06/24/2025

S4E3 | The Esperanza Maria

Welcome back to Season 4 of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast! We’re thrilled to be back in the beautiful Jefferson Suite, thanks to our amazing sponsors at Le Méridien D.C., The Madison Hotel.This week, we’re pouring up with the incredible Erin Garnes, also known as The Esperanza Maria! A DMV native and lifestyle, wellness, beauty, and fashion content creator, Erin has spent the last several years championing mental health, serving looks, and sharing her hair and beauty knowledge with the community.Grab your favorite drink and join us as we dive into wellness, vulnerability, Beyoncé (obviously), and debut our brand new segment: Culture Court. Expect laughs, honest moments, and, of course, cocktails worth toasting to. 🥂Let’s get into it!🥂 Connect with Erin: https://linktr.ee/TheesperanzamariaLearn More:https://linktr.ee/wearecandcpod Follow Us!Instagram: / cocktailsandculturepod TikTok: / cocktailsandculture Benjamin Coy: linktr.ee/benjiecoyBrigethia Arai: linker.ee/brigethiaLe Méridien D.C. The Madison Hotel: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasmm-le-meridien-washington-dc-the-madison/overview/Film Producer: Instagram: ‪@RealChillMarcus‬ Editor: LinkedIn: Phinoshey (Meso) E.: / phinoshey