In this week’s episode Cherono and I drink two VERY different bottles of Malbec Rose and reminisce over our Plant-Based Diet Journeys; forks over knives, vegan wine, sticking to plant-based diets, transitioning to a more conscious lifestyle, farmers choice sausages, the vegan movement, and plant-based meat alternatives. Some helpful articles about these diets: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-a-plant-based-diet-and-why-should-you-try-it-2018092614760 https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets If you enjoyed this episode and want to know what the wine I was drinking looked like check out our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/merlotnme/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

In the second part of this episode, Ruby and I continue our discussion about sickle cell anemia; living alone, medical bias, outrageous medical bills, Mt Kilimanjaro, mental health & the 19 crimes that sent the British rogues to Australia. If you're interested in learning more about sickle cell below are a couple of interesting studies and articles that drove this conversation. Tune in next week for part 2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8470299/ https://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/fulltext/2019/06000/ce__understanding_the_complications_of_sickle_cell.23.aspx https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7993409/ To learn more about the 19 crimes: https://www.19crimes.com/ In the meantime don't forget to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merlotnme/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

In the first half of this two-part episode, Ruby and I opened a bottle of 19 Crimes Shiraz and talked about Chronic Illnesses specifically Sickle Cell Anemia; what it is, how it affects your body, how she manages it. We also talk about Australian wine, vegetable names in different countries, swimming, and chips. If you're interested in learning more about sickle cell below are a couple of interesting studies and articles that drove this conversation. Tune in next week for part 2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8470299/ https://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/fulltext/2019/06000/ce__understanding_the_complications_of_sickle_cell.23.aspx https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7993409/ In the meantime don't forget to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merlotnme/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

This week I slowed down the pace to give a much-needed crash course in wine basics. I opened a beautiful bottle of Bordeaux and shared some major facts about wine grape varieties, alcohol content, its characteristics, and even how much to pour into a glass.  If you enjoyed this episode and want to know what the wine I was drinking looked like check out our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/merlotnme/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

In this week's episode BJ and I talk about starting your own business, the power of the internet as a resource, missing Nairobi, the fall of Nakumatt, and the rise of CVD Diamonds (diamonds created by a process called Chemical Vapor Deposition) over a glass of Lambrusco Dell'Emilia's Sparkling Red Wine. For more information on the bottle, follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/merlotnme/ and follow BJ too https://www.instagram.com/rob__eff/ Music: https://www.bensound.com

This week, Asande and I crack open a bottle of Skinny Girl's Pinot Grigio and talk about Fat-phobia in hospitals, gyms, clothing stores, romantic and sexual relationships, skinny-shaming vs fat-shaming, and ever-evolving beauty standards.  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/merlotnme for more details about the bottle and send us a DM letting us know your experiences with fat-phobia Music: https://www.bensound.com

In this week's episode Pauline (the host of the Splitting Hairs Kenya Podcast) and I enjoy a glass of Chardonnay and compare drinking culture in Kenya, South Africa, and the USA (specifically NYC). We talk about the most popular drinks, traditional drinks, alcohol bans in South Africa, the impact of western media on our own drinking habits. Splitting Hairs is a Kenyan podcast about love, life, politics and creates a platform to engage in informative, fun & profound discussions. Check out their episodes and their Instagram. https://linktr.ee/splittinghairskenya https://anchor.fm/splittinghairs https://www.instagram.com/splittinghairskenya/ And don't forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/merlotnme for more information about the wine we had.

In Part 2 of Photography 'n Pinotage Krishna and I continue to sip on the pinotage and get into knowing your worth as an artist, setting strict prices/rates, TFP Time for Prints arrangements, photo walks, and plans for the future.  Krishna is an amazing artist and you can have a look at his art on his Instagram @unafrologetic and be sure to follow our page @merlotnme to see more details about the bottle of wine and more! Music: https://www.bensound.com

Welcome back to another episode! This week, Krishna and I open a bottle of Rhanleigh Pinotage and he tells us about his journey as an artist, how he shifted from drawing to writing to photography, the revival of film photography, and what his workflow looks like. Join us next week for part 2 of this episode. Krishna is an amazing artist and you can have a look at his art on his Instagram @unafrologetic and be sure to follow our page @merlotnme to see more details about the bottle of wine and more! Music: https://www.bensound.com

In this week's episode, Liz and I struggled to pop a bottle of champagne, chat about graduating, the post-grad job hunt, the perfect/least maintenance pet, and platonic marriages.  Follow us on Instagram for more details about the bottle and send us a DM @merlotnme letting us know if you would get into a platonic marriage Music: https://www.bensound.com