Being Black In Craft

🔥 BEING BLACK IN CRAFT PRESENTS: DREW ESTATE IZZY! 🔥 Get ready for a conversation that’s bringing personality, passion, and a little smoke to the craft scene! We’re sitting down with Izola Woods, Lifestyle Ambassador for Drew Estate , affectionately known as Drew Estate Izzy! From her journey in the cigar industry to building connections and helping people discover the art of enjoying a great sm...

🥃 RYE NOT?! LET’S TALK WHISKEY, WOMEN & LEGACY! 🥃 Rye whiskey has a reputation for being spicy, peppery, and a little misunderstood. But honey, don’t judge a whiskey by its first sip! 😉🔥 This week on Being Black in Craft , we’re raising a glass with Wendy Peveich, founder of Archer Eland Rye Whiskey , a small-batch whiskey brand inspired by the beauty of Ohio and created as a heartfelt tribute...

🍹🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! BEING BLACK IN CRAFT! 🎙️🖤 BOLD FLAVORS. BIG DREAMS. BLACK WOMEN MAKING MOVES! 👑🥂 What happens when entrepreneurial ambition meets a delicious cocktail creation? You get AZI SAZI! 🍸 This week on Being Black in Craft , we’re shaking things up with Sazi Semmons , the creative mind and entrepreneur behind Azi Sazi , a new ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail bringing bold flavors...

🍻🔥 THIS WEEK ON BEING BLACK IN CRAFT! 🔥🍻 We’re talking beer, creativity, culture, community and breaking barriers with Samuel Mickles , brewer and owner of Irrelephant Brewing Co. Samuel brings a unique perspective to the craft beer world, blending his music background, creativity and passion for brewing into beers that tell a story. From contract brewing and developing his own recipes to buil...

🍾✨ THIS WEEK ON BEING BLACK IN CRAFT! ✨🍾 We’re popping the cork and heading into the world of wine, entrepreneurship, and building a brand from the ground up! This week, we’re talking with Justin Wages , one-third of the powerhouse ownership team behind Don Luchi Wines , alongside co-founders David Kinloch and Andre Grundy. From the original vision to navigating the wine industry, developing t...

🔥🍺 THIS WEEK ON BEING BLACK IN CRAFT! 🍺🔥 We’re turning up the taps and the conversation as we welcome Dave Mack, owner & brewer of Mack Brewing Co.! Dave is more than a brewer — he’s a craft beer trailblazer with a mission to increase representation and create space for Black brewers and beer lovers. And Mack Brewing Co.? Bold, ambitious and definitely #MackHasMoreFun! 🍻 This week, we’re talk...

🥃 THE SPIRITS INDUSTRY IS SHAKING THINGS UP! 🥃 The latest episode of Being Black in Craft is LIVE—and we’re welcoming the brilliant Dr. Dawn O’Neal, PhD , founder and owner of New Dawn Distilling ! Dr. O’Neal brings together science, sustainability and whiskey , using her background in ecology to rethink what the future of distilling can look like. New Dawn is especially focused on sustainable a...

Being Black in Craft: Annie McGinnis 🎙️🍻 The latest episode of Being Black in Craft features Annie McGinnis , partner at Vine Street Brewing and the current President of NB2A ! Annie brings a unique perspective as a trailblazer, entrepreneur, and industry leader who continues to help shape the future of craft brewing. We talk about her journey in the industry, leadership, entrepreneurship, and wh...

We’re back with a BONUS episode of Being Black in Craft! 🍻🔥 This time, we’re sitting down with Lynisha “FermentMeBaby” to talk about her journey into the brewing industry, what inspired her to get started, and how things are going so far as she continues to build her craft and her voice in the industry. From fermentation to finding her place in craft beer, FermentMeBaby brings curiosity, passion...

🔥 BEING BLACK IN CRAFT IS BACK! 🔥 This Monday at 7 PM Central, we’re lighting up the conversation with Alicia, Co-Owner of Smokin’ Bullet Cigars! 🚬🔥 We’re talking cigars, entrepreneurship, Black excellence, and the evolving culture around African Americans and cigar lounges—because cigar culture is about so much more than the smoke! 💨 3 things that make Smokin’ Bullet Cigars stand out:
🥇 Bla...

🔥 Revisit a Powerful Being Black in Craft Conversation We’re taking it back to a memorable episode of Being Black in Craft with Chris Montana , founder and CEO of Du Nord Social Spirits ⁠ — a conversation about Black entrepreneurship, craft spirits, resilience, and what it means to make good and do good . 🥃 3 things that make Chris & Du Nord stand out: 1️⃣ Trailblazing Leadership 
Chris and Shan...

We welcome Brandi Lowery, The Old Fashioned Barrister! 🥃⚖️ Brandi is known for her passion for bourbon education and her ability to make whiskey approachable through storytelling, history, and culture. We’ll explore her journey, her love of the classic Old Fashioned, and how she’s helping shape conversations around spirits and representation. 📅 Watch Live: 🕖 7:00 PM Central 🕗 8:00 PM Eastern...

This week on Being Black in Craft, we’re revisiting a previously recorded episode from a series I’ve long wanted to develop. The challenge of coordinating across multiple time zones has made it difficult, but we’re finally taking a trip across the pond to explore the rich history and cultural impact of London and the Windrush Generation. The Windrush Generation helped rebuild post-war Britain whil...

🍯🐝 This Week on Being Black in Craft! 🐝🍯 Join us as we welcome Ren, owner and mazer of Meulanated Meadery, for an engaging conversation about the art, science, and culture of mead making! If you’ve attended the incredible Barrel & Flow, chances are you’ve experienced some of the rich, flavorful, and unforgettable meads that made their way around the legendary bottle shares. Now’s your chance t...

Day Bracey, curator, cultural innovator, and Executive Director of Barrel & Flow, as well as the force behind Barrels on the Bayou. We’ll discuss the recent launch of Barrels on the Bayou, the continued growth of Barrel & Flow, and why Pittsburgh has become one of the most exciting destinations in craft beer and beverage culture. 🍺 3 Things That Make Barrel & Flow Special: ✅ America’s first fest...

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Being Black in Craft 🍷🧫 We’re taking a short holiday break, but we couldn’t wait to share this incredible conversation with Eryse White on Being Black in Craft! Eryse is a brilliant mind diving deep into the evolving world of wine yeast strains, fermentation science, and the exciting technologies shaping the future of craft beverages. If you love geeking out over innovative...

Being Black in Craft Podcast Featuring Bryttany Hyde, owner of The Little Sober Bar This week on Being Black in Craft, we sat down with the inspiring and innovative Bryttany Hyde, founder of The Little Sober Bar, to discuss the evolution of sober spaces, inclusive hospitality, and redefining social culture without alcohol. ✨ Two standout attributes about Bryttany:• Visionary community-builder cre...

We’re uncorking another powerful conversation as we welcome Tiffany Harvey, owner of Thee House of Harvey! 📅 Monday, May 10 🕖 7PM Central 📍LIVE on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube 🕗 8PM Eastern 🕕 6PM Mountain 🕔 5PM Pacific From Chicago roots to cultivating luxury, culture, and community through wine, Tiffany is redefining what representation in the wine world looks like. ✨ Two attributes that...

Monday, May 4th at 7PM CST for another powerful episode of Being Black in Craft streaming LIVE on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! ⏰ Tune in across time zones: ​ 5PM PST ​ 6PM MST ​ 7PM CST ​ 8PM EST 🎙️ This week, we’re honored to welcome Deondra Randle, CEO & Founder of Brotha Whiskey — a brand making bold moves and redefining presence in the whiskey space. 🔥 About Brotha Whiskey: ​ Rooted in...

Monday, April 27th at 7PM CST for a dynamic episode featuring the powerhouse podcast duo The Liquor Connoisseur! 🥃🔥 🕖 Tune in across time zones: • 5PM PST • 6PM MST • 7PM CST • 8PM EST We’re diving into culture, craft, and conversation with voices that are shaping the way we experience spirits and storytelling. 💡 About The Liquor Connoisseur Duo: • Knowledge-driven – breaking down spirits with...

🎮🍷 Being Black in Craft is back with a whole new vibe! 🍷🎮 April 13th at 7PM CST as we welcome Kristin, owner of Cote of Paint Wine—a visionary who’s flipping the script on what wine culture looks like and who it’s for. This episode is all about breaking rules, building culture, and pouring purpose into every bottle. ✨ Meet Kristin — A Wine Game Changer: • Creative disruptor blending wine + ar...

This episode of Being Black in Craft features Justin and Malik of Bear King Brewing—a dynamic duo blending culture, creativity, and craft. They share how their partnership flows like a legendary Hip-Hop duo, how music and lived experiences shape their brewing, and what it takes to build ownership in a space that hasn’t always made room for Black brewers. From real talk about the grind to their vis...

On this episode of Being Black in Craft, we sit down with Corey Hinton, founder of Soul Brothers Brewing Company, for a powerful and unfiltered discussion on brewing, ownership, and building true equity in craft beer. Now—real talk—there is a slight audio disturbance during parts of this episode. But don’t get it twisted… Corey comes through clear where it counts. His voice, his story, and his imp...

Join us for the next Being Black in Craft conversation on Monday, March 16th as we welcome the incredible Stephanie Grant! Stephanie is an Atlanta-based craft beer writer, storyteller, and the founder of She Loves Craft, a platform dedicated to exploring beer, culture, and community. Her award-nominated writing has appeared in outlets like CraftBeer.com and Good Beer Hunting, and she also created...

🍺🎙 Join the Conversation: Being Black in Craft Pull up a seat and raise a glass with us Monday, March 9th as we welcome the vibrant and talented Leslie Hudson-Gordon, also known as Chef Leslie. Based in Atlanta, Chef Leslie brings an eclectic and creative approach to food and beer pairings, blending bold flavors with her deep passion for the culinary arts. From unexpected pairings to storytelling...