Bring The Wine Podcast

To end our very first season of BTW, we wanted to let you know a bit more about who we are individually by answering some of your questions. This episode was paired with McBride Sisters Coastal Red Blend. 

It's time for the 2020 US Elections and in this episode we are joined by Antonya Jeffrey and Chris Alexander, two young and brilliant political minds who have experiences working within the American political system . We discuss everything from the Presidential Debates, Black celebrity activism, Kamala's identity and offer our own election predictions. This episode was paired with  Nero (2017) from The Bosman Family Vineyards in South Africa. 

Audio Production: Ryan Faussette (IG: @le__producteur)

This conversation was paired with Vina Pops, an alcohol infused popsicle brought to us by Marvina Robinson (the creator of Stuyvesant Champagne). In this episode, we learn about manifesting careers, love, and more from the Master Manifestor herself, Kanique Swinson of Soul Sister Network. We dive into a conversation about living with intention, overcoming fear and unapologetically going after the life we deserve. 

Another day, another opportunity for a little Black Girl Magic. This conversation was paired with Black Girl Magic Riesling. In this episode the ladies share what they have learned about forgiveness as they transition further into womanhood, what they are currently binging and more. 

Audio Production: Luther Masanto (IG: @theloungeinn, soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-lounge-inn)

This episode was paired with Gerard Betrand Cremant/Cremant de Loire Brut. In this episode the ladies sit down with Chasity Cooper, a Chicago-based wine journalist and educator. The ladies have a robust conversation on the wine industry, navigating that space as Black Women and offer their thoughts on Beyonce's Black is King.

Audio Production: Luther Masanto (IG: @theloungeinn, soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-lounge-inn)

This conversation was paired with Chaos Theory by the Brown Estate. On Episode 4 of Bring the Wine Podcast, the ladies sat down with a dear friend Eric McGriff (he/Him/his) who works as a Violence Prevention Specialist and Facilitator. During this episode they discuss sexual violence prevention and response sparked by recent SpeakUp pages that have highlighted the stories of sexual assault victims across the country on college campuses.

If you have been a victim of sexual violence and are looking for a resource to speak to please consider 800.656.HOPE where you will be routed to a trained staff member from  sexual assault service provider in your area.

This conversation was paired with Amour Genève (The Worlds First Naturally Blue Wine). The ladies discuss the dynamic between Jada Pinkett- Smith, Will Smith, and August Alsina. They also discuss their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and how that has changed.

Audio Production: Luther Masanto (IG: @theloungeinn, soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-lounge-inn)

The conversation in this episode is paired with La Vie by LVE. In this episode the ladies dive into the Kentucky protest led by activist, Tamika Mallory, the reaction of brands to the BLM movement and a recap of their favorite Verzuz battles and the BET Awards.

In this episode the ladies discuss recent events in the media as it pertains to the relationship between Black men and Black women. They also offer anecdotes based on their own experiences as millennial Black women. This conversation was paired with two wines that are Black-owned: Black Girl Magic Red Blend by The McBride Sisters and O.P.P by Maison Noir.