How One Wine Brand is Building Black Legacy, One Bottle at a Time with Jon’ll Boyd
The Kickback With Keri: Black Entrepreneurship & Business Sp... by Keri Henderson, Small Business Consultant & Entrepreneur
Episode notes
#7: Wine isn’t just a drink, it’s a catalyst for community, legacy, and change.
In this episode, host Keri kicks back with Jon’ll Boyd, co‑founder of Boyd Cru Wines, Maryland’s first Black family‑owned wine company. With her husband Matthew, Jon’ll turned a shared passion into a purpose-led business rooted in connection, quality, and community empowerment.
In this episode you'll learn:
- How family stories and heritage shape their winemaking vision
- Why they prioritize high‑quality, additive‑free wines that genuinely taste great
- The power of crowdfunding & intentional investment in community businesses
- How they’re building a tasting room that uplifts small, local founders
- Why wine can be a tool for accessibility, not elitism
By the end, you’ll see wine as more th ...
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