Wine: La Chica, Honrama Cellars 2011La Chica-Made in honor of my sweet, angelic wife, Miriam. Harmonized into one, this wine and La Chica express similarities, everlasting sweetness, richness, and a perfect balance of sweet and crisp.BIO:For the past 16 years Veronica has worked with VisitDallas in several capacities. Her last role as the Director of Partner Experience included a strong focus on developing partnerships in the local Dallas community. Her experience at VisitDallas started with Diversity and Community relations which was led to Digital Social Media and Experience Marketing. Her role last role oversaw membership programs and customized corporate partnerships. The Director of Partner Experience role was created to serve Partner and Clients to exceed their expectations with service, ideas, and executed strategies. Veronica is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She and her husband have also built a passion brand around health and wellness for the Dallas community. They co-own V12 Yoga studio and Workplace fit Co, a company who curates activations for big brands in Dallas with interest in self care and fitness on site for employees and brands. In 2018 Veronica created Hey Chica! Latina Leadership Movement. A lifestyle brand bringing Latina Professional Circles, Leadership Programming, Partnerships and Content to life. Hey Chica! bridges the gap between generational learning, cultural relevancies, and legacy building. The Movement organizes summits, monthly gatherings and collectives to grow, educate and mobilize Latina Women and young girls. Hey Chica! Movement also gathers brands to amplify culture and branding.Hey Chica Movement InstagramHealthy Latina Lifestyle InstagramV12 Yoga Instagram

Wine: Tisdale Pinot Grigio of California BIO:Jesse Herrera is the Founder & Executive Director of CoAct and an expert in using design methodologies to develop multi-faceted approaches to solve complex problems. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he spent his teenage years as a gang member. After a near death experience and a blessing of circumstances, he left the life behind and pursued his education, becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. As a former gang member, he witnessed the impact of social isolation and the value of understanding the intamacy of human challenges. Graduating with an architecture degree from the University of Texas at Arlington, Jesse spent a much of his professional career practicing design and project management in the development industry. With a depth of knowledge spanning the design-build frontier, Jesse realized the profession has a limited ability to directly foster social impact. Hindered by economics, design was relgated to the clients will, and not the communities need. This realization kicked off a series of global trips to discover the primacy of human solutions. These insights in addition to his life experience help form the foundation of his work. Jesse utilizes design as an instrumental force to better understand the underlining causes of today’s challenges and build better solutions. It is a tool to charter impact and build a more creative and inclusive future for all.WebsiteFacebookLinkedIn 

Wine: Domaine Tempier Bandol 2018BIOS:Danielle NottinghamAs the co-host of the Emmy award winning NBC show, "California Live," Danielle takes viewers on an adventure to discover unique sights and sounds throughout California, and report on the latest trends in beauty, fitness, food, health, technology and entertainment.An award-winning journalist, Nottingham has travelled the globe covering breaking news, entertainment and politics. Prior to joining NBC4, she was a correspondent with CBS News in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., where she covered the mass shooting in Las Vegas and massive mudslides in Montecito as well as red carpet coverage for the Grammy, Emmy and Academy Awards. She also reported on national politics and global affairs, including the Pope’s resignation in Rome and Nelson Mandela’s funeral in South Africa.Nottingham got her start in broadcasting in Greenville, Mississippi at WABG-TV and made her way around the country as an anchor, reporter and radio host in South Carolina, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. She has won a Los Angeles Press Club award for her coverage of refugees from war-torn countries re-settling in Southern California.Nottingham graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in speech communication, and is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.InstagramMalou Nubla 3 time Emmy Award winning Malou Nubla is the CEO and Founder of Malou Nubla Productions, Inc. Malou has a successful track record on camera as a lifestyle and features host, both for TV and online. She has created, produced, developed, written and hosted award winning programming for NBC, CBS, FOX and E! Entertainment. She has long run her own production company and pioneered a new advertising and branding model that often tripled her clients’ revenues. She is an expert at delivering a client’s message and creating videos that give them a unique, high end showcase. Malou is currently a Correspondent on 'CALIFORNIA LIVE' on NBC Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego. Most recently, she was the Host and Executive Producer of ‘MALOU REVIEW’, which is a lifestyle series on television and social media combining useful information with exciting entertainment. Malou’s program, 'MALOU REVIEW' aired on KPIX5 and KTVU FOX 2. Malou owns and produces her television shows and commercials and has partnered with a wide variety of businesses including: Target, HP, AT&T, Pixar, Oracle, Motorola, CBS Radio, Lincoln-Mercury, Chevrolet, Fremont Bank, Mercedes, Hunter Douglas, Best Buy, St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, Starwood Properties, InterContinental, Fairmont Hotels, Golden State Warriors, Garmin, Macy's, Pfizer, Lazy Boy Furniture, Panda Express, Wing Stop, Hangar One Vodka, Petersen-Dean Roofing and Solar, and countless wineries, restaurants and celebrity chefs.Malou hosted CBS 5’s nightly entertainment program, EVENING MAGAZINE with Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe. Aside from her hosting duties, her special features included “Outdo Malou”, “Makeover Mondays”, “Get Fit with Malou”, “What’s For Dinner” and “Bay Area Homes for Kids.” Prior to joining CBS 5, Malou was the news anchor of the number one rated newscast, Daybreak on KRON-TV (NBC). Malou also hosted BayTV Morning and The Sunday Examiner and Chronicle High School Sports Show.Instagram

Wine: Herencia Del Valle 2014 Merlot BIO: Dr. Merola is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and aesthetic injector in the state of California. She received her bachelors degree in Health and Wellness from SUNY Buffalo State College, and graduated with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University California. She specializes in holistic dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Merola loves helping her patients achieve healthy, radiant skin from the inside-out with natural therapies and a conservative approach with aesthetic treatments.Immune Support HandoutLucere Natural Medicine InstagramRock Grace non-alcoholic beverage Use code: DRMEROLA for 10% off!

Wine: Herencia Del Valle Sauvignon BlancBIO: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 Tribune in 2019.  In 2018, she was recognized by California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher’s 80th district as Woman of the Year. April 17th, 2018 was also named as “Geena the Latina Day” by the city of San Diego. She also appears weekly on Fox 5 San Diego giving viewers a look at what’s happening around town every weekend. Geena has accumulated more than 50,000+ followers on social media staking her claim as one of San Diego’s most influential social media “influencers.” In the summer of 2015, she served as a fill-in for Ellen K on the nationally syndicated Ryan Seacrest show on 102.7 KIIS FM Los Angeles. Prior to her current show, Geena served as the co-host of the Kramer and Geena morning radio show for five years and before that served as the co-host on the AJ in the Morning Show on KMYI Star 94.1 San Diego and female co-host on KHTS Channel 933 San Diego’s AJ’s Playhouse.  Geena has quickly become one of the most well-known radio on-air hosts, being named the “Best Radio Personality in San Diego” in 2014 Ranch and Coast Magazine’s Best of San Diego issue. Geena has been through more than most in her young life, having had two teenage brothers killed due to gang violence, which is why she has such a strong passion for the inner city youth of her community.She spends her free time visiting local middle schools and high schools inspiring them to become more than what is expected of them. Geena was the first in her family to graduate from a 4-year university and was also the founding president of the first-ever Latina based sorority Sigma Lambda Gamma at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where she also received a softball scholarship. She has been a member of the National Latina Business Women’s Association, served as an honorary board member for the MANA organization San Diego Chapter and has participated in numerous local charities. She truly loves life and appreciates everything that she has been blessed with.Social MediaInstagramFacebook

Wine: NO WINE!!! I needed something a bit harder so I went with apple cider spiked with spiced rum.BIO:Latina. Fierce. Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair. Our host, Jessica Yañez brings her love for wine and passion for storytelling together to highlight the stories that need to be told from communities of color. Chisme (Spanish for gossip) comes from the interviewees themselves as they "spill the wine" on their own terms. So grab a glass of wine and join us for the new Wednesday. #WineAndChismeWednesday WebsiteInstagramFacebook

Wine: Aldina Vineyards 2019 RoséBio: Will is a former media executive that retired at the age of 40 to step out on faith to write, speak, travel and become an expert in the world of Branding - Marketing - Digital. Left A.H. Belo after producing some their most successful products. Had a real estate and party business on the side that hosted private events for successful young professionals such as Super Bowl Day parties, Chef events, and high end cocktail tastings.He has self published 2 books, spoken around around the country and in West Africa. Wil focuses on helping high energy sales executives and entrepreneurs achieve their goals faster (Peak performance - habits).Quietly he has done several projects for large school districts related to reading and S.T.E.A.M. He loves to find ways to give back and impact the next generation.Also, Wil left Corporate America to start a beautiful family. He married his foxy wife Vero and together are raising their little chica they call (the Princess - Beauty + Brains)Social Media Website: https://wilmurphy.comInstagram

Wine: Las Amigas Cuvée, Napa Valley Sparkling Wine 2013"Las Amigas by Las del Vino is a venture inspired by our friends and role models who motivate us to be our best selves everyday as mothers, wives, sisters and friends. Let's support one another and leave a legacy. We are stronger together. "-Miriam Puentes and Lola LlamasAvailable at Honrama Cellars and Llamas Family WinesBIOS: Lola - Owns Llamas Family Wines alongside her husband, Oscar. Llamas wines reflect and highlight the pedigree of the vineyard, its site and those who farm the land. We pride ourselves on sourcing fruit only from vineyards farmed by our family and minimizing input during the winemaking process. From vine to bottle, these wines are an expression of the land and our family and we are honored to share them with you. Lola is also a mom of two, wife, wine lover and adventure seeker. She balances her career in legal industry with active walking, running and fitness classes.Miriam - Along with her husband, Juan, Miriam owns Honrama Cellars, a Latino owned boutique winery. Our beautifully crafted wines include Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Rosé and a dessert wine of Chardonnay. We are centrally located in the beautiful Napa Valley. Honrama was established in 2008 and is proud to share with you their beautiful Spanish ranch and horses. The Honrama Family is a bond of generations, labor and resolve.Social MediaLas del VinoHonrama CellarsLlamas Family Wine 

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Wine: Herencia del Valle 2014 Cabernet SauvignonIntensely flavored in blackberry and cherry, this is a grippy full-bodied wine, with underlying acidity that freshens its bolder tendencies impressively. Lavender, black licorice and dried herb add to the complexity and layering of character.BIO:Mother, sister, daughter and friend. Daughter of the most High. Real Estate mogul looking to invest and rebuild Africa.Social MediaFacebook

Wine: 808 Beatz Wine - California Red BlendThis week, The Wine & Chisme Podcast is presented by 808 Beatz Wine.808 Beatz was inspired by a tremendous passion for Wine and a love for an era of music known as FREESTYLE. Freestyle is known globally as the “Old School Muzik” genre which represents the days when every song on the radio felt as though it was written especially for you. We carefully created a fantastic tasting California wine that is bold, fruit-forward and smooth just like the FREESTYLE ERA!808 Beatz Wine #TasteTheBassBIO:Vikrum “Rocky” Kandola. Rocky is the owner/ operator of Hair Maiden India, This week my guest is Vikrum “Rocky” Kandola. Rocky is the owner/ operator of Hair Maiden India, born in New York but raised in Mississippi. To say he has experienced trauma in his life would be an understatement. He virtually lived alone in India at the age of 11, was sent to a teen “bootcamp’ where he was mentally and physically abused and went to prison- all by the age of 19.WebsitePersonal InstagramBusiness InstagramYouTube

Wine: La Granja 360 (A Vegan Wine)BIO:Daisy Romero is the founder and owner of El Cholos Kid, a line of purses and bags that are weaved from recycled plastic with care and love, showcasing the beauty of Mexican traditions through traditional weaving perfected through generations.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elcholoskid/Popshop Live passcode: baaags

Wine: Simi Sonoma Rosé 2017  BIO: Fefe is a visual anthropologist, University of Michigan graduate and Co-Founder/ CEO of the boutique image consulting firm, FTA GALLERY. She is also an immigrant who moved here as a child as her family was fleeing war in her native Liberia.InstagramFefe SmithFTA Gallery

Wine: Alloro Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016This wine reveals intense ripe black cherries and blueberries, with rose petals, and notes of cinnamon, clove, and slightly toasted hickory. Very full-bodied, dark ruby in color, with plush, velvety texture, pleasurable persistence, and mouth-watering acidity, that provides tension. This wine has a very long finish that lingers with ripe black cherries, baking spices, and graphite.BIO:Francesca Martinez. I met Francesca is currently the National Health Equity Program Manager in the Office of Health Equity at large national nonprofit. As part of a focused team leading the organizational strategy on health equity and addressing social determinants of health, Francesca ensures integration and collaboration internally and externally building solutions to address root causes and the systemic issues contributing to health disparities. InstagramBook: A Decade of Betrayal: Mexican Repatriation in the 1930's

Wine: Cachai Chardonnay, Chile 2020Link to Virtual Wine Tasting TicketsBIO: Brenda MartinezBrenda Martinez was born in Monterrey, N.L. Mexico, and later moved into the Garland, TX area where she became a naturalized citizen. She graduated from South Garland High School in the top ten percent of her class as a Texas Scholar and as a National Honor Society member. Martinez went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Texas. She then went on to obtain a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from LeTourneau University and later earned a Master of Arts degree in Dispute Resolution from Southern Methodist University. Martinez is in her 14th year in education as an Instructional Coach for Richardson Independent School District. In her previous roles, she has been a teacher, coach, PTSO Liaison and sponsor for many different activities for the Inspired Vision School District located in Dallas Texas. She has also taught in the Garland Independent School District along with being named their 2020 Secondary Teacher of the year for the district. She has also been department chair for the Garland Independent School District at Jackson Technology Center in Garland, Texas, where she taught seventh-grade history along with being the cheerleading sponsor. Martinez also served as a curriculum writer for the district and presenter for district professional development. She also served as the i3 campus leader, providing campus technology support, and was involved in the campus house system. Martinez was also involved with the AVID program. Currently she is writing curriculum for the Active Classroom Social Studies program outside the district and is also a Vocal Instructor at a local music studio in Plano, TX. She is consistently involved with her community in multicultural events and has shared her musical talent and expertise on education. It is her mission to inspire students and other educators.InstagramBIO: Ruby ChavezRuby Chavez is a high school counselor by day and content creator/founder by night. She is the eldest of three siblings, first in her family to pursue higher education and Mexican-American. She is located in the Silicon Valley and proud product of her community.Instagram