Sips N Swigs: Unique Wine, Food and Hospitality People and Trends

In this special episode of Sips and Swigs, Stephanie Browne sits down with award-winning food historian, author, and former White House advisor Adrian Miller for a fascinating conversation exploring the untold stories behind America’s most influential kitchens. From documenting the legacy of soul food and barbecue to uncovering the extraordinary contributions of Black chefs who served generations...

Meet Stephen Nasiatka, Founder - StephenUncorked and President - Private Directors Association This is one conversation you don’t want to miss. Listen to the teaser about his most memorable wine 🎙️ Tune in to hear from Stephen Nasiatka as he shares how hosting with wine and attending networking events has helped open doors for career advancement, strengthen relationships, and create new business o...

Calling all New Yorkers! Tune in to hear from the first Chief Experience Officer of New York State as she shares how she puts *you* at the center of it all designing services that improve the lives of residents, businesses, and visitors across more than 100 state agencies. From housing to hospitality, Tonya has you covered. This is one conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎙️

Liquor retail is uniquely challenging. Licenses are tightly controlled, and territory protection runs deep.  "The lessons were many. The pain was immense. It felt like a personal failure, even knowing we were far from alone." BUT I AM STILL HIGH ON THIS INDUSTRY...

We advocate for fair distribution of resources, equitable employment opportunities, and stronger industry accountability in supporting diverse talent. In a global market made up of people of all backgrounds, it is both possible and necessary to ensure the same diversity among those who make, sell, and celebrate these products.  Listen to how Alicia Towns Franken is walking the walk at Wine Unify.

This month I’m joined by my publicist, Ron Childs, founder and CEO of OMEN Communications, a Chicago-based media relations and consulting firm. An award-winning journalist and communications strategist, Ron has served as Executive Editor of The Chicago Defender, Senior Media Relations Strategist at Burrell Communications, and Vice President of Media Relations at Flowers Communications Group. A pro...

HATCH CEO & Founder Jennifer Harrington is the guest on this month's Sips N Swigs. This podcast provides an actionable blueprint on how to build a plan to test, feed and grow your brand whether you are big or small. I love the 4C’s lens: Company, Customer, Competition, Culture.

Join us as we follow the inspiring career journey of  Angela McCrae—founder of Uncorked & Cultured, Director at the Association of African American Vintners, and Brand Representative for OVID Napa Valley. In this episode, Angela shares how she successfully pivoted into the wine industry by leveraging her core business and technical skills in fresh, innovative ways. If you’ve ever considered a...

Welcome to this month’s podcast interview featuring Chrishon Lampley, founder of  Love Cork Screw  — a sophisticated and fun wine brand based in Chicago. Today, we’re diving into the theme of  adversity . How do you turn a devastating setback into a launching pad for success? How do you reinvent yourself when life feels completely upside down? Chrishon’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, an...

Brenae Royal is the youngest and first Black woman to manage the historic Monte Rosso Vineyard—one of California’s most prestigious and storied vineyards—she's been a quiet but powerful force reshaping the wine industry. Her tenure at E. & J. Gallo, followed by a role at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery, and a number of impactful collaborations—including one with Brown Estate—cemented he...

Introduction of the host Stephanie Browne and our first episode on Sips N Swigs, our Sipping Sense Community.

Listen and learn how Stephanie Browne and Divas Uncorked changed the face of wine one glass at a time.