In Episode 2 of Wine With Friends, host Marcus Ginyard sits down with Inez Ribustello for a powerful and deeply human conversation about hospitality, resilience, and life’s unexpected turns.

Inez is the owner of On The Square and Tarboro Brewing Company, and also serves as Head of Hospitality for The Frankie Lemmon School, an organization dedicated to education and enrichment for preschool-aged children with and without disabilities.

In this episode, Inez shares her journey into the restaurant world, how she built community-centered businesses, and what hospitality truly means beyond food and drink. She also opens up about her personal experience living in New York City during the tragic events of September 11, 2001—and how that moment shaped her outlook on life, people, and purpose.

This is a conversation about leadership, service, and showing up for others—even in the hardest moments.

Pour a glass, take a breath, and join us. 🍷