Voices of Washington Wine
A Brave Space
Brave Spaces is platform to inspire our readers to look within to see how unconscious biases affect their own thoughts, to provide education on various topics surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as it relates to women in the Washington wine industry, and empowering our readers to take meaningful action to drive change forward. This is not only a safe space, but a brave space where anyone can speak, learn, and ask questions without fear of being belittled, ridiculed, and most importantly be retaliated against.
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Join DEI Board Member Suman Kumar as she leads interviews and discussions with diverse voices in the Washington Wine Industry.
As we wrap up WAUGUST and National Black Business Month, it is our honor to introduce you to Shae Frichette, co-owner and winemaker at Frichette Winery. Alliance DEI Board Member, Suman Kumar, recently sat down with Shae to discuss taking chances, “WOW” experiences, and being a catalyst for change within the Washington Wine Industry.
August is National Black Business Month, a time to acknowledge and appreciate black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Washington State’s Wine Industry AND an ally of Women in Washington Wine! Suman recently sat down with Jonathan Oliver, Co-Founder of EThree Wines, to discuss the work Ethree is doing, with the help of fellow wineries such as Delille Cellars and Sagemoor, to support social justice in our community and the opportunities their donations are creating for women in the industry.
Pase el rato en el Grapevine con Suman Kumar, miembro de la junta de DEI, y Alicia Olivares, estudiante de viticultura y enología, gerente de laboratorio, esposa y madre, mientras hablan sobre las diversas trayectorias de vida que llevan a las personas a la industria del vino, el valor de la educación y el valor necesario para lograr los objetivos.
Hang out on the Grapevine with DEI board member Suman Kumar and Alicia Olivares, Viticulture and Enology Student, Lab Manager, wife, and mother, as they talk about the varied life trajectories that land people into the wine industry , the value of education, and the grit necessary to achieve one’s goals.
Hang out on the Grapevine with Suman and Juanita Diusaba Yusunguaira, world traveler and wine student studying in Walla Walla as they talk about how language, life journeys, and great wine inspire and influence an ever-evolving career in wine.
Join DEI Board Member Suman Kumar as she leads interviews and discussions with diverse voices in the Washington Wine Industry.
Join DEI Board Member Suman Kumar as she leads interviews and discussions with diverse voices in the Washington Wine Industry.
Join DEI Board Member Suman Kumar as she leads interviews and discussions with diverse voices in the Washington Wine Industry.
Join DEI Board Member Suman Kumar as she leads interviews and discussions with diverse voices in the Washington Wine Industry.
Join DEI Board Member Suman Kumar as she leads interviews and discussions with diverse voices in the Washington Wine Industry.
Join DEI Board Member Suman Kumar as she leads interviews and discussions with diverse voices in the Washington Wine Industry.
Join DEI Board Member Suman Kumar as she leads interviews and discussions with diverse voices in the Washington Wine Industry.
Join DEI Board Member Suman Kumar as she leads interviews and discussions with diverse voices in the Washington Wine Industry.
Join DEI Board Member Suman Kumar as she leads interviews and discussions with diverse voices in the Washington Wine Industry.
Join the Alliance as we lead interviews and discussions with diverse voices of the women in the Washington Wine Industry.
Brave Spaces with Suman Kumar is our new blog format. It is a platform to inspire our readers to look within to see unconscious biases in themselves and how we can move the wine industry forward. Learn more about our exiting new blog series here!
Madelyn Calderón is a lab and cellar hand at J. Bookwalter Winery in Richland Washington and expecting her first child. We asked her about her experience and perspective as women in wine.
Janet Beeby is the Wine Director at Halfseas Bottleshop, a wine educator, a wine writer, a mother, and a mentor enthusiastically bringing the sometimes daunting reality of pursuing a career or interest in wine whimsy and accessibility.
Regina Daignault is a sommelier, wine director, wine distributor, and wine education with a passion for education.
Athena Honey-Sandidge is Wine Club Manager and Owner at C.R. Sandidge Wines in Lake Chelan, Washington.
If there is a DEI related topic that you would like to discuss in our Brave Space, please feel free to email Suman Kumar to schedule a meeting
Marilee Bramhall is founder and CEO of iola wines in Seattle, WA, and French Wine Scholar Instructor at The Cellar Muse.