Episode 1: Why Conversations Over Wine

In this first full episode of Conversations Over Wine, I’m sharing why this podcast exists and what led me here.

After years as an educator and now working at a wine bar, I’ve come to believe that some of the most meaningful conversations happen when we slow down, sit together, and create space for honesty. This episode is an invitation to do just that.

I reflect on my journey from the classroom to the wine bar, and on a moment with a woman who came in alone one evening—carrying grief, love, and memory. Her story reminded me how deeply we all need places where it’s safe to feel, to remember, and simply to be human.

This episode is about:

• Life transitions and reinvention
• Aging with intention rather than fear
• The power of pres ...