Henry Stokes

Mr. Henry Stokes is a dynamic and versatile business luminary with an exceptional aptitude for brand development and a proven track record of success. With a keen eye for market trends, Henry consistently stays ahead of the curve, allowing him to seize lucrative opportunities and drive remarkable growth. Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of concept creation and execution, he has effectively leveraged his impressive 20 years of industry experience to forge strong and enduring relationships across diverse sectors. His remarkable business portfolio consists of a variety of lucrative business ventures and reflects his longevity as a business leader. 

Currently, Henry is the proud owner and operator of Tailored Ash, a distinguished cigar manufacturing company renowned for its commitment to craftsmanship and unparalleled quality. Tailored Ash provides private label cigars for boutiques, cigar, wine and spirits companies. Additionally, he serves as the esteemed Co-Founder of Atlanta Cigar Week, a premier event that celebrates the artistry and culture surrounding cigars. Atlanta Cigar Week has garnered a great reception from cigar culture enthusiasts, bringing in over 10,000 visitors to the city during the week each year.  Atlanta Cigar Week has been recognized and received proclamations from two prominent areas of Atlanta, Fulton County (2017) and the city of Fairburn (2022).  

Ever the visionary, Henry has recently joined forces with esteemed collaborator Eddie Green and Henry’s longtime business partner Octavia Toliver to launch The Connoisseur Network (TCN), a groundbreaking digital TV network dedicated to delivering captivating lifestyle content tailored to the discerning modern cigar smoker, with aspirations of reaching more than 1 million subscribers by the end of 2024. TCN is currently available on Amazon, Apple TV, Roku, Apple Store, and the Google Play Store. This pioneering venture exemplifies Henry's unwavering dedication to innovation and his ability to identify emerging opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Through his exceptional experiences and extensive network, Henry is steadily ascending to a position of notable influence within his industry. Along with the aforementioned ventures, he also owns and operates the Loose Unicorns Coffee brand. Loose Unicorns Coffee is a retail and wholesale coffee brand exclusive to Dubai.  Henry’s latest business endeavor is Social House Cocktail and Consumption Lounge located in Atlanta. Social House is a luxury cocktail and cannabis lounge, where the finest culinary and cannabis experiences are combined.

Henry possesses a rare gift for inspiring others to follow in his footsteps, empowering them to create lasting generational wealth while indulging in extraordinary, one-of-a-kind experiences. He has used his gift to inspire and mentor black business leaders and has held the role of capital access manager of VMF Collective (formerly known as Village Micro Fund). 

Henry's commitment to cultivating his brands is leaving an indelible positive footprint on the world, as evidenced by his well-deserved recognition in esteemed publications such as Essence Magazine and Afro Tech. With his unwavering passion for excellence, relentless pursuit of innovation, and unparalleled ability to forge meaningful connections, Henry Stokes is poised to become a leading force and an esteemed innovator in the business world.