Day 24| Diesha Banner| A Glass Above LLC

Diesha Banner has been elevating the cocktail scene in North Carolina for almost 10 years.
Formerly of mixologist duo, Toast It Up LLC, Diesha is using her distinctive blend of
experience, creativity, and influence to serve up the perfect blend of value and fun as owner and
beverage director at A Glass Above, her preeminent beverage catering and consulting firm that
specializes in educational and full-service beverage experiences for private and special events
nationwide.
A proponent of collaborative partnerships, Diesha is leading the charge to heighten awareness
and ensure her and other minority businesses have access to quality opportunities. A graduate of
Black Upstart, an initiative that teaches Black entrepreneurs the fundamentals of successful and
profitable business, and LaunchRaleigh, a program for small businesses in under-resourced
communities in Southeast Raleigh, Diesha’s experience has elevated her drive to educate,
inform, and offer invaluable resources to aspiring leaders. She's a current member of Leadership
Raleigh, and serves as the VP of the Board of Directors for the RDU Chapter of the USBG, a
national organization to advocate, educate, and empower bar, spirit, and wine professionals all
over the country. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including Brides and
Weddings, Tacari Weddings, and Capitol Romance and was a recipient of the "Fuel Your
Dreams " Scholarship from the Women of the Vine and Spirits Foundation. She is the 2021 winner of Raleigh's Signature Cocktail Competition and now has her "Meet Me At the Lighthouse" Cocktail featured in Flask Cocktail Bar. A woman with heart, Diesha is also a passionate advocate for humanity and truth who strives to be of meaningful service to others.
Nonetheless, Diesha’s most cherished title is that of a mother. The mother of one son, Diesha’s
focus has always been to teach her son the principles she lives by - to show compassion, be impactful, and live a bold, strong, and beautiful life.

A Glass Above Bio
A Glass Above Bartending & Consulting Firm is a preeminent beverage catering firm that
specializes in educational and full-service beverage experiences for private and special events.
Renowned for our immersive bar setups and professional team of expert, licensed, and
insured bartenders and staff, we ensure that your guests are served safely and to the highest
standard of service. We aim to be the go-to service provider in Raleigh, NC, and surrounding
communities.
Contact us today to craft an unforgettable cocktail experience that you'll never forget. We
guarantee to have you and your guest exclaiming #IllCheersToThat!