Ep. 807 Shanika Hillocks | Voices With Cynthia Chaplin

Episode 807 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Shanika Hillocks, in this new installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. About today’s guest: a multifaceted, multidimensional human being. Versatile and adept, I've worn several hats--publicist, influencer marketer, speaker, writer, brand strategist, podcast host, on-camera talent, and content creator--over the last 10 years of my professional career. Regardless of the role, the core elements of my practice are consistency and storytelling for and by diverse audiences. I'm thrilled to take my values and lived experience to the clients and community I service via my brand strategy and marketing consultancy based in New York City. Most recently, I was awarded Wine Enthusiast’s 40 Under 40 Tastemakers of 2021. If you want to learn more about today’s guest, you can by visiting: www.shanikahillocks.com/about About today’s Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a Vinitaly International Academy certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, Cynthia moved to Europe in 1990 where she has lived in Spain, Belgium, England and Italy. She chose to center her career in Rome and immerse herself in the Italian wine sector, which is her passion. She has taught university students and expats, works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, translator, and a judge at international wine and sake competitions. She consults with restaurants and enotecas assisting in the development of comprehensive wine lists and excellent food pairings, as well as advising private clients who want to develop a comprehensive Italian wine collection. She lives with her British photographer husband on the shore of Lake Bracciano, north of Rome, where they share their beautiful garden with one massive grapevine, two border collies and an arrogant diva cat. If you want to learn more about today’s host, you can by visiting: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!