
Spreading the Flava of Detroit Across the World featuring Kerry Adams
12/11/20 • 22 min
In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with businessman and entrepreneur, Kerry Adams about the rise and inspiration behind his company, Detroit Flava Pack which is an online store that sells and distributes Detroit-based snacks including Better Made Potato Chips and Faygo pop.
Kerry also discusses his upbringing in Detroit and how he's been able to spread his love for the city to people across the globe.
About Kerry:
Kerry Adams is the CEO and founder of the Detroit Flava Pack, an online retailer that sells Detroit-based snacks including Better Made Potato Chips, Faygo, Vernors, and Sanders' chocolate.
Launched in 2015, Detroit Flava Pack ships to all 50 US states and more than 20 countries.
Raised in Detroit and currently residing in Southern California, he is a graduate of Renaissance HS as well as Michigan State University where he completed a degree in Advertising.
Connect with Kerry:
Website: www.detroitflava.com
Instagram: @detroitflavapack
Twitter: @detroitflava313
Facebook: Detroit Flava Pack
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In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with businessman and entrepreneur, Kerry Adams about the rise and inspiration behind his company, Detroit Flava Pack which is an online store that sells and distributes Detroit-based snacks including Better Made Potato Chips and Faygo pop.
Kerry also discusses his upbringing in Detroit and how he's been able to spread his love for the city to people across the globe.
About Kerry:
Kerry Adams is the CEO and founder of the Detroit Flava Pack, an online retailer that sells Detroit-based snacks including Better Made Potato Chips, Faygo, Vernors, and Sanders' chocolate.
Launched in 2015, Detroit Flava Pack ships to all 50 US states and more than 20 countries.
Raised in Detroit and currently residing in Southern California, he is a graduate of Renaissance HS as well as Michigan State University where he completed a degree in Advertising.
Connect with Kerry:
Website: www.detroitflava.com
Instagram: @detroitflavapack
Twitter: @detroitflava313
Facebook: Detroit Flava Pack
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About Wally:
Wallace Safford is the former personal bodyguard of Prince where he worked with the legendary artist during the height of his career in the 1980s.
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Connect with Wally:
Facebook: Wally Safford
Instagram: @wallysafford
Book: Wally Where'd You Get Those Glasses
Podcast: Wally's All Access
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About Mekeisha:
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Connect with Mekeisha:
Podcast: TV Madness with Mekeisha Madden Toby
Twitter: @mekeishamadto
Instagram: @mekeishamadto
TV Line: Mekeisha Madden Toby
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