On episode 19 of the GoWinOut Podcast we sit down with DJ Kmil, a native of New Jersey. He tells us about his growing pains as a new DJ in the Charlotte market, dealing with gatekeepers and being left out of certain venues for his reputation as a fierce turntablist. He tells us about his experience dealing with incidents in regards to disagreements with owners and other DJs while performing at gigs, being taken advantage of by owners and promoters early on in his career, a contentious c...

On this episode of the GoWinOut Podcast we interview Brandon Mosely, aka Just Bman NoDJ. He is a very talented DJ who has also spent time in music production, creating beats for some of your favorite artists like the Diplomats. He is also a very talented creative in the space of creating remixes and edits for other DJs. Bman also tells us some wonderful stories about how he built his network by partnering with some of the most well known DJs and artists across the world, including DJ Jazzy Je...

Join us for a laid-back yet inspiring episode as Juliet shares her incredible journey from Charlotte nightlife to a promising career in healthcare administration. 🚀 We talk about her days hustling as a bottle girl at 4800, Harold’s, and Marquee, dishing out behind-the-scenes stories about the club scene, hookah culture, and the challenges of working in North Carolina's nightlife. She explains how these experiences shaped her confidence and resilience, leading to her pivot into healthcare.&nbs...

During this episode we get to know DJ Bloc, a long time veteran DJ of 30 years with roots in Flatbush, Brooklyn. We talk about his time growing up and learning how to DJ under his two older brothers, primarily doing dancehall block parties in Brooklyn. We also talk about his transition to Charlotte upon making a career change and seeking a better place to live for his growing family. He also drops valuable gems and advice for younger DJs who are coming up on the scene. We also take a tour on ...

In this special episode, Porshe and I come and record an episode after a night out in the city, with a plus one (Kayla) whom she met the day before. On this episode, we have fun talking about nightlife and dating here in Charlotte in comparison to other cities. We also have a little fun role playing and making some jokes. We get to know a little bit about both Porshe and Kayla personally right before the alcohol begins to get the better of them both LOL.

During episode 14 we sit down with Joseph Isaiah AKA Big Suede, a Charlotte based DJ who hails from Raleigh, NC. Big Suede takes us on a journey in life through the ups and downs, telling us how he eventually landed himself on the pathway to being a Mogul, making imprints in Music, Film and Fashion. Big Suede is also promoting his latest music project called "Mafia Music Vol. 1" on all platforms, featuring other up and coming artists from the Carolinas such as Baby Simba. After tragical...

From hustling vending machines to spinning tracks at Charlotte’s hottest spots, DJ Alexander’s grind is unmatched! In this episode of the Going Up podcast, we dive into Alexander’s journey—starting with his early days in Indian Trail and Charlotte, where he learned to hustle hard with ventures like bounce houses, vending machines, and carpentry, before stepping into the vibrant club scene as a DJ. He shares how his upbringing influenced his ability to mix genres like reggae, afrobeat, and cla...

For episode 12 I have done my first solo episode with no guest. As the first episode of 2025, this podcast reflects on my experience getting the podcast started up until now. I go through my top 10 reflections and lessons learned from this experience.

For episode 11 I sit down with Tee a.k.a The Energy Goddess, a Carolina Native and veteran of all things regarding nightlife. Coming off of a turnt-up holiday weekend with the family, we kick-off discussing her formative years with her family in Charlotte and later in rural Mooresboro, NC. She explains how she was a very active and curious adolescent, often landing herself in trouble and causing her to move around to live with different family members growing up all of which molded her...

During this episode we get to know DJ Jaylo who is one of the hottest club DJs out here in Charlotte, NC. He starts off by telling us how he got started DJing by practicing underneath his uncle and cousins on vinyl records and turntables in 2019 after getting laid off as a mechanic. He is from Greensboro and lived in Fayetteville before moving to Charlotte where he was inspired to DJ after seeing a celebrity DJ perform live for DaBaby. Jaylo also has built his foundation in music and rhythm ...

Adrian Nyce is the host of The Mouthin Out Podcast which interviews music artists as well as other celebrities and influencers. During this podcast we get to know Adrian and how he started his podcast. Being that he is an experienced podcast and content producer, he goes over some of the important lessons and tips he has learned over doing thousands of interviews and curated content pieces. He tells us about his roots in content making through studying film in art school i...

In episode 8 we speak with DJ Konkrete who is the owner and founder of Solid Ent a mobile DJ and Equipment Rental business here in Charlotte, NC. During our discussion, we get to know Konkrete in his early life in Alabama growing up in the greater Birmingham area. Konkrete speaks tells us about how is childhood influenced the music he listened to as an adolescent which he likes to experiment with in his DJ curation, dabbling in genres such as country music. His influence from his paren...

During this episode of the GoWinOut Podcast, we get to meet Aichatou (Esh) from Philly. During this episode, we mainly dive into her past as someone who was always in the party or had always over indexed on seeking male attention. She talks about how she has now changed her perspective on life and no longer places so much value on being on the party scene and seeking companionship and validation from other men. During this conversation, she gives her personal take on how it feels to work in ...

During Episode 6 we get to know Chopfrom704 and Choo, two brothers who make up two halves of the event company C&C Productions. During the interview, Chop and Choo tell us about their family history with throwing parties and events and how they got their DJ roots from their father. Throughout the interview, the pair express their deep passion for hosting events for their friend and classmate. They make a point that they are more than just an event company, as working DJs, equipment rente...

In Episode 5, we get to know Shae Ford & Will Knight who are the owners of Explict Bistro & Lounge and also Beauregard's in Charlotte, NC. Shea and Will introduce us to their love story and how they met and what the journey has been like owning several nightlife establishments together. We cover what are some of the greatest challenges, benefits and joys of running a nightlife establishment with your significant other. Throughout all of the challenges, they continue to win in both li...

For our third episode we interview Jayleena, a bartender and former dancer, and future entrepreneur here in Charlotte, NC. We talk about how she started going out at an early age at 15, and tells us how being in the limelight lead her to start dancing. She recounts her time and adventures dancing in different cities like Atlanta, Miami, Tampa and Charlotte. She also tells us about some of the wildest nights in Miami and some of the best money she's ever made while dancing. She informs ...

During this interview we get to meet Chris, head of security at Explict Bistro & Lounge. Not only is he the head of security, but his larger aspirations and passions lie in fitness and health. We talk about his journey in fitness, starting with his time in high school and college sports. Chris was also in the marching band as both a musician and drum major. Chris takes us on a journey on how these were foundations to him making his fitness content, forming the brand he is building...

In this second episode of our podcast, we speak with youknowHD, a prominent radio and nightclub DJ in Charlotte. He tells us about his early interests in music at 11 years old and how that eventually inspired him to learn how to DJ and work in radio. He reminds us of some of the struggles of the days before complete Serato integration with tools such as Scratch Live. He shouts out some of the mentors and DJs he has learned from since starting to work here in Charlotte and ho...

In this premier episode, we introduce this podcast as we sit down with Charlotte Promoter Fat n Da Hat and talk about his life and work promoting in the Carolina's and Atlanta, reminisce on promoting on days before social media and also talk about some of his non-profit work that he does in the city.