Chanel Turner of Fou-dré Vodka and BOWS Fest is Taking Over the Spirits Industry

Chanel Turner of Fou-dré Vodka saw not one void in the competitive spirits industry, but two, and found viable and successful ways to fill them.

She started the Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Festival because she wanted to build a community for Black spirit owners and give them a way to showcase their products. And when Chanel saw that she was doing a better job of promoting Fou-dre than the distribution company she was paying, she started her own!

We talk about what it means to support Black-owned spirits, being a Black woman in the spirits industry, Chanel shouts out other Black-owned brands she represents, and so much more. Chanel’s hustle is unmatched!

Chanel Turner saw not one void in the competitive spirits industry, but two, and found viable and successful ways to fill them. ⁣ She started the Black-Owned...

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A Chance Meeting While Vacationing in France Turned into Founding Blackleaf Vodka for Kevin Larkai

Can you imagine going on vacation, meeting the owner of a fifth-generation cognac house and sparking up a business relationship that leads to starting your own vodka brand?

That’s exactly what happened to Kevin Larkai, founder of Blackleaf Vodka. This chance meeting has changed his life forever!

Listen to my chat with Kevin and hear all about Blackleaf’s beginnings, its future and everything in between.

Can you imagine going on vacation in Cognac, France, meeting the owner of a fifth-generation cognac house and sparking up a business relationship that leads ...

For a list of 70+ Black-owned spirit brands, click here.