Episode 8

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3rd May 2019

She's Shaking Up The Bourbon Industry

This week Jenny & Sailor sit down with the Founder of the Black Bourbon Society. We talk to Samara Rivers about the how’s and why’s of creating this organization and set the record straight on whether women, men, the black community drink differently. Let us tell you right now, this powerhouse of a woman is going to set the whiskey world on fire!

Also, please enjoy a selection of sounds from rockin' female musicians curated for just this show. Get to know Poly Styrene, Om Jahari, The Alabama Shakes and The Noisettes. Rock on!

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Articles and pages referenced in this episode;

 

Cuisine Noir Article :

https://www.cuisinenoirmag.com/samara-rivers-black-bourbon-society/

Bourbon Veach Article: https://bourbonveach.com/2018/02/19/african-americans-and-the-bourbon-industry/

A History of Black Jockeys: https://www.history.com/news/the-kentucky-derbys-forgotten-black-jockeys

Black Bourbon Society: https://www.blackbourbonsociety.com/

Bonded in Bourbon Podcast: https://www.bondedinbourbon.com/episodes/

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Pretty Good for a Girl
A show featuring girls who rock, girls who can hold their liquor and girls who will arm wrestle you in a rainstorm and win!
This podcast features stories and interviews about and with, kick ass women who are making their own path in music, STEM and the liquor industry.

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Spirit of Rock Network

Founded in 2019 by Sailor Guevara.

The Spirit Of Rock Network was born from Sailor's first podcast Metal, Rock & Whiskey.

The network is a diverse and inclusive space focusing on music, spirits and entertainment.

Sailor is a Brand Ambassador, Whisk(e)y Educator, Cocktail Book Author, Mixologist and was named Whisky Icon (US) in 2020.