Issue No.30 - International Edition | Page 12

JIRI I KAZDA , Sommelier
Jiri Kazda is an accomplished sommelier , mixologist and writer currently living and working on the Gold Coast , Australia .
With an international hospitality career beginning in Prague , Jiri has had experience in some of the most prestigious restaurants and hotels worldwide .
Jiri ' s passion for the industry and quality products , produce and service has created a reputation for excellence . This has been reflected through out his career and continues with his latest project , the highly anticipated La Luna restaurant and Beach Club on the Gold Coast in Australia .
JEREMY MURPHY , Publicist
Jeremy Murphy is veteran media executive who has worked as magazine editor , newspaper reporter , spokesperson for a major TV network , president of his own PR firm , author and screenwriter . He currently serves as the founder and leader of 360bespoke , a media agency that provides public relations , content development , reputation management and crisis communications for clients in categories such as luxury , arts , fashion / beauty , hospitality , travel , media , start- ups and entrepreneurs . He is especially known for securing marquee media placements for clients like Rinna Beauty , Selling Sunset stars Mary Fitzgerald and Romain Bonnet , violinist Charlie Siem , celebrity florist Jeff Leatham and many others . Previously , Murphy spent 14 years at CBS where he served many roles as a Vice President , most notably as a company spokesperson and editor-in-chief . In addition , he is a respected speech writer , having worked with shoe designer Steve Madden on his address to the Accessories Council ; Elle magazine editor in chief Nina Garcia ; media executive Dawn Ostroff ( Spotify , Conde Nast , CW network ) and artists like Usher , Dolly Parton , Indya Moore and Issa Rae . This spring , Murphy will debut his first book Fuck Off , Chloe : Surviving the OMGs ! and FMLs ! in your Media Career ” ( SkyHorse Publishing ), which is currently available for pre-sale on Amazon and Barnes & Noble . The book has received major news coverage since it was announced , including features in WWD , Park Magazine , Daily Front Row , Bella , Polo DeMarco , and Simply the Best . Murphy appeared on Dr . Drew in September to talk about the book . He is also working on a 13-episode filmed series with actor producer James Brolin and producer Scott Hart about a global mystery involving linage , stolen art , the Italian Renaissance , Vatican secrets and the Medici dynasty .