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OFFICIAL MEDIA KIT · 2026

NY Vapor Queen

Licensed celebrity bartender. Hookah authority. Event host. Lifestyle curator. Vibe architect

FULL NAME

DENISE MICHELE HODGE

PUBLISHED AUTHOR

AMAZON · B&N · WALMART
AVAILABLE FOR:

  • MEDIA INTERVIEWS

  • BRAND PARTNERSHIPS 

  • PRESS CREDENTIALS

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  • EVENT HOSTING

  • SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • PRIVATE EVENTS

BASED IN

NEW YORK, NY

AVAILABLE FOR

PRESS · EVENTS · FEATURES
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OFFICIAL MEDIA KIT · 2026

She Doesn't Set the Vibe. She Is the Vibe.

Denise Michele Hodge — known worldwide as NY Vapor Queen — is New York's premier lifestyle curator, licensed celebrity bartender, hookah authority, and event host. Operating under NY Vapor Queen LLC, Denise has built a brand that is synonymous with atmosphere, luxury, and the kind of experience people talk about long after the night ends.

Every room she walks into becomes exactly what it was meant to be — and then some.

A licensed celebrity bartender with deep roots in New York's upscale private event scene, Denise commands every space she enters. Whether she's orchestrating the hookah setup for an exclusive gathering, crafting signature cocktails behind the bar, or curating the full sensory environment of a high-end event, her signature touch is unmistakable: intentional, elevated, and unforgettable

As the author of Vapor Queen Said So — a visual how-to guide on hookah culture, flavor mastery, and lounge-style hosting available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart — Denise brought her expertise to the page, establishing herself as a published voice in lifestyle and hookah culture. The book is an extension of who she already was: the woman who knows how to make a room feel like somewhere you never want to leave.

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BRAND IDENTITY

The Four Pillars of NY Vapor Queen

i.

DENISE MICHELE HODGE

New York's go-to hookah authority. Setup, flavor, heat management — executed at the highest level for private and upscale events.

ii.

Bartending

A licensed celebrity bartender whose craft behind the bar is as curated as everything else she touches — elevated drinks for elevated events.

iii.

Lifestyle

A published author and lifestyle voice, Denise lives and teaches the art of elevated, sensory-rich living — on the page and in person.

iv

Aesthetics

Every detail is intentional. From visual presentation to sensory atmosphere, NY Vapor Queen is a standard of taste and design.

WHAT NY VAPOR QUEEN DOES

Services & Offerings

SIGNATURE SERVICE

Mobile Hookah Experiences

Premium hookah setup and service for private, corporate, and upscale events. From bowl packing to heat management to flavor curation — every detail handled with expertise

FULL EXPERIENCE

Event Hosting & Vibe Curation

Denise doesn't just show up — she takes ownership of the room. Atmosphere, flow, energy, and aesthetic from the first guest to the last call.

LICENSED CELEBRITY BARTENDER

Mobile Bartending

Elevated cocktail service for high-end private events. Signature drinks, full bar setups, and the kind of presence behind the bar that becomes part of the event's identity.

PUBLISHED WORK

Vapor Queen Said So

A visual hookah lifestyle guide available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. The definitive beginner's guide to hookah culture — written by the authority herself.

PRESS & MEDIA

Topics & Angles

Denise is available for interviews, features, podcast appearances, panel discussions, and editorial placements. She speaks with authority and lived experience on:

  • HOOKAH CULTURE & HOSTING

  • HOOKAH CULTURE & HOSTING CELEBRITY BARTENDING

  • LIFESTYLE CURATION

  • PRIVATE EVENT DESIGN

  • ATMOSPHERE & AESTHETICS

  • VIBE ARCHITECTURE

  • INDIE PUBLISHING

  • BLACK ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • NY NIGHTLIFE & EVENT CULTURE

  • BRAND BUILDING FROM ZERO

  • WOMEN IN HOSPITALITY

  • ELEVATED LIVING

  • MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS

  • SENSORY EXPERIENCE DESIGN

CONTACT & BOOKING

Work With NY Vapor Queen

Get In Touch

PRESS & MEDIA INQUIRIES

press@nyvaporqueen.com

1

EVENT BOOKING & PRIVATE HIRE

Available via Square for hookah and bartending services. Direct booking link available on request.

2

Open to lifestyle brand collaborations, editorial features, and sponsored content aligned with the NY Vapor Queen brand identity.

BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

3

PUBLISHED WORK

Vapor Queen Said So Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble & Walmart

NY Vapor Queen

DENISE MICHELE HODGE · NY VAPOR QUEEN LLC · NEW YORK, NY · MEDIA KIT 2026 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FOR PRESS AND MEDIA USE ONLY.

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