Episode 97 - Yolanda Shoshana, Wine & Spirits Ambassador and On-Premise Representative

This episode features Yolanda Shoshana, a tastemaker, content creator, brand ambassador, and on-premise representative for wine and spirits based in New York City. She created and performed The Wine Club Monologues, a solo show about wine showcased at the Hartford Fringe Festival and Syracuse Fringe Festival. She has written about wine and spirits for print and online outlets including Huffington Post, Liquor.com, The Village Voice, Black Enterprise, Essence, The Frisky, SheKnows.com, United States Bartenders Guild, and Your Tango. She also because a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier NY in 2020 and is recognized as “one of the most creative influencers” in the wine community who “taps into the broader socio-cultural context and on-going discussions that are fundamental to the well-being of everyone in food, beverage, and beyond.” We talk about the future of combining art and wine, and she provides some helpful tips about finding a story while experiencing wine and press events. We close out the episode with a fun recap of her recent trip to Argentina and discuss our mutual appreciation for the city of Buenos Aires. You can follow @yolandashoshana on social media, and you can learn more about her portfolio of work by visiting www.yolandashoshana.com. 

Recorded January 28, 2023