Wine & Chisme

Wine: McBride Sisters Collection 2016 Central Coast California Red Blend

Wine Overview 

A garnet gem—this wine is complex yet approachable with flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry alongside tobacco and vanilla. Peppery spice and a hint of blackberry show up on the finish inviting another sip.

BIO:

Lissette M. Rios founded Chic Influence, a public relations and talent management firm focused on giving a voice to the new generation of brands and talent, in 2015. With more than 15 years of combined public relations and talent relations experience, her unique and strategic approach to developing, managing and delivering high-profile results-driven public relations strategies and branded campaigns makes her a true expert in the industry, inclusive of general market and US Hispanic consumer groups. 

Prior to launching Chic Influence, Lissette was a Senior Vice President at DeVries Global working with some of the world’s largest beauty brands including Pantene and Olay. Additionally, her agency experience has also spanned across various industries, working on national campaigns for Nintendo, U.S. Army, Pernod Ricard, General Motors, and Land Rover, to name a few. 

Lissette is a first generation bilingual, bicultural Cuban America, who was born and raised in Miami. She is an alumna of Florida International University in Miami, Florida.

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Wine: McBride Sisters Collection 2016 Central Coast California Red Blend

Wine Overview 

A garnet gem—this wine is complex yet approachable with flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry alongside tobacco and vanilla. Peppery spice and a hint of blackberry show up on the finish inviting another sip.

BIO:

Lissette M. Rios founded Chic Influence, a public relations and talent management firm focused on giving a voice to the new generation of brands and talent, in 2015. With more than 15 years of combined public relations and talent relations experience, her unique and strategic approach to developing, managing and delivering high-profile results-driven public relations strategies and branded campaigns makes her a true expert in the industry, inclusive of general market and US Hispanic consumer groups. 

Prior to launching Chic Influence, Lissette was a Senior Vice President at DeVries Global working with some of the world’s largest beauty brands including Pantene and Olay. Additionally, her agency experience has also spanned across various industries, working on national campaigns for Nintendo, U.S. Army, Pernod Ricard, General Motors, and Land Rover, to name a few. 

Lissette is a first generation bilingual, bicultural Cuban America, who was born and raised in Miami. She is an alumna of Florida International University in Miami, Florida.

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Wine: Erath 2017 Oregon Pinot Noir

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The “Oregon” Pinot Noir is the cornerstone of the Erath wine portfolio. A blend of different vineyard sites in Oregon, this wine is a fruit forward, ready-to-drink style of Pinot Noir designed to highlight the variety’s best characteristics. Our goal with this wine is simple – to make the best Pinot Noir in the world for under $20.

BIO: 

Arianna Bradford is the author of Shame on You: Big Truths from a Bad Mom. Arianna is an afro-latina, mother of two who lives in the Portland, Oregon area and the lead writer/editor for The NYAM Project website.

She wants to help change how motherhood is looked at, how other mothers look at themselves and for them to start remembering that they’re human again. She’s also a speaker and shares funny stories and truths to normalize talking about parenthood and kids and the struggles that come with both.

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Wine: Terra Initia

Dry white wine cultivated in Katheti Region, Georgia 

The wine of pale straw color with aromas of acacia, yellow plum and white mulberry. On the palate the refreshing acidity, hints of white currant and yellow fruits, with slight bitterness and mineral structure. The lasting aftertaste with sweet berries finish.

The wine is well-combined with dishes from fish and seafood, as well as with young cheeses.

BIO: 

Author of Aventura, Amor y Tacos, Maira is a first-generation Mexican-American who was raised in an urban neighborhood in Los Angeles, by immigrant parents. After graduating from UC Berkeley, she realized her heart was in serving the community.

She works to inspire her community to continue growing and to continue making positive changes towards diversity while at the same time taking care of themselves. Through her work she strives to empower individuals by reconnecting to their culture, values and heritage that their motherlands provide and helping them implement lessons from that wisdom in their daily lives.

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Wine: Seis Soles Wine Co 

Seis Soles White Blend $16 

Aromatic, fresh and easy to drink, the Seis Soles White Blend is a perfect pairing for a summer menu. 

BIO:

Hannah Martin (she/her) is the founder of Woc Space Marketing, a digital marketing agency. Hannah is a business coach with the mission of changing the status quo of business by helping womxn of color and of marginalized communities become empowered business owners. She is a second-generation Cuban-American, which has largely influenced her outlook on the importance of community building and empowerment of marginalized communities. Hannah grew up in Orange County, went to school in Los Angeles, and currently resides in San Diego, CA. 

Hannah started working in San Diego's nonprofit sector where she consulted with dozens of nonprofits on their marketing strategies and digital presences. After some time, Hannah decided to bring her skills and spirit to entrepreneurially-spirited womxn, combining her passions of empowering womxn and marketing strategy. 

In her free time, Hannah enjoys spending time outdoors with her cattle dog mix and enjoying the many breweries and plant-based eateries of San Diego.

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Wine: Seis Soles Wine Co 

Seis Soles Rosé Blend $16 

Seis Soles Rose with a beautiful, round mouth-feel and bright acidity is a perfect companion for a day by the pool or a night in with friends. Great with a wide variety of dishes. 

Bio: 

Dr. Rachna Patel is a world recognized expert in the field of Cannabinoid Medicine. Since 2012, her consultations have helped people relieve their symptoms, transform their health & live a better quality of life. People have walked away from her consultations with a clear understanding of how to use CBD products, what to expect when using CBD products, while also dispelling fears people may have about CBD products and putting their minds at ease. She has helped people, from many different countries, manage a wide range of medical conditions including anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, and more. Her insights into the field have helped many, many people. And, now having expanded to Doc Patels she hopes to reach even more in need of her help. With Doc Patels, Dr. Patel’s aim is to put medical grade CBD products in the hands of licensed healthcare professionals trained by Dr. Patel herself. In an industry full of misinformation and questionable products, it’s about time! 

Dr. Patel completed her undergraduate studies at Northwestern University (IL) and earned her medical degree from Touro University (CA). Her background is in Emergency Medicine. She ventured into the field of Cannabinoid Medicine in 2012 and there’s been no turning back.

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Wine: JARENINČAN, ČRNKO from Štajerska, Slovenia 

A blend of predominantly Laški Rizling (Welschriesling), Sauvignon Blanc, and Rizvanec (Müller­Thurgau).

BIO: 

Naibe Reynoso is a Mexican-American Emmy and AP Award-winning journalist, CEO/Founder of Con Todo Press, and Co-Founder of LATINAFEST, an annual celebration of all things Latina. 

She is passionate about promoting women, the Latinx community, and people of color which led her to create her own publishing company Con Todo Press. Her mission is to keep producing children’s books told from an authentic and relatable perspective, that will bridge the gap between communities of color and media. 

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Wine: McBride Sisters Collection, Red Blend 2016 

BIO:

A Texas native, Steven is a graduate of The University of Oklahoma, and currently works in education as a Director of Operations for a charter school network. Steven is a huge movie buff and enjoys good food and video games in his spare time.

His Why: 

"I want to do my part to leave an impact on the world"

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Wine: Sterling Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 

BIO:

Astrid Martinez is a 3 time Emmy winning journalist at CBS46 in Atlanta. 

She hosts her own segment "Astrid in ATL" which focuses on culture and the booming movie and music industry in the city. 

Astrid moved to Atlanta after spending time as a reporter in Dallas Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work there tackled topics ranging from immigration, drug cartels, violence along the border and human trafficking.

This former Miss Colombia USA 2000, began her broadcast growing up in Medellin, Colombia. Astrid saw first-hand the civil and political unrest that plagued her country. It was this type of upheaval and the people's lives it affected that first ignited her passion for storytelling and a career in journalism.

After moving to the United States, Astrid and her family settled in New Jersey, where she graduated with top honors with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a concentration in Latin American Studies.

Last September Astrid was named one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and won a RICE Award for Outstanding in Media 

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Wine: 2017 Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon from the Central Valley of Chile. This particular cab is aged in American oak and has a deep ruby red color. It pairs well with red meats, well-seasoned dishes and cheeses such as Gruyere or blue.

BIO: 

Nadia De Ala is a certified leadership and negotiation coach who specializes in helping women of color in technology thrive, elevate their pay and positions, and fully own their authority. She's committed to helping close the leadership and wage gap one badasss WOC leader at a time. 

Through one-on-one, group coaching and workshops, Nadia empowers her audience to lead authentically, courageously and sustainably. She has helped leaders at companies like Facebook, Google and Uber live life in alignment with their values, so they can create positive impact they really want to make in their careers.

Her WHY:

"I started my own business because I fell in love with coaching. And in business, you get the privilege of creating your own experience (how badass is that?). I chose to build my whole business around empowering WOCs and creating community impact, because I recognized the need. 

I want to help as many WOCs in tech become empowered to live a life in alignment with their values. I want every WOC to feel like they can lead as their realest self no matter what fucking room they’re in. And I’ve built my signature program to help WOCs do just that. 

And real talk, I want to help my mama retire, I want to build intergenerational wealth and be 100% me no matter what room I walk into -- this business I'm nurturing, I believe, is my way of doing that."

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