This episode is more than a finale. Its a full-circle moment.

For the last interview of The Swirl Suite Podcast in this chapter, we sit down with Kora Franco, founder of Aesthetic Wines, a modern, Black womanowned wine brand rooted in resilience, ambition, and bold self-expression. Koras story mirrors so much of what The Swirl Suite has always stood for: showing up authentically, claiming space in wine culture, and building something meaningful even when the path isnt smooth.

We talk about:

• Building a wine brand with purpose and personality
  
  

• Navigating the wine industry as a Black woman entrepreneur
  
  

• Confidence, creativity, and choosing boldness even when it feels risky
  
  

• What it really means to create a movement, not just a label
  
  

After our conversation with Kora, we close this chapter the only way that feels right: by reflecting on our favorite Swirl Suite moments. The interviews that moved us, the laughs that caught us off guard, the lessons well carry forward, and the community that made every episode worth recording.

https://aestheticwines.com/about-us/

The Swirl Suite Podcast

Email: SwirlSuite@gmail.com

Site: https://www.swirlsuite.com/

Social Media

POD @SwirlSuite

Sarita @VineMeUp

Leslie @TheWineConciergeClub

Glynis @Vino_Noire

Tanisha @GirlMeetsGlass

In this episode, we sit down with Myisha Moore, co-founder and CMO of Saint Enzo, a luxury modern Lambrusco redefining howand whywe celebrate.

Crafted from 100% organic Lambrusco Grasparossa, produced entirely in Italy with no additives or cellar manipulation, Saint Enzo challenges decades of misconceptions around Lambrusco. Launched in August 2025, the brand sold out its first release within minutes, signaling a powerful shift in how consumers think about sparkling wine beyond Champagne.

This conversation explores category repositioning luxury and what it really takes to build a culturally relevant brand from the ground up.

https://www.instagram.com/drinksaintenzo/

https://www.saintenzo.com/

The Swirl Suite Podcast

Email: SwirlSuite@gmail.com

Site: https://www.swirlsuite.com/

Social Media

POD @SwirlSuite

Sarita @VineMeUp

Leslie @TheWineConciergeClub

Glynis @Vino_Noire

In this episode, were joined by Kevin - marketing and branding consultant, writer, photographer, and the voice behind The Full Belly Blogger. As a self-described enthusiastic diner, Kevin brings a thoughtful, experience-driven perspective to conversations about food, culture, and hospitality.

Our discussion centers on restaurant expectations how theyre formed, who sets them, and how they can unfairly shape the way diners experience and evaluate restaurants. We spend meaningful time unpacking expectations placed on Black restaurants, including how bias, double standards, and cultural misunderstandings can influence reviews, and customer behavior.

Kevin shares insights from his work as a James Beard Judge, his background in branding, and his lived experience as a diner and writer, offering nuance around what excellence really means and why context matters in hospitality.

https://www.instagram.com/thefullbellyblogger/

https://thefullbellyblogger.substack.com/

Email: SwirlSuite@gmail.com

Site: https://www.swirlsuite.com/

Social Media

POD @SwirlSuite

Sarita @VineMeUp

Leslie @TheWineConciergeClub

Glynis @Vino_Noire

Tanisha @GirlMeetsGlass