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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In Good Company is hosted by Jeremy McKellar. New episodes weekly.

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"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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In Good Company is hosted by Jeremy McKellar. New episodes weekly.

🔗 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@InspirewithJerm & youtube.com/@InGoodConnects

🔗 Full episodes & guest profiles: InGoodConnects.com

🔗 More from Jerm: JeremyMcKellar.com

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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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In Good Company is hosted by Jeremy McKellar. New episodes weekly.

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🔗 Full episodes & guest profiles: InGoodConnects.com

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