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Explore " elevate" with insightful episodes like "Can we keep it real? New Levels, Trials,Test, & Faith Ep.039", "Digital Terroir: The Meme Queen's Empire", ""Para La Cultura"", ""I Can Become Lo Que Yo Deseo"" and ""Fruit in Glass"" from podcasts like ""Journey to Seven", "The Big Sip", "The Big Sip", "The Big Sip" and "The Big Sip"" and more!

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Can we keep it real? New Levels, Trials,Test, & Faith Ep.039

Hey guys!

In this episode I just keep it real with you all on all the new thangs going on with me. They say when you are blessed with new heights you are also met with new challenges. No one's journey is perfect or full of 100% happy days but through it all you have to trust the process and have faith to know it is only a season.

BECOMING WHO? Is all about the small changes, steps, and effort you make each day. Share who you are becoming with us or if you just want some advice please share your story!

Let’s share stories together! Send in your #becomingwho story via Instagram or E-mail.

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enDecember 02, 2021

Digital Terroir: The Meme Queen's Empire

Terroir is the idea that wines made in different places will taste like that place, taking on the characteristics of the geography and culture in which they were produced. The same could be said about music --it takes on the character of the place and time in which it was written. So can digital terroir exist? I like to think so, and there's one powerhouse Latina who's leading the trail as a digital content creator through her Shitty Wine Memes empire. Amanda, the beauty and brains behind social media and the wine world's favorite Instagram page, Shitty Wine Memes, truly brightens the day of an audience connected to wine through her witty, daily comedic content as well as her online shop! Inspired by the comedic artwork of a fresh banana affixed to a wall with duct tape, Amanda drew on the parallels between art and wine. Similar to how Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan poked fun at the art world, Shitty Wine Memes became a brand that took the "seriousness" out of wine and instead drew on the playful aspects of wine concepts with satirical life scenarios that were both hilarious and relatable. That's what makes Shitty Wine Memes so great--people see themselves and the comedy adds levity to wine! Whether you're a Botrytis-loving individual or someone who relishes in flaunting the best pins, Shitty Wine Memes is simultaneously bringing terroir to the internet and breaking away from the intimidation that is often associated with wine. In episode 28, I had the chance to dive deeper into Amanda's story and learn about this Latina CEO and the growth of her Shitty Wine Meme empire, where she draws her inspiration, the ultimate way to have fun with wine (did you know she pairs wine with Pokémon cards?!), and several collaborations she's done with organizations who are building the type of world she wants to see in the future of wine. Pour yourself a big glass of wine and enjoy sipping from the Meme Queen's cup! Shitty Wine Memes merchandise is fashionable, fun and a great gift for that wine nerd in your life! To shop pins, magnets, and stickers, visit shittywinememes.com -- $1 per pin sold in donated to The Roots Fund. Check out daily wine humor content by following her on Instagram @shittywinememes. If you love the merch and are interested in carrying Shitty Wine Memes enamel pins and stickers at your location, send an email to info@shittywinememes.com

enNovember 11, 2021

"Para La Cultura"

Born and raised in Modesto, CA with parents from Michoacan, Mexico, Chris grew up on American culture with love for his family's Mexican roots and customs. In Episode 27 we dive into what it means to stay true to your roots, crafting a brand and collection of wines that speak to Hispanic roots and Latin culture from a region that's rarely given the recognition it should (shoutout to Lodi!). Chris shares what it means to create sustainability for people of color in the wine industry, and ways of moving beyond the fear of having to assimilate to fit into a traditional mold in order to "make it." The world of wine has thrived on exclusivity and lack of cultural representation or inclusion of diverse narratives. As a winemaker in the industry, Chris was baffled by the treatment and silence he often received walking into a tasting room, and couldn't fathom what other Latin@s who weren't in the industry must've been experiencing. Fed up with the lack of inclusion and respect he decided to put in the WERK to create a welcoming space. Now, Chris is enamored by other BIPOC individuals who have reached out and shared their interest in unifying, building community in wine, and asking how they can support Seis Soles Wine Co. Though his family and close friends supported his venture in wine, they weren't shy from pointing out the obvious: Latin@s drink a lot of tequila and cerveza...wine however, isn't something that's typically found at the table or a party with la familia. Often due to cost, seeing that many Latin@s end to be a part of the working class in America, this often results in minimal exposure to wine or the ability to build up palatable experiences. Chris knew this is why he was starting Seis Soles--para la cultura. Seis Soles became a labor of love and ode for his gente, so they could see there are wines that can meet them where they're at--as beginners and new consumers building up a palate, while still crafting luscious perennial gems for the most experienced wine aficionado. Shoutout to Chris for treating me to a beautiful tasting while we were on the air. We enjoyed 5 of his beautiful wines and I highly recommend you not only follow Seis Soles wines (IG: @6solesvino), but support and snag these gems yourself via his website https://www.6soles.com/ White Blend - Albariño and Grenache Blanc Rosé - Grenache and Mourvèdre Red Blend - Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon (silky smooth finish) Gran Reserva - Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot (bold red blend with firm tannins) Sol Tierra - Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot and Merlot (structured, bold red wine yet balanced)

enSeptember 23, 2021

"I Can Become Lo Que Yo Deseo"

I can become lo que yo deseo. This is Armando Tam's mindset. On episode 26 of The Big Sip, Amando Tam and I joked how I didn't really know how to introduce him because he's involved in so many different industries - food, sports, business development, culture--but at the core is a human who simply wants to do and become anything he loves, while simultaneously ensuring there are opportunities and pipelines for the current and future success of Latinos and Latinas, all while breaking down barriers along the way. Born in Nicaragua and raised in the Bay Area, Armando has always strived to maintain a connection with his roots that's represented in all of his partnerships and ventures. 20 years ago when Armando had a cancer scare, he took that as a sign from God that he needed to take every opportunity that presented itself and do something big with it because it was a second chance of life. His mindset became centered on living purposefully and turning passion into profession--taking what you love and finding a way to make money. Whether it was taking salsa dancing classes that led to teaching private lessons and eventually performing and making a living off of it, or watching cooking videos on Food Network and choosing to open up multiple restaurants, Armando consistently needed to fuel his desire to rewrite his narrative and go after what he loves. An echoed sentiment found in LatinX families all over the world. As a child, Armando witnessed his mother have multiple streams of income trying to provide for their family, heavily influencing how he would lead his life. Knowing he couldn't dance forever, Armando got into real estate and rose to become an Executive for NAHREP, educating communities of color, hosting L'atitude conferences that empower and uplift Latin@'s in pursuit of establishing wealth and building community. Yearning for more, he used his resources and relationships with NBA athletes to tap into a sports management agency with Veritas Training Academy to assist youth coming from foreign Latin countries trying to further their education while simultaneously making it in the NBA. Several years ago he launched Tito's Mundo, his personal fashion brand that drove a positive message about Latin culture. We believe in achieving dopeness. We believe in buena vibra. We believe in being bendecidos. I can become lo que yo deseo. Today, you can catch him wholeheartedly invested in all of these different industries and partnerships, as well as fusing his love for food, culture and beverage through his culinary businesses. While many would assume he was inspired to become a chef because of his grandparents' Chinese-Nicaraguense Restaurante Chop Suey, his passion and love for food simply comes from recognizing that food acts as a bridge to connecting with cultures and people organically, further inspiring his creativity. Currently he's amplifying the beauty of cultural foods from the East Coast to the West Coast through Comidazo and Paladar, as well as his upcoming cook book It's A Vibe with renowned Sommelier Jaton Gunter. Follow and support his work: @titosmundo @comidazo @gopaladarcriollo @veritastrainingacademy https://titosmundo.net/

enSeptember 16, 2021

"Fruit in Glass"

From the beginning Jaton Gunter has always been a writer. As a young child, Jaton gravitated towards writing poetry, eventually channeling a little bit of Darius from Love Jones as he grew older. Not only was he great at writing poetry, he knew his talent could help pave a way to connect deeper with women and understand the world that surrounded him. With time, this talented, young black man soon began to find other means to connect with women, leading him to discover the world of wine. Because of his affinity for writing, it was no surprise that he soon merged both of these worlds and started blogging about wine. Through his ongoing wine journey, Jaton discovered that his love for education and history could result in a career in wine--and he was hooked. Jaton soon developed a side hustle as a private buyer, originally just for his friends via a monthly wine club he created, eventually paving the way towards sourcing wines for high end clients who needed guidance on understanding their personal palate preferences. Through his personal drive in wine education he obtained his official Sommelier certification to continue assisting people in their personal wine journeys. After all, wine is meant to be explored and enjoyed. What Jaton discovered during his initial entry into the industry however showcased a world that often came with judgment and condescending, snooty responses when questions were asked. It was then that Jaton knew he had to make the barrier to entry in this industry easier and more digestible. Thus, the birth of "Fruit in Glass"--a book he wrote assisting curious wine lovers by breaking down myths, understanding facts and opinions, and providing a comfortable space where the novice or anyone with an itch to know more could ask questions. As a way to relate with people, "Fruit in Glass" draws on the parallels of relationships--something many have experienced and can comprehend. Refusing to wait for a literary agent to convince someone his book was worthy, Jaton took his future into his own hands and started his own publishing company: Grapes and Sand Publishing. Through his work as an author and publisher, Jaton knows this is just the beginning as he continues building his legacy. Currently he is focusing on publishing a cookbook showing love to BIPOC individuals across the Bay Area, by showcasing cultural foods and their pairability with wine. This exciting collaboration is done in partnership with another Bay Area legend, Armando Tam, and will help break down the stigmas that are often associated with cultural foods and wine. Jaton is truly a special human being who's the literal definition of a trailblazer owning his own future. Episode 25 is full of nothing but laughter and lessons, and a reminder to wholeheartedly pursue whatever sets your soul on fire. You can catch his weekly IG Live TV Series every #winewednesday as well as his personal Friday favorite, Wine Steal of the Week, where he finds you the best wines under $20 that are punching above their weight class! Here's to continuously getting excited about the community that's being built by and for people of color! Enjoy the latest sip and the juice, and be sure to support! IG: @jatongunter | @grapesandsandpub Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/fruitinglassgear/

enSeptember 09, 2021

Friday Forward with Robert Glazer, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker

Welcome to Anxiety at Work --> We hope the time you spend with us will help remove the stigma of anxiety and mental health in the workplace and your personal life.

Our guest is our dear friend, Bob Glazer. Bob is the CEO of Acceleration Partners, an award winning marketing agency that has won over 30 awards for its world-class company culture.

Robert is the author of Friday Forward, an inspirational newsletter that reaches over 200,000 readers each week, and the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of several books, including Elevate, Friday Forward & How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace.

Robert is a global keynote speaker, and the host of Elevate Podcast. He is passionate about sharing ideas that help people and organizations elevate their performance to reach their full potential.
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Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent over two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams.

They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, & Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies.

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en-usSeptember 03, 2021

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"Cultivating Community in Wine"

Mailynh Phan is the definition of industry trailblazer full of pure joy and light! It's been more than a decade since she began managing operations as the CEO for the Vietnamese-owned, women-run winery that's geographically on the outskirts of Napa Valley. Not only is she leading a winery that pays homage to her heritage, she's also ensuring anyone who interacts with RD Winery truly feels community in wine--free of judgment with accessibility to affordable, exceptional wines. Growing up with a white mother and Vietnamese father, Mailynh wrestled with how she fit in. In an industry and region that's historically iterated the same business model for decades, Mailynh saw an opportunity to capitalize on her outlier status and rewrite the rules to create a welcoming and inclusive community that values acceptance, belonging, and diversity. This is evident from every facet of her business--from the people she hires, to the landscape of the tasting room, and the wines they make. Recently, RD Winery launched a new food program and the first all-Asian-cuisine pairing menu. The food and wine experience features exciting twists like Gruner Vetliner with green curry dusted popcorn and Chenin Blanc with a veggie spring roll and tamarind sweet chili sauce. In true RD style, guests are encouraged to find their own favorite combinations as there are suggested pairings but no hard and fast rules. #SipWithUs as we dive into a wineful and mindful conversation centered around how this badass powerhouse femme is getting people to open up their minds and diversifying the wine experience, the challenges she's faced as a woman of color CEO, navigating the pandemic, and the importance of highlighting Vietnamese culture through the wines RD Winery produces. Follow their journey by tapping into their IG @rdwinery and visit them for a tasting: 3 Executive Way, Napa, CA!

enSeptember 02, 2021

Unlock your Beautiful - Live your BlueSky's Life

Love and Relationships
Spirituality
Mindset
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Health and Well Being
Freedom and Fulfillment
Passion and Purpose

Unlock your Beautiful - Live your BlueSky's Life!

Kristina Shea’s life story is one of resilience. She has been widowed TWICE, experienced crushing personal and financial loss while raising her daughter as a single mother — and has experienced debilitating health conditions resulting from corporate burnout.

After 20 years of corporate America, she turned her focus to build her own inclusive lifestyle wellness company BlueSky’s Life™ - a purpose-led brand that is focused on natural sustainable non-toxic products to recharge and renew your Mind, Body and Soul.

Essentially BlueSky’s Life™’ is all about Non-Toxic Products, Non-Toxic Beauty and Non-Toxic Thinking.

Since it is Kristina’s personal vision, she chose to spell Sky’s with a “Y” as it is all about your “Y”, your passion, purpose, and your mindset.

Kristina is a passionate advocate, speaker and educator for medical cannabis to support women’s health and has spoken at many venues across Canada as well as in the Caribbean educating both doctors and the general public and she will share her personal story with you today.

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en-caAugust 16, 2021

"The Heart of the Image"

In episode 22 of The Big Sip, I had the honor of sitting down with Jose Becerra, a skilled self-taught Latino photographer living in the East Bay Area. Looking back, he notices how everything began aligning from the moment he was a child. Both his father and uncle were artists, and while he never thought much about art as a child he always had an itch for creativity. Though his family would consistently tell him he "had the eye" and should hone in on this craft, Jose struggled with exploring this curious passion of his. Raised in a Latino household, Jose's culture had an unspoken rule about needing to justify the "why's" whenever it came to doing anything. As he spilled it: "Before grabbing the camera, how do you validate buying the camera and the equipment?" After all, it's expensive! Nonetheless, you don't need fancy equipment to get the job done--grab what you can, do your research, and dive in. "Having a $5,000 camera but not having the eye...it's just a paper holder on the table." With a planted seed in his mind to shake the guilt and simply focus in on this passion, Jose was gifted his first camera on Father's Day by his lovely wife. Choosing to frame his life, Jose dove in and began exploring the world of photography. Not only has his skillful craft and eye led to him being a 14x published photographer, he's also had the chance to collaborate with some of his idols in the industry. What he's learned over the years is if you have a passion, take your shot and explore it! This mindset led to him establishing East Bay Nights, a monthly community meetup for photographers and models to collaborate and create. Photography has led to many accolades, but what he loves most is making his subject's feel special and watching the models he works with grow and explore their own craft as they create. As a creative person, JB shared it's important to self reflect and consistently ask himself "what's next?" So what is next for JB? Sip with us at 10am and learn more about how he's #gettingsipdone! If you're looking for a photographer or want to reach out and connect with JB, check out his Instagram pages: @jbportz_ @jbecerra_photography @eastbaynights_

enAugust 05, 2021

"The Virtuous Circle"

Justin Trabue is a head-strong, determined femme whose ready to slay any goal she sets her heart on--whether it's horseback riding, co-founding a non-profit wine club, or creating a financial and equitable pipeline for future BIPOC students' success. As she put it: "I do what I do so that future generations don't have it as hard as I did." While her passions have always been many, wine has always been at the center. From a young age, Justin was influenced by the industry (it's even how she got her name!). After being introduced to a Black sommelier, Justin's decision to pursue wine at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was solidified. To her surprise however, she was the only Black student enrolled in Cal Poly's wine program. During her time at Cal Poly SLO she would go on to study abroad in Australia and embark in her first harvest in New Zealand where she met her first Black friend in the industry. Though she started at Cal Poly in 2013, she didn't meet this friend until 2019! Reflecting on her feelings of isolation as a BIPOC student living in a city where less than 1% of students are black, Justin is determined to change this narrative for future generations and is currently working to amplify black and brown voices in this often white-dominated industry. Her affinity for the vineyard and a desire to create her own wine has driven a virtuous circle that's making an impact. She recently co-founded Natural Action Wine Club, a non-profit organization that features wineries throughout the US that have sustainable and equitable practices. If you're hoping to score and snag some of these lovely gems, think again. This exclusive club is currently full, but you have an opportunity to get on the waitlist--a chance you don't want to miss out on because next club's shipment will feature Justin Trabue's very own wine! The world this powerhouse woman is creating is truly symbiotic with the values she carries and the future she dreams to build for the next gen. And while Justin has learned that agricultural labor is difficult (and filled with creepy crawlies we're not all fans of!), she values the beauty found in a moment where she wakes with the sun and watches the fog roll in and out before the world awakens and noise settles. Though there's much joy to be celebrated, Justin shares that it first didn't come without plenty of grief. After George Floyd's murder in 2020, along with Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, and countless others, she searched for a way to express her grief while also making a change. In partnership with her friend Simmone, Justin wrote a public letter/call to action on what people in the industry could do to support black friends, organizations, businesses, etc. Within a couple of days Justin and Simmone had raised $15,000 in donations and gave the funds to Race Matters SLO, the only non-profit organization in the community amplifying Black voices and matters of racial justice. Determined to continue making an impact, Justin and Simmone's heartwork has resulted in an influx of donations that will now provide future BIPOC students with full ride scholarships and paid tuitions for 5 years! Through these scholarships she's been able to connect and build a welcoming community for other Black students currently navigating the world of wine at Cal Poly. Special shoutout to The Roots Fund and Bâtonnage Forum's mentor, Meghan Zobeck, for providing BIPOC individuals with opportunities in wine through education, mentorship, and employment. It's because of this organization and people like Meghan, that Justin uprooted herself from SLO and found a bigger, more welcoming community in Napa Valley at Heitz Cellars, where she currently works. Stay up-to-date with this phenomenal, bright soul by following her on social media @jmedici320 and continue to push for progress by supporting organizations doing the work: @rootsfund @wineunify @batonnage_forum @naturalactionwc

enJuly 22, 2021

"Paving a Path Forward"

Victoria Coleman is currently the Director of Winemaking and winemaker for Lobo Wines. While she passionately loves this industry, it wasn’t always on her radar. Originally, Victoria was studying Computer Science but was exposed to the world of wine through a friendship founded in Mexico while on vacation. Needing a change of scenery, she moved out of Seattle and headed to Napa to take a chance on love and explore the wine industry, getting her feet wet as an administrative assistant at Stags Leap. Shortly after, a breakup put her at a crossroad point—go back home and continue focusing on Computer Science or stay and really harness this passion for wine, and a different, newfound love in Napa—the vineyard. Now entering her 17th vintage, Victoria's passion for winemaking continues to be inspired by those who were here before her and those who will come next. Not only was Victoria the first black woman to enter UC Davis’s Wine & Viticulture program, she’s also worked alongside some of the greatest mentors in the industry, like Michael Silacci and Celia Welch, and prior to COVID had been traveling throughout China and Canada providing wine consulting and directing since 2010. Victoria is truly married to the vineyard and passionately believes this is where you have the biggest impact. While she focused on making 100% Cabs for a large portion of her time, Lobo is the first place where she’s been able to explore other grape varietals and discover her love for blends and rose’s. Winemaking has continuously sparked a passion in her that is now extending outside of herself and inspiring her family and nephews to see themselves in the industry. "I want people like me to see what I'm seeing and to taste what I'm tasting, so that inspires me to keep going." Currently, she is working to develop a program with a few other key BIPOC leaders in the industry to create scholarships for people of color to get a higher education in anything related to food and beverage, as well as mentorship, and continues paving a path forward. May you be inspired to pave your path and unapologetically pursuit that which sparks a fire inside your soul. Follow along on Instagram: @vc_davis | @lobowines

enJuly 08, 2021

Break Free from your Comfort Zone

Break Free from your Comfort Zone

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enJuly 01, 2021

Uncorked & Cultured

The power of the internet is truly amazing! Two strangers connecting from opposite sides of the Coast through technology, both on a mission to amplify and elevate the BIPOC experience in wine. That's exactly what happened when I met Angela McCrae, powerhouse woman and founder of Uncorked & Cultured, a media company and lifestyle brand that curates original content, e-commerce and global experiences to consciously connect consumers with brands that share the same ideals. Uncorked & Cultured is unapologetically connecting BIPOC culture and the diaspora to wine, wellness, culture and adventure! Prior to launching Uncorked & Cultured, Angela was living in Los Angeles and producing work for NBC Universal. She has also managed communications and marketing for three PBS Documentaries and hosted events at Sundance Film Festival! The knowledge and experience she brings is truly unmatched! Throughout her life experiences she has realized there are three key elements that have led to her success: recognizing the importance of understanding the "self," alignment (everything being aligned in your life!), and a "now or never" mentality. This notion of living with intention in every space you operate in creates opportunities for growth and learning, leading to a realization that anything is possible! By creating a destination for people of color to see themselves in wine, wellness, culture, travel, and adventure, she is paving a path for those living in this present moment, and the generations to come. From the virtual world to in real life, it was truly an honor to connect and celebrate with Angela for all she's done and continues to do, and I am forever inspired. Her work has garnered the attention and financial investment of reputable organizations such as the African American Vintners Association and Napa Valley Vintners Association to continue amplifying the BIPOC experience and create waves of change in an industry where it's long overdue. It's because of this collective movement that we're able to be elevate and celebrate! Grab a glass, Sip Consciously, follow Uncorked & Cultured on social media, invest in black businesses and enjoy Episode 20!

enJune 17, 2021

Tra'Renee Chambers

We end our second season with a crackling and highly motivating interview with the incomparable Tra’Renee Chambers. She shares about her journey to becoming an emmy-award winning TV host, how she uses her voice to elevate the voices of others, and how she’s not looking for tolerance or acceptance anymore - she’s looking for CELEBRATION! What a fantastic way to end another great season of Creating Portland. Thanks for listening!

You can check out Tra’Renee Chambers’s work at:

@TheRealTraRenee on Instagram

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enJune 17, 2021

"Culture Creator"

Each story has its abstract nuances, and without words, it's a visual artist's language. Sakhon's language and soul is global and boasts with curiosity. Having extensive experience, education, and training in both Interior Design & Photography, this phenomenal human has collaborated with major corporations like Pottery Barn and small "mom and pop" shops locally in Napa Valley, including BottleRock and Napa Valley Film Festival! Sakhon, a first-Gen American and descendant from the vibrant artistic culture of Cambodia, is worldly down to her roots and continues to passionately create through her new Napa Studio! It is here where Interior Design, Photography for food, wine, & lifestyle collide and magic moments are brought to life. Follow her on Instagram @sakhonnhek Check out her webpage: https://www.sakhonnhek.com/

enJune 10, 2021

Mike Chabot

Talked a little about healthy living and healthy mentality, but also debated vices like smoking vapes. Discussed steroids and the right ways to do it, we covered relationships and setting standards, and never settling.

en-usJune 07, 2021

Dreamers & Doers

"Un brindis por aquellos que nos miran y sonrien desde el cielo!" Those are the words you'll find on La Cheve's webpage, an homage and cheers to those that have come before us, who watch over us and are smiling down from the heavenly skies. What started out as a fun experiment and beautiful bonding activity with Cinthya Cisneros and her dad in their garage, has quickly expanded and resulted in one of the most talked about Mexican restaurants in Napa Valley. A place servicing up more than just food, but revolved around family. Filled with authenticity that transports you back to a little pueblito and casita in Mexico, the old adobe house still carries more than 75% of the original wood that first housed Don Cayetano Juarez, Maria de Jesus Higuera and their 11 children, built by Cayetano himself, in 1845 (yes, you read that right...1845, five years before California was part of the United States!). As Cinthya put it herself, this casita is the oldest representation of Napa's Mexican era...goosebumps! For Cinthya, who immigrated to Napa Valley at a young age, opening up La Cheve is a direct result of what can happen when we not only dream, but do. The journey however has been far from easy. Now a resident of the United States, Cinthya has had to navigate a variety of challenges throughout her life, yet met every opportunity with grace and humildad, showing herself (and to all dreamers out there!), that just because you don't know how to do something, doesn't mean it has to be out of reach. With passion, hustle, and determination anything is possible...or as our parents like to say "simplemente es la chinga!" A true Xingona breathing love and light into her community, Cinthya is now a part of history-in-the-making herself. Over the past five years, the number of womxn-owned businesses increased by 21%, in addition to LatinX-owned businesses increasing by 34% in the last 10 years. Not only is she breaking barriers, Cinthya is successfully preserving a part of her world and culture during a pandemic. Initially set to open her doors in 2020, COVID-19 was the last thing she was expecting at the launch of her new business venture. Refusing to let a pandemic prevent her from realizing her dreams, she opened up the doors to La Cheve on May 14th for pick-up. A year later, the casita that feels just like your abuelita's house is not only surviving through a pandemic but thriving. To whom does she credit the strength and passion that's carried her through this tough industry? Grab a glass and sip with us to find out ;) .... but I will say it all comes full circle, to la familia--a tribe, a union of gente.

enMay 13, 2021

2021 2GAM Sports Talk Mock Draft (Rds. 1-3)

Sports Family, we're just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so you know we gotta put in our two cents on the 9ers and Bucs picks (rounds 1-3). Sit back and listen to us play NFL GM and Scout!

If you love sports and casual talk with some funny ass dudes, you came to the right place! 2 G.A.M Talk (2 Grown Ass Men Talk)!

en-usApril 24, 2021

Ep8: Creating Community to Fill the Gap- Jodi Tansky, BSN, RN, HWNC-BC

Ep8: Creating Community to Fill the Gap- Jodi Tansky, BSN, RN, HWNC-BC Highlights

“It's creating community, right? Part of the big piece of the Blue Zones is having that community. And I'm very saddened about how we maybe lost some community in this past year. However, I think some resilience in people has pushed them to different communities or different ways of connecting that they normally wouldn't have done.” Jodi Tansky

How creating community and noticing a gap in community services lead to opening Elevate Wellness Center in Fairbanks, AK.
The stress of an adrenaline-seeking lifestyle can do a disservice to one’s health. Seeking other ways of healing self can lead to more success, calm and more in life as a Nurse and a human.
Nurse Coaching teaches the tools to slow down and find moments for self-care.
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en-usApril 05, 2021

"Conscious Consumption"

Trailblazing the Pan-African soulfood diaspora in the Bay Area, you'll find Chef Solomon Johnson bridging Jamaican, Puerto Rican, and West African foods and flavors to delight every foodie lover's cultural palate. Not only is he creating delicious and aesthetically pleasing soulfood dishes, he's pushing the cultural palate and narrative further by educating his consumers along the way, integrating and highlighting food products that are indigenous to West Africa, while healing a community that is often left out of the food literacy conversation. Originating from Maryland, Chef Solomon Johnson finds comfort in the sacrifices his ancestors made, knowing history has provided him the ability to craft exceptional dishes for the rest of the world while also being an oasis in the midst of a food desert for his Oakland community. From jerk chicken to their ever-evolving picked program, their fine-dining takeout operations at The Bussdown is a must try elevated food experience (currently the second hottest and trendies place to order food from on Yelp)! #SipWithUs and join the plate-full and playful conversation spotlighting Chef "Swoop" (as he's known to those closest to him), his journey to the West Coast, the creation of The Bussdown with his partner Mike Woods, and countless other entrepreneurial programs and experiences he's embarked on including his upcoming feature in the competitive Food Network show: Chopped420, streaming on Discovery+ April 20th. For Chef Swoop, cannabis infusion is all about breaking down the stigmas surrounding the industry. To him, it was important to show the world that cooking with cannabis has far more finer nuances than just "getting high" and it's all about conscious consumption. Order The Bussdown via your favorite delivery app (DoorDash, Postmates, UberEats, etc) and get a taste for yourself! Follow Chef Swoop on IG by tapping in to the following links: @thebussdown510 @chef_swoop @spicetribesf Check out their webpage (https://www.thebussdownoak.com/) and don't forget to tune in to Discovery+ streaming platform for the debut of #Chopped420!

enApril 01, 2021