast, located here in CLT. Sharelle and Sierra found their way to CLT after getting their education from North Carolina A&T State University. Although both were enrolled at the same time, their friendship didn’t come to fruition until crossing paths on Twitter awhile back, which led to the creation of the podcast. We discuss how the podcast was started, the importance of communicating, who they form their topics, and how their individual endeavors help branding and marketing the podcast. We definitely get real about the climate of CLT and they both respectfully speak on the hope of creators finally being heard and adding to the rapid growth of the CLT community. This was a great conversation with Two Dope Queens. Please check them out! Their content is fresh! Get you a slice of it! #WhoGotNextCLT #CLTure #QuarantineEdition

This week we are talking Corey Weaver, aka C Weave, bka @Picman704. He is a photographer here in the CLT community who is making a name for himself with his work. Only shooting for a short period of time you would think this brother been shooting for decades; that’s how polished his work is. In this episode we discuss how he turned this extracurricular activity into a business, and the importance of making your clients feel comfortable and knowing they’re in good hands. We also take time to talk about his former life. Oh, y’all didn’t know this guy had another talent? A damn good talent at that. Can y’all guess what it is? Hold your answer. Then come back and tell me after you listen. LOL

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This week I finally got a chance to chop it up with the homie Tank. We had a lot to discuss. We talk about what it was like growing up in CLT during the 90's & early 2000's, and making his path into the music/entertainment industry in High School after a black business owner taking a chance on him after he saw his drive and persistence as a teenager. Since Tank is a CLT native, who better to speak on the progressions and the identity of the city than this brother? He let me know his love for his hometown but also understand that for CLT to be the go-to city in entertainment and media there is a few changes that need to be made. Again, appreciate you Bro! #WhoGotNextCLT #CLTure #QuarantineEdition

Since we're still in the house I had to pull up on Ohavia Phillips and talk about how she ventured into the land media entertainment. She discusses taking a leap of faith in leaving her steady paying job to purse her dream of being in media independently and talking about the stories and creating content she enjoys putting out into the world. In addition, we chat about the "OH SHOW" and the meaning of a FACTORY RESET! Don't want to give it all away but she definitely is a ball of energy and positivity. She think she's going to get me to Milly Rock...We shall see! #WhoGotNextCLT #CLTure #QuarantineEdition

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I'm back to business! I will not take that long of break again, but the break was definitely needed. Unfortunately I am not in a studio but I'm thankful for technology. This is a special quarantine edition and I'm starting this off with one my partners DJ Dexter Dynamite, and 1/4 of The FRESH!MEN. A lot of you may know him rocking some of the best parties in the QC and not know when this all started for him. We take a dive into his DJ journey and how it all started, all while maintaining a his job during the day, his studies during the evening, and spinning during the late nights. Dex discusses how the landscape of DJ'ing has changed over the years and the importance of maintaining relationships with promoters in the CLT community. Y'all take a listen. Thanks again for your patience. In the words first coined by DJ Dexter Dynamite.....YAK!!

This week we're talking to the homie (), VP of Charlotte Regional Business Alliance here in Charlotte. His job is important to the city because it focuses on how selling CLT to potential businesses thinking about relocating to the city. With rapid growth transpiring here it's great to get an in depth look on how that process takes place; he dubs his gig as "working for the mob" (dont worry, he explains this lol). We also touch on small black businesses, blacks investing in stocks, and homeownership. Real good convo! Appreciate ya good brother! Marvin P definitely got NEXT, ya dig?! ✊