Entrepreneurs, professionals, and athletes alike are driven by traditional success metrics. High achievers must make sacrifices, but at what cost to their personal life and happiness?  In this week's episode, we interview Tom Lutz, PhD/MBA about his views on work/life balance.

Tom balances his life as an entrepreneur with raising two children and competing as an Ironman triathlete—with 15 competitions under his belt at the time of recording!

When Tom founded his company Repour, he saw a need for a wine preservation tool that would allow him and his wife Michelle to enjoy a glass of wine without worrying about pouring the rest of the bottle down the drain. He thinks a glass of wine is part of enjoying a balanced life, just as is time with family and professional pursuits.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to find work/life balance
• Pushing yourself while keeping your values
• Enjoying the little things (like a glass of wine)
• The inspiration behind Repour
• Finding support from friends and family

To get in touch with Tom or to learn more, visit https://www.instagram.com/repourwinesaver/ or https://www.repour.com/

Diversity has become a hot topic, but there is little guidance on how to practice it. Elaine Arnaqiaq Chukan Brown is a writer, speaker, and educator specializing in wine, personal empowerment, and social justice. 

She speaks about her experience navigating culture clashes between her Native background in a mostly Caucasian education system and how that impacted her ability to listen actively and empathize.

In today's episode, we cover

• Uncomfortable Conversations
• Talking to people with diverse backgrounds
• How diversity supports the growth of a business
• What success looks like
• How anyone can invite more diversity into the workplace
• How diversity is more than skin color and gender
• The power of diverse professional backgrounds
• Creating space for those who challenged diversity in the past to create change
• Respect

We also talk about Elaine's journey into the wine industry in an unconventional way, and how bunnies can be the best source of inspiration. 

Get in touch with Elaine at https://www.instagram.com/hawk_wakawaka/ or https://wakawakawinereviews.com/about/

Ever dreamt of launching a podcast, but not sure where to get started? Lawrence Francis of the Interpreting Wine podcast recorded nearly 450 episodes with over 300,000 listens in 150 countries...so he knows a thing or two about podcasting!

In this episode, we cover:

• Tips on launching a podcast
• How to use storytelling to build a brand
• Finding your niche
• Using action to overcome self-doubt

Lawrence also shares some insight for wineries who want to get accelerate their presence in international markets. Learn more at

https://www.interpretingwine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/interpretingwine/

Season 1: Wine Industry

Have you experienced burn-out? Ever questioned if the lifestyle in your industry is sustainable? We’ve all been there and experienced the feelings of inadequacy when trying to balance all aspects of modern life.

In the second episode of Think & Drink, hosts Aubrey Terrazas and Allison King talk to guest Ashley Broshious discuss restaurant culture, listening to yourself, building a healthy working environment, and creating a support system, no matter where in the world you are. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and listen to the conversation of work, happiness, and ambition unfold. 

We cover:

• Restaurant culture 
• Burn out
• Staying balanced
• Mentorship
• How to break into an unconventional industry
• Building community 
• Asking for support
• Digital communities
• River rafting and beach time!

Think & Drink was created to inspire change, impact, and innovation for professionals in niche industries. We interview thought leaders across a variety of industries to unpack their ideas—like friends deep in conversation over a great beverage. 

Season 1: Wine industry

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Do you ever feel like you're pushing for a career, a certification, a degree, only to realize your soul is unsatisfied? If you have interests and passions beyond the scope of your job title, you've likely encountered this discomfort.

In the first episode of Think & Drink, hosts Aubrey Terrazas and Allison King unpack their evolution through dynamic careers in finance, fitness, wine, dance, and startups. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and listen to the conversation of work, happiness, and ambition unfold. 

We cover:

• Activism & social justice
• Making time for your passion
• When your career goals don't feed your soul
• When to pivot
• Going to college in Chicago
• Sacrifice and ambition
• Choosing happiness

Think & Drink was created to inspire change, impact, and innovation for professionals in niche industries. We interview thought leaders across a variety of industries to unpack their ideas—like friends deep in conversation over a great beverage.