This week’s interview with Meoshi was quite uplifting. She discusses her earliest experiences with colorism in The Bahamas and how dynamics around race and color have changed now that she lives in Canada. We also hear her perspective on the lack of diversity in the craft beer industry and how she works with companies to accurately represent the people who consume their products. One of my favorite parts, though, is her small tribute to her mom at the end!
Guest Bio:
Hailing from the beautiful islands of The Bahamas, Meoshi has been educated as a neuroscientist with a special focus on linguistics. Now living in Canada, she has combined her training with her love of craft beer and social activism by assisting local craft breweries in helping them to represent people of colour on their social media accounts and directing them to other professionals of colour to help people of colour feel welcome. A life long learner, she continues to educate herself, most recently attaining her Cicerone Certified Beer Server certification and is currently enrolled in a BJCP Beer Judge Certification program.