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Black Businesses Matter (BBM) Podcast
Black Businesses Matter is a weekly podcast show on the impact of collaborating and advocating for Black Businesses to drive impact. It is hosted by Larvetta L. Loftin. Founder of The L3 Agency, a full service influencer marketing and communications agency. Hear from investors, thought leaders, supply chain leaders, DEI practitioners and business owners on why engaging minority businesses should be a social responsibility when black businesses are the largest employers of black people. Each episode will provide inspiration and actionable tools to help you become culturally sensitive in growing your business or brand. Each episode are about 30 - 45 minutes in length to help you to pledge to support Black businesses EVERY DAY in EVERY WAY and REIMAGINE #blackbusinessesmatter.
Black Businesses Matter (BBM) Podcast
“ We don't measure ourselves by traditional standards why would we I’m not the traditional wine maker” Says Rick Nesbitt
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Episode 105:
Guest Name: Rick and Carin Nesbitt
Guest Business: Vintrendi Wine Company
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we sit down with Rick and Carin Nesbitt the CEO and CFO of Vintrendi Wine Company Illinois’ first black-owned and operated winery.
In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter podcast, we sit down with Rick and Carin Nesbitt, the dynamic duo behind Vintrendi Wine Company—Illinois’ first Black-owned and operated winery.
Rick, the CEO, brings over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing at some of Illinois’ largest adult beverage distributors, while Carin, the CFO, leverages her 30+ years in finance to drive the business forward. Together, they share their journey—from how they met to how their combined expertise helped shape Vintrendi’s success.
Rick reveals the pivotal moments that led them to transition from wine distribution and white labeling to becoming full-fledged winemakers. He breaks down what it truly means to own the winemaking process—from sourcing grapes to crafting a signature formula that reflects their creative vision. Tune in to hear how the Nesbitts are redefining the wine industry on their own terms.
IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…
- How did Rick and Carin meet ?
- Entomology behind Vintrindi.
- What is a winemaker?
- Work life and relationship balance.
- Owning a family business
- Why do Black Businesses matter?
- What brings them joy?
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Visit their website: www.vintrendiwines.com
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