Patrice and Laura have learned SO much. We are so grateful for Telesomm to join us on this collaborative podcasting adventure for season 6 of #InVinoFab. We know there is a story in wine, but these past few episodes were a great reminder. We truly enjoyed sharing and showcasing the #SommStories – we thank y’all for listening and being in community with us this year. BOOK a Telesomm Sommelier for your next friend/family gathering or team event! Learning from the somms of Telesomm: There IS storyt...
Dec 13, 2021•14 min
We catch up with Vanessa Raymond , founder and creator of the Telesomm app. We reflect on the #SommStory season, and what’s been going on. Happy 1 year anniversary, Telesomm! You’re looking great and working hard -- bravo! Learn all that Vanessa has been working on and what is happening with the Telesomm community. gBETA Startup Incubator The Lemonade Stand Whalebone - 9th Best Magazine Telesomm’s 100 hours of Service - log your hours & join a free private wine tasting when you donate time o...
Nov 23, 2021•19 min
Hello #InVinoFab friends! We've been sharing the @InVinoFab #SommStory for season 6 in collaboration with our friends at the Telesomm app! Yay! This group of wine savvy professionals are bringing vino experiences to you -- in-person and online! Listen to this episode where we share part of the virtual event we hosted this past summer. Virtual Event: “Taste the Italian Wine Story” July 29th with Sommelier: Katarina Andersson of grapevineadventures.com We tasted three (3) wine varietals purchased ...
Nov 22, 2021•23 min
We hope you got a taste for Italian wine, travel, and learning about the wine world from Katarina in her Telesomm #SommStory -- for this episode we hope you learn more from this wine pro, as Katarina answered the following questions: Favorite pairing food and wine? If wine was not what you were drinking, what would be in your cup? What is your pet's favorite wine What are your top 3 wines and what does that say about you? A sommelier pairs well with_________. [Fill in the blank] What do people g...
Nov 11, 2021•24 min
Katarina Andersson is a wine writer, digital marketing strategist for wineries, translator, and live streamer. She was born in Sweden but has lived in Florence for 20 years. Katarina has a Ph.D. in history and taught modern history at university for a couple of years. Katarina is also a sommelier. Find, follow, and learn with Katarina at: Website: https://www.grapevineadventures.com/ Twitter: @ricasoli99 IG: @grapevineadventures LinkedIn: @grapevineadventures Facebook: grapevineadventures "Theor...
Nov 09, 2021•19 min
Wine-Pro Tip from @Telesomm Christopher: When it comes to drinking wine in general, I hear people say I can’t drink red wine because the sulfite gives me a red wine headache but they’ll grab a bottle of pinot grigio or Chardonnay . My knowledge bomb is white wines have more sulfites than red wines. If you get a headache from red wine it is probably not the sulfites. Maybe learn about Mega Purple . For this quick Q&A, here are the questions our Telesomm wine pro, Christopher, answered: Favori...
Nov 04, 2021•11 min
Christopher Sachs is a wine and spirits professional based in Central New Jersey. He was classically trained in Culinary Arts at The Culinary Institute of America where he took a short course in the study of wine. That’s where his love of food and wine really blossomed. Shortly after graduation, he worked in the restaurant industry at Ninety Acres in Peapack/Gladstone, NJ and End of Elm in Morristown, NJ. After his last stint in restaurants, Christopher began studying with the Wine and Spirits E...
Nov 02, 2021•20 min
For this quick Q&A, here are the questions our Telesomm wine pro, Kelly, answered: Favorite pairing food and wine? If wine was not what you were drinking, what would be in your cup? What is your pet's favorite wine What are your top 3 wines and what does that say about you? A sommelier pairs well with_________. [Fill in the blank] What do people get wrong about being a somm What are you known for on the app? Other questions you get asked? What have you learned about talking about wine in a p...
Oct 28, 2021•18 min
Kelly Cornett is a wine consultant and media specialist based in Atlanta, GA with 10+ years of wine industry education and experience. She started her career being mentored by a South African winemaker while managing a winery in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia learning all aspects of wine production and tasting room sales. Since founding A Cork in the Road, LLC in 2018, she has contributed to publications about North Georgia Wine Country , designed multi-course wine pairing dinners for restaur...
Oct 26, 2021•21 min
For this quick Q&A, here are the questions our Telesomm wine pro answered: Favorite food and wine pairing? When you are not drinking wine what is in your cup? What would be your dog's favorite wine? What are your top three wines and what does that say about you? A sommelier pairs well with_________. [Fill in the blank] What is something most people get wrong about being a sommelier? Tell us what you are known for on the Telesomm app? What are one or two questions that customers ask you about...
Oct 21, 2021•17 min
Tesh Diyal’s roots in hospitality can really be traced back to his mom. His restaurant experience however, started from his time working at Morton’s the Steakhouse. Tesh moved on to other restaurants in California, including Piatti, Ella Dining Room and Bar, and then he graduated to become the Sommelier at the Kitchen for almost 4 years. Tesh then transitioned into wine sales to focus on growing his family, and after a year of selling wine to restaurants, he found himself furloughed due to the p...
Oct 19, 2021•33 min
Continuing the conversation with Brielle from Viva La Vino, here's the rapid fire wine questions we asked: When you are not drinking wine what is in your cup? What’s your favorite pairing of food and wine? What are your top three wines, and what do they say about you? A sommelier pairs well with _____. [Fill in the blank] What is something most people get wrong about being a somm? What are you known for on the Telesomm app? What can a customer expect from a wine tasting with you? What’s a story ...
Oct 14, 2021•9 min
Brielle Buckler is a self-proclaimed total wine nerd with a serious travel bug. She loves finding unique wines from small producers and sharing her passion for wine with others. Brielle founded Viva la Vino to make learning about wine approachable and fun, with the foundational precept that wine is only good if YOU like it. Now, she consults with partners on their wine menus, sales, and programming. Brielle prides herself in bringing a light, interactive approach to wine tasting and education. C...
Oct 12, 2021•32 min
We're going to be asking a whole lot of questions about wines for the Telesomm sommeliers on season 5 of the pod, so we thought we'd try out a few on the Telesomm app founder, Vanessa Raymond. Turns out -- she's learned a lot working with the community of somms on her app. Here are the questions we tried out and what we learned from this Q&A round. Questions : What food and wine pairings are you really hyped about now? If you were to pair wine with music what would you pair? What's your epic...
Oct 07, 2021•13 min
Vanessa Raymond is a sociotechnologist , entrepreneur, and founder of Telesomm . She has worked in tech since 2012, and is committed to software that solves real world problems, improves people’s lives, and makes for a more equitable and just world. Vanessa is mixed race, Samoan American, passionate about justice and equality and seeking to make real change in the world. Vanessa was first introduced to the world of wine as an assistant cook on the S.V. Steven Taber from co-owner and wine profess...
Oct 05, 2021•36 min
Welcome to Season 5 of the pod, #InVinoFab listeners! We're so excited to be collaborating with the Telesomm app to share Sommelier Stories: Uncorking Wine Tales! We will be talking to somms from the Telesomm app and this week the founder, Vanessa Raymond. Stay tuned to your podcast feed each Tuesday and Thursday as we share somm stories and pro-tips/fun facts about wine. ---- Want to learn more about Telesomm? Do you have a wine question or topics we should ask a somm? Let us know! Subscribe to...
Oct 04, 2021•1 min
Hello #InVinoFab friends! You may have noticed that all is quiet on the podcast front with Laura & Patrice -- that’s because we’re working on a special pod series “ Sommelier Stories ” in collaboration with our friends at the Telesomm app! Yay! This group of wine savvy professionals are bringing vino experiences to you -- in-person and online! Listen to this episode and join us for a virtual wine tasting event on Thursday, July 29th at 3 pm PST / 6 pm EST / 11 pm GMT (RSVP: invinofabulum@gma...
Jul 22, 2021•4 min
In this #InVinoFab episode, Laura and Patrice talk about what it means to return to the office. In the US, vaccine rollout is happening and there has been talk about returning back to campus. For some there is excitement and others returning to work brings anxiety and dread and there are employees who are not interested in returning as offices open back up . Here’s what we are thinking about as we consider a shift from remote work to in office or a hybrid model of working: Return to the Office: ...
May 17, 2021•19 min
Lesley D’Souza is a student affairs assessment professional who specializes in storytelling with data. Currently, she is the Director of Strategic Storytelling & Digital Engagement in Western University’s Student Experience division. After focusing on assessment and storytelling in her two previous roles, Lesley is exploring how data-informed stories can be used to intentionally shift culture in positive directions using digital engagement best practices. Lesley has held leadership roles in ...
May 11, 2021•44 min
Roséwave. Some say it’s a music and ambiance for an enjoyable way to wind down. Others might say Roséwave is a lifestyle. The term was coined and/or asked about by NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich back in 2017: https://twitter.com/totalvibration/status/876873692793507841 With it comes a few playlists created by NPR All Songs and other folks to let you jam to while you’re enjoying the summer’s end and long weekend: --Roséwave: 102 Songs To Juice Up Your Summer https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2019/0...
May 03, 2021•6 min
Marci Walton (she/her) spent more than a decade crafting learning experiences for students and staff at colleges and universities, which led her to her strengths and skills to make the leap out of higher ed to corporate learning and development. As a Training Consultant with an Employee Assistance Programs, she provides learning opportunities for thousands of employees throughout the world to live happier, healthier, more productive lives. In her free time, she enjoys bullet journaling, travelin...
Apr 27, 2021•49 min
For #InVinoFab episode no. 50, Patrice and Laura discuss a few articles related to sexism in the academy and how we can better support career planning for women. Being strategic about your own career path might help women move forward. We discuss mentoring vs. career sponsor. It will be critical to find a career sponsor to get you towards your tenure goal for academia or to climb your own career ladder at work. Sexism in the Academy: Women’s narrowing path to tenure nplusonemag.com/issue-34/essa...
Apr 20, 2021•11 min
On this episode of #InVinoFab we have another cross-over podcast where Laura shares a conversation with friend of the pod, Dr. Katie Linder, about coaching. Enjoy this episode of Coach-to-Coach and go subscribe to hear coaching on Katie's episode, learn more about coaching, and hear what other coaches have to say about coach training/their practice in Season 6 of Coach-to-Coach. Enjoy! Listen to the Coach-to-Coach Podcast with Dr. Kate Linder Ep. show notes & transcripts at: S6E6: A Conversa...
Apr 12, 2021•38 min
On this mini-episode of #InVinoFab, Laura and Patrice talk about working it out -- literally. This episode is to share how they have converted part of their home to effective workout spaces, and what it means to stay fit with a community and the benefits of working out . Here are a few of the things we mentioned that’s in our home gyms: Soul Cycle + Bike Bowflex C6 Aaptiv app Rubber Flooring Gym Mat HIIT Workouts with Julie Ferrer - Hometurf Yoga with Adrienne Dumbbells: 3, 5, 8, 10, 15, & 2...
Apr 05, 2021•18 min
In this Between the Chapters episode, the the 25 Years of Ed Tech , Laura talks with Laura Gibbs , Brenna Clarke Gray , and Caroline Kuhn about Chapter 9: The Learning Management System (LMS) . The panel of this episode rejects how the LMS is not “linky” and how closed LMS constrains both the learner and educator from engaging online. But we also caution against how this LMS hub has grown since 2002 in its role for digital teaching and learning for higher ed institutions to also expand into a re...
Mar 29, 2021•50 min
In this #InVinoFab shorty episode, Laura and Patrice talk about grief. Grief is that internal processing that we might all experience for the people, places, and lives we’ve lost over the past year. What does it mean to hold space for grief? Although this might be a tough topic, we think that finding meaning for loss is important. It’s OK to Grieve for the Small Losses of a Lost Year : Finding Meaning by David Kessler The Bravery to Say Goodbye (ft. Marisa Renee Lee) Growth After Trauma by Ri...
Mar 22, 2021•16 min
For #InVinoFab episode no. 85, we welcome Lucinda Jackson , who is the author of the memoir Just a Girl: Growing Up Female and Ambitious about her struggles to succeed in the male-dominated worlds of the chemicals and energy industries. As a PhD scientist and global corporate executive, Lucinda spent almost fifty years in academia and Fortune 500 companies. She has published articles, book chapters, and patents and is featured on podcasts and radio. She is the Founder of Lucinda Jackson Ventures...
Mar 15, 2021•45 min
Since Laura & Patrice are limited on visiting local wine shops, cellars, or vineyards, this #InVinoFab they chat about the virtual wine tastings they’ve been experiencing during the pandemic. Relic Wine Cellars Glass Incident Fire Burns 31 Wineries, Restaurants, and Lodges, Including California’s Oldest Resort Becker Vineyards - Virtual Tastings How to Host a Vertical Wine Tasting 7 Zoom mistakes you might still be making — and how to raise your video skills Small wineries pivot — and expand...
Mar 08, 2021•10 min
For this #InVinoFab episode, we welcome Monica M. Fochtman to the podcast to chat about career coaching, specifically to learn more about how she works with mid-career women. We talk about how to ask deep questions to unpack fears for the next job, questions to ask a potential coach, what it means to negotiate working from home, managing boundaries + expectations, and investing time in your professional self. Here are a few things we chat about during this episode of #InVinoFab: Americorp St. Ba...
Mar 01, 2021•55 min
In this shorty episode of the #InVinoFab podcast, Laura and Patrice talk about the stories they are staying cozy with during these winter months. We talk about the films, books, and podcasts -- stories that are catching our attention these days. Judas and the Black Messiah One Night in Miami Think Again by Adam Grant Long Life Learning by Michelle Wiese Taylor Swift’s remade ‘Love Story (Taylor’s Version)’ is still a classic, just now all hers Brené Brown Podcasts: Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead ...
Feb 22, 2021•16 min
