Wine & Chisme

Wine: Herencia Del Valle, Sauvingon Blanc, Napa 

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In 1997, Guillermo married Angelica, a Mexican-American from Napa Valley with roots in Guadalajara. Her parents were local vineyard managers, and Guillermo aspired to follow in their footsteps. In 2007, he started a farming company that gradually led to vineyard management, and in 2012, Guillermo and Angelica began using their hard-won skill set to make their own wine.

“Herencia del Valle Wines is the story of Mexican migrants who prune the grapes in the icy winters and then harvest them in the blazing hot summers. The brand is a tribute to our ancestors who paved the way for us to open our own vineyards, in the vicinity of the ones where they toiled just to make ends meet. Our success belongs only to us, created solely by hard work and the resilience of those who raised us.”

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Wine: El Potrillo Pinot Noir by Honrama Cellars, 2019

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Honrama: "A Celebration of Opportunity, Labor, Resolve, and the Bond of Generations". "The journey of every wine begins in the vineyard, with the grape. The beauty of every wine is crafted from the souls and hands of those who tend the vineyards, pick the grapes, and cultivate the nectar. Just as every family is crafted from the souls and hands of those who recognize opportunity, take risks, work from dawn to dusk, and share their wisdom". Named in honor of Honorio Ramirez Mata, Honrama reflects the bond of respect and admiration between generations. From the soul of a great man whose quest for a better life for his family brought him to Napa Valley working to tend the vineyards and harvest the fruit, to the souls of his children and grandchildren who lovingly make the wine.

Website: http://www.honramacellars.com/

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Wine: Esfuerzo Wines, 2019 Grenache Rosé, Santa Ynez Valley

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Dali Rivera is the creator of the Anti-Bullying & Diversity Academy (DABA), a series of online mini-courses and in-person workshops for parents, guardians, and educators to learn how and what to teach their kids about bullying and how to embrace others’ differences as well as their own in order to promote equality. 

Dali is also a U.S. Army veteran, speaker, parent to two young girls, and wife of a disabled veteran. She earned a master’s degree in Women & Gender Studies from Towson University in Towson, Maryland. 

Dali’s passion to stop bullying comes from her own personal experiences as a bullied child, from having become an advocate for her own daughter and for others. She has dedicated herself to research on the topic of bullying, diversity, confidence-building, and unconscious behaviors that play a role in bullying and how we treat others.

Website: https://www.dalitalks.com

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Norma is a former attorney, New York Times published writer, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder Fabian Flores, a Latinx-focused publisher.

Website: https://www.fabianflorespublishing.com/links

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Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz (the hyphen is silent) is a Salt Lake City-based, AfroLatinX writer/director, whose emphasis on character marks culture as integral to identity, but second to story. His work mirrors the frail and current socio-political climate with tongue-in-cheek dialogue and nuanced behavior that give characters depth and relatability, distinct but somehow common--a feat that has drawn attention from the Sundance Labs (a 2021 finalist), Nicholl’s Fellowship & Screencraft Competitions. 

He and Zach Johnson, lifelong friends and cinephiles, work to bridge the gap between the siloed other and the mainstream, focusing on simple slices of life and relationship dynamics. Gianfranco’s stories are a bright mix of the beats, verve, and rhythm of the tribal-and-Dominican-native tambora drum and the urban percussion of 90s boom-bap. For him, film is about discovery, catharsis and decolonization.

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Wine: Armitage Wines, 2018 Estate Pinot Noir 

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Sandra Hinojosa Ludwig is a certified life coach from the Transformational Arts College in Toronto, Canada. Known as the Manifesting Chica, she uses her Facebook and Instagram communities, as well as her nonprofit coaching program, to help Latinas intentionally manifest a life that loves them back. Through individual and group coaching, Sandra has connected with women from all over the Americas.

Visit her website to learn more: sandrahinojosaludwig.com.

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Wine: Armitage Wines, 2018 Estate Pinot Noir 

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Ghayda is the Owner and Founder of Charm Celebratons, located in the Houston, TX area. Charm Celebrations is a full service event planning company focusing on ensuring people, organization and corporations have a reliable and experienced planner to elevate their events. Since 2006, she has created unforgettable events from Maryland and Canada to Texas. She has earned a certificate by Celebrity Event Planner David Tutera.

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Wine: Brown Estates House of Brown Chardonnay

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Branded Hottest Latina MILF in the World , adult content creator made headlines when she went international with her story about opening a OnlyFans to support her adult daughter through law school. 

Website: https://www.marcelasobella.com

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Wine: Esfuerzo Wines, Pinot Noir

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Samantha Ortiz, Latina entrepreneur and named the #1 fitness trainer in NYC. From being a former owner of Triple Threat Bootcamp (fitness studio), she has now transitioned to an online fitness platform which provides live and on demand workouts, nutritional guidance and personal development tips. Samantha has also been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Shape and Women’s Health Magazine. 

Samantha’s energy and passion for training and empowering individuals is truly what separates her from the rest. She makes it her business to encourage and make her clients the best versions of themselves. Samantha encourages body positivity throughout her online fitness platform and authentically shows her cellulite, love handles and having “off days” as a sign of normality. 

Website: live.somanti.com

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Wine: Armitage Wines, Santa Cruz Mountains, Pinot Noir 2018

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Pabel Martinez Global Account Director at TikTok 

Pabel's superpower is uncovering the story behind the numbers; translating data to stories. He's been able to flex this skill at various technology companies such as Facebook (previous employer) and TikTok (current employer). Although he's been successful, he has met challenges along the way. 

Like many POC, he's experienced imposter's syndrome, microaggressions, and racism. He would often REPRESS parts of his identity inside & outside of work work in an effort to feel more included and less judged.

 Pabel's mission in life became redefining professionalism for Latinx communities by empowering authenticity. In 2020, he launched Plurawl to bring this mission to life.