Creative and innovative doesn’t even begin to describe Love Cork Screw CEO Chrishon Lampley’s hustle.

The bravery of combining your passion with your career is no small feat—just ask Chrishon Lampley of Love Cork Screw.

The Chicago raised wine-lover turned her passion into a business, after a flooding of a bar she then co-owned forced her to shudder operations in 2011. With that part of her life in the rear view mirror, Chrishon persevered through the challenges to become a vintner and one of just two percent of African-American women to own a wine label. Now she’s sharing her story, her biggest lessons learned and her top-tips for success with ESSENCE.

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