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Work & Worthiness
The place where work & worthiness meet. I’m your host, Greer Frances. I’m a brand designer, business coach, and worthiness advocate. I’m a believer in people following their big, bold visions for their life and business, and I’m here to help you bring that to life through an aligned brand.I deeply desire to help heart-led entrepreneurs build brands that feel like an extension of themselves, create a cohesive online presence, and bring the vision they have for their business to life in a way that feels aligned to them.As a founder and creative, I want to share my own honest, humorous and sometimes humiliating journey of entrepreneurship. Here we’ll go deep with fellow CEOs and creatives to shine a realistic light on what it’s like to build a business while staying true to yourself. By tuning into this podcast, you’re gaining insight into what it’s like to do the work not only in your business, but the work that it takes to feel worthy in your own skin. Dive deep with me every other week for actionable tips and honest conversations about what it takes to build a successful, heart-led business.
Work & Worthiness
Episode 23 | The World of Wine with Samantha Rae
Today's guest is someone I am so inspired by, and learning so much from lately!
Samantha is someone who has an unreasonable passion for wine (and food!) and sharing that with the world. She is a fully certified sommelier, focusing on bringing wine education to you in an intimate and hospitable way, whether that be online, in your home, a class she hosts, or at a pop-up event (...and soon to be monthly wine club membership ;)
Her lens on the world of wine is that behind each bottle, there are stories to be told. Stories of the people who produced it, the place in which the grapes were grown, and the history behind it. Not only that, but she believes that wine is a fuel for authentic connection. It is not merely alcohol to be consumed, it’s a liquid that inspires us, enriches our connections, and elevates our spirits.
Here's what we chatted about on today's episode:
- Samantha’s journey to becoming a wine educator/sommelier.
- Origin stories of businesses and how it usually leads back to one pivotal moment.
- The importance of creating beautiful experiences with food, wine & good company.
- Getting innovative in the hospitality industry.
- How her approach to marketing wine is different from what is currently out there.
- Samantha’s take on why wine has become so popular over the years.
- Plus we did a live wine tasting throughout the episode!
What Samantha's Loving:
- Celebratory drink: Grower's Champagne
- Book: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, The Song of Significance by Seth Godin
- Artist: Tyler Childers
- Business or brand to follow on social media: @thecosmiclaundry
- Wellness practice: Fresh air, exercise, staying hydrated
Links from the show:
- Crushable Wine Club
- Averill Creek
- Wine Folly
- Divergence Brut Nature
- Longavi Glup País Wine
- Wine Aroma Wheel
Find and stay connected with Samantha Here:
Website: Samantha-rae.ca
Podcast: The Elysian Wine Club
Instagram:
@samantha.rae.ca
@elysianwineclub
Stay connected with Greer Frances here:
@iamgreerfrances
www.greerfrances.com