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Locked In: DeAngelo Watson on Focus, Failure, and Finding Your Lane | In Good Company

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

DeAngelo Watson got fired from his corporate job and turned his side hustle into a business funding company with a team of 10 and $20M+ deployed to small business owners.

But it wasn't clean. He tried trucking, e-commerce, car rentals. He bought a Chicago quadplex that became a disaster with squatters and vandalism. And he spent years stuck at the same revenue because he was afraid of the responsibility that came with growth.

In this conversation, DeAngelo shares what "locked in" really means, why the funding space isn't dead, and the inner work that finally unlocked his next level.

Find DeAngelo: @ello_theplug | ffbenterprises.com

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What They Don’t Tell You About Making It in Hollywood | Myles Bullock | In Good Company

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:00:40 GMT

Actor Myles Bullock grew up in South Central LA, went to school alongside the children of Denzel Washington, and stumbled into acting through a single college play that changed his life. Since then, he's built one of the most impressive resumes in Hollywood: Slick on BMF, Renzo in White Men Can't Jump, Willie Black across all 8 episodes of Peacock's Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist alongside Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Taraji P. Henson, and Terrence Howard, and now a series regular on the new Prison Break on Hulu. In this conversation, he gets honest about the reality between the credits: the 100-300 audition rejections for every booking, why only 1-2% of actors can sustain a living, why he's turned down roles that didn't align with his integrity, and why the biggest mistake we make is not giving ourselves permission to dream.

Follow Myles: @mylesbullock.be | In Good Company is hosted by Jeremy McKellar. New episodes weekly. 🔗 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@InGoodConnects🔗 Full episodes & guest profiles: InGoodConnects.com🔗 More from Jerm: JeremyMcKellar.com

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"Wine is for Everyone" | In Good Company | DevTheSomm

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Dev The Somm went from the shipping department at Wally’s Wine and Spirits in Beverly Hills to Wine Spectator, NBC’s Grand Crew, and a hip-hop music video with Cedric the Entertainer. In this episode, he shares the origin story behind his 15-year journey in wine, what it was like being in rooms with Jay-Z and Drake, why the wine industry needs to stop blaming Gen Z, and why the biggest mistake we make is thinking we have time. Connect with Dev: Instagram: @devthesomm Spotify: “Wine, Wine, Wine” by Dev The Somm Website: devthesomm.com—In Good Company is hosted by Jeremy McKellar. New episodes weekly. 🔗 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@InGoodConnects🔗 Full episodes & guest profiles: InGoodConnects.com🔗 More from Jerm: JeremyMcKellar.com

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“If You Can See It, You Can Be It" | In Good Company | The Twintists

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Great conversation with two of Charlotte's premier dentists.

Dr. Lauren Rennick Lockhart and Dr. Lindsey Rennick Salone are identical twin sisters and co-founders of Dual Image Dentistry and Orthodontics. Three practices across Charlotte. Over 130K followers online as The Twintists. And a story that starts with a family where healthcare was the only language spoken at the dinner table.

We talked about their path from UNC-Chapel Hill to opening their own practices, what it's really like running a business with your twin, how they built a content platform that actually connects with people, and why representation in dentistry still matters. They also told us about winning Family Feud with Steve Harvey, and yes, they had a strategy.

Connect with The Twintists: Instagram: @thetwintists_ TikTok: @thetwintists Website: dualimagesmiles.com

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Your Bougie Wine-Loving Cousin | Chasity Cooper | In Good Company

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:57:48 GMT

Wine isn't about knowing the right answers — it's about being curious enough to ask the questions.

Chasity Cooper is a Wine Culture Expert, award-winning journalist, published author, and 2024 Wine Enthusiast Future 40 Tastemaker. She's written for over 30 publications including Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, and the Chicago Tribune — and she built the whole thing from a study abroad trip in Madrid and a part-time gig at a wine shop in D.C.

In this conversation, we get into:

How Olivia Pope on Scandal gave her permission to explore wine
The wine shop tasting note that changed everything
Moving to New York with no job offer — and why it was the best decision she ever made
What's really happening in the wine industry right now (tariffs, declining consumption, and what's next)
Why she chose "Wine Culture Expert" over sommelier or critic
Pairing deep dish pizza and Italian beef with wine for the Chicago Tribune
Building real community through wine walks in Chicago
The one question she'd ask the world

Connect with Chasity:

Instagram: @bychasitycooper
Website: chasitycooper.com
Substack: Palette Cleanser
Book: Wine Convo Generator (Chronicle Books)

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The Future Belongs to Multi-Hyphenates | Alton Peques | In Good Company

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:52:50 GMT

"Picking one lane" is career advice that's officially expired.

Alton Peques is in Product at LinkedIn while running Nexus Commerce AND leading product at Forefront. We've been friends since before he even got to Carolina—I was one of his counselors in high school. Watching his journey has been incredible.

In this conversation, we get into:

- Why AI is collapsing traditional career paths

- The multi-hyphenate mindset (and why you probably already have it)

- Managing multiple ventures without burning out

- The question that reveals more about someone than any job title

Connect with Alton:

- Instagram: @altonpeques

- Nexus Commerce: nexuscommerce.co

- Forefront: forefrontatl.com

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From Cupcakes to Celebrity Kitchens: Chef Scotty B on Building Gourmet 21 | In Good Company

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:32:52 GMT

He was selling cupcakes out of his dad’s barbershop in high school. Today he’s had the opportunity to cook for celebrities such as Martin Lawrence, George Lopez, Storm Reid and more.

In this episode, I sit down with Chef Scotty B (Scotty Bonds) — a celebrity private chef, founder of Gourmet 21, and someone I’ve known since middle school in Greensboro, NC. Scotty takes us through his full journey: scrambling eggs with his dad at 3 years old, launching a cupcake business during high school, outgrowing the “cupcake man” label, and building a private chef brand that serves celebrity clients across the country.

We get into what “elevated Southern food” means, why he goes to five different stores for a single event, the night he unexpectedly had to feed Martin Lawrence’s entire tour crew, and his dream of bringing the Gourmet 21 experience to people who’ve never had access to it.

This is a conversation about passion, patience, family, and using your gift to serve others. The plate is his canvas. The 21 is his legacy.

Book Chef Scotty B: gourmet21catering.com | instagram - @itschefscottyb

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Your Problems Aren’t What You Think They Are — Sen. Caleb Theodros, What Politicians Won’t Tell You

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:39:11 GMT

Most politicians follow the polls. Senator Caleb Theodros talks to people.

At 30 years old, Caleb is the youngest current State Senator in North Carolina. He’s built his career through banking, entrepreneurship, tech, and civic leadership — and brings a perspective to the chamber that most of his colleagues don’t have. He sits on the IT, Education, and Regulatory Reform committees, and he’s one of the few voices in state government who actually understands what’s coming with AI.

The gems came so fast we ran out of time due to technical difficulties however we will have a follow-up conversation with Caleb in the future, stay tuned and make sure you're subscribed!

In this conversation, we get into:

Why relying on polls produces mediocre leadership
The Henry Ford principle applied to politics
How he pitches AI policy to colleagues in their 60s and 70s
Why obsession — not just hard work — separates those who make it
His mantra: bias towards action, patience with results
NC ranked 50th in education investment while being #1 for business
Mental health as the only area of human life not improving
“Weaponized abundance” — how we’re being chemically addicted by design

Connect with Caleb:

Instagram: @calebtheodros

Website: calebnc.com

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Why Hard Work Alone Won't Get You Promoted | Chris Tazewell | In Good Company

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Hard work alone won't get you promoted—Chris Tazewell learned this when he turned down $100K to take an internship. Everyone thought he was crazy. Two months later, he doubled his salary.

In this conversation, we explore why "work hard and you'll get promoted" is a lie, how he went from managing 20 people making $50K to being an individual contributor making 3x that, and why most people are still playing out of an outdated career playbook.

Connect with Chris: Instagram @corporateathlete_

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Wine Is a Journey, Not a Test | Shay Gilchrist | In Good Company

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:20:12 GMT

Wine doesn't have to be intimidating—it starts with curiosity, not credentials.

Shay Gilchrist is the founder of Wine & Vibes, LLC, a WSET Level 2 certified wine expert, and author of Vinology. She's built a business around intimate, sensory-rich wine experiences in Charlotte—capped at 30 people because she refuses to sacrifice connection for scale.

In this conversation, we get into:

- Why wine expertise starts with curiosity, not certifications

- The intentional choice to keep experiences intimate

- Building confidence by doing things scared

- How to avoid burnout when your business is your passion

Connect with Shay:

Instagram: @wineandvibes_

Website: www.wineandvibessc.com/

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"AI Should Be Your Coach, Not Your Google" | Sly Gittens | In Good Company

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:05:21 GMT

AI isn't here to replace you—it's here to coach you. But only if you know how to use it.

Sly Gittens is the founder of Tech Simplified (100K+ YouTube subscribers), a Microsoft AI & Cloud Specialist, and a tenured tech professional. He once took a "step backward" from network engineering to tech support—and it became the best decision he ever made.

In this conversation, we get into:

- Why AI should be your coach, not just your search engine

- Betting on yourself when others doubt the move

- Why your 20s are the time to take risks and dream bigger

- The people who shaped his path: his brother, his wife, his mentors

Connect with Sly:

YouTube: Tech Simplified

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