Text Me When You Outside

Ep. 17 The Gathering Spot: Ryan Wilson

Brandon McEachern and Marcus Allen sit down with Ryan Wilson, co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, to discuss building a community-driven membership club in Atlanta. Ryan shares insights on accountability, navigating business expectations, and the power of community support in entrepreneurship. The conversation also explores balancing luxury with accessibility, the importance of transparency, and using social media as a tool for advocacy, while highlighting the responsibility successful individuals have to uplift others.

Ep. 16 Saint Jewels: Gerard Alexander

In this episode, we sit down with Gerard Alexander, the creative founder of Saint Jewels, a luxury jewelry brand known for its bold, art-inspired designs. Gerard shares how he went from sketching in New York City to crafting custom pieces for global stars like J Balvin, and how staying true to his artistry keeps Saint Jewels one of one.

Ep. 15 Spice Queen: Angel Gregorio

On this episode of Text Me When You Outside, we sit down with Angel Gregorio—the powerhouse entrepreneur and community builder behind The Spice Suite and Black + Forth. From starting her spice shop on a whim to transforming it into a hub for over 2,000 Black women-owned pop-ups, Angel has built more than a business—she’s created a movement.We talk about her journey from education to entrepreneurship, how she blends food and fashion, and why creating space for others is at the heart of her mission.

Ep. 14 CultureCon's Founder: Imani Ellis

In this episode of Text Me When You're Outside, host Brandon McEachern sits down with Imani Ellis, founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective. From her creative roots in Atlanta to making waves as a publicist in New York City, Imani shares how community, courage, and authenticity shaped her journey. She dives into the inspiration behind CultureCon, the evolving role of publicists, and how AI is influencing creativity.

Ep. 13 The Truth About BCF 2025

With the festival scene changing fast, we had to pivot. In this episode, Marcus and Brandon break down what went down with this year’s Broccoli City Festival. From major artist tours flooding the summer to political shifts causing real pressure in the DC area, we knew the traditional July setup wasn’t gonna cut it.So we flipped the script. This year, BCF DC Weekend is reimagined across three epic days:🎤 Friday, Aug 8 – Coco Butter Party w/ Trap Karaoke🎉 Saturday, Aug 9 – Broccoli City Block Party @ Bullpen DC🏟️ Sunday, Aug 10 – Chris Brown & Friends @ Nats Park We talk about why we made the switch, how we’re still bringing the same impact (if not more), and what fans can expect from this fresh new format.