Noël Burgess' love for travel and learning about wine, spirits and culinary excellence led him to
pivot his career from working for corporate brands in Human Resources and DEI strategy to
traveling the US and abroad meeting the people and places that make each destination a
unique experience in discovery. It quickly became apparent that the consumer spaces of travel,
wine and spirits seriously lacked diverse representation and Noel quickly made it his goal to
show that everyone belongs in the spaces of wine/sprits, dining and bespoke travel
destinations. As one of the few black influencers and dedicated journalists in these spaces, Noël
presents his audience with a first-hand account of his journey discovering the best cities have to
offer from Sonoma County vineyards to New York City streets; from oceanside Mexican resorts
to the deserts of the Middle East; and everything in between all the while sharing the joy of
foreign cultures, leading BIPOC-owned businesses and how to dip your toe into the high life.