In this episode of the VinoKarma Show, Amanda Laden sits down with Dr. Nicholas Harvey to discuss the shortcomings of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in the workspace, the idea of code switching for minority communities, and how to quantify inclusion with inclusionetics!  #diversityequityinclusion #inclusionetics #codeswitching --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinokarma/support

Amanda Laden talks with her wine school colleague Anne McHale about what it takes to become and Master of Wine (MW), how to design a top-notch restaurant wine list, and what is exciting now in the wine industry.  #masterofwine #wineeducation #vinokarmashow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinokarma/support

Did you know women have an interesting history with the popularity of Gin and gin cocktails? Amanda Laden speaks with Dr. Nicola Nice, CEO and Founder of the woman-owned gin brand Pomp & Whimsey about how she is leading the charge to help promote woman owned spirit businesses and cocktail collectives and to raise the rope for female representation in the beverage industry.  #gincocktails #pompandwhimsy #wineexperiences --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinokarma/support

Feel like American voters are more divided than ever before? Diane Hessan, a Boston Globe Columnist and writer spent 4 years talking to American Voters to explore Our Common Ground - the book she recently published which details perceptions of the other side, party extremes, and how we have more in common than we are led to believe.   Diane shares heartwarming stories and helps us to reconnect to the humanity in all of us. During our conversation, we talk about how she leveraged four years of market research to talk to voters about everything from election fraud, abortion, immigration reform, and unemployment. We also dig into tough questions about social media and politics, divisive leaders, and misinformation.  #unemployment #immigrationreform #voterfraud --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinokarma/support

Lauren Abda of Branchfoods and Branch Venture Group tells us about the top food trends you must know! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinokarma/support

Ever thought about diversity in wines and spirits and what it means for brand loyalty?  In this episode, Amanda Laden talks to Cornelia Shipley and Chanel Turner about what brands need to do in order to create loyalty through diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Ever wondered why some brands thrive and others just do meh? Do you think about the consumer and what they actually want? In order for wines and spirits brands to gain market share and win over the consumer, they need to be thinking about diversity, equity, and inclusion in their own organizations and across the value chain.  We dig into what consumers are thinking when it comes to diversity in wines and spirits, how brands can create loyalty, and how the vodka industry is changing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinokarma/support

What impact has the pandemic had on the hospitality industry and what does that mean for employees and the future of the industry?   Amanda Laden talks to Bridget Albert, Julie Milroy, and Treasure Hutchinson about change in the wine, beer and spirits industries and how living wages and employee health are paramount to the customer experience and the longevity of the industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinokarma/support

Amanda Laden of The VinoKarma Project interviews Jennifer Williams-Bulkeley the Founder of Vinolytics, a wine asset management and analytics company that makes wine easier to manage, explore and enjoy with cutting edge technology.  We talk about future trends in the wine industry including the use of the latest crypto craze, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), to bypass state-wide wine trade regulations!   For more information visit https://www.vinolytics.com/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinokarma/support

Hanneke Antonelli is an award-winning Business Coach and Author of The Up Level Project: Your Guide to Unlocking Higher Profits While Creating More Freedom.  We chat with Hanneke about how she helps multiple 6- and 7-figure business owners to become more strategic and resilient so they can focus, increase profits, and create more freedom and flexibility.   Her book is now available on Amazon!  For more information about The Up Level Project visit https://hannekeantonelli.com/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinokarma/support

In this episode of The VinoKarma Show we get the inside scoop on future trends in hiring and retention in the beverage and hospitality industries as the world begins to open up post-pandemic and the most diverse set of new graduates are entering the workforce!   Treasure Hutchinson, the VP/Executive Recruiter at Human Resource Business Partners, talks to us about best practices for hiring after the pandemic, the worldwide impact of the death of George Floyd (1 year later) on D.E.&I., and how not to get left behind in the next 5 years in an evolving corporate landscape.   Treasure also tells us about her life story and her new book: Divorce, Death & Dating Before the Age of 40! available on now Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Divorce-Death-... For more info visit: https://www.hrbp1.com. The VinoKarma Project is more than just a show! Learn more: www.vinokarma.com, follow us on Instagram @vinokarma_project, and join our newsletter for upcoming live events, conferences, and strategy consulting on diversity, equity, & inclusion, & representation, innovation, and creating social impact within your organization! Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel or at www.vinokarma.com/show. 🎞Edited by http://www.antonellivisualmedia.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vinokarma/support