Wise and Wine Podcast

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. We have been gone for 3 weeks so we open with a catch-up on our lives — Jarred’s work trip to Nashville (shoutout to *fingers crossed* future sponsor, Nashville Bourbon Steak) and Jenn’s 3-week expensive road trip around Costa Rica In...

Randall Arauz graduated from the University of Costa Rica in 1988. His early career was focused on sea turtle conservation, when he worked as the Administrator of the Green Turtle Research Station and then as the Director of the Leatherback National Park in the early 90s. Throughout the 90s he worked as an associate researcher at the University of Costa Rica and founded the Costa Rican NGO PRETOMA...

Jessica Stanton's blog says it all:  Travel. Joy.  Black Girl Magic. It could also say:  Entrepreneur.  Creative. Teacher.  Jessica shares how she went from a career in STEM to spending the last 3 years funding her adventures abroad. She is creating social media content that ranges from reviews of wacky international snacks, why people taking "sneaky peak" photos is really not flattering, and the...

Alissa Sharrock's life has been influenced by sports.  She enlightens me on the ways rugby can be like free therapy and shares how a chance encounter with a National Guard magazine article opened her eyes to career she only knew to be a rich man's game. Adopted at 3 days old into a loving family who emphasized the value of hard work, Alissa knew that she didn't have to go to college to feel their...

Jackie Summers spent 25 years in corporate America before he got tired of working with people who didn't look like him.  A health crisis gave him the push he needed to carve out path built on the shoulders of his ancestors.  In 2012, Summers became the first known licensed Black Distiller in the United States. His flagship product, Sorel Liqueur, is based on a 500 year old Caribbean recipe, and is...

David Garza is a father first.  THEN he is an entrepreneur, DJ, instructor, cyclist, kickboxer, teacher and a triathlete. But he didn't just wake up 15 years ago to plan this path.  As the first person in his family to go to college, David earned a degree in Fish and Wildlife Science Management with plans to become a Game Warden. This natural teacher and energizer had to power through his 300-poun...

Mr. Johnny Ross was a theater kid who knew his career path would be different than anything his school in rural New Jersey prepared him to do. He enrolled in cosmetology school with the goal of working in a hair salon, but the potential for inconsistency in hair coloring and the 9021-no atmosphere of a salon left him unfulfilled.  So, Johnny pivoted to make-up and taught himself everything he...

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Friends & Family of the couples -  Mitch and “Stifler’s Mom” -  Why Nate gonna get sold out by Megan - Women talking about penises -  When to stop calling sibling “little” - Our wedding ring selection s...

Like most people at 17, Felipe Trigueros was not sure what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He knew he was interested in sports, but not sure if a career as a professional soccer player was going to pan out. Luckily, his parents gave him the freedom to choose any career he wanted and suggested a safe degree in business administration until he could figure it out.  Felipe found work in fin...

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Jenn’s love for Boston Steve -  What the heck a Day Trader does -  Which couples wrote their own intro -  Overthinking the selection of Jenn’s wedding dress -  Miguel being this season’s Gil -  Potentia...

Johanna B. Voss is a talent manager, trusted by social media influencers who want clarity on how to build their brands, grow their businesses, earn their worth and plan strategically for the future. On behalf of her clients, she’s closed close to $3.5M dollars of brand deals, partnerships and speaking engagements. Her clients have partnered with brands such as Kroger, Walmart, AARP, Little Norther...

"Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Jenn misses San Diego -  Does everyone need to come from divorce? -  Jenn guesses Jarred's cast crushes -  First Impressions & Predictions BOSTON UPDATES -  Are Steve &...

Siblings Take On… Healthcare & the Black Community Dr. Calvin Lambert, Jr. is the 2nd of of 6 children and an unapologetic nerd who wanted to find a connection between science, society, love of people, and making a difference in his career. Enter medical school, where he was part of the 10% students of color in his class. In additional to a rigorous program, Dr. Lambert dealt with Imposter Syn...

When you choose a social media handle like Remedy is Frank, you’re letting people know that you don’t deal in fluff.  Remedy works hard, values her time, and isn’t here for bullshit. From tagging dry cleaning in over 100 degree heat to working in bank fraud to project management in the male-dominated automotive industry; she’s been able to advance in a variety of industries without a college degre...

Keisha Burchell-Webb has never not had big dreams.  Pediatrician. Journalist for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Writer for the Cartoon Network. Actress. Podcaster.  With a degree in Public Relations from Florida A&M University, natural talent, and drive; she has all the tools she needs to make those dreams her reality. But life is going to life and she’s had to make some changes in her path. Th...

Hannah Williams is a 25-year-old content creator in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area tackling a major issue in the United States: salary transparency. With her viral series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah challenges strangers across the country to share what they do and how much they make to fight discriminatory pay practices in the workforce, and further close the gender pay gap. Hannah u...

Nicole Lang has the patience of a turtle, the kindness of a saint, and the cheekbones of a supermodel. I mean, she doesn’t need that last bit to be successful in her career as a real estate agent, but it doesn’t hurt. Real estate was not her dream career when she graduated from high school. Being a veterinarian was. But she met her future ex-husband shortly after graduating and moved to Germany fo...

"Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Noi moving the needle on Steve, like Olajuwon -  Steve putting Lindsey on probation -  Katina painting what she wants - finally -  Jasmina and Mike on different pages, books… - &nbsp...

When a 5-year-old Natasha was asked what she wanted to be she grew up, she had 3 clear goals: pig farmer, Bob Hope's wife, writer. Adult Natasha is a vegetarian, her partner is not a philandering comedian, but she has written the first historical fiction novel on the Black Madonna called "Finding Le Negrita" that is being published in September 2022.  1 out of 3 really ain't bad.  Born in Brooklyn...

Fletcher Cleaves is a Memphis native who simply cannot sit still.  He dreamed of a life as an athlete who had the freedom to spend as much time in the water (because it's HOT in The South, y'all) and own the Hangout House where his family and friends would gather.  As a college freshman with a football scholarship to Lambuth University, his vision was within reach. That is, until a driver suspecte...

"Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Was Alyssa looking for a white Olajuwon -  Will Mike hook-up with a roommate  -  How long before Katina & Olajuwon create a brand of cookware -  Steve seeing Lindsay from a...

Hoja Lopez is also a first-generation Venezuelan who saw a slew of people with advanced college degrees as a child, but no one who liked to come up with fanciful stories and perform like she did.  Following the path of the academics before her left her unfulfilled in college and she dropped out. Working in jobs that felt temporary gave her the space to pursue her true passions - improv and co...

“Siblings Take on MAFS” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of “Married At First Sight” discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie watching brother. In this episode, we take on: How my brother feels about being right Why Alyssa is still a trash bag How most of the men came out looking good this season Is gondola really that difficult a word Is there ever a good time to show nipples...

I interview my best friend who shares her journey from being the most literal of rule followers to finding a career where she got to create some rules of her own.  She references Ascension Leadership Academy (ALA) as guiding her in her career development: https://alasandiego.com/

Kevin Knight’s passion for travel and people started as a child living internationally and during a study abroad for a semester while pursuing his undergraduate degree. After 16 years of financial services, Kevin decided it was time to pursue his passion of entrepreneurship and share his love for adventure and travel with others. Kevin became the Founder and CEO of Urban Events Global (UEG), voted...