Episode 8: The Swirl Suite

In this season finale, Shakera and Carla Hall, chef, author, restaurateur, talk about cookbooks, celebration food, and the theme of joy.

Shakera and Carlton McCoy, Master Sommelier, CEO of Heitz Cellar, and cofounder of The Roots Fund, discuss Court scandals, barriers to entry, and the theme of adaptability. 

Shakera and Marcus Samuelsson, chef, restaurateur, and author, talk about how food plays a role in community, culture and cookbooks, and the theme of renaissance.

Shakera and Tonya Pitts, sommelier, wine and food consultant, and writer, talk about changes in the hospitality industry, wine advice, and the theme of grace under fire.

Shakera and Dustin Wilson, SOMM film star and of Verve Wine and One White Street, discuss starting a restaurant, the Court scandal, and the theme of evolving.

Shakera talks with the Swirl Suite about their entrance into wine, food pairings, and the theme of collaboration.

Shakera and Jackie Summers, writer, entrepreneur, and public speaker, talk about Sorel liquor, Caribbean culture, and the theme of audacity.

Shakera and Donae Burston, founder and CEO of La Fête du Rosé, discuss expanding your palate, diversity in the wine industry, and the theme of being a rebel.

Shakera and Heini Zachariassen, founder of Vivino, discuss technology, Heini’s wine journey, and the theme of innovation.

Shakera and Nadine Brown, somm wine judge, former Wine Director Charlie Palmer D.C and wine writer, discuss Nadine's journey into the wine world, balancing motherhood, and the theme of steadfastness.