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  • Pivots, Passion & Power Moves with Chrishon Lampley

    Pivots, Passion & Power Moves with Chrishon Lampley
    May 22 2025

    In this episode of the Swirl Suite, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Love Cork Screw, Chrishon Lampley. From art curator to wine mogul, Chrishon walks us through the many pivots of her inspiring career in wine and sales. We talk about what it takes to build a brand from scratch, maintain momentum in a competitive industry, and the strategic moves that landed her wine bottles on shelves in major retail stores across the country.

    Chrishon opens up about the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, her evolution as a businesswoman, and how she continues to disrupt the wine industry as a Black woman creating space for herself and others at the table.

    https://www.instagram.com/lovecorkscrew/


    Meet Chrishon and Swirl Suite on Juneteenth

    https://thewineconcierge.co/products/juneteenth-wine-tasting-podcast-with-chrishon-lampley


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    42 m
  • Afro Wine Week with Tuanni Price

    Afro Wine Week with Tuanni Price
    May 15 2025
    In this special episode, the Swirl Suite welcomes back long-time friend and returning guest Tuanni Price. Tuanni shares insights into the upcoming Afro Wine Week South Africa, a transformative event aimed at creating wealth, inclusion, and opportunity for people of color in the global wine industry.
    Connect with Tuanni Price

    • Instagram: @zuriwinetasting

    • Afro Wine Week Website: afrowineweek.com


    Swirl Suite Juneteenth Rooftop Tasting with Chrishon Lampleyhttps://thewineconcierge.co/products/juneteenth-wine-tasting-podcast-with-chrishon-lampley


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    40 m
  • Hip-Hop & Wine Culture with Randi Brady of Diversified Vines

    Hip-Hop & Wine Culture with Randi Brady of Diversified Vines
    Apr 1 2025

    In this episode of Swirl Suite, we sit down with Randi Brady, founder of Diversified Vines, a unique platform blending the worlds of hip-hop and wine. Randi, a WSET-certified wine enthusiast, shares how her passion for music, food and wine led to the creation of experiences that make wine education more inclusive, approachable, and culturally connected. From curating wine events with hip-hop storytelling, Randi is redefining how people engage with wine.

    https://www.diversifiedvines.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/diversifiedvines/
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    54 m
  • Lisa Lee of Tasting Room on 9th

    Lisa Lee of Tasting Room on 9th
    Mar 30 2025
    Lisa Lee, originally from the Washington D.C. area, believes that meals connect people and that there is nothing more sacred than the time spent around a table with those you love. Lee has been a student of hospitality for over a decade. Engulfing herself in education and the science behind every decision made in restaurants has prepared her for the moment that was coming.
    After deciding that she wanted to formally study wine, Lee completed The Wine and Spirits Education Trusts wine programs 1-3, awarded with merit, within a single year. Once finished, Lee realized that where she wanted to work did not exist here in Myrtle Beach. After a few experiences in other establishments, Lee realized that if she wanted something to be done well, she was going to have to create it. Not wanting to relocate, Lee began to create the concept that would become The Tasting Room. A high end space with impeccable service, while being inclusive and inviting, does not find its home easily. Eventually, The Tasting Room decided on a lease within a downtown neighborhood that feels as though it was always meant to be. The newly envisioned Downtown Myrtle Beach area of The Art and Innovation District is the perfect location and home for a concept made for this exact community. https://thetastingroomon9th.com/

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    48 m
  • From Recipe to Retail: Christi Dorsey of Taste Symmetry Consulting

    From Recipe to Retail: Christi Dorsey of Taste Symmetry Consulting
    Mar 28 2025
    Christi Dorsey is the Founder of Taste Symmetry Consulting, a boutique consulting company specializing in nutrition analysis, food labeling, and regulatory support for small food businesses. With her tailored consulting services, she helps entrepreneurs turn their concepts into shelf-ready products and ensures that they meet all necessary food safety standards. Her expertise covers everything from concept validation to packaging, branding, and market positioning, making her a valuable partner for businesses at any stage of development and her goal is to empower businesses to thrive in todays competitive food industry landscape.https://www.tastesymmetry.com/
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    59 m
  • Janet Cam on Fine Dining, Wine, & Restaurant Evolution

    Janet Cam on Fine Dining, Wine, & Restaurant Evolution
    Mar 27 2025
    Janet Cam is best known as the founder and co-proprietor of LePavillon restaurant, thefirst nouvelle cuisine restaurant in America, honored with The Wine Spectators GrandAward. She was the Managing Director of the legendary Lutce in New Yorkorchestrating the renovation and revival of the iconic French restaurant. She is includedin Whos Who in Americas Restaurants. Janet Cam provides consulting services torestaurant and hospitality businesses through a collaborative process to build profitableventures from the ground up and redevelops existing businesses into fresh, competitiveoperations with a focus on wine and beverage programs. Janet currently serves on the Smithsonian National Museum of American Historys Kitchen Cabinet, an advisory board made up of leaders in food scholarship and culinary history to help the museum shape and expand its research, collections, programs, and exhibitions related to food and beverage history. She is a former judge for the James Beard Foundation Awards and a longstanding member of Les Dames dEscoffier (Washington, DC, Los Angeles and New York). Janet has mentored hospitality students on their Capstone Projects for Georgetown University and University of Maryland relating to Chinese restaurants. Conducting wine tastings for public and private clients, restaurants, as well as the Hill Center in Washington, DC she seamlessly pairs food and wine with a specialty in European wines and Asian food. WSET II with Distinction. In country studies for wine and food of (Burgundy, Loire, Champagne, Mosel, Rhine, Kamptal, Piemonte, Spain). In country focus on cuisines of Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou and Bangkok.Janet has been invited to create the first wine program for the University of Marylandto launch in 2025.
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    45 m
  • Exploring Wine, Food, and Travel with Tish Around Town

    Exploring Wine, Food, and Travel with Tish Around Town
    Mar 20 2025
    In this episode of the Swirl Suite Podcast, we welcome Tish Around Town, a dynamic travel and wine enthusiast who curates unforgettable experiences centered around wine, food, and culture. From hosting immersive wine events to leading global travel adventures, Tish shares her journey, insights, and tips for those looking to explore the world through a flavorful lens.https://tisharoundtown.com/
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    Wine Organizationshttps://theveraisonproject.com/https://www.wineunify.org/https://www.therootsfund.org/https://winetrailsandwanderlust.com/2024/10/25/welcome-to-the-oneoverse/https://www.instagram.com/womenofwinedc/?hl=enhttps://www.batonnageforum.com/

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    1 h y 3 m
  • Justin Trabue of Ward Four Wines

    Justin Trabue of Ward Four Wines
    Mar 14 2025

    DC native Justin Trabue of Ward Four Wines joins us for an incredible conversation about her journey as a new winemaker. We dive into how she's preparing for harvest, navigating challenges in the industry, and the potential impact of tariffs.

    This is a must-watch for wine lovers and industry insiders alike!

    https://www.wardfourwines.com/


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    The Winemakers Playbook Event

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winemakers-playbook-harvesting-financial-business-strategies-tickets-1250300736159?aff=oddtdtcreator

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    51 m
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