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Fast Facts | Shake Stir & Mingle™

At a Glance

Founders: Sonya Crew (Certified Luxury Travel Advisor & Publisher) & Ashli Crew Rodriguez (Wellness Strategist & Certified Doula)
Headquarters / Reach: United States | Global Community of 400,000+ across digital, video, and social channels
Core Verticals: Luxury Travel Advisory (Bespoke & VIP Hotel Perks), Hospitality Media (The Pour Edit™), and Mindful Beverage Culture
Proprietary Frameworks: The SSM Standard™, The SSM Method™ (Foundation, Elevation, Balance, Texture, Presentation), and The Zero-Proof Playbook™

Industry Credibility & Partnerships

Official Media Partner: Tales of the Cocktail
Industry Accolades: Tales Catalyst Honorees
Trade Press Coverage: Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB), NY Cocktail Expo
Luxury Booking Affiliation: Certified Luxury Travel Advisor partnering directly with premier global luxury hotel programs (complimentary VIP upgrades, daily breakfast, resort credits)

Key Commentary & Interview Topics

Zero-Proof Luxury Hospitality: How 5-star resorts, fine dining, and ocean voyages are evolving past soda water into complex, distilled non-alcoholic mixology.
The Sober-Curious Consumer: Market data, luxury spending trends, and wellness travel demands across Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.
Inclusive & Sensory-Conscious Travel: Accommodating food allergies, celiac safety, neurodiversity, and sensory-sensitive room environments.
Mother-Daughter Entrepreneurship: Bridging two generations of cultural competence, intentional living, and community building.

Media Desk & Booking Info

Press & Interview Contact: inquiries@shakestirandmingle.com
Response Policy: Same-day response guaranteed for verified press on deadline.
Subject Line Protocol: Please include [PRESS DEADLINE], your outlet, and your filing date/time in the subject line for expedited routing.
Assets Available on Request: Executive headshots, official media kit, rate card, and audience demographic breakdown.

Contact Shake Stir & Mingle™

Let’s Plan, Partner, or Collaborate with Intention.

Shake Stir & Mingle™ is a Black women-led luxury travel advisory and hospitality media brand founded by mother-daughter duo Sonya Crew and Ashli Crew Rodriguez. Reaching an engaged global community of over 400,000 mindful travelers and industry insiders, we curate exceptional hotel and cruise experiences, champion sophisticated zero-proof living, and advocate for food allergy and sensory-conscious hospitality.

Whether you are looking to book a bespoke luxury escape, invite us for an editorial hotel audit, or feature your brand across our media channels, we would love to connect.

How to Reach Us

1. Plan a Trip (Bespoke Travel Advisory)

Ready to unlock complimentary VIP hotel perks, room upgrades, and custom zero-proof or dietary itinerary design?

Start Your Trip Request: Plan Your Trip Here
For clients seeking seamless five-star bookings with preferred partner amenities.

2. Brand Partnerships & Editorial Inquiries

For hosted press trips, luxury hotel audits, sponsored campaigns, and beverage brand features across The Pour Edit™ and our YouTube channel:

Email: inquiries@shakestirandmingle.com
Please include your brand/property overview, proposed dates, and partnership goals.

3. Press & Media Desk

Official Media Partners of Tales of the Cocktail, recognized press at Bar Convent Brooklyn, and Tales Catalyst Honorees. Sonya Crew and Ashli Crew Rodriguez are available for broadcast interviews, expert commentary, panels, and keynote addresses:

Press Email: inquiries@shakestirandmingle.com
Priority Response: Same-day response for journalists on deadline. Please include [PRESS DEADLINE], your outlet, and your filing date in the subject line.

General Inquiries & Connect

Website: shakestirandmingle.com
Direct Inbox: inquiries@shakestirandmingle.com
Follow Along: Join our community on YouTube, Instagram, and subscribe to our newsletter for curated zero-proof travel dispatches.

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