Wine & Chisme

Wine: Javier San Pedro, Tempranillo Rioja

BIO:

Arzo Yusuf, is the founder and CEO of Sexy Boss Babe, a social impact company that focuses on women empowerment and the link between foster youth and human trafficking.

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Heidi Rojas is a hit songwriter, artist, and first generation Latina based in Los Angeles, CA. She co-wrote two UK #1 singles: Little Mix’s first single “Wings” and Cheryl Cole’s single “Crazy Stupid Love” among many other notable releases. She is also a songwriting and performance coach with many students around the world. Heidi also develops artists, using her 15 years of experience and relationships in the music industry to help artists fulfill their career goals. Her debut single "La Situacion" is now available on iTunes and Spotify!

Website: www.heidirojas.com

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Wine: Surcos Wine, 2019 Tempranillo

BIO:

Insightful Babes has made made it their mission to be a voice with all of the Hustlers, Dreamers, Outsiders, and Visionaries out there. They strive to show all the Reinas out there that it's time to straighten out their crown and live their life to their highest potential. Insightful Babes was created in June 2019 by two amigas, Diana Contreras and Maria Garibay, as a Latina owned Brand and Podcast. Coming from hispanic traditional beliefs, Diana and Maria decided to share their entrepreneurship journey, ups, and downs, inspire, empower, and help others who are not being themselves because of fear, or because of traditional beliefs. ​Insightful Babes is an English, Spanish, Spanglish platform.

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Maria Garibay

Wine: El Campeon, Portugal 

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Jeannette Ceja is an award-winning bilingual travel journalist, television host, and global public speaker. As an on-air travel expert, she has appeared on BBC World News, ABC7 Los Angeles, WTTW Chicago, FOX 11 Los Angeles, Mexico Travel Channel, Good Day Austin, KUSI News, and other media outlets worldwide. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Belmont University and completed the Professional Program in Producing at the University of California, Los Angeles. While at Belmont, Jeannette interned at Fox News Chicago, WTVF- CBS in Nashville, the Tennessean newspaper, and completed the Chips Quinn Scholar Program for Diversity in Journalism. 

A respected and sought-after host, Jeannette has been the Master of Ceremony, Emcee, and Moderator at many international events, including The Global Tourism Forum in Turkey, The New York Travel Festival, The Changemakers Awards, The Global Voice Awards, The Latinas in Aviation Global Festival, and The Impact Travel Immersion Global Conference. 

In 2018, Jeannette was the Official Travel Host for The World Woman Summit at The Clinton Presidential Center. The following year, she was recognized as one of the Top 20 Global Women of Excellence by U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis and the Multi-Ethnic Advisory Task Force at the 7th Annual International Women's Day Celebration. 

In 2022, she received the Latina Joven de Impacto Mundial award from the Líder Gladiador Conference in Dallas, Texas. Also, Jeannette was honored as a Top 40 Under Forty Honoree by AL DÍA News in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Website: www.jetsetwithjeannette.com

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Wine: The Butchery Cabernet Sauvignon from Moldova

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Cynthia Ángel is the oldest daughter of Colombian immigrants. Born and raised in Jackson Heights, Queens Cynthia began her career as a production assistant for a VFX company. Within a few months Cynthia was promoted to production manager and then transitioned into commercial producing, winning Clios and Cannes Lions for her campaigns for Spotify, Google, Nike, Vevo and Amazon. Although commercial work proved to be a source of income, Cynthia’s deep rooted love for film led her to found her own creative studio- D L A Films. Focusing on diversity in front of and behind the camera, Cynthia's goal is to bring cinematic and compelling stories to life all while giving a voice to the voiceless. SUN is Cynthia's first feature length film project and a continuation of her intention to tell the stories of those who come from backgrounds similar to her own.

Website: www.dlafilms.com 

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Wine: Vin Chaud (red wine, brandy, spices) made by Jessica's boyfriend 

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Erika Cruz is a Coach, Speaker, and Founder of Purpose Driven Latina. She helps her community align with their purpose, lead with courage, and find fulfillment. After eight years in the tech industry, Erika created a business by following her passion - all thanks to TikTok. As the proud daughter of Mexican Immigrants, Erika is aware of the lack of available resources to her growing up. She is on a mission to connect others with the tools and resources to be the best they can be. Erika has been featured in the NY Times, CNN, LA Times and she is just getting started.

Website: https://www.theerikacruz.com

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Wine: 2021 Seis Soles White Blend

BIO:

Grace Gavilanes is an NYC-based writer, editor, and content strategist with 10 years of experience. She's a former magazine editor who's been published in People, Food & Wine, Mic, and InStyle, among other publications.

Website: https://www.gracegavilanes.com/

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Join me as I attended the 2nd annual (but first in person) Latinx Wine Summit in Napa, CA hosted by Hispanics in Wine and 

The Roots Fund. 

Interviews (in order of appearance): 

Angela McCrae from Uncorked & Cultured

Chris Rivera, Owner of Seis Soles Wines 

Melissa Sanchez - Attendee

Rafael Rios, Owner of Justicia Wines

Ikimi Dubose, Board Member of the The Roots Fund

Luis Roberto Caballero Orozco from Jackson Family Wines

Luis Gallegos, Owner of Surcos Wines

Marissa Torres - Attendee

Melissa Bravo - Attendee

Miriam Puentes (Honrama Cellars) and Lola Llamas (Llamas Family Wines), Owners of Las Del Vino 

Maria Calvert and Lydia Richards, Founder of Hispanics in Wine

Gabriela Fernandez, Radio Host and MC for the Latinx Wine Summit

Wine: Ring Ring Rose Wine, Italy

2022 brought many changes for the podcast and even me personally. It has been a pleasure sharing the stories of all the guests this year and I look forward to what's to come in 2023...

I'm also booking guests for 2023 so if you'd like to join me for some wine and chisme, click the link below!

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Latiné Owned Wine Brands Based in the U.S.

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Wine: Solorio Family Wines 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon

BIO:

Liz Hernandez is a Mexican American Emmy-nominated television personality and journalist. As a former radio host and entertainment reporter for Access Hollywood, E! News and MTV, her career is built on words, but no chapter is more meaningful than the one she is currently living with WORDAFUL, a video and live event series that focuses on the importance of how we communicate with others and ourselves. 

Through WORDAFUL, Liz created a new form of storytelling that she hopes will encourage and connect us to the power of words. Liz believes we can create new realities for ourselves by changing our internal and external dialogue, ones that support more meaningful relationships and lives. “Our thoughts and words from yesterday are what make up our lives."

Website: https://wordaful.com

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