Charles Crouse joins us on this week's episode of Wines and Wins, where he chats about his time at the U.S. Air Force Academy, life in the military, tips for people transitioning from active duty to the civilian sector, and his career in the space industry.

This episode is paired with a glass of Two Rivers Winery's Vintner's Blend, available for purchase on the winery's website at https://tworiverswinery.com/buy-wine.

This week's episode highlights Raymond Rushing, Corporate Counsel of Global Litigation at Cummins, Inc. Ray discusses the law, provides insights for law students, gives pointers on entrepreneurship, and discusses how his faith has made him a better leader.

This episode is paired with a glass of 2020 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, which is available for purchase at https://www.jordanwinery.com/product/jordan-cabernet-sauvignon-2020.

Djenita sits down with Ashley Valenzuela-Ruesgen, a community leader, advocate, and HR professional, to discuss leadership, climbing the corporate ladder, motherhood, and everything in between. Ashley shares her insights on the foregoing given her HR background but also provides various personal insights that can benefit audiences across the board.

This discussion is had over a glass of 2021 Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay which is available for purchase at https://www.ste-michelle.com/chateau-ste-michelle/shop/all-wine/5637155140.com.

Djenita sits down with Indira Bayer, Founder and Executive Director of Wines of Illyria to discuss Balkan wines, Indira's unique journey, and valuable insight given her experiences.

Wines of Illyria products, including those discussed during this episode, can be purchased at www.winesofillyria.com.

Welcome to Wines and Wins! This brief introduction gives an overview of what guests can expect from our podcast series. We hope you enjoy the show!