Margo Gabriel is a freelance writer from Boston, MA and is based in Lisbon, Portugal. Her writing has been published in Boston Art Review, Cuisine Noir, Edible Boston, Popsugar and Solstice Literary Magazine.

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An industry changemaker and compassionate role model, Tonya Pitts is known globally as a multi-talented wine professional who catapults wineries, winemakers and brands into the mainstream. Equally important, she is a leader who champions diversity and inclusion in the hospitality, food and beverage industries. Tonya is a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, a by-invitation philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and

hospitality. Her extensive career—which has been shaped primarily by women chefs and restaurant owners—spans multiple fine-dining establishments in San Francisco. Since 2012, her award-winning wine programs have received Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, which recognizes the breadth and depth of her 600-selection list along with her superior wine knowledge and presentation skills.

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Kodjo is a Certified Italian Wine Professional and Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. He is the first person of African descent to qualify as an Italian Wine Ambassador. Kodjo is the founder and sommelier at Africa Wine Club – which seeks to bring club members together to explore wine, food, culture, and business across the continent of Africa. Kodjo has also led travel groups to explore the joys of Italian food and wine on guided tours in places like Milan, Bologna, Umbria, Venice, Verona, and the Valpollicela. Kodjo holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management, an MS degree in Financial Mathematics from the University of Chicago, and BS in Physics from Hampton University.

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On this episode of the Swirl Suite, I talk with power couple, Brenae Royal  & Chef Joseph L. Paire III. A dating app brought them together and the rest is a black Hallmark ending. They started a YouTube channel, Chef and Wine Girl to share their connection. These 2 will upgrade your life with fun and educational food and wine pairings.

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On this episode of the Swirl Suite, we discuss tariffs, lobbying and wine with friend fo the podcast, Brionna Jimmerson.

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Sabrina Ransom is a professionally trained chef that enjoys teaching others how to expand their palate and make great food with accessible ingredients. As a small business owner she hand blends spices and produces small batch artisan sauces to help others accomplish the goal. You can find food inspiration, recipes and shoppable items on her website myforkintheroad.com

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Shakera Jones of BlackGirlsDineToo—a lifestyle brand, blog, and social media space—serves as a guide to the wonderful world of high-end food and wine; a need she identified from her own experiences exploring her passion for food, wine, and culture in this space. Shakera hosts bi-weekly virtual “tastings,” exploring grape varietals, production, and regions to broaden the palates of her followers through her welcoming teaching style and warm personality. A tech professional by day and wine student by night, she is currently studying to obtain certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers and Spanish Wine Scholar program with the Wine Scholar Guild. An aspiring wine journalist she has written pieces for SevenFiftyDaily and is one of the new cast members of SommTV.

Shakera thrives on bringing people together. In her role, Shakera will plan virtual BWP community events and when the world eventually opens up, in person BWP events. You can find her on all social media at @blackgirlsdinetoo.

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On this episode of the Swirl Suite, we candidly relive the events of January 6, 2021. Luckily we had some great wine to lift our spirits. Wine from we wine from Two Old Dogs. We discuss the nuances of the Saint Helena Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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We conclude 2020 with an After Dark episode with Rae Mathis. This conversation is full of twists and turns but full of life.

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On this mini episode of The Swirl Suite, we ask our wine family what wines they are drinking on Thanksgiving.

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Nicole - https://www.instagram.com/sipandsharewines/

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Marcia - https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_n_bourbon/

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Alleigh -https://www.instagram.com/alleigh77/

De - https://www.instagram.com/brainsnbuns/

Bri - https://www.instagram.com/brionnajay/

Melissa - https://www.instagram.com/brionnajay/

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