Wine & Chisme

Wine: Herencia Del Valle Sauvignon Blanc BIO: Originally from Los Angeles, Geena the Latina has been a staple on San Diego’s #1 Hit Music Station Channel 933 for more than 14 years. Arguably one of the most recognized and beloved radio personalities in San Diego, Geena is the host of “The Geena the Latina and Frankie V Morning Show.” She was voted as “Best Radio Personality” in the San Diego Union...

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. Website Instagram Sexy Boss Babe Instagram

Wine: BIO: 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 a...

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 Ga...

Wine: El Campeon, Portugal  BIO: 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 Bel...

Wine: The Butchery Cabernet Sauvignon from Moldova BIO: 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 Spot...

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

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/ Instagram  

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...

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! Tamales y Wine Guide Pozole y Wine Guide Latiné Owned Wine Brands Based i...

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...

Wine: 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Herencia Del Valle  BIO: Jorge Narvaez is a father of 3, fatherhood case manager and content creator. For the past couple of years he has been active on and offline to spread his message of Family, Community, Art, Music and most importantly Fatherhood! Instagram  

Wine: Jose Wine Caves 2015 Mourvedre  Brandi is the Founder of the Operation Growth Institute, a Global Transformational Learning Center where people can accept, heal, grow, and transform into the next iteration of their personal and professional best. For over twenty years, Brandi has honed her skill as a strategist, wellness expert, and coach. She helps clients identify their own solutions and s...

Wine: RG|NY Cabernet Franc BIO: Che Guerrero has spent 16 years tackling race, politics, and family through stand-up comedy. Che's style is rooted in his experiences growing up undocumented. A revolutionary voice on the modern comedy scene, His sense of humor and command of the stage is the result of obstacles often unseen by the average American. Instagram TikTok  

Wine: 2010 Llamas Family Wine Cabernet Sauvignon BIO: Brandi brings over 22 years of experience, awards and recognition in the beauty industry to the beauty industry. She has spent fifteen years proving herself in the highly competitive beauty industry serving Hollywood elites such as Lena Waithe, Cynthia Erivo, Sophia Nomvete and many more. In this image conscious society, Brandi continues to sho...

Wine: Crémant de Loire, Sparkling Cabernet Franc Thank you WetStone Wine Bar for hosting Jesse and I during this recording BIO: Jesse Leon is a social impact consultant to foundations and investors on ways to address issues of substance abuse/addiction, affordable housing, and mental health. He is a native English and Spanish speaker and fluent in Portuguese. He is an alum of UC Berkeley and Harva...

Wine: Seis Soles, 2020 SolTierra Red Blend BIO: Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini is a 1st gen Latina, multi-passionate creative entrepreneur and jefa at CASITA MICHI and MB Creative Co. She is passionate about social good, BIPOC representation, and elevating Latina voices. She is no longer ok with just getting a seat at the table, she wants to create one. Last fall, Michelle became the first Latina-ow...

Wine: Encanto Vineyards, 2017 Sauvignon Blanc BIO: Valeria Hernández is a 1st-generation Mexican-American Latina who has a never ending passion for helping women & femmes thrive by stepping into their “Healthy Wealthy Jefy” persona. Valeria is a Life & Health Coach for ambitious women & femmes of color. She specializes in plant-based nutrition, intuitive eating, and wealth building. Valeria loves...

Wine: Herencia del Valle 2013 Merlot BIO: Claudia Moncarz is a world traveler, mother, number lover, and great attorney. While admittedly she isn't that humble, She is proud to be a caring friend to her clients. Even though a love of numbers runs in her family (her grandparents were accountants), she always shied away from a career related in any way to finance. That is until one summer when she l...

Wine: Justicia Wines, Themes Pinot Noir, 2020 Bios: Helen Pelayo Masferrer A mother of 3 that at 30 years old completely transformed her life by making a simple promise to sweat for 30 min every day. 2 years laters she lost 100lbs, landed a dream job at a brand new gym, and met her wife. They now own our own gym in Oregon where I get to have the space to empower the community through health and fi...

Wine: Armitage Wines Pinot Noir, 2018 BIO: Laura Lara is a Community & Comadre Coach. She is the co-founder of ¡Oye, Comadre! A digital community rooted in comadrismo through radical mothering, conocimiento and Chisme. She is also the CEO of Comadre Coaching. A group coaching program that works with individuals looking to be intentional with the community they curate and serve. Instagram

Wine: 2019 Aldina Vineyards Pinot Noir  BIO: Born and raised in Eagle Pass, Texas, Guadalupe García McCall is the award-winning author of several young adult novels, some short stories for adults, and many children’s poems. Guadalupe has received the Prestigious Pura Belpre Award, a Westchester Young Adult Fiction Award, the Tomás Rivera Mexican-American Children’s Book Award, and was a finalist f...

Wine: Maldonado Vineyards 2020 Napa Valley Chardonnay BIO: Sedale is a certified wine writer, telling stories of wines and winemakers that are not told enough. He is currently a contributor to The Vintner Project and Uncorked and Cultured, focused primarily on BIPOC wines and winemakers.  A digital marketer by day, Sedale is passionate about his community and making sure their stories are told and...

Wine: RG|NY 2020 Cabernet Franc BIO: Latina. Fierce. Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair. These are just a few things we would use to describe our Founder and Host of The Wine & Chisme Podcast, Jessica Yañez. But that’s just the beginning. Jessica grew up in the suburbs of San Diego and has always had a curiosity for other people and their stories. As far back as she can re...

Wine: 2021 Seis Soles White Blend  BIO: Patty and Iris are both career women with more than 15 years of experience in the events and tech industry. Festively was built to make it easier for busy moms to discover all the beautiful and custom elements they need to make their celebrations memorable. Patty is an LA native and graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a BA in environmental studies and a backgr...