On this week’s episode of The Sauce Podcast, host Lauren Healey sits down with LaTasha Smith, owner of Intertwine Wine Bar in Dutchtown, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, education, and building spaces where community thrives.

LaTasha shares how a 10-year dream became reality — transforming a former residential space into a hidden, speakeasy-style wine bar where nearly everything inside was handcrafted by family. From a secret upstairs members’ lounge to a growing mocktail menu and themed pop-ups throughout the year, Intertwine is designed to be a modern-day “Cheers” in the heart of the neighborhood.

Beyond hospitality, LaTasha is deeply rooted in education. A longtime educator currently working in St. Louis Public Schools while pursuing her PhD and superintendency certification, she talks about why policy matters, the importance of investing in youth, and how leadership at the table can shape the future of communities.

In this episode:

 - How Intertwine Wine Bar went from dream to grand opening in Dutchtown

 - The power of pop-ups, mocktails, and creating inclusive spaces

 - Balancing business ownership, full-time work in education, and a PhD program

 - Why education and community development go hand in hand

📍 Intertwine Wine Bar is located in Dutchtown, St. Louis
🔗 https://intertwinebar.com/
Come in a stranger, leave a friend.

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