On Could 11, EBONY and Rhum Barbancourt partnered for LEGACY, a particular occasion to rejoice their corporations’ longevity. Held at the Brooklyn Atrium in New York Metropolis, EBONY CEO Eden Bridgeman Sklenar and Delphine Gardere, CEO of Rhum Barbancourt, sat down with host Angela Yee to debate the tales, methods, and mechanics behind operating their profitable entities, which embody a 235-year historical past between the 2 iconic manufacturers.
Delphine Gardere, CEO of Rhum Barbancourt, and EBONY CEO Eden Bridgeman Sklenar at LEGACY occasion. Picture: Jamel Martin.
Based in 1945, EBONY stays a number one African-American life-style publication and a cultural touchstone. For many years, the publication has featured among the most notable figures in African-American historical past. Bridgeman Sklenar, who took over the function of CEO in July 2022, revealed how she’s discovered to make her voice heard within the govt world. “I’ve two older brothers, however I used to be lucky sufficient to develop up seeing my mom’s presence, that she was the boss in her area allowed me to know how I can present up as a frontrunner.”
Based in 1862, Rhum Barbancourt is a Haitian rum model that has been family-owned and operated for 5 generations. Gardere spoke concerning the challenges concerned with securing monetary investments. “One of many banks that I pitched to assist me on a leveraged buyout, they only did not imagine in me, as a lady operating a liquor enterprise. I nonetheless get that typically,” she shared. “That is one thing that we nonetheless need to deliver consciousness about.”
Lauren O’Brien at “Legacy” occasion. Picture: Jamel Martin.
Friends loved a Rhum Barbancourt Cocktail hour that includes specialty Barbancourt cocktails made by Lauren O’Brien of Netflix’s Drink Masters. DJ Zeke supplied the night’s music. Fueled by Tradition set the night’s ambiance underneath the inventive course of Toni Antrobus.
