Her Way

This week brings us to the final installment. On our last afternoon filming Her Way , rather than focus on a single voice, we decided to widen the lens.  So we gathered a group of women around a table at Cadet Wine Bar in downtown Napa. Cadet is owned by Taylor Domin and Aubrey Bailey, whose warm hospitality and thoughtful wine list have made the space something of a community hub for industry fol...

Cathy Corison was one of the first women to found and run her own winery in Napa Valley, building a legacy around wines defined by balance, longevity, and a deep connection to place. Today, she is passing those values to the next generation alongside her daughter Grace Corison.

Dalla Valle became one of Napa’s earliest “cult” wineries in the 1990s, known for producing powerful, collectible Cabernet Sauvignon from a steep hillside vineyard above Oakville. Today, Maya Dalla Valle is guiding the estate into its next chapter alongside her mother, Naoko. The conversation explores Napa’s evolution, the responsibility of carrying forward a family legacy, and how the next genera...

To celebrate Women’s Month, we are releasing some special conversations from the upcoming Napa Valley episode of Her Way. Host @kelseyglasser sat down with Carissa Mondavi of @continuumestate to talk about the valley’s journey and her family’s role in it… from the devastation of Prohibition to the moment her grandfather Robert Mondavi helped put Napa on the world stage to what she’s building now....

In this episode of Her Way, we sit down with Renee Saint-Amour, the co-owner and powerhouse behind 100 Suns Winery, one of Oregon’s most exciting rising wine labels. From her early career as a high school English teacher to becoming an integral part of the winemaking industry, Renee shares the unexpected twists that led her to co-found a winery with her husband, Grant Coulter. We explore the journ...

In this weeks episode of Her Way, Kate Williams shares her entrepreneurial journey and passion for plant-based ice cream in this episode featuring an unconventional wine and ice cream pairing. Discover how Kate's innovative approach blends indulgence with creativity.

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Payne-Brown, a trailblazing winemaker with roots in science and a passion for sparkling wines. From her journey in winemaking at Archery Summit and Stoller to the creation of her project, ‘Call Me Dolores,’ Kate shares her incredible story of transitioning from science to wine, building community, and balancing motherhood with a thriving career. Tune in to he...

Meet Nori de Vega, the force behind 'Nom Nom Nori,' a platform that started as a simple Instagram page and evolved into a beacon for Portland's food and wine lovers. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey of accidental influencer fame, her unwavering support for local businesses, and her love for storytelling that highlights women, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ community. Discover how Nori's passio...

In this episode, we sit down with Dana Frank, a sommelier, restaurateur, author, and founder of Hi-Five Imports, to explore the incredible twists and turns of her journey through the world of wine. From her early days as a Peace Corps volunteer in Romania to becoming a celebrated figure in Portland’s food and wine scene, Dana’s story is one of curiosity, resilience, and reinvention. Dana shares ho...

In this episode of Her Way the podcast explores how wine culture can often feel pretentious or exclusive, alienating everyday consumers. The guest, Samantha Cole-Johnson, a sommelier and wine writer, challenges the notion that wine appreciation must be tied to high costs or insider knowledge, advocating for a more approachable and relatable way of discussing wine. This includes integrating persona...

In an insightful discussion, Brenda Smola Foti, founder of Tabula Rasa Farms, shares her journey from an artist to a regenerative farmer in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, focusing on her revolutionary approach to sustainable farming. This conversation brings to light critical issues in modern farming, challenging both the cultural and environmental status quo and advocating for a sustainable, inclusi...

Lois Cho, co-founder of Cho Wines, shares her journey from nursing to becoming Oregon's first Korean-American winemaker. She discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, navigating mental health, building a brand through social media, and fostering community with events like the AAPI Food & Wine Festival

Episode 3 of Her Way is here! Kelsey sits down and digs deep with Kelley Fox, one of Oregon’s first female winemakers. Having learned to make wine from Papa Pinot himself- David Lett. Kelley was the winemaker at iconic spots like Eyrie, Torii Mor, Hamacher and Scott Paul, before starting her own label Kelley Fox Wines in 2008, where she focuses on historic, biodynamically farmed vineyards that pro...

Sit down with Kelsey as she dive's into Kate Norris' world. Kate is the co-owner and co-winemaker of Division Winemaking Company in Portland, Oregon. Having grown up living all over the world—England, France, Bahrain, Switzerland, and Saint Louis to name a few—Kate developed a global perspective on wine. She learned winemaking in the Loire Valley and Auvergne regions of France before bringing her...

In the season premier of Her Way, Kelsey Glasser sits down with the first black woman to run a US winery and founder of the nonprofit organization Our Legacy Harvested, Tiquette Bramlett. Tune in as the conversation explores the nuances of being the first black woman to run a US Winery while also revealing the resilience of Tiquette's career. Tiquette's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiquett...

In this podcast series "Her Way", Sommelier and restauranteur, Kelsey Glasser, sits down with women in the wine industry and beyond exploring what it means to navigate as a woman in this business. Tune in to these conversations that uncover the hard truths of what women have to face in this industry and how they are still able to be resilient through it all. You will also get to know a l...