Ep. 2372 Tish Wiggins | Voices with Cynthia Chaplin

Jun 4, 2025

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Welcome to Episode 2372 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this installment of Voices, Cynthia Chaplin interviews Tish Wiggins, an educator, event curator, speaker and wine writer and founder of the brand "Tish Around Town".

About today’s guest: Tish Wiggins

Tish Wiggins is an educator, event curator, speaker, and wine writer, best known as the founder of the lifestyle and wine brand "Tish Around Town." After a 20-year career in consulting, Tish transitioned into the wine industry, where she now combines her love of culture, travel, and storytelling through wine-focused experiences.

She is also the visionary behind the Celebration of Women in Wine Napa Valley Tour, an initiative that spotlights and supports the contributions of women in the wine industry. Tish brings a fresh, inclusive voice to wine education and community-building, always with a focus on connection, empowerment, and authenticity.

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tisharoundtown/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tisharoundtown

About today’s host: Cynthia Chaplin

VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a certified wine educator, author, international judge, and content creator. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff.

Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine.

Connect:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/

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