For Bertony Faustin, the death of his father ignited within him a desire to stop taking life for granted and to start giving it his all - including taking new risks along the way. He decided to use his pain as fuel and take advantage of a vineyard plot owned by his in-laws. Abbey Creek Vineyard was founded...and the rest is history. Bertony takes us on the journey of how he was able to become Oregon's first Black winemaker - a feat that may have seemed ridiculous to outsiders - but doable to him. If you're not sure you have what it takes to make your dreams come true, Bertony will give you the push you need to start believing in yourself and your vision. Learn how this anesthesia tech turned winemaker became a changemaker. Some of the topics we explore:

• The immigrant hustle
• How he got his start in the Oregon wine industry
• Why he made himself the brand
• The importance of hiring a coach
• His signature looks
• Feelings are not facts
• The truth about getting into the wine industry
• Partnership > collaboration... and more

** This episode originally aired on October 21, 2019**

FIND BERTONY FAUSTIN ONLINE: Instagram: @thebertonyfaustin Twitter: @abbeycreekwineWeb: www.abbeycreekwine.com

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