Fried Chicken & Burgundy

The guys are back for another episode & are joined by Executive Director of The Roots Fund, Ikimi Dubose-Woodson! Listen to the full episode now! “Find what you love and let it kill you.” is the famous quote wrapped around a global knife tattooed on Ikimi Dubose-Woodson’s back. Ikimi is the Executive Director of The Roots Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities for communities of color throughout the wine industry, which she co-founded in 2020 alongside Carlton McCoy, Jr. and Tahiirah Habibi. As Executive Director, she has overseen the 150+ scholarships they have awarded, the creation of a high school program, multiple externship programs with wineries, and their massive fundraising effort. She launched their first charity auction event last April, which raised over $400,000 for the organization. Ikimi has spent her career working in hospitality and leading teams at the Marriott International, LifeWorks Restaurant Group, and other hospitality groups. A graduate of Johnson & Wales and Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, she has combined her passion for the wine industry with her mission to change people’s lives. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/musicinthebottle/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/musicinthebottle/support</a>