Ep. 10: From American Vines to Georgian Wines: Rose Musyoka's Journey

Ep. 12: Wine, Entrepreneurship, and Following Wherever the Path Leads: A Conversation with WineNjiru

In this special double episode, host Wendy Njoroge [https://www.instagram.com/iwanderandread/]sits down with Wanjiru Mureithi, widely known as WineNjiru [https://www.instagram.com/winenjiru/]—a trailblazer in Kenya's wine scene. As an educator, wine consultant, and the representative for Wines of South Africa (WOSA) in Kenya, Wanjiru shares her incredible journey. The episode offers a heartfelt exploration of entrepreneurship, the evolution of Kenya's wine culture, and the unexpected paths that shape our passions. Together, Wendy and Wanjiru switch roles as interviewer and interviewee, creating a dynamic and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss. A version of this episode is available on YouTube [https://youtu.be/PzQCC3mXuE0?si=LLjoJ_VIx0D0Pwpl] as a WineNjiru exclusive

Ep.11: Uncorking Africa's Wine Potential: Inside Wine2Africa with Kalika Sahi-Ruparelia

In this episode, we sit down with Kalika, wine importer, distributor at Mia Wines, and the visionary behind Wine2Africa (W2A), the premier event uniting Africa’s wine industry. From navigating the unique challenges of wine distribution across the continent to curating a wine culture that embraces Africa’s diverse palates, Kalika shares insights into how W2A is setting the stage for African wine on a global scale. Join us as we discuss trends, sustainability, and the powerful role of wine education in building a vibrant wine scene across Africa. Pour a glass and get ready to discover Africa’s burgeoning wine potential with one of the industry’s leading voices. Sign up for Wine2Africa [https://wine2africa.com/etn/wine2africa-for-consumers/]

Ep. 10: From American Vines to Georgian Wines: Rose Musyoka's Journey

Rose Musyoka fell in love with wine during her time in America, and when she relocated back to Kenya, she brought her passion with her. This marked the beginning of an exciting journey as a wine importer, wholesaler, and retailer. In this episode, Rose shares her captivating story, detailing how she introduced American wines to the Kenyan market and her latest venture into the world of exquisite Georgian wines. Join us as we explore Rose's journey, her challenges, and her triumphs in the wine industry, and get a glimpse into the vibrant wine culture she's helping to cultivate in Kenya.

Ep. 9: Travelling the world with wine featuring Sommelier Daniel Mwangi

On this episode we catch up with sommelier Daniel Mwangi as he shares his journey of ending up in the wine world. He shares the rules of pairing food with wine and what to look out for while selecting a wine bottle for easy drinking. Listen, subscribe, share and leave a rating

Ep. 8:Women (and men) who wine with Rahab; let's make wine fun!

On this episode, we catch up with Rahab Mwangi who runs Women Who Wine [https://www.instagram.com/womenwhowine_ke/] a wine platform that aims to demystify wine and make it fun and accessible. Listen in for wine tips that you can use everyday and learn what the journey of creating a wine platform looks like. You can find Rahab and Women Who Wine on Instagram and look out for her upcoming website.