Special Sauce with Ed Levine The Cherry Bombe Story
Jan 2, 2026
Kerry Diamond, founder of Cherry Bombe, a media company and magazine spotlighting women in food and drink, shares her inspiring journey. She recounts her early food memories and how a lack of representation at food events sparked the idea for Cherry Bombe. The conversation delves into the creation of the Jubilee conference to connect women in the industry and the importance of mentorship programs. Kerry emphasizes community-driven media and calls for support of women-owned businesses, outlining ambitious plans for Cherry Bombe's future.
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Bootstrapping A Restaurant
- Kerry Diamond described opening Seersucker while still working full-time in beauty PR and self-funding the restaurant.
- She warns that using personal savings to open restaurants was a painful lesson and advises against it.
Outsider View Exposed A Gender Gap
- Kerry noticed a glaring gender gap at food events and festivals she attended while promoting Seersucker.
- That outsider perspective sparked the idea for a magazine celebrating women in food and drink.
From Passion Project To Business
- Cherry Bombe began without a business plan and evolved through 'beautiful accidents' into a multimedia company.
- The pandemic forced Kerry to treat it as a real business and scale operations.