Shakera Jones, 39

Podcaster/Host/Media Personality, SommTV, Los Angeles; Founder/CEO, BlackGirlsDineToo, New York City

Mixed Media, Clear Message

When she launched her blog, BlackGirlsDineToo, Jones wanted to create a community for lovers of fine wine and dining, as well as promote and support diversity and inclusion efforts for underrepresented groups in the food and wine industries. The platform is now where she writes informatively yet accessibly about both categories and leads virtual tastings.

With her dynamic voice and serious wine chops, it’s no wonder that she expanded to hosting the podcast A Glass for Every Palate as well as the Weekly Wines show, both for the SommTV network. In all she does, the message is clear: Wine and wine education are for anyone who’s passionate about them.

Instagram: @blackgirlsdinetoo