Wine & Chisme

Wine: Fathia Wines, 2019 Rosé BIO: Maria Alquicira was born and raised in Mexico where her curiosity for art started. She then studied Arts and Culture in Rome and is currently living in Dallas. Passionate about art and businesses she has developed professionally in the arts and culture sphere through her art practice and in business through her job at one of the biggest movie theater companies in...

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: 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: Aldina Vineyards, Chardonnay BIO: Cadena is the Spanish word for chain. It is their belief that women are not bound by societal chains or expectations of the roles they should play in the modern age. When women unite like chains, they are stronger, powerful and more resilient. Cadena also happens to be the street name of the home in Mexico, in which owners, Mabel and Alejandra took their fir...

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: Various Varietals from Solorio Family Wines BIO:  Winemaker, Mario Solorio grew up in a small town of Michoacan, Mexico in a very modest family along with his parents and 12 siblings. Growing up in a very modest family meant they had to source much of their food. Mario and his brothers grew up knowing their parents didn’t have enough to purchase the bare necessities for them. This led him to...

Wine: Don Chalo, 2019 Red Blend BIO: Dulce Vasquez is an education advocate, changemaker, and passionate civic leader.  Dulce currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Los Angeles' outpost of Arizona State University. She was previously the Managing Director of Zócalo Public Square, L.A.’s civic forum. Dulce was appointed by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve as a Commissioner to El P...

Wine: Maldonado Vineyards, 2020 Chardonnay BIO: Criss Madrigal is Californian by birth and Mexican at heart and soul. Born in California, she spent half of her childhood life living in Mexico, which was among one of the best experiences in her life as it allowed her to immerse in her beautiful culture. She is happily married to one of the most supportive human beings and partner anyone could have....

Wine: Vinos Unidos, 2012 Zinfandel BIO: Cat is a coach, mom, and founder of Latina Millionaires Club. She helps Latinas and women of color overcome limiting beliefs around money and create their wealth-building strategy so they can live a more happy, healthy, and wealthy life. Cat believes that the key to make the change we want to see in the world lies in the hands of women but we need a larger s...

Wine: Encanto Vineyards, 2016 Pinot Noir BIO: Valentina Izarra is an award-winning actress, media and motivational coach, dancer, and writer. She is also the producer and host of the Mamas Con Ganas Podcast. Her mission is to empower Latinas by creating inspirational content. She speaks English, Spanish and French fluently and is conversational in Italian and German. You might have seen her recent...

Andres and I discuss how he became a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and what drove him to start co-found Chiki Chiki Boom Boom, a tropical water beverage company, driven by Latin culture, sustainability and social impact. Wine: Vinos Unidos, 2018 Red Blend BIO: Andres Izquieta Is a multi-hyphenate CPG entrepreneur in the areas of food and beverage, fashion, and entertainment. His passion and drive...

Wine: Herencia del Valle, 2014, Cabernet Sauvignon BIO: Evelyn Alsultany is a leading expert on the history of representations of Arabs and Muslims in the U.S. media. She is the author of Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion (NYU Press, 2022) and Arabs and Muslims in the Media: Race and Representation after 9/11 (2012). She is an associate professor in the Department of American Studies...

Mi gente- these women and men represent Latiné voices in cinema.  Latinos represent 20% of the population in the U.S. and account for close to 25% of movie ticket sales. Yet we are only represented on screen LESS THAN 10% of the time!! 🤬 So to be part of celebrating the 30th anniversary of the @sdlatinofilmfestival has truly been an honor. To meet and interview a small portion of the directors, p...

This episode is a first and doesn't feature a wine but Mocel Mezcal!  BIO: Rosalinda Mendoza is CEO and Co-Founder of Mocel Mezcal, an e-commerce company that delivers ultra-premium artisanal mezcales to your home to create a shared tasting experience. Rosalinda was born and raised in rural Washington to farmworker immigrants from Michoacán, Mexico. Between growing up in the farmlands of Washingto...

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...