CEO School with Suneera Madhani

228. From Life Skills to Winemaking: The Inspiring Story of Raghni Naidu, Sonoma's First Indian Winemaker


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In this episode, Suneera welcomes Ragnhi Naidu, the first female Indian immigrant to have founded and owned a wine brand in Northern California and beyond. Raghni shares her journey of starting in the wine industry with no prior experience, and how she was able to transfer her life skills to succeed in this new field. They explore the challenges Raghni faced in building the life she wanted, including the barriers she faced as a woman and as a person of color in a predominantly white and male industry. She talks about how she overcame these obstacles and built a successful career through perseverance, hard work, and a willingness to take risks. Raghni also shares her experience of pivoting in the face of unforeseen circumstances, such as the pandemic. She talks about the challenges she faced in adapting to new market conditions and the importance of staying positive and focused on the future. Throughout the episode, Raghni emphasizes the importance of being brave in the face of perception, and not letting other people's opinions or expectations hold you back from pursuing your dreams. Her story is a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and the potential we all have to create the life we want. Raghni successfully launched Naidu Wines amidst the pandemic in 2020. In this short span, her wines have won acclaim, including Double Gold, Golds & Silver, at prestigious competitions such as the SF Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of American wines worldwide. Her label is on the wine list at Michelin-starred restaurant Single Thread Farms, voted one of the top 50 restaurants worldwide. She was recently listed as one of the 22 people to watch in 2022 in Sonoma County. Connect with Raghni: Website: https://naiduwines.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naiduwines/ Join The Wine Club: https://naiduwines.com/pages/wine-club Hello there, future leader. The CEO club is a monthly digital membership where female entrepreneurs come together to up-level their businesses and lives. The doors are now open: https://theceoschool.co/ceo-club-2022 

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