Rishonda “Shondi” Grier birthed Shondi Sips from her personal experiences at social events, going out to eat, and exposure to the restaurant industry, always including good drinks. The former hostess, server, and bartender quickly learned how exceptional customer experiences solidified an establishment’s reputation. As a bartender, she found a niche in making her own creations and suggesting drinks to suit a customer’s palette. 

Take this journey with Shondi as she learns about drinks, hosts sipping socials, and travels to highlight the best locally and Black-owned businesses. 

Shondi starts where it all began in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona.