Wine & Chisme

Wine: 2018 Cramoisi Vineyards Pinot Noir The Wine & Chisme Podcast was created to share the stories of everyday people doing extraordinary things to serve their community. Our host, Jessica Yañez brings her love for wine and passion for storytelling together to highlight the stories that need to be told from communities of color. Chisme (Spanish for gossip) comes from the interviewees themselves as they "spill the wine" on their own terms. So grab a glass of wine and join us for the new Wednesday. #WineAndChismeWednesday Website: https://www.thewineandchismepodcast.com/ Instagram

Wine: Chardonnay, Raybourne Russian River Valley, 2019 BIO: Araceli Vazquez is a personal/private chef and San Diego native who is taking the city by storm with her culinary expertise. Her main focus is to bring not only delicious food to the table but also to create an extraordinary culinary experience. Website: https://www.kitchenprodigy.com Instagram

Wine: Aldina Vineyards Chardonnay, 2019 BIO: Taylor M. Tieman, Esq. is an attorney and founder of the Legalmiga® Membership, an accessible legal services membership created specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs, She assists and advises her clients on how to legally protect their brands, services, products & content through the effective use of preventative measures and legal strategy. Taylor operates a virtual law firm based out of Los Angeles, California and specializes in trademarks, contracts, copyright, podcasts, and business formation. She takes immense pride in representing BIPOC and female-owned businesses to help them build and thrive! Taylor also is the founder of The Legalmiga Library™, a one-stop legal shop with all the legal resources an entrepreneur will need to build a successful, thriving business–– while minimizing the legal risks. Websites: www.ttiemanlaw.com www.thelegalmigalibrary.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalmiga/ https://www.instagram.com/thelegalmigalibrary/

Wine: 2014 Jose Wine Caves Zinfandel BIO: Maria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator. A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, her first monograph “Out There” published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2013, was the recipient of the Best Book Awards in both the Art and Design Categories. In 2015 Brito was selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World and in 2020 she was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries who gets to shape the art world. She has written for publications such as Huffington Post, Elle, Forbes, Artnet, Cultured Magazine, Entrepreneur, Departures, and the Gulf Coast Journal of Literature and Fine Arts from the University of Houston, Texas. For several years, Maria has taught her creativity course in companies and, in 2019, she launched “Jumpstart”, an online program on creativity for entrepreneurs based on years of research and observation in both the areas of business and art. In 2019 she created and hosted "The "C" Files with Maria Brito", a TV and streaming series for PBS's new station "ALL ARTS". Maria and her projects have been featured extensively in national and international publications including The New York Times Style Section, T: The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, W Magazine, ELLE Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Time Magazine, New York Magazine, The New York Observer, The Daily Beast, The Economist, Interview Magazine, VOGUE Italia, VOGUE Mexico, VOGUE Latin America, VOGUE Brazil, VOGUE China, VOGUE.com, ELLE Décor Spain, Departures, Forbes, Blouin ArtINFO, Hamptons Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Modern Luxury, Refinery29, goop, Billboard, Marie Claire Australia, Marie Claire Spain, Allure, The Coveteur, House Magazine, House Beautiful, Buro 24/7, Latina, Modern Magazine, and more. Website https://www.mariabrito.com/ Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook

Wine: Famille Perrin, 2020 Côtes du Rhône Réserve BIO: Stephanie Moran Reed is a nationally certified Activity Director dedicated to helping seniors attain the best possible quality of life. In 2016 she started her first business, Senior Sensory, a Los Angeles-based service that provides purposeful and stimulating activities for seniors. She received her ADC (Activity Director Certified) status through the NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals), a federally recognized organization that certifies activity professionals who work with the elderly. Stephanie earned her B.S. in Cognitive Science, Minor in Gerontology, and Specialization in Computing from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her interests in cognitive development and gerontology and the gratification she received from providing quality, person-centered care led her to a professional career working with seniors. Unfortunately, her senior business was severely impacted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Visitor restrictions on senior communities meant that she could no longer service most of her long-time clients. The pandemic also halted the launch of her second company, Reed Musicians, a musicians-for-hire booking service. But, in true entrepreneurial spirit, she took advantage of the extra time gained during California’s stay-at-home orders and created her third company, MiJa Books! Stephanie is a proud Latina mompreneur. She currently resides in Culver City, with her husband Muammar and two-year-old daughter, Mireya Jamila. Website: https://mijabooks.com Instagram Facebook

Wine: BIO: Rachel Matos is the CEO of Blue Lotus Collective - a digital marketing agency focusing on social media and influencer marketing. She is also a co-founder and the Chief Marketing Officer of MyCajita - a subscription box service featuring artisan products. Los Angeles-based, Rachel is one of the nation's top strategists and consultants specializing in Latinx influencer marketing and strategy and served as the Director of Social Media and Influencer Relations for #WeAllGrow Latina Network for six years. Rachel played an instrumental role leading the company's approach to online engagement and social media strategy and has additionally managed major digital brand activations and influencer relations with Latinx creators for a wide range of Fortune 500 companies. A native New Yorker of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent, Rachel graduated from the School of Visual Arts and previously worked in the museum field for close to 17 years as a lecturer and programs curator. The Guggenheim, The Met, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Bronx Museum of Arts, and LACMA are just a few of the arts institutions Rachel worked for before becoming a trailblazer in the Latinx digital space. Website: https://www.mycajita.com Personal IG Blue Lotus IG My Cajita IG

Wine: BIO: Sarita is an empowerment coach, passionate about inner-work, talk show host, mindset coach, and founder of Sarita Wellness. What first began as a journey of self exploration has since boomed into a full grown business. She is on a mission to redefine self-care in the BIPOC spaces. She guides women to reclaim their power and go from disconnected to deeply connected all via self-care through her new membership community Self Embrace Collective. Website: saritawellness.com Instagram

Wine: Famille Perrin, 2020 Côtes du Rhône Réserve BIO: Marissa Daniela is a content creator and marketing professional that was based in La Habana, Cuba. As a cuban American living on the island with her educational background in political philosophy, Marissa focused her content on telling the story of everyday Cubans who voices could not be heard and the diaspora in the world wanting to connect to them. Instagram TikTok YouTube

Wine: Seis Soles Red Blend, 2019 BIO: Anna Cabo is the creator of Amour360 Skincare. Diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and realizing how everything we put on our skin is absorbed buy the skin, she created a skincare line that approaches beauty from a wholistic point of view, beyond skin and the “filtered beauty” standard. Made with non harmful ingredients. Social Media: Personal Instagram Amour.360 Instagram

WIne: Vignobles Lacheteau Pouilly-Fumé 2018 BIO: Lucia Gabriela helps individuals and couples to master their life, relationships and intimacy with themselves and others. As a Relationship and Intimacy Coach, Lucia Gabriela creates a sacred and safe space for individuals and couples to build conscious relationships and meaningful intimacy in their life. As an Emotional Somatic Therapist and Tantra Facilitator, Lucia Gabriela specializes and works with individuals whose journey is to liberate themselves from emotional and sexual traumas. She helps them reclaim their creative power, body, voice, sensuality, and sexuality and welcome pleasure into their lives, creations, and relationships. Media Links Site: http://luciagabriela.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciagabrielacoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuciaGabrielaCoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nunaholisticretreatcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciagabrielacoach Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/luciagabrielahc

Wine: 2019 Aldina Vineyards Rosé BIO: Aldina Vineyards pays homage to Al and Dina Lopez. Their label represents their life motto, to “always use the best quality materials to create the best quality product.” Our parents have instilled family values and hard work throughout our entire lives. Our goal is to reflect those values by creating Sonoma County’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon. Al himself personally planted the Aldina vineyard. In the early mornings of fall we walk the vineyards to determine the optimal maturity level by tasting the fruit for the tannin structure and flavors. It is easy to see Al's love and his passion for his vineyard. Website: https://www.aldinavineyards.com Instagram

Wine: 2018 Llamas Family Carneros Chardonnay BIO: Llamas Family Wines was founded in 2009 and is committed to making exceptional wines from the Napa Valley. They feel fortunate to be living the “American Dream”. Many family members came from Mexico to the United States in search of a better life. Originally ranchers from Jalisco, Mexico, the family migrated north to farm fields, orchards and vineyards. They worked tirelessly in all aspects of the wine industry, from tending the vines to producing wine. After over 40 years of farming the vines of Napa Valley, the family has further defined its agricultural heritage and takes great pride in sourcing grapes exclusively from vineyards farmed by the Llamas family. Website: Instagram

Wine: Herencia Del Valle, Sauvingon Blanc, Napa BIO: In 1997, Guillermo married Angelica, a Mexican-American from Napa Valley with roots in Guadalajara. Her parents were local vineyard managers, and Guillermo aspired to follow in their footsteps. In 2007, he started a farming company that gradually led to vineyard management, and in 2012, Guillermo and Angelica began using their hard-won skill set to make their own wine. “Herencia del Valle Wines is the story of Mexican migrants who prune the grapes in the icy winters and then harvest them in the blazing hot summers. The brand is a tribute to our ancestors who paved the way for us to open our own vineyards, in the vicinity of the ones where they toiled just to make ends meet. Our success belongs only to us, created solely by hard work and the resilience of those who raised us.” Instagram

Wine: El Potrillo Pinot Noir by Honrama Cellars, 2019 BIO: Honrama: "A Celebration of Opportunity, Labor, Resolve, and the Bond of Generations". "The journey of every wine begins in the vineyard, with the grape. The beauty of every wine is crafted from the souls and hands of those who tend the vineyards, pick the grapes, and cultivate the nectar. Just as every family is crafted from the souls and hands of those who recognize opportunity, take risks, work from dawn to dusk, and share their wisdom". Named in honor of Honorio Ramirez Mata, Honrama reflects the bond of respect and admiration between generations. From the soul of a great man whose quest for a better life for his family brought him to Napa Valley working to tend the vineyards and harvest the fruit, to the souls of his children and grandchildren who lovingly make the wine. Website: http://www.honramacellars.com/ Instagram

Wine: Esfuerzo Wines, 2019 Grenache Rosé, Santa Ynez Valley BIO: Dali Rivera is the creator of the Anti-Bullying & Diversity Academy (DABA), a series of online mini-courses and in-person workshops for parents, guardians, and educators to learn how and what to teach their kids about bullying and how to embrace others’ differences as well as their own in order to promote equality. Dali is also a U.S. Army veteran, speaker, parent to two young girls, and wife of a disabled veteran. She earned a master’s degree in Women & Gender Studies from Towson University in Towson, Maryland. Dali’s passion to stop bullying comes from her own personal experiences as a bullied child, from having become an advocate for her own daughter and for others. She has dedicated herself to research on the topic of bullying, diversity, confidence-building, and unconscious behaviors that play a role in bullying and how we treat others. Website: https://www.dalitalks.com Instagram

Wine: BIO: Norma is a former attorney, New York Times published writer, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder Fabian Flores, a Latinx-focused publisher. Website: https://www.fabianflorespublishing.com/links Instagram New York Times article

Wine: BIO: Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz (the hyphen is silent) is a Salt Lake City-based, AfroLatinX writer/director, whose emphasis on character marks culture as integral to identity, but second to story. His work mirrors the frail and current socio-political climate with tongue-in-cheek dialogue and nuanced behavior that give characters depth and relatability, distinct but somehow common--a feat that has drawn attention from the Sundance Labs (a 2021 finalist), Nicholl’s Fellowship & Screencraft Competitions. He and Zach Johnson, lifelong friends and cinephiles, work to bridge the gap between the siloed other and the mainstream, focusing on simple slices of life and relationship dynamics. Gianfranco’s stories are a bright mix of the beats, verve, and rhythm of the tribal-and-Dominican-native tambora drum and the urban percussion of 90s boom-bap. For him, film is about discovery, catharsis and decolonization. Vimeo Instagram

Wine: Armitage Wines, 2018 Estate Pinot Noir BIO: Sandra Hinojosa Ludwig is a certified life coach from the Transformational Arts College in Toronto, Canada. Known as the Manifesting Chica, she uses her Facebook and Instagram communities, as well as her nonprofit coaching program, to help Latinas intentionally manifest a life that loves them back. Through individual and group coaching, Sandra has connected with women from all over the Americas. Visit her website to learn more: sandrahinojosaludwig.com. Instagram

Wine: Armitage Wines, 2018 Estate Pinot Noir BIO: Ghayda is the Owner and Founder of Charm Celebratons, located in the Houston, TX area. Charm Celebrations is a full service event planning company focusing on ensuring people, organization and corporations have a reliable and experienced planner to elevate their events. Since 2006, she has created unforgettable events from Maryland and Canada to Texas. She has earned a certificate by Celebrity Event Planner David Tutera. Instagram

Wine: Brown Estates House of Brown Chardonnay BIO: Branded Hottest Latina MILF in the World , adult content creator made headlines when she went international with her story about opening a OnlyFans to support her adult daughter through law school. Website: https://www.marcelasobella.com Instagram

Wine: Esfuerzo Wines, Pinot Noir BIO: Samantha Ortiz, Latina entrepreneur and named the #1 fitness trainer in NYC. From being a former owner of Triple Threat Bootcamp (fitness studio), she has now transitioned to an online fitness platform which provides live and on demand workouts, nutritional guidance and personal development tips. Samantha has also been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Shape and Women’s Health Magazine. Samantha’s energy and passion for training and empowering individuals is truly what separates her from the rest. She makes it her business to encourage and make her clients the best versions of themselves. Samantha encourages body positivity throughout her online fitness platform and authentically shows her cellulite, love handles and having “off days” as a sign of normality. Website: live.somanti.com Instagram

Wine: Armitage Wines, Santa Cruz Mountains, Pinot Noir 2018 BIO: Pabel Martinez Global Account Director at TikTok Pabel's superpower is uncovering the story behind the numbers; translating data to stories. He's been able to flex this skill at various technology companies such as Facebook (previous employer) and TikTok (current employer). Although he's been successful, he has met challenges along the way. Like many POC, he's experienced imposter's syndrome, microaggressions, and racism. He would often REPRESS parts of his identity inside & outside of work work in an effort to feel more included and less judged. Pabel's mission in life became redefining professionalism for Latinx communities by empowering authenticity. In 2020, he launched Plurawl to bring this mission to life.

Wine: Honrama Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 2017 BIO: Lidia Ferrufino is the owner of The Salted Hippie Boutique in League City, Texas. Before purchasing The Salted Hippie in November 2019, Lidia was the creative behind the blog, Live With Lidia. She also hosted a YouTube show where she connected and interviewed creative women like herself. Lidia used her platform to step into the retail world and create an online accessories shop, but she quickly realized that she wanted more. Lidia wanted to own a brick-and-mortar and to be able to provide women with more than just accessories. Her background in fashion styling and personal shopping gave her the foundation she needed to curate pieces for the everyday trendy woman. The Salted Hippie welcomes women of all sizes and provides unique fashion finds. Lidia and her team help when you need to put looks together, need a little retail therapy, want to step out of your comfort zone, or just want to accessorize your life–no matter the occasion. Lidia thrives in helping other women shine. She is a natural networker and goes out of her way to help others make connections as well. When she took over The Salted Hippie, she made it her mission to showcase, feature, and stock the boutique with products from women-owned businesses. Lidia has a passion for giving back and her community. She is always finding ways to incorporate philanthropic initiatives with her work at The Salted Hippie. Lidia has been married for 20 years and lives with her husband and their son in the Houston area. Website: https://thesaltedhippie.com Instagram

Wine: 2017 Vidiano Théros, Greece, Crete BIO: Ana is a highly educated Latina who's purpose in life is to bring science-based sex education to marginilized communities and get Latinas talking about sex. This CSU East Bay alum is currently pursuing a masters of social work and a masters of education in human sexualitiies from Widener University. As a Certified Sex Coach and owner of Sex in Spanglish she empowers Latinx women, and those who have been socialized as women, with science-based sex education as well as coaching through sexual issues and frustrations. Ana's goal for her clients is to help them embrace both their culture and their sexuality. She is dedicated to lead Latinas to a life free of expectations so they can become the dominant dama they were born to be. Through her podcast, Sex in Spanglish, she empowers mujeres to get in touch with their bodies so they can own their pleasure and discuss their deseos con confianaza. Website: https://www.sexinspanglish.com/ Instagram

Wine: Paula's Rose by Honrama Cellars, 2019 BIO: Jenny is a First-Gen Guatemalan-American Marketing Associate by day, and a content creator by night! She was was born in Long Beach, California to Guatemalan immigrant parents. She has become a TikTok and Instagram sensation with many celebrities sharing her videos! Jenny loves her Latinidad because she truly believe it's where she gets her strong moral values from. Instagram TikTok

Wine: Seis Soles Vine, SolTierra Red Blend, Lodi BIO: Talia from Always Advocating helps online coaches scale their dream business with alignment and excitement. She focuses on two things: the whole marketing and sales strategy to scale a profitable business and stepping into the person you want to become by up-leveling your mindset. She believes that mindset, strategy, the right coach, and inspired action are the keys to creating a profitable business. Website: alwaysadvocating.com Instagram

Wine: Honrama Cellars. Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 BIO: As Founder and CEO of the Latina Podcasters Network, Bautista connects aspiring and established Mujeres Latinas and the Latinx community. She has been called a bold innovative thinker and cultural connector by her peers. She’s responsible for hosting the first Latina Podcasters meetup at any podcast convention. Her passion and love for the podcasting industry came in 2019 when she launched her first podcast, Empowerment & All That. This podcast was dedicated soley to empowering women by delivering motivational interviews and episodes. Her desire to keep growing in the podcast community and find cultural relevancy was the driving force to develop Latina Podcasters Network. Latina Podcasters is the first and only global podcast network commited soley to amplifying the voices of Latinas and Latinx mujeres. Bautista is a graduate of the University of New Orleans and has over a decade of experience serving on civic and non-profit boards representing Latinx voices in education, governement, business and sports. Latina Podcasters Instagram Latina Podcasters Facebook Rita's Instagram

Wine: Josh Cabernet Sauvignon BIO: From Vista, California, Lizzy Rivas was born to teen parents (15 / 18 years old). During their divorce Lizzy found soccer which allowed her to take her mind off her home life and concentrate on her skills on the field. Lizzy likes to emphasize that "soccer saved my life." Throughout her career, she has coached soccer and worked on the business side. She currently works for the Men’s Soccer team in San Diego as the Team Admin and hopes to build a non profit to empower young kids through Sports. Instagram

Wine: LIBERTÉ, Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2017 BIO: Mozo Cruz is an Afro Dominicano, born and raised in Brooklyn NYC. He is a father, husband and person who wants to make the world a better place. He is on a mission to turn toxic masculinity into healing masculinity one conversation at a time. Podcast: Watch Your Mouth with Mozo (Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify) Instagram

Wine: Seis Soles Red Blend BIO: As a young Latina woman, I have many times experienced first hand the daily difficulties that woman face and the struggles they go through when climbing the corporate ladder. My name is Diana, I am from Medellín Colombia and that used to be my reality, just like it probably is for many of you around the world. Only recently I understood the importance of inner strength, self-esteem, answering the call to help others and most importantly female empowerment. We can only nourish the world with our gifts when we have found them within us, and we can only find them when we believe that they exist. Now that I have discovered them I realized that my true vocation is to serve as the vehicle and channel to give that same confidence to as many women as possible. Website Instagram

Wine: Seis Soles Rose BIO: Yvonne Hernández is the Founder and Host of the Decide Balance Podcast, a 5 - minute bilingual meditation podcast. She is also a Reiki Level 2 Certified Practitioner who sought and implemented holistic healing after being diagnosed with vitiligo, a condition in which skin loses its pigmentation. Decide Balance was founded in her journey to provide tools to manage stress, anxiety and emotions for her kids' classrooms. She is able offer it, for at no cost, as a means for parents and children to find relief, peace and comfort in their busy lives without any disruption to their day because the goal is to relieve stress, not add to it! The name “Decide Balance” encompasses what it means to have a busy life and access to holistic techniques to balance your daily life for yourself, your family and those around you without interfering with your daily obligations. As a Reiki Level 2 Certified Practitioner she helps others push away pain, anxiety and negative emotions so they are able to heal themselves and connect to the universal energy. Yvonne stays busy as Chief Operations Officer of Casa Hernández consisting of her husband and three future world changers. She is also a Girl Scout Troop leader and student of the Chopra Meditation Teaching Certification Program. She is an avid dancer who encourages her kids to move to their own beat. Instagram Website

Wine: El Potrillo Pinot Noir, 2017 by Honrama Cellars BIO: Joshua Santiago is a barber from North Philadelphia that provides free haircuts for the homeless. He grew up in a family that either sold drugs, did drugs, or both. He has been able to turn his life around after spending much of his youth in and out of incarceration. His grew up in a home where both of his parents were addicts and his mother has been homeless his life thus far due to drug addition. When he found the opportunity, he ran with it and founded Empowerment Cuts, a nonprofit which allows Josh to go into area of extreme homelessness and cut hair for free. Josh believes that being able to provide a free service to someone that couldn't afford it should mean more then actually receiving money for it. They are working on converting a 32 foot mobile home into a mobile barber with the help of GoFundMe and those who contributed to raise over $50,000. Instagram

Wine: Herencia Del Valle 2014 Zinfandel - Napa Valley BIO: Latina. Fierce. Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair. These are just a few things we would use to describe our Founder and Host of The Wine & Chisme Podcast, Jessica Yañez. But that’s just the beginning. Jessica grew up in the suburbs of San Diego and has always had a curiosity for other people and their stories. As far back as she can remember, she would be the first to approach a new student at school, introduce herself, and want to know all about them. Not much has changed as her curiosity has lent itself well to learning more about the world around her. She specifically created the podcast to amplify the voices of those from the BIPOC community to share their stories on career, love, life and more. All while sipping on a glass of wine. She has had the opportunity to live across the Southwestern United States and has worked for organizations as large as the North Texas Super Bowl Host Committee to start up nonprofits. But ultimately there is no place like home for this San Diego girl and she has found her happy place where it all began. Instagram Facebook

Wine: Coppola Claret BIO: An advocate for social justice. A wannabe hacker. A weekend karaoke singer. A serial entrepreneur. A kitchen adventurer. One thing that can’t be said about Kimberly is that she’s one dimensional. Kimberly is a self-taught private chef, on-air personality, and the founder of Might Be Vegan – a plant-based multimedia company and consultancy dedicated to helping people around the world eat more plants. In the kitchen, she’s had the pleasure of serving busy executives, families, as well as celebrities and professional athletes. She’s also the creator behind the national #FromMeatsToBeets Challenge, the web series “Might Be Vegan presents The Trap Kitchen,” the award-winning national COVID-19 hunger relief program, Food Love by Might Be Vegan, and the world’s largest vegan-only tailgate, #VeganAtTheGame, which served more than 1500 people at no cost in the city of Atlanta during Super Bowl LIII. For her tasty recipes and community activism, Kimberly has been featured on The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Essence.com, VegNews.com, ABC Portland, Fox Washington, and KTLA. She’s also made several guest host appearances on QVC. Before launching Might Be Vegan, Kimberly served as CEO of ContentPark. This tech-driven content development agency specialized in the production of premium content for large brands and mid-sized businesses. The content created by her team provided its clients with content that was narratively compelling, culturally attuned, and SEO-smart. Some of their work has been seen on web assets managed by Fortune 500 companies, such as Macy’s, AT&T, and Southern Company. Kimberly holds a bachelor’s of science in marketing from North Carolina A&T State University. Instagram

Wine: 2018 Llamas Family Carneros Chardonnay 100% Chardonnay from Napa Valley's Buhman Ranch in the Carneros AVA. Lime zest, white stone fruit and pineapple rind lead into subtle floral aromas. On the palate, the lively, medium-light body is wrapped in layers of white peach, under-ripe pear and apricot. The length shows hints of green grass and fresh herbs. This lean and bright wine is accessible now but has great aging potential for those who favor cellared whites like the great wines of Burgundy. BIO: Aly is a recovering "lost girl" and perfectionist. Goodbye people pleasing, hello manifestation. The labels she happily identifies with are Wife, sister, daughter, child of God, model, blogger, and woman in tech. She has spent the last 5 years going from "I don't belong here" to "let me create what I want and need". Aly is an all around advocate, a twice a year wine drinker, and avid manifester. While her position is within software now, she will soon be transitioning to protect our brown and black brother's, sister's, and babies from America's corrupt legal system. Aly prides herself in maintaining a transparent social media presence. From her struggles growing up "other" to having a healthy relationship and life after abuse to bigoted family member's. She's not afraid to speak her piece with a smile. Instagram

Wine: La Chica, Honrama Cellars 2011 La Chica-Made in honor of my sweet, angelic wife, Miriam. Harmonized into one, this wine and La Chica express similarities, everlasting sweetness, richness, and a perfect balance of sweet and crisp. BIO: For the past 16 years Veronica has worked with VisitDallas in several capacities. Her last role as the Director of Partner Experience included a strong focus on developing partnerships in the local Dallas community. Her experience at VisitDallas started with Diversity and Community relations which was led to Digital Social Media and Experience Marketing. Her role last role oversaw membership programs and customized corporate partnerships. The Director of Partner Experience role was created to serve Partner and Clients to exceed their expectations with service, ideas, and executed strategies. Veronica is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She and her husband have also built a passion brand around health and wellness for the Dallas community. They co-own V12 Yoga studio and Workplace fit Co, a company who curates activations for big brands in Dallas with interest in self care and fitness on site for employees and brands. In 2018 Veronica created Hey Chica! Latina Leadership Movement. A lifestyle brand bringing Latina Professional Circles, Leadership Programming, Partnerships and Content to life. Hey Chica! bridges the gap between generational learning, cultural relevancies, and legacy building. The Movement organizes summits, monthly gatherings and collectives to grow, educate and mobilize Latina Women and young girls. Hey Chica! Movement also gathers brands to amplify culture and branding. Hey Chica Movement Instagram Healthy Latina Lifestyle Instagram V12 Yoga Instagram

Wine: Tisdale Pinot Grigio of California BIO: Jesse Herrera is the Founder & Executive Director of CoAct and an expert in using design methodologies to develop multi-faceted approaches to solve complex problems. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he spent his teenage years as a gang member. After a near death experience and a blessing of circumstances, he left the life behind and pursued his education, becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. As a former gang member, he witnessed the impact of social isolation and the value of understanding the intamacy of human challenges. Graduating with an architecture degree from the University of Texas at Arlington, Jesse spent a much of his professional career practicing design and project management in the development industry. With a depth of knowledge spanning the design-build frontier, Jesse realized the profession has a limited ability to directly foster social impact. Hindered by economics, design was relgated to the clients will, and not the communities need. This realization kicked off a series of global trips to discover the primacy of human solutions. These insights in addition to his life experience help form the foundation of his work. Jesse utilizes design as an instrumental force to better understand the underlining causes of today’s challenges and build better solutions. It is a tool to charter impact and build a more creative and inclusive future for all. Website Facebook LinkedIn

Wine: Domaine Tempier Bandol 2018 BIOS: Danielle Nottingham As the co-host of the Emmy award winning NBC show, "California Live," Danielle takes viewers on an adventure to discover unique sights and sounds throughout California, and report on the latest trends in beauty, fitness, food, health, technology and entertainment. An award-winning journalist, Nottingham has travelled the globe covering breaking news, entertainment and politics. Prior to joining NBC4, she was a correspondent with CBS News in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., where she covered the mass shooting in Las Vegas and massive mudslides in Montecito as well as red carpet coverage for the Grammy, Emmy and Academy Awards. She also reported on national politics and global affairs, including the Pope’s resignation in Rome and Nelson Mandela’s funeral in South Africa. Nottingham got her start in broadcasting in Greenville, Mississippi at WABG-TV and made her way around the country as an anchor, reporter and radio host in South Carolina, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. She has won a Los Angeles Press Club award for her coverage of refugees from war-torn countries re-settling in Southern California. Nottingham graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in speech communication, and is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Instagram Malou Nubla 3 time Emmy Award winning Malou Nubla is the CEO and Founder of Malou Nubla Productions, Inc. Malou has a successful track record on camera as a lifestyle and features host, both for TV and online. She has created, produced, developed, written and hosted award winning programming for NBC, CBS, FOX and E! Entertainment. She has long run her own production company and pioneered a new advertising and branding model that often tripled her clients’ revenues. She is an expert at delivering a client’s message and creating videos that give them a unique, high end showcase. Malou is currently a Correspondent on 'CALIFORNIA LIVE' on NBC Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego. Most recently, she was the Host and Executive Producer of ‘MALOU REVIEW’, which is a lifestyle series on television and social media combining useful information with exciting entertainment. Malou’s program, 'MALOU REVIEW' aired on KPIX5 and KTVU FOX 2. Malou owns and produces her television shows and commercials and has partnered with a wide variety of businesses including: Target, HP, AT&T, Pixar, Oracle, Motorola, CBS Radio, Lincoln-Mercury, Chevrolet, Fremont Bank, Mercedes, Hunter Douglas, Best Buy, St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, Starwood Properties, InterContinental, Fairmont Hotels, Golden State Warriors, Garmin, Macy's, Pfizer, Lazy Boy Furniture, Panda Express, Wing Stop, Hangar One Vodka, Petersen-Dean Roofing and Solar, and countless wineries, restaurants and celebrity chefs. Malou hosted CBS 5’s nightly entertainment program, EVENING MAGAZINE with Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe. Aside from her hosting duties, her special features included “Outdo Malou”, “Makeover Mondays”, “Get Fit with Malou”, “What’s For Dinner” and “Bay Area Homes for Kids.” Prior to joining CBS 5, Malou was the news anchor of the number one rated newscast, Daybreak on KRON-TV (NBC). Malou also hosted BayTV Morning and The Sunday Examiner and Chronicle High School Sports Show. Instagram

Wine: Herencia Del Valle 2014 Merlot BIO: Dr. Merola is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and aesthetic injector in the state of California. She received her bachelors degree in Health and Wellness from SUNY Buffalo State College, and graduated with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University California. She specializes in holistic dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Merola loves helping her patients achieve healthy, radiant skin from the inside-out with natural therapies and a conservative approach with aesthetic treatments. Immune Support Handout Lucere Natural Medicine Instagram Rock Grace non-alcoholic beverage Use code: DRMEROLA for 10% off!

Wine: Herencia Del Valle Sauvignon Blanc BIO: Originally from Los Angeles, Geena the Latina has been a staple on San Diego’s #1 Hit Music Station Channel 933 for more than 14 years. Arguably one of the most recognized and beloved radio personalities in San Diego, Geena is the host of “The Geena the Latina and Frankie V Morning Show.” She was voted as “Best Radio Personality” in the San Diego Union Tribune in 2019. In 2018, she was recognized by California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher’s 80th district as Woman of the Year. April 17th, 2018 was also named as “Geena the Latina Day” by the city of San Diego. She also appears weekly on Fox 5 San Diego giving viewers a look at what’s happening around town every weekend. Geena has accumulated more than 50,000+ followers on social media staking her claim as one of San Diego’s most influential social media “influencers.” In the summer of 2015, she served as a fill-in for Ellen K on the nationally syndicated Ryan Seacrest show on 102.7 KIIS FM Los Angeles. Prior to her current show, Geena served as the co-host of the Kramer and Geena morning radio show for five years and before that served as the co-host on the AJ in the Morning Show on KMYI Star 94.1 San Diego and female co-host on KHTS Channel 933 San Diego’s AJ’s Playhouse. Geena has quickly become one of the most well-known radio on-air hosts, being named the “Best Radio Personality in San Diego” in 2014 Ranch and Coast Magazine’s Best of San Diego issue. Geena has been through more than most in her young life, having had two teenage brothers killed due to gang violence, which is why she has such a strong passion for the inner city youth of her community. She spends her free time visiting local middle schools and high schools inspiring them to become more than what is expected of them. Geena was the first in her family to graduate from a 4-year university and was also the founding president of the first-ever Latina based sorority Sigma Lambda Gamma at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where she also received a softball scholarship. She has been a member of the National Latina Business Women’s Association, served as an honorary board member for the MANA organization San Diego Chapter and has participated in numerous local charities. She truly loves life and appreciates everything that she has been blessed with. Social Media Instagram Facebook

Wine: NO WINE!!! I needed something a bit harder so I went with apple cider spiked with spiced rum. BIO: Latina. Fierce. Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair. Our host, Jessica Yañez brings her love for wine and passion for storytelling together to highlight the stories that need to be told from communities of color. Chisme (Spanish for gossip) comes from the interviewees themselves as they "spill the wine" on their own terms. So grab a glass of wine and join us for the new Wednesday. #WineAndChismeWednesday Website Instagram Facebook

Wine: Aldina Vineyards 2019 Rosé Bio: Will is a former media executive that retired at the age of 40 to step out on faith to write, speak, travel and become an expert in the world of Branding - Marketing - Digital. Left A.H. Belo after producing some their most successful products. Had a real estate and party business on the side that hosted private events for successful young professionals such as Super Bowl Day parties, Chef events, and high end cocktail tastings. He has self published 2 books, spoken around around the country and in West Africa. Wil focuses on helping high energy sales executives and entrepreneurs achieve their goals faster (Peak performance - habits). Quietly he has done several projects for large school districts related to reading and S.T.E.A.M. He loves to find ways to give back and impact the next generation. Also, Wil left Corporate America to start a beautiful family. He married his foxy wife Vero and together are raising their little chica they call (the Princess - Beauty + Brains) Social Media Website: https://wilmurphy.com Instagram

Wine: Las Amigas Cuvée, Napa Valley Sparkling Wine 2013 "Las Amigas by Las del Vino is a venture inspired by our friends and role models who motivate us to be our best selves everyday as mothers, wives, sisters and friends. Let's support one another and leave a legacy. We are stronger together. " -Miriam Puentes and Lola Llamas Available at Honrama Cellars and Llamas Family Wines BIOS: Lola - Owns Llamas Family Wines alongside her husband, Oscar. Llamas wines reflect and highlight the pedigree of the vineyard, its site and those who farm the land. We pride ourselves on sourcing fruit only from vineyards farmed by our family and minimizing input during the winemaking process. From vine to bottle, these wines are an expression of the land and our family and we are honored to share them with you. Lola is also a mom of two, wife, wine lover and adventure seeker. She balances her career in legal industry with active walking, running and fitness classes. Miriam - Along with her husband, Juan, Miriam owns Honrama Cellars, a Latino owned boutique winery. Our beautifully crafted wines include Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Rosé and a dessert wine of Chardonnay. We are centrally located in the beautiful Napa Valley. Honrama was established in 2008 and is proud to share with you their beautiful Spanish ranch and horses. The Honrama Family is a bond of generations, labor and resolve. Social Media Las del Vino Honrama Cellars Llamas Family Wine

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Wine: Herencia del Valle 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Intensely flavored in blackberry and cherry, this is a grippy full-bodied wine, with underlying acidity that freshens its bolder tendencies impressively. Lavender, black licorice and dried herb add to the complexity and layering of character. BIO: Mother, sister, daughter and friend. Daughter of the most High. Real Estate mogul looking to invest and rebuild Africa. Social Media Facebook

Wine: 808 Beatz Wine - California Red Blend This week, The Wine & Chisme Podcast is presented by 808 Beatz Wine. 808 Beatz was inspired by a tremendous passion for Wine and a love for an era of music known as FREESTYLE. Freestyle is known globally as the “Old School Muzik” genre which represents the days when every song on the radio felt as though it was written especially for you. We carefully created a fantastic tasting California wine that is bold, fruit-forward and smooth just like the FREESTYLE ERA! 808 Beatz Wine #TasteTheBass BIO: Vikrum “Rocky” Kandola. Rocky is the owner/ operator of Hair Maiden India, This week my guest is Vikrum “Rocky” Kandola. Rocky is the owner/ operator of Hair Maiden India, born in New York but raised in Mississippi. To say he has experienced trauma in his life would be an understatement. He virtually lived alone in India at the age of 11, was sent to a teen “bootcamp’ where he was mentally and physically abused and went to prison- all by the age of 19. Website Personal Instagram Business Instagram YouTube

Wine: La Granja 360 (A Vegan Wine) BIO: Daisy Romero is the founder and owner of El Cholos Kid, a line of purses and bags that are weaved from recycled plastic with care and love, showcasing the beauty of Mexican traditions through traditional weaving perfected through generations. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elcholoskid/ Popshop Live passcode: baaags

Wine: Simi Sonoma Rosé 2017 BIO: Fefe is a visual anthropologist, University of Michigan graduate and Co-Founder/ CEO of the boutique image consulting firm, FTA GALLERY. She is also an immigrant who moved here as a child as her family was fleeing war in her native Liberia. Instagram Fefe Smith FTA Gallery

Wine: Alloro Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 This wine reveals intense ripe black cherries and blueberries, with rose petals, and notes of cinnamon, clove, and slightly toasted hickory. Very full-bodied, dark ruby in color, with plush, velvety texture, pleasurable persistence, and mouth-watering acidity, that provides tension. This wine has a very long finish that lingers with ripe black cherries, baking spices, and graphite. BIO: Francesca Martinez. I met Francesca is currently the National Health Equity Program Manager in the Office of Health Equity at large national nonprofit. As part of a focused team leading the organizational strategy on health equity and addressing social determinants of health, Francesca ensures integration and collaboration internally and externally building solutions to address root causes and the systemic issues contributing to health disparities. Instagram Book: A Decade of Betrayal: Mexican Repatriation in the 1930's

Wine: Cachai Chardonnay, Chile 2020 Link to Virtual Wine Tasting Tickets BIO: Brenda Martinez Brenda Martinez was born in Monterrey, N.L. Mexico, and later moved into the Garland, TX area where she became a naturalized citizen. She graduated from South Garland High School in the top ten percent of her class as a Texas Scholar and as a National Honor Society member. Martinez went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Texas. She then went on to obtain a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from LeTourneau University and later earned a Master of Arts degree in Dispute Resolution from Southern Methodist University. Martinez is in her 14th year in education as an Instructional Coach for Richardson Independent School District. In her previous roles, she has been a teacher, coach, PTSO Liaison and sponsor for many different activities for the Inspired Vision School District located in Dallas Texas. She has also taught in the Garland Independent School District along with being named their 2020 Secondary Teacher of the year for the district. She has also been department chair for the Garland Independent School District at Jackson Technology Center in Garland, Texas, where she taught seventh-grade history along with being the cheerleading sponsor. Martinez also served as a curriculum writer for the district and presenter for district professional development. She also served as the i3 campus leader, providing campus technology support, and was involved in the campus house system. Martinez was also involved with the AVID program. Currently she is writing curriculum for the Active Classroom Social Studies program outside the district and is also a Vocal Instructor at a local music studio in Plano, TX. She is consistently involved with her community in multicultural events and has shared her musical talent and expertise on education. It is her mission to inspire students and other educators. Instagram BIO: Ruby Chavez Ruby Chavez is a high school counselor by day and content creator/founder by night. She is the eldest of three siblings, first in her family to pursue higher education and Mexican-American. She is located in the Silicon Valley and proud product of her community. Instagram