Wine & Chisme

In this solo episode I share my ups and downs of 2023 and what's ahead for 2024.

With my recent health struggles, this topic is even more personal and I encourage you to listen. Join myself and a panel that includes Founder and CEO of Cannenta Center for Healing and Empowerment, Dr. Leti Cavazos, Director of Dallas Health and Human Services, Dr. Sandra Lozano, and Francesca Martinez, the National Director of Health Equity for the American Heart Association. This live Wine & Ch...

Join myself and a panel that includes Avenida Productions Founders Fanny Grande and Nelson Grande, Evelyn Alsultany, an expert on representation on Arabs & Muslims in media, and Eliana Reyes, Actor, Model and Host of LATV Roots as we discuss Representation in Media. This live Wine & Chisme Podcast event wouldn’t have been possible without our in-kind sponsors including: Our wine sponsors: Seis Sol...

Wine: Beaujolais Nouveau Topics include: Losing my munchkin Q and the arrival of Daisy Matthew Perry Melissa Barrera fired from Scream 4 Diddy and Cassie Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive Bad Bunny and Kendall Jennar - have they broken up? AITA? And more! Ellie Instagram

Wine: 2013 Merlot, Herencia del Valle BIO: Kita, a proud daughter of Salvadorian + Mexican immigrants, was born + raised in LA. She is a brand photographer + strategist who specializes in helping Jefas grow their brands via intentional images + strategies that simplify showing up online. Book a consultation with Kita to start strategizing how to grow your brand online. Kita is also a community + p...

WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES PERI AND POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND COULD BE TRIGGERING Wine: 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Fathia Wines BIO: Diana Curiel Bamford, known as Di, is a Maternal Mental Health Advocate, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Postpartum Energy Therapist, and Certified Yoga Instructor in Fallbrook, CA. A survivor of severe Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), she's a dedic...

Wine: Herencia del Valle, 2014 Chardonnay BIO: Love Cork Screw is a brand that embodies the paradox of creating something new while paying homage to classic elements. Chrishon Lampley, the founder of Love Cork Screw, has leveraged her 20 years of industry experience to create a unique brand that has captured the hearts of consumers across the nation. Love Cork Screw, founded in 2013, has quickly e...

Wine: Josh Cabernet Sauvignon J and Ellie talk about all things including: Matthew Perry and the joy he brought into this world through his work Beckham - the documentary Jada and Will- is Jada too much? Bad Bunny - the high cost of tickets AITH and more!

Wine: Casa Martinez, Camila Pinot Noir, 2018 Kar Brulhart - Latina (Mexican/Canadian/Swiss), Social Media Strategist For 7+ years, Kar worked as a social media strategist— creating successful campaigns for Apple, the United Nations, Michael Kors, and Google, among others. But in spring 2020, the company that had just hired her for social strategy went under, thanks to COVID. At the time, she was n...

Wine: 2019 Chardonnay, Parra Wine Bio: Vanessa Lopez was introduced to the mortgage industry in 2013 throughout her studies in business at Florida International University where she graduated in 2015. The following year she received her Mortgage Loan Origination license and continued to work under some notable names in the Miami mortgage scene. Learning from the bottom up she got the opportunity t...

Wine: 2019 Chardonnay, Solorio Family Wines BIO: Alain is the co-founder of las Azucenas a tropical hardwood restored forest. The project is designed to give the average citizen the ability to invest in tropical hardwood cultivation, one tree at a time. Website Instagram

Join me and my friend Alondra as we enjoy a day of wine tasting in Valle de Guadalupe, MX and learn more about a few of these wineries and the wines. Wineries in the order attended: Emevé Wines Adobe Guadalupe

Ellie's Wine: Sete Tropical Orange Wine Jessica's Wine: 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon by Herencia del Valle This month Ellie and I chismear from all the celebrity divorces to the VMA's and everything in-between.

Wine: BIO: Tiffany Yvonne Cox is a 1st generation Trinidadian actress, director, writer, and producer. She began her professional career interning at The Milwaukee Repertory Theatre. This launched her into the Chicago Theatre scene where she worked with companies such as Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The House Theatre, The Goodman and many more. After her first TV role on Chicago Fire she decided t...

Wine: Llamas Family Wine Chardonnay BIO: When Luz's daughter started private school, my youngest realized she was different. She wanted to be like her friends, who had cute short blond hair and vanilla skin. One day she asked Luz if she could cut and dye her hair blonde and straighten her curls. She knew that she wanted her daughter to know how special is. The next day she shared my daughter's fee...

I was beyond honored to be asked to MC for La Cosecha Grand Tasting by the Mexican American Vintners Association (MAVA)! This incredible event supports Mexican American vintners and raises funds for scholarships to local students. Being part of an event that combines the celebration of wine, culture, and education is a true privilege. By showcasing the talents and passion of Mexican American vintn...

Wine: 2014 Chardonnay, Herencia del Valle Elisabeth Rosario is an outsourced communications strategist that works with startups of all sizes and venture capital firms. As an independent contractor since 2016, her clients have included venture firms such as: Lux Capital, Renegade Ventures, Spero Ventures (sole LP is Pierre Omidyar), Equal Ventures, RRE Ventures, and Innovation Endeavours (founding...

Wine: Maldonado Vineyards Chardonnay BIO: Ruben Rojas is a Colombian-American artist, fashion designer, podcaster, and activist. In 2013, Rojas traded in his suit for a paint brush and began transforming blank walls into unique empowering messages that today are uplifting communities and challenging the public to create new dialogues. Rubens’ mission is to ignite creativity and inspire others to s...

Join myself and a panel that includes Founder and CEO of Cannenta Center for Healing and Empowerment, Dr. Leti Cavazos, Director of Dallas Health and Human Services, Dr. Sandra Lozano, and Francesca Martinez, the National Director of Health Equity for the American Heart Association. This live Wine & Chisme Podcast event wouldn’t have been possible without our in-kind sponsors including: Our wine s...

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 Encanto Vineyards BIO: Diana Benavidez is a Binational artist from the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Her art practice explores piñata-making as a method of expression and storytelling. Diana builds piñatas that reflect upon her experiences growing up as a woman in a border town. Her work is characterized for introducing materials not commonly found in traditional piñ...

Wine: 2018 "Camilla" Pinot Noir, Casa Martinez (Los Carneros Area) BIO: Daniel Martinez began his winemaking education at Hall Wines. After a year in the vineyards, he moved to Robert Mondavi Winery for the 2006 harvest and spent 7 years there. At Mondavi, he had the opportunity to be involved in many hands-on projects, including a grape-to-barrel winemaking project, where he was able to observe a...

BIO Elisabeth Rosario is an outsourced communications strategist that works with startups of all sizes and venture capital firms. As an independent contractor since 2016, her clients have included venture firms such as: Lux Capital, Renegade Ventures, Spero Ventures (sole LP is Pierre Omidyar), Equal Ventures, RRE Ventures, and Innovation Endeavours (founding partner Eric Shmidt). Startup clients ...

BIO: Nancy is the Founder and CEO of Chi-est Beauty, a natural skincare line with a focus on natural deodorant. Nancy is trying to help as many people have a successful transition to natural deodorant as conventional deodorant has been linked to many illnesses, so let do something about it and this is where I come in. Etsy Shop Instagram

Wine: BIO: A proud product of public schools in NY and former classroom teacher, Yanely is now on a mission to improve the education system by adding financial literacy and personal education as a course that all students have guaranteed access to. CNBC has called her “the millennial fighting for Gen Z to learn about money in school.” Website: www.mindyourmoneybook.com YouTube Instagram

Wine: Parra Wines, 2019 Chardonnay BIO: PARRA Wine Co was established in 2019 by proprietor Sam Parra. His last name is a Spanish and Portuguese surname meaning grapevine or trellis. Born and raised in St. Helena, CA, he was destined to be in the wine industry. After rising through the ranks for 15 years in both Napa and Sonoma counties, Sam moved to the Willamette Valley in the summer of 2016 to...