I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the Wine Communication Series series. Across these 6 episodes I’ll be exploring Wine Communication Series in the company some of my favourite wine podcasters, traveling virtually from Australia and New Zealand to North America. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the opportunity that podcasting offers this is the series for you. We close out the series in the company of Jermaine Stone of Wine and Hip-Hop. Bronx native, Jermaine, spent his life entrenched in Hip Hop but found an interest in fine wine while packing boxes in the shipping department for Zachys WineAuction. He later grew to create their global logistics presence while honing his skills as an auctioneer. In 2013 he became one of the founding Directors and Auctioneers for the auction department of LA retail giant Wally’s. Throughout his 17-year career,Jermaine has worked with various clients across all facets of the wine industry,developing his skills in business operations, marketing, brand partnerships, and content creation. Today Jermaine is head of Cru Luv Selections; A New York based creative agency dedicated to blending his knowledge of wine and hip hop culture. Intro Origin Story Entrepreneurship Wine learning and development Wine and Hip Hop culture Changes in Jermaine’s wine influences over time Jermaine’s current schedule- a day in the life Wine and hip-hop collaborations- Snoop Dogg, Raekwon the chef, Action Bronson Community building The Wolf of Wine revealed! If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/462 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! ?? Intro and outro musicThe New Investorshttp://newinvestors.dk/Contact: glenn@velournet.dk Guest: Jermaine Stone, Wine and Hip-Hop GUEST CONTACT: Jermaine Stone https://wineandhiphop.com/ Date recorded: 22 Dec 2021 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com  CONTACT ME: Youtube: www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Wine Marketing Roundtable: https://www.interpretingwine.com/roundtable Instagram: https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram Facebook: https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin: https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin Clubhouse: https://www.interpretingwine.com/clubhouse   Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Wine Communication Series SERIES DIRECT LINK www.interpretingwine.com/457