She pours wine, and she pours into people. 

Denise Marsh is a sommelier and certified wine specialist at Society Wine Bar in Tampa’s Ybor City historic district. And vino isn’t the only thing that brings her joy. She’s also passionate about empowering people—women in particular. 

Denise does this through speaking engagements, international retreats and her book, Do It For Your SELFIE!: A Guide to Loving Yourself, Redesigning Your Life, and Getting Aligned from Within and its companion journal. She also hosts the podcasts Getting R.A.W. with Denise and the aptly named Spiritual Growth and Wine: Exploring Self-Discovery, Transformation and Wine Conversations.

In this conversation, the Apollo Beach resident shares how she went from battling anxiety and depression to becoming resiliant—even after getting rear-ended on her way to our interview. She explains how wine is a metaphor for our spiritual growth and shares practices to help us feel more grounded before we even get out of bed.

If you’re craving more meaning and some great wine recommendations, this conversation is for you. So pour yourself a glass of something you love, get comfy and let’s dive in.

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