Guide to Wine Podcast: Episode 119

Mr. Cork & Fizz Interviews Me on Wine, Life & Business (& a surprise announcement!)

Air Date: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

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What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee? For this milestone episode, things look a little different and a lot more personal!

In celebration of turning 30, I’m sitting on the other side of the mic while my husband (aka “Mr. Cork & Fizz”) takes over the questions. From how this wine journey began to the lessons I’ve learned running a business, you’ll hear personal stories and reflections I’ve never talked about on the podcast.

You’ll hear how Cork & Fizz was born out of a casual wine club, the challenges of building a business without a formal background, and the pivots along the way that shaped it into what it is today. We also dig into how to host your own wine nights, from picking themes and setting the vibe to keeping guests engaged without overcomplicating the experience.

We also talk about podcasting, the behind-the-scenes planning that keeps weekly episodes flowing, and what it’s really like to show up consistently as a creator. Plus, I open up about big life updates, including a surprise announcement which ties into how I’m navigating tastings without drinking, and my hopes for balancing business and motherhood.

So, if you’re curious how a casual wine night with friends turned into a thriving wine education business and a hit podcast, this episode is full of stories and tips you won’t want to miss!

Thank you to Wine.com for sponsoring this episode. Go to Wine.com/corkfizz and use code CORKFIZZ for FREE shipping on your order over $150. (Limit one per customer.)

Episode Highlights:

• The story of how Cork & Fizz began during a rainy cabin weekend
  
• Tips for turning friends into wine drinkers (without pressure)
  
• Essential skills for starting a wine-related business
  
• The journey of launching and sustaining a podcast
  
• Hosting your own wine nights: themes, notes, and tips
  
• Thoughts on pregnancy, wine, and planning for maternity leave
  
• Dream wine regions still on the bucket list
• Which wine I would pick if I was on a deserted island
  
  

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