Episode Details

Ep 26

You are in for a real treat today because I’m chatting with Desiree Harrison-Brown, a wine educator and influencer!

After working part-time doing tastings at local grocery and liquor stores Desiree left her 9-to-5 corporate career in project management to pursue her love for wine education. 

It was during these tastings that customers would ask Desiree questions about wine to which she would reply “I literally do not know. You can taste it and if you like it then buy it.”

But it was then that Desiree’s interest was piqued and she started researching the wines before the tastings. And that was that, she was officially bitten by the wine bug and hasn’t looked back since!

Desiree went on to create WINO NOIRE, a lifestyle brand and community. She uses her platform to make wine accessible to a diverse population and highlight black and woman-owned wine brands. 

But Desiree didn’t stop there! She is also the owner of The Wino Shop, an online retailer of wine accessories for the modern wine lover. She’s also on her way to receiving her WSET Diploma to soak up as much as she could when it comes to her wine education.

If you are ready to hear about Desiree’s inspiring journey, her dedication to diversity in the wine industry, and about her passion for wine education, then grab a glass of wine and press that play button!

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Connect with Desiree

The Wino Shop - https://thewinoshop.com/

Wino Noire - https://winonoire.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/winonoire/

Episode Highlights:

• Meet wine educator and wine influencer Desiree Harrison-Brown
• What is WINO NOIRE
• The key pillars of WINO NOIRE
• Why Desiree created The Wino Shop
• The unconventional way Desiree joined the wine world
• Why Desiree didn’t feel like she fit into the wine world and what she is doing to change that for others
• How we can increase diversity in the wine world
• Why Desiree opted for her WSET Diploma and what does that mean for her in the wine industry
• What the wine scene is like in Maryland
• What’s next for Desiree

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