Being Black In Craft

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Aug 2026

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Being Black in Craft in Media is a nonprofit company that promotes underrepresented communities and businesses in various industries providing Black indigenous people of color a platform to showcase their products.

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August 18, 20261 hr 3 min

Smokin’ Bullet Cigars

🔥 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: 🥇 Black-owned entrepreneurship — building a brand with purpose, passion and personality. 🥈 Craft & quality — putting intention behind the cigar experience from the blend to the brand. 🥉 Community & culture — creating spaces and experiences where cigar lovers can connect, network and enjoy the moment. And we’re getting into the trends shaping Black cigar culture—from the rise of cigar lounges as social and networking spaces to women becoming a stronger presence in cigar culture, premium cigar experiences, and a new generation redefining what the cigar lifestyle looks like. Is the cigar lounge the new networking room? 👀 Are Black women changing the cigar game? 💨 And what happens when entrepreneurship meets smoke, style and community? We’re asking ALL the questions! 🎙️ Being Black in Craft 📅 Monday | 7 PM Central 📍 LIVE on Instagram, YouTube & Facebook 👉 Like. Follow. Subscribe. Share. Come hang with us, meet Alicia, and discover the story behind Smokin’ Bullet Cigars!

August 14, 20261 hr 5 min

Du Nord Spirit

🔥 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 Shanelle Montana built Du Nord from humble beginnings into a nationally recognized Black-owned craft spirits company. Chris brings an unconventional journey, business savvy, and a whole lot of determination to the spirits industry. ( Du Nord Social Spirits ⁠) 2️⃣ A Portfolio With Personality From Foundation Vodka and Prominence Gin to Mixed Blood Whiskey , Cafe Frieda Coffee Liqueur , and Pronounced Apple Liqueur , Du Nord proves that craft spirits can be innovative, approachable, and full of character. ( Du Nord Social Spirits ⁠) 3️⃣ Purpose Beyond the Bottle Du Nord isn’t just about making great spirits. Its mission is rooted in community, connection, economic impact, and creating positive social change — showing what happens when entrepreneurship has a purpose bigger than the product. ( Du Nord Social Spirits ⁠) 🎙️ Go back and listen to our conversation with Chris Montana on Being Black in Craft! Because this wasn’t just a conversation about spirits. It was a conversation about Black excellence, resilience, ownership, and building something that lasts. 🥃 Make good. Do good. Raise up your world.

July 14, 202652 min

The Old Fashioned Barristers

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 🕕 6:00 PM Mountain 🕔 5:00 PM Pacific Tune in live on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, and be part of the conversation! Whether you’re a whiskey enthusiast, a craft beverage lover, or simply enjoy hearing inspiring stories from industry trailblazers, you won’t want to miss this episode. Raise a glass and join us for another unforgettable conversation on Being Black in Craft! 🥃

June 23, 202648 min

A Celebration of Demonstration

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 while bringing vibrant Caribbean culture, traditions, and entrepreneurship that continue to shape modern British society. London itself stands as a global hub of diversity and creativity, where countless cultures intersect and influence everything from food and music to brewing and fermentation. Joining us is Wayne Campbell, curator of A Celebration of Demonstration. Wayne shares insights into Black British history, cultural preservation, and the importance of telling stories that often go unheard. Don’t forget that Being Black in Craft is available on all major listening platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Google Podcasts, or you can watch the show on YouTube and on Facebook at Black in Craft. Join us as we celebrate culture, history, and the voices shaping the future of craft beverages around the world.

June 15, 202636 min

Meulanated Meadery

🍯🐝 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 to hear the story behind the bottles and the passion behind the craft. ✨ 3 Things We Love About Mead 🍯 One of the oldest fermented beverages in human history. 🍯 Endless flavor possibilities through honey, fruits, spices, and botanicals. 🍯 Connects agriculture, fermentation, and storytelling in every glass. 🐝 3 Amazing Facts About Bees 🐝 Bees pollinate roughly one-third of the food we consume. 🐝 A single honey bee may visit thousands of flowers in one day. 🐝 Healthy bee populations are essential to thriving ecosystems and agriculture. 🍯 3 Things That Make Meulanated Meadery Stand Out ✨ Celebrating Black excellence in mead making. ✨ Crafting unique, flavor-forward meads that spark conversation. ✨ Building community through education, culture, and exceptional fermentation. 🎙️ Watch and Listen LIVE Monday at 7 PM Central 🕔 Pacific: 5 PM 🕕 Mountain: 6 PM 🕖 Central: 7 PM 🕗 Eastern: 8 PM Catch Being Black in Craft live on Facebook at Black in Craft and later on YouTube! 🎧 Available on all major listening platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Audible, and more. Come ready to geek out about honey, fermentation, entrepreneurship, and the future of craft beverages. This is one conversation you won’t want to miss!

June 2, 20261 hr 7 min

Day Bracey (Barrel and Flow)

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 festival dedicated to celebrating Black brewers, artists, entrepreneurs, and consumers. ✅ Consistently recognized as one of the nation’s top beer festivals, earning national acclaim and industry recognition. ✅ Creates meaningful collaborations between breweries, artists, musicians, and community organizations while ensuring artists receive visibility, compensation, and credit. 🏙️ Why Pittsburgh is a Beer Festival Mecca: • Home to nationally recognized beer festivals and a thriving independent brewing community. • Known for innovative brewery collaborations that draw visitors from across the country. • A city where craft beer, arts, culture, and community intersect to create unforgettable festival experiences. 🗓️ LIVE Monday, June 1 ⏰ 7:00 PM Central ⏰ 8:00 PM Eastern ⏰ 6:00 PM Mountain ⏰ 5:00 PM Pacific ⏰ 1:00 AM (Tuesday) UK ⏰ 2:00 AM (Tuesday) Central Europe 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Audible, Pandora, and wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Watch live on Facebook and YouTube. Come learn how Day Bracey and Barrel & Flow are reshaping the craft beverage industry by creating spaces where Black creativity, entrepreneurship, and culture don’t just participate—they lead.

May 25, 202648 min

Eryse and The Incredible Yeast Strain!

🎙️ 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 techniques, new concepts, and the science behind flavor development — this episode is for you. From yeast evolution to the intersection of creativity and technology in wine, this conversation is insightful, educational, and inspiring for anyone passionate about craft. 🎧 Listen on all streaming platforms 📺 Watch on Facebook: “Black in Craft” ▶️ Also streaming on YouTube Join us LIVE every Monday: 🕖 7PM Central 🕗 8PM Eastern 🕕 6PM Mountain 🕔 5PM Pacific

May 19, 202652 min

The Little Sober Bar

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 creating inclusive experiences where everyone feels welcomed — sober or sober-curious.• Trailblazing entrepreneur reshaping the beverage industry through creativity, accessibility, and intentional social connection. 🥂 Industry Notes & Mocktail/N/A Statistics:• The global non-alcoholic beverage market was valued at over $1.3 trillion in 2025 and is projected to continue growing at an estimated 8% annually through 2033. (Grand View Research)• Nearly 49% of Americans planned to reduce alcohol consumption in 2025, reflecting the rapid rise of the “sober curious” movement. (Grand View Research)• Sales of non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits increased by approximately 26% in the U.S., surpassing $800 million in sales. (New York Post)• Gen Z continues driving the mocktail movement, with more than 60% preferring non-alcoholic beverages in social settings. (New York Post) 🎧 Listen to Being Black in Craft on all major streaming platforms:• Spotify• Apple Podcasts• YouTube• Amazon Music• iHeartRadio• Pandora 📅 Catch us LIVE every Monday at 7PM Central:• 5PM Pacific• 6PM Mountain• 7PM Central• 8PM Eastern

May 12, 202654 min

Thee House of Harvey

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 make Thee House of Harvey stand out: 🍇 Curated luxury wine experiences centered on culture and connection 🍷 A bold commitment to storytelling, inclusivity, and elevating Black voices in wine Did you know? 📊 Black-owned wineries represent less than 1% of the more than 11,000 wineries in the United States. (Article Gateway) 📊 Only about 2% of wine professionals identify as Black. (Article Gateway) That’s why conversations like this matter. Join us as we talk entrepreneurship, resilience, representation, wine culture, and carving out space in an industry that still has work to do. 🍾 Bring your favorite pour and join the conversation. 🎧 Subscribe, follow, and share because Black voices in craft deserve to be heard loudly and proudly.

May 5, 202659 min

Brotha Whiskey

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 culture and storytelling, celebrating community and legacy Focused on premium quality and craftsmanship in every pour Built with a mission of representation and ownership in the spirits industry Tap in for a conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and carving your own lane in craft. ✨ Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss a moment. And remember… in the world of craft, the force is strong with this one. May the Fourth be with you!