Madeline is known as “Detroit’s First Lady of Wine”. She made history when she became the first American woman, the second woman in the world, and the ninth American to earn the coveted Master Sommelier title. She is currently the Head Sommelier for Plum Market and their 6 stores and has graciously joined us to talk a bit about her career and share with us her Success Principles. 

What you will learn from this episode:

• What Madeline’s success principles are and how they led her to great achievements
• How she grew up in both New London, Connecticut and Athens, Greece but started her career in Michigan 
• Why she admits she didn’t choose her profession but decided to work hard and do her level best 
• How she became known as “Detroit's First Wine Lady” 
• How she’s doing virtual wine tastings and how that works
• What her influences were along the way and who she is currently mentoring
• What she sees on the horizon and what she thinks about the wine and services industry during these uncertain times

Resources:

For those who are interested in pursuing wine education, either as consumers or professionally, here are some excellent resources. 

Guild Somm, wine education and community
Tim Gaiser, MS blog on wine tasting
Court of Master Sommeliers, 4 levels of certification
Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET)

Connect with Madeline Triffon:

Plum Market and Madeline are available to host corporate and private tasting events. For more information, contact Madeline
Email: [email protected]

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com