(Double Dose - Drink & Vibes) Season 9 - [Ep 198] Part 1: Deion Thomas (Portfolio Credit Manager & Mixologist) Part 1: Dante Nicholas (Social Strategist, Entrepreneur & Founder of YamsThePlaylist)

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More about Dante:

Dante Nicholas is a social media strategist, creative entrepreneur, and the founder of the R&B music curation platform YamsThePlaylist. From New Orleans and currently residing in Atlanta – Dante has worked in advertising and social media marketing for 10 years with clients ranging from Spotify and Netflix, to Essence Music Festival and Louisiana Tourism. His career passion has centered around strategically telling diverse Black stories. Dante is also a photographer who has worked with brands like Nike and Athleta. In late 2022, he created an Instagram page called YamsThePlaylist to spotlight R&B music and artists. In just a few short months, the Instagram page went viral and the official Yams brand was born. Today, the brand has over 350,000 followers across social media platforms. 

More about Deion:

Deion Thomas is a dynamic individual navigating the realms of finance by day and the world of mixology by night. With a firm foothold in the financial sector, he dedicates his 9 to 5 to managing the complexities of the business world. However, outside of office hours, Deion's passion for mixology takes center stage as he explores the art of crafting cocktails and experimenting with unique flavors.