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Wine: Upper Eden Pinot Noir 2018 Medium bodied that tends to be pretty dry. People mentioned red fruit notes when they tasted it such has cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Gisel's Bio: Gisel Martín is a problem-solving 1st-gen college graduate that loves to research. As a Business Strategist she teaches business owners how to create sustainable systems to help their businesses grow. Her BA in International Business and MA in International Education are the foundation of her approach of learning through practice to make change. She is the creator of the Relate + Elevate Podcast and Glowing Corazón. Her husband and 3 children are not only her inspiration, but her loudest cheerleaders. Nicole's Bio: Nicole Moreno-Deinzer is currently is the Founder and CEO of Epifania Magazine. A Latina lifestyle magazine. Her story has featured on Happy Apple Podcast, Livin’ Latina, SheNomads, Women of Socal and more. In 2017 year she was one of the winner of AD2SF 32 Under 32. She contributed to Create Your Best Year by Clara Angelina Diaz. Before diving into the entrepreneurial world, she worked in the nonprofit sector. She worked for several nonprofits including, Reading Partners and Alzheimer’s Association. ​ She studied Communication Studies at San Francisco State and received her MBA from Mills College. She was the previous Vice President of St. Elizabeth Day Home Board and was a Board Member of Bay Area Advertising Relief Committee. She is a graduate of Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Board Academy and is a Founding Father of the Psi Kappa, an Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity chapter. She has spoken to youth at numerous high schools as well at Breakthrough Silicon Valley and Silicon Valley Women and Girls Leadership Summit and this last year she spoke at her high old school, Gilroy High School. You can usually find her in a dress (even in the winter), traveling with her husband Nicholas bugging her sisters on GroupMe and buying way too many books at used book stores. Gisel's Instagram Nicole's Instagram A La Mode Branding Website A La Mode Instagram A La Mode Facebook

WINE: Le Cetto 2018 Sauvignon Blanc BIO: Daisy is a Miami-born first generation Cuban American. Early in 2020 she made the leap from newly promoted Financial Services Senior Consultant to full-time business owner and Coach. As a former perfectionist and people-pleaser, Daisy has navigated the heavy emotional barriers that keep so many living unfulfilled lives. With her mindset-first coaching approach, she works with clients to uncover the limitations that are deflecting success while also delivering practical guidance to get them launching their online business with ease. While not serving clients or running her business, Daisy can be found enjoying a nice glass of Cabernet with a self-help book or playing with her golden-doodle, Lincoln. Instagram

WINE: 1000 Stories 2017 Zinfandel Luis Quiroz is an immigrant from Guerrero, Mexico. His parents left their home country in search of a better future for him and his siblings. They settled in San Diego, CA where they lived for all of Luis' childhood. Luis now lives in San Francisco, CA, where his business is based. He helps a variety of small businesses and uses his bilingual skills to help Spanish Speaking business owners. Growing up, Luis' mom was a Tupperware saleswoman. He'd be so embarrassed on elementary school field trips when his mom was closing sales with his teachers! But he later understood his mom's motives- it was necessary to put food on the table. After graduating from SFSU with a Business Marketing degree, Luis felt the need to give back to those who need help the most. Inspired by merchants like his mother, he developed a business model to help small business owners and entrepreneurs build a strong social media presence while implementing social media strategies into their marketing mix. Luis is currently working with merchants along the Mission Street Corridor in San Francisco to help business owners tap into the power of social media. His goal is to empower clients with the confidence and savvy they need to run their own social media channels while offering a variety of services such as strategy, content creation, and social media advertising. Trending Socials Website Personal Instagram Business Instagram

Wine: 2019 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Alloro Vineyard Tasting Notes: beautiful light pink in color with a copper hue, revealing strawberries, grapefruit, mint, and rose petal on the palate; the finish is lasting with subtle, lingering acidity Pairing: This wine is very versatile! Try a strawberry & goat cheese salad with arugula and balsamic reduction, lamb burgers, grilled shellfish, and even strawberry shortcake! Cathryn Valles Contact Info: Instagram

Wine: 2018 Martin Codax Albariño, Rias Baixas (Spain) Clean, bright lemon yellow with greenish reflections. Medium intensity with ripe citrus notes file type and tangerine. Predominant floral notes (hawthorn, jasmine and orange blossom) and a herbal background type hay. Envelope, fresh and good balance. The aftertaste has notes of ripe citrus. Aurea is an EMERGE Caifornia SoCal Fellow and Independent Political Consultant based in San Diego. She got into politics because she was scared the power of her voice -- women's voices -- would be taken away. Some of her earliest memories of anything political was watching the news with her grandparents and seeing the number of women who were murdered every day in places like Ciudad Juarez, Tijuana, and around Mexico. No one at the table said anything -- she felt this rage bubble inside her. Aurea just couldn't understand how female genocide was just... accepted. When she moved to the US, her US history teacher had the class watch the movie, Mississippi Burning (1988) and she explains how she remembers sitting in the living room crying out of anger after learning how such hate was also part of this new country she now lived in. Undoubtedly, politics has always been personal because she recognized how others used power in order to oppress and letting that happen is her biggest fear. Link to podcast Guerrerras Podcast Instagram Instagram

Wine: Patterson Cellars Forbidden Rose from Columbia Valley, Washington Pairs great with poultry rich fish, spicy food, veal and sweet desserts. This week, my guest is my sister, Erin! If you’re unaware, I recently traveled up and down the coast and was able to spend 10 days with my sister and her family in Portland, OR. Thankfully, I didn’t have to persuade her too hard to come not the podcast and share about our lives going up. An honestly, we do get pretty real but keep it funny.

Wine: LaPincoya Sauvignon Blanc from the San Antonio region of Chile Pairs great with shellfish, goat cheese and vegetarian dishes. Very citrus forward, medium bodied and high in acidity. Very heavy in grapefruit flavor. BIO: Norma Reyes, PhD, is a speaker, writer, and coach. She holds a doctorate in Adult, Professional, and Community Education from Texas State University - San Marcos. Her research is on the career development, happenstance learning theory and executive Latinas in higher education. Norma also holds a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Guidance and is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Texas. When asked abut her why, Norma said,"I want to help everyone believe in themselves, that they can do anything they set their mind to. While I grew up poor, with my own struggles, I have always had hope of reaching my dreams. I have found that so many never had anyone believe in them, believe that they could do more." Link to website Instagram

Wine: ARIL 2012 Atlas Peak, Napa Valley Syrah Syrah is a dark-skinned red grape wine that is rich and intense. Pairs well with red & white meat, poultry, lamb and hard cheeses. Generous and complex aromas of blueberry fruit tinged with violets, bramble, and espresso bean. While muscular with ample weight and endurance. Then revealing broad Cabernet-like mouthcoating fruit redolent of juicy mountain blueberry, black cherry. Finally underscored by a roasted espresso note leading to a lengthy finish balanced by zippy, mouthwatering acidity and lingering generous dark-berried fruit notes. A voluptuous, crowd-pleaser that won’t last long in your decanter and calls for a marbled porterhouse or T-bone. BIO: Ianne is a holistic pleasure coach with over 14 years experience in scientific research and 7 years in the spiritual healing arts and is about that exploration life! With a special blend of science and spirituality, and her own twist on sound healing, she guides her clients to explore their body’s sensual + emotional spectrum as a guiding framework to grow the self-love, worthiness, joy, and Pleasure that inspires a fulfilled life For links to website and podcast click here. Instagram

Wine: Joel Gott 2019 Sauvignon Blanc 100% Sauvignon Blanc Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of pineapple, mango and peach with citrus notes. On the palate, the wine opens with ripe, tropical fruit flavors followed by crisp, refreshing acidity on the mid-palate and a long, clean, balanced finish. BIO: Pam is dynamically skilled as an Intuitive Brand Builder, Business Guide, Podcaster, Speaker, Certified Crystal Healer, EFT Practitioner, and Recovering Procrastinator. She primarily spends her time elevating womxn and small businesses by helping them develop their brand in intuitive ways, while also staying true to their unique story. Throughout her diverse career, Pam learned the importance of branding and positioning in an ever-changing market. She utilizes her natural skills, as a highly intuitive and creative human and as a strategic marketer and coach, to develop systems that help individuals accomplish their intentions. She brilliantly blends creativity and practicality to help her clients achieve success. Pam’s mission is to Spread Ideas, Move People. As a creator, speaker, coach, and visionary, she strives to bring products, support, insight, and accountability to those around her. For website click here. Instagram

Wine: Joel Gott 2019 Sauvignon Blanc 100% Sauvignon Blanc Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of pineapple, mango and peach with citrus notes. On the palate, the wine opens with ripe, tropical fruit flavors followed by crisp, refreshing acidity on the mid-palate and a long, clean, balanced finish. BIO: Pam is dynamically skilled as an Intuitive Brand Builder, Business Guide, Podcaster, Speaker, Certified Crystal Healer, EFT Practitioner, and Recovering Procrastinator. She primarily spends her time elevating womxn and small businesses by helping them develop their brand in intuitive ways, while also staying true to their unique story. Throughout her diverse career, Pam learned the importance of branding and positioning in an ever-changing market. She utilizes her natural skills, as a highly intuitive and creative human and as a strategic marketer and coach, to develop systems that help individuals accomplish their intentions. She brilliantly blends creativity and practicality to help her clients achieve success. Pam’s mission is to Spread Ideas, Move People. As a creator, speaker, coach, and visionary, she strives to bring products, support, insight, and accountability to those around her. For website click here. Instagram

Wine: Seis Soles Wine Co Seis Soles Reserve Bordeaux Blend $35 Seis Soles Reserve Bordeaux Blend is inspired by the savory and structured wines from the Bordeaux region in France. The four varieties add their own characteristics to coalesce into a unique flavor profile. Cabernet Sauvignon sets a strong framework, the foundation. Cabernet Franc provides beautiful aromatics. Merlot brings the balance of red fruit to this blend. Malbec adds the lively acid that makes this a food friendly wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot & Malbec Vines grown in Lodi, CA French and American neutral oak barrels 14.2% Alc 50 cases produced Use discount code: WINEANDCHISME for 30% off your order Complimentary shipping on 6 bottles or more Free hand delivery in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties BIO: Vato Winemaker who creates approachable wine to be inclusive of all people. For website click here Social Media Instagram Facebook

Wine: McBride Sisters Collection 2019 Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine Overview: One sip of this delicate, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc and you’ll be immediately transported to New Zealand. It has notes of grapefruit and nectarine with the perfect amount of acidity to cool you off on a warm summer’s day. BIO: Alejandra is a licensed psychotherapist in the Dominican Republic and an international coach. She helps her clients to achieve healthy relationships, break from toxic patterns, and manage work-life balance. She is passionate about relationships in all the ways that they come up (with work, with partners, with friends, with family) but especially, with ourselves! Her motivation is to see her clients grow as they go! To see them embodying who they are and owning their narratives. She has stated her why is to help people should step into their power of their relatedness. Because relationships don't just happen to you, it is our co-creation and our narrative. Having someone who can help you understand how and why you relate is crucial to healing and managing loneliness. Because the way we relate to others is the way that we relate to ourselves. For website click here Social Media Instagram

Wine: McBride Sisters Collection 2016 Central Coast California Red Blend Wine Overview A garnet gem—this wine is complex yet approachable with flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry alongside tobacco and vanilla. Peppery spice and a hint of blackberry show up on the finish inviting another sip. BIO: Lissette M. Rios founded Chic Influence, a public relations and talent management firm focused on giving a voice to the new generation of brands and talent, in 2015. With more than 15 years of combined public relations and talent relations experience, her unique and strategic approach to developing, managing and delivering high-profile results-driven public relations strategies and branded campaigns makes her a true expert in the industry, inclusive of general market and US Hispanic consumer groups. Prior to launching Chic Influence, Lissette was a Senior Vice President at DeVries Global working with some of the world’s largest beauty brands including Pantene and Olay. Additionally, her agency experience has also spanned across various industries, working on national campaigns for Nintendo, U.S. Army, Pernod Ricard, General Motors, and Land Rover, to name a few. Lissette is a first generation bilingual, bicultural Cuban America, who was born and raised in Miami. She is an alumna of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. For website click here Social Media Instagram Facebook

Wine: McBride Sisters Collection 2016 Central Coast California Red Blend Wine Overview A garnet gem—this wine is complex yet approachable with flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry alongside tobacco and vanilla. Peppery spice and a hint of blackberry show up on the finish inviting another sip. BIO: Lissette M. Rios founded Chic Influence, a public relations and talent management firm focused on giving a voice to the new generation of brands and talent, in 2015. With more than 15 years of combined public relations and talent relations experience, her unique and strategic approach to developing, managing and delivering high-profile results-driven public relations strategies and branded campaigns makes her a true expert in the industry, inclusive of general market and US Hispanic consumer groups. Prior to launching Chic Influence, Lissette was a Senior Vice President at DeVries Global working with some of the world’s largest beauty brands including Pantene and Olay. Additionally, her agency experience has also spanned across various industries, working on national campaigns for Nintendo, U.S. Army, Pernod Ricard, General Motors, and Land Rover, to name a few. Lissette is a first generation bilingual, bicultural Cuban America, who was born and raised in Miami. She is an alumna of Florida International University in Miami, Florida. For website click here Social Media Instagram Facebook

Wine: Erath 2017 Oregon Pinot Noir Wine Overview The “Oregon” Pinot Noir is the cornerstone of the Erath wine portfolio. A blend of different vineyard sites in Oregon, this wine is a fruit forward, ready-to-drink style of Pinot Noir designed to highlight the variety’s best characteristics. Our goal with this wine is simple – to make the best Pinot Noir in the world for under $20. BIO: Arianna Bradford is the author of Shame on You: Big Truths from a Bad Mom. Arianna is an afro-latina, mother of two who lives in the Portland, Oregon area and the lead writer/editor for The NYAM Project website. She wants to help change how motherhood is looked at, how other mothers look at themselves and for them to start remembering that they’re human again. She’s also a speaker and shares funny stories and truths to normalize talking about parenthood and kids and the struggles that come with both. For website click here Purchase book here Social Media Instagram Facebook

Wine: Terra Initia Dry white wine cultivated in Katheti Region, Georgia The wine of pale straw color with aromas of acacia, yellow plum and white mulberry. On the palate the refreshing acidity, hints of white currant and yellow fruits, with slight bitterness and mineral structure. The lasting aftertaste with sweet berries finish. The wine is well-combined with dishes from fish and seafood, as well as with young cheeses. BIO: Author of Aventura, Amor y Tacos, Maira is a first-generation Mexican-American who was raised in an urban neighborhood in Los Angeles, by immigrant parents. After graduating from UC Berkeley, she realized her heart was in serving the community. She works to inspire her community to continue growing and to continue making positive changes towards diversity while at the same time taking care of themselves. Through her work she strives to empower individuals by reconnecting to their culture, values and heritage that their motherlands provide and helping them implement lessons from that wisdom in their daily lives. For website click here Purchase book here Social Media Instagram Facebook

Wine: Seis Soles Wine Co Seis Soles White Blend $16 Aromatic, fresh and easy to drink, the Seis Soles White Blend is a perfect pairing for a summer menu. Grenache Blanc & Albariño Vineyards grown in Lodi, CA Stainless steel fermented 12% Alcohol 112 cases produced Use discount code: WINEANDCHISME for 15% off your order. Complimentary shipping on 6 bottles or more Free hand delivery in San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties BIO: Hannah Martin (she/her) is the founder of Woc Space Marketing, a digital marketing agency. Hannah is a business coach with the mission of changing the status quo of business by helping womxn of color and of marginalized communities become empowered business owners. She is a second-generation Cuban-American, which has largely influenced her outlook on the importance of community building and empowerment of marginalized communities. Hannah grew up in Orange County, went to school in Los Angeles, and currently resides in San Diego, CA. Hannah started working in San Diego's nonprofit sector where she consulted with dozens of nonprofits on their marketing strategies and digital presences. After some time, Hannah decided to bring her skills and spirit to entrepreneurially-spirited womxn, combining her passions of empowering womxn and marketing strategy. In her free time, Hannah enjoys spending time outdoors with her cattle dog mix and enjoying the many breweries and plant-based eateries of San Diego. For website click here Social Media Instagram Facebook

Wine: Seis Soles Wine Co Seis Soles Rosé Blend $16 Seis Soles Rose with a beautiful, round mouth-feel and bright acidity is a perfect companion for a day by the pool or a night in with friends. Great with a wide variety of dishes. Medium sweet (dulce) Grenache & Mourvedre Vineyards grown in Lodi, CA Pressed gently and stainless steel fermented Round and fresh on the palate Low alcohol, 12.5% 112 cases produced Use discount code: WINEANDCHISME for 30% off your order. Complimentary shipping on 6 bottles or more Free hand delivery in San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties Bio: Dr. Rachna Patel is a world recognized expert in the field of Cannabinoid Medicine. Since 2012, her consultations have helped people relieve their symptoms, transform their health & live a better quality of life. People have walked away from her consultations with a clear understanding of how to use CBD products, what to expect when using CBD products, while also dispelling fears people may have about CBD products and putting their minds at ease. She has helped people, from many different countries, manage a wide range of medical conditions including anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, and more. Her insights into the field have helped many, many people. And, now having expanded to Doc Patels she hopes to reach even more in need of her help. With Doc Patels, Dr. Patel’s aim is to put medical grade CBD products in the hands of licensed healthcare professionals trained by Dr. Patel herself. In an industry full of misinformation and questionable products, it’s about time! Dr. Patel completed her undergraduate studies at Northwestern University (IL) and earned her medical degree from Touro University (CA). Her background is in Emergency Medicine. She ventured into the field of Cannabinoid Medicine in 2012 and there’s been no turning back. For website click here Social Media Instagram Facebook

Wine: JARENINČAN, ČRNKO from Štajerska, Slovenia A blend of predominantly Laški Rizling (Welschriesling), Sauvignon Blanc, and Rizvanec (Müller­Thurgau). BIO: Naibe Reynoso is a Mexican-American Emmy and AP Award-winning journalist, CEO/Founder of Con Todo Press, and Co-Founder of LATINAFEST, an annual celebration of all things Latina. She is passionate about promoting women, the Latinx community, and people of color which led her to create her own publishing company Con Todo Press. Her mission is to keep producing children’s books told from an authentic and relatable perspective, that will bridge the gap between communities of color and media. Social Media Links: Naibe Reynoso Con Todo Press LatinaFest www.contodpress.com

Wine: McBride Sisters Collection, Red Blend 2016 BIO: A Texas native, Steven is a graduate of The University of Oklahoma, and currently works in education as a Director of Operations for a charter school network. Steven is a huge movie buff and enjoys good food and video games in his spare time. His Why: "I want to do my part to leave an impact on the world" Social Media Links: Instagram Black Lives Matter Resources Petitions to sign: Text “Floyd” to 55156 to sign a petition a demand justice for George Floyd Sign-up at Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/ to be notified of more opportunities to take action

Wine: Sterling Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon BIO: Astrid Martinez is a 3 time Emmy winning journalist at CBS46 in Atlanta. She hosts her own segment "Astrid in ATL" which focuses on culture and the booming movie and music industry in the city. Astrid moved to Atlanta after spending time as a reporter in Dallas Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work there tackled topics ranging from immigration, drug cartels, violence along the border and human trafficking. This former Miss Colombia USA 2000, began her broadcast growing up in Medellin, Colombia. Astrid saw first-hand the civil and political unrest that plagued her country. It was this type of upheaval and the people's lives it affected that first ignited her passion for storytelling and a career in journalism. After moving to the United States, Astrid and her family settled in New Jersey, where she graduated with top honors with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a concentration in Latin American Studies. Last September Astrid was named one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and won a RICE Award for Outstanding in Media Social Media Links: Instagram Black Lives Matter Resources If you would like to donate: George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.com Minneapolis NAACP Branch: https://www.paypal.me/mplsnaacp4050B Petitions to sign: Text “Floyd” to 55156 to sign a petition a demand justice for George Floyd Sign-up at Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/ to be notified of more opportunities to take action

Wine: 2017 Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon from the Central Valley of Chile. This particular cab is aged in American oak and has a deep ruby red color. It pairs well with red meats, well-seasoned dishes and cheeses such as Gruyere or blue. BIO: Nadia De Ala is a certified leadership and negotiation coach who specializes in helping women of color in technology thrive, elevate their pay and positions, and fully own their authority. She's committed to helping close the leadership and wage gap one badasss WOC leader at a time. Through one-on-one, group coaching and workshops, Nadia empowers her audience to lead authentically, courageously and sustainably. She has helped leaders at companies like Facebook, Google and Uber live life in alignment with their values, so they can create positive impact they really want to make in their careers. Her WHY: "I started my own business because I fell in love with coaching. And in business, you get the privilege of creating your own experience (how badass is that?). I chose to build my whole business around empowering WOCs and creating community impact, because I recognized the need. I want to help as many WOCs in tech become empowered to live a life in alignment with their values. I want every WOC to feel like they can lead as their realest self no matter what fucking room they’re in. And I’ve built my signature program to help WOCs do just that. And real talk, I want to help my mama retire, I want to build intergenerational wealth and be 100% me no matter what room I walk into -- this business I'm nurturing, I believe, is my way of doing that." https://www.nadiadeala.com Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Group for WOC in Tech

Wine: Adalina Bodegas Verdejo 2018 from Spain The Verdejo grapes are generally harvested at night and the wines are fermented in stainless steel tanks and bottled without aging so the wine is crisp and dry - just how I like it! BIO: Yael R Rosenstock Gonzalez is the founder of Kaleidoscope Vibrations, LLC, a company dedicated to supporting and creating spaces for individuals to explore and find community in their personal identities. As a queer, polyamorous, white-presenting Nuyorican Jew, Yael has always been interested in understanding the multi-level experiences of individuals. Through her company, she facilitates workshops, develops curriculum, offers Identity Exploration Coaching, and publishes narratives often left out of mainstream publishing. An upcoming publication is a coffee-table book representing the narratives and images from the photo-interview series, the Diverse Bodies Project, of which she is a founding member. Yael has been engaged in workshop development and facilitation since she joined the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) as a teen peer reproductive rights educator at 15 years old. Since then, she has served as an educator with children ranging from 10 months old to adults in their 70s with different organizations and communities. In her work as first Program Coordinator, then Director of Programming, and finally Associate Director of the Center for Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Understanding, Yael developed and led events, workshops, and programs with an intersectionality lens. Throughout Yael’s career, there has been an emphasis on sex, gender, and diversity. Her undergraduate thesis, "A Not so Silent Voice for Female Sexuality: Empowering Examples from Literature Cross-Culturally" and Master's thesis, "Dismantling Rape Culture through an Exploration of Consent, Desire, and Pleasure," created space for her to explore sexuality, consent, and pleasure through different perspectives and disciplines. In 2018 she published An Introguide to a Sex Positive You: Lessons, Tales, and Tips, a queer and trans inclusive book, and has since begun offering Sex Coaching services. Yael is now pursuing a doctoral degree at IU-Bloomington School of Public Health in Health Behavior to strengthen her research skills and build further connections. Social Media: Instagram

Wines: Jessica (host): Naussa Xinomavro 2017 Naussa Xinomavro is a dry red that many say is a Greek’s answer to a Burgandy wine. Legend has it that Semele, mother of Dionysus—the Greek god of wine and fertility—called the area (Naoussa) home. I was able to pick this bottle up at local wine bar @wetstonewinebar_sd for half price! Wendy (Guest): Unsung Hero Shiraz, a South African wine In today’s episode, I get to speak with Wendy Amara. Wendy is an accomplished transformational Strategy Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Best Selling Author. She has coached thousands of individuals over the past 15 years into reaching powerful goals for their lives! Her results oriented, no holding back approach- has clients produce extraordinary results. She particularly loves coaching Ambitious Women of Color who want to step into elevating their lives. She teaches women how to balance all the moving parts of life and live authentically and energetically- taking courageous action! Link to Manifesting Uncertainty Social Media Links: Instagram Facebook Additional Information on Wendy: Heritage or Ethnic Background - Guatemalan American What is your why? - I want my clients to Go for what they want! To live a courageous life where they move forward and make their best life happen in real life. I allow my clients to get connected to their big dreams and goals and then we make a map to get there! If your life was described in one word, what would that word be? - Passion

Wine: Josh Cellars 2018 Sauvignon Blanc As a single woman, this pandemic has hit in a certain way. Like many of my friends I don't have a roommate or family to quarantine with. In this episode, I share my highs and lows and how I totally and completely broke into an ugly cry while on a Zoom call with close to 40 other women on as well. As an extroverted extrovert (I mean if you know me AT ALL you know I’m not exagerrating) this time has been hard. So if my experience can resonate and help one person, then I am so glad I opened up. Social Media Links Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Wine: Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Domenica Escatel, a 1st generation graduate earning her BA from San Jose State University and MA in Organizational Leadership. In 2015, she rebranded her company to focus on empowering, educating, and equipping women in her community, emphasizing Latinas. Since then, Chicana Inc. has built the strongest Latina communities in the Central Valley. Recently a Chicana Inc. has joined forces with the Latina Connection to being California Chingonafest to be set in the fall of this year. In 2016, she was selected for Modesto Bee's 20 under 40, featuring leaders in Stanislaus County. In 2017, she was selected to participate in Hope Leadership Institute by Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, 2018 selected as Stanislaus County Women of the Year, and selected to participate in Leadership Modesto, 2019 Domenica was named Latina of Influence by Hispanic Lifestyle in Los Angeles. Currently, she is curating a series of photos highlighting local Latinas called Mujeres Poderosas. Experienced as a board member and held a position as Madame Chair for Empire Municipal Advisory Council. Recently, a guest speaker at Harvard University, and has been selected to do a ted talk at San Jose State University. Social Media Links Instagram Facebook Website

Wine: Chateau St. Michelle 2018 Rosé Michelle Gomez, MBA is a Latina Career & Life Coach with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a master’s degree in Business Administration. With over 21 years of experience and learning she helps women navigate, and overcome obstacles that plague them in the corporate environment. She is passionate about helping Latinas achieve positions of power and influence through effective career planning and personal advocacy in order to support their advancement in hopes of helping to close the gender wage gap. Michelle also uses her expertise in executive presence, professional dossier writing, personal branding, leadership quality, and negotiation methods to empower Latinas toward their personal and professional goals. As a working mom, holding down a corporate job while building her coaching business, she helps other working moms develop a work/life design that incorporates career ambition and conscious parenting through inner-feminine healing. Recently, she’s launched a new area of her life coaching practice called Healed Hijas; a program focused on helping adult daughters heal their Latina Mother Wounds. Sources referenced: "When Things Fall Apart" Peter Strum Authors specializing in the mother wound: Bethany Webster, Karen Anderson, Carol McBride Social handles: Instagram @mgsuccesscoach Facebook Healed Hijas Group Facebook Coaching Page

Wine: Kendall Jackson Chardonnay (split bottle) vette is an author and freelance writer. She is the founder of the Awakened-Woman Blog- a blog that is meant to inspire, encourage and empower women to seek evolution and personal growth during life’s journey. Her book, “A Journey to Finding the Best Self” was released in in July 2019 by independent publisher, Black Rose Writing. Beyond her blog, Yvette has contributed to multiple high profile websites such as BeLatina, Thrive Global, SmartCoparent and DivorceHub. Her writing reflects real life as she uses her journey to discuss various topics as Latino culture, love, divorce, co-parenting, motherhood, abuse, and relationships. She is as passionate about her message as she is about her purpose - sharing stories to engage women, helping them feel less alone and guide them through their own process of becoming who they are meant to be. She has authored close to 300 articles, essays, and short stories that can be found on her blog Awakened Woman. Yvette is a co-parent, divorced, single-working mother, residing in New York. You can purchase her book by clicking here. Social handles: Instagram @womanawakened Facebook @AWInspires Twitter @Princesa9954

In this episode, Aurea and I discuss all the political chisme. How will Biden pivot his campaign to appeal to Sanders voters? How do we grapple with the reality of the two candidates we have to choose from? We touch on so many topics, but ultimately we all know that getting out to the polls is VITAL, especially when voting for our local representatives. Join the chisme and let us know your questions! The Wine & Chisme Podcast Social Media: IG: @thewineandchisme FB: @thewineandchismepodcast LinkedIn: @thewineandchismepodcast Aurea Bolaños Social Media: @aurea_bp

Wine: Alamos Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina 2018 In this episode I got the chance to speak with my friend, Jessie Medina. Jessie is the Founder & CEO of several businesses including FEM Latinas, FEMgency, FEMX Podcast and of course FEMX Quarters, a co-working and event space located in the hills of San Diego. Her mission is to create positive impact by being a motivational and loving leader and to inspire women to overcome their fear and follow their dreams. Although I consider myself and good friend of Jessie’s. I was still surprised to hear many things that she revealed throughout our interview. This interview was recorded before we were made aware of COVID-19 and the requirement of social distancing. It’s so weird that this interview feels a world away now…but I’m so glad you are here and ready to listen. Social handles: Instagram: @jessiemedinaofficial @femgency @femlatinas @femxpodcast @femxquarters

This week’s guest, Arzo Yusuf, is the founder and CEO of Sexy Boss Babe, a social impact company that focuses on women empowerment and the link between foster youth and human trafficking.

This week's wine: Estancia Vinyards Pinot Noir 2017 (Jessica) Lost Oak Winery Diamond Double Red (Delia) Hola mi gente. This week I speak with Delia Jasso, a self-describes Hispanic and Tejana who is several generations deep in her Dallas roots. Delia Jasso is a lifelong citizen of Dallas and was elected to the Dallas City Council in June 2009, representing District 1 from May 2011 until 2013. She was named a 2018 Minority Business Leader Honoree by the Dallas Business Journal, and received an award on February 20, 2018 where her work as Board Chair of Texans Can Academies was highlighted. Currently she owns a consulting business that deals with governmental affairs and education. In this episode we speak to Delia regarding the transformation (and sometimes last thereof) of Dallas and the opportunities that have developed within the Latinx community. From her days as one of six Hispanic students at Southern Methodist University (SMU) to seeing the rise of the Hispanic vote and power in Dallas County, Delia has seen integral chance in Dallas and is helping to transform it further. She is now a consultant and is the creator of the University of Texas at Arlington and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Transportation Leadership Academy. For more information on the academy please visit here. Make sure to follow The Wine & Chisme Podcast on all social platforms Instagram Facebook LInkedIn

In this episode, Rosa María talks about dealing and living with Type 1 Diabetes and how that affects her career and thoughts of having children.

In this episode I got the chance to speak with Jordan Hayles. Jordan is a speaker and is building a speaking and innovation practice which elevates forward thinking ideas and resources that matter now. Her latest invention, The Busy Humans’ Language Method, shifts learning how to speak a language from a technical pursuit to a human one. She is known for talks such as “Green Dream: Building Parks for Ages 102 and Younger” & “Human Terms & Conditions: Should The Exit Interview Be Done on The First Day?” She is also a co-organizer with March for Black Womxn San Diego: a march based in Black Joy + Black Resistance and shares with me the goals and demands the black woman & fem community want to implement. This is such a powerful and informative interview. But you know we always keep the laughter going. March for Black Womxn San Diego March - Sunday, March 8 More information can be found at www.m4bwsd.org Instagram: @m4bwsd

In 2008, at the age of 35, with a husband and 4 kids all under the age of 7, Aurora Colello was diagnosed with a progressive and incurable disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS). After going blind in her right eye, she was told she would never get her vision back and that her MRI showed 10 lesions all over her brain. Because of where her lesions were located, she was also told that she would be in a wheelchair within 5 years and on medications her whole life. She thought her life was over but it had actually just begun! Aurora dove into functional medicine and healing the root cause of where her symptoms were coming from. She has never been on medications for MS, she uses food as her medicine and lifestyle changes have saved her life from one with MS. She healed her body from MS and is healthier now than she was before her diagnosis. After the first year of her lifestyle changes, her vision came back better than before, after being blind for over a month and she became physically active for the first time. She has been racing triathlons for 10 years, has been a sponsored triathlete and has raced over 51 triathlons, including Half Ironman distances. Her story has been featured in both Shape Magazine and Latina Magazine multiple times, Fox News, ABC LA and various TV Shows. She is a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine Coaching program, a coach, writer and speaker, and is passionate about sharing her story to give others inspiration and hope and teach them how the body can heal through diet and lifestyle changes .

Our guest, Vanessa Miranda, discusses the importance of women and women of color in STEM and Tech and how to pivot into a career even if you don't have a STEM background.

Wine Campo Viejo Rioja Hola mi gente! In this episode I speak with my friend, Cindy Canek. Cindy Canek, aka The Mommy Goddess, is a Soul Coach passionate about healing and activating other souls to start living from their Soul's truth. She uses her "Don" her intuitive gift of seeing, reading and shifting energy in her practice through various methods. Reiki, Pranic healing, Channeling, and Curanderismo. As an artist and intuitive creator she has launched various platforms with the intention of creating connection and building a community where she shares high vibration content and light infused products with the purpose of creating awareness and expansion of your inner light. She discusses her painful childhood that led her into leaving home at a young age and after some extreme challenges, finds her way into herself. Her intuition led her into a career that she seemed to be a natural at, but after 11 years found herself laid off the week of Thanksgiving, a single mom of three boys. Cindy examines her life and shares her insights as she navigates this new normal. Follow Cindy on all social channels: Instagram Follow The Wine & Chisme Podcast on all social channels: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Aurea Bolaños walks us through why the Latinx community is often ignored as the largest minority voting block in the United States and how we can create a coalition to change the outcome of the 2020 election.

Wine: Bodega Norton Colección Malbec Hola mi gente! This first podcast gives you some insight on why I started the podcast and what to expect on this journey. Make sure to follow The Wine & Chisme Podcast on all social channels: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn