Built by Family, Fueled by Faith: Cinthya Cisneros’ Journey of Food, Family, and Community

Built by Family, Fueled by Faith: Cinthya Cisneros’ Journey of Food, Family, and Community

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Meet Me in Napa Podcast, Jeremy Jackson sits down with Cinthya Cisneros, owner of La Cheve Bakery and Brews, for a powerful conversation about culture, food, family, entrepreneurship, and building something authentic in the heart of Napa Valley. Cinthya shares her journey from teaching chemistry to becoming one of Napa’s most recognizable voices in food, hospitality, and community. Through La Cheve, she has created more than a restaurant. She has built a space that celebrates Mexican culture, family tradition, flavor, and the feeling of home. This conversation explores what it takes to bet on yourself, honor your roots, build a business from the ground up, and bring a different kind of energy to Napa Valley’s food and hospitality scene. Topics discussed: 🌮 The story behind La Cheve Bakery and Brews 🌮 Mexican food, culture, and family tradition 🌮 Building a business in Napa Valley 🌮 The transition from teaching to entrepreneurship 🌮 Creating a space that feels like home 🌮 Representation in Napa’s hospitality industry 🌮 Community, identity, and leadership 🌮 The future of food and culture in Napa Valley Subscribe to Meet Me in Napa Podcast for more conversations with the people shaping Napa Valley through wine, food, business, culture, and community. Follow Meet Me in Napa Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Meetmeinnapapodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Meetmeinnapapodcast] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmeinnapapodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/meetmeinnapapodcast/] Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/641By98IC8BrGdMypmtTKf [https://open.spotify.com/show/641By98IC8BrGdMypmtTKf] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-me-in-napa-podcast/id1805314363 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-me-in-napa-podcast/id1805314363] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Meet-Me-in-Napa-Podcast-61573517006744/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Meet-Me-in-Napa-Podcast-61573517006744/] For interviews, partnerships, media inquiries, and collaborations: info@meetmeinnapa.com [info@meetmeinnapa.com] Support the show and follow on all social media platforms @meetmeinnapapodcast #CinthyaCisneros #LaCheve #LaCheveBakeryAndBrews #NapaValley #MeetMeInNapaPodcast #NapaFood #MexicanFood #NapaRestaurants #WomenInBusiness #LatinaEntrepreneur #FoodCulture #Hospitality #NapaValleyPodcast #JeremyJackson Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736/support] Follow on all social media platforms @meetmeinnapapodcast

The New Era of Napa Valley Wine Starts with NeoTempo Wines and Kia Behnia | Meet Me in Napa Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Meet Me in Napa Podcast, Jeremy Jackson sits down with Kia Behnia, owner and proprietor of NeoTempo Wines, for a powerful conversation about patience, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the new era of Napa Valley wine. Kia shares his journey from a successful career in business to building a wine brand rooted in quality, sustainability, technology, and experience. After waiting 10 years before releasing his first vintage for sale, Kia explains why great wine is not rushed and why building something meaningful requires vision, timing, discipline, and trust in the process. This conversation goes beyond the bottle and explores the future of Napa Valley, the modern wine consumer, innovation in winemaking, and what it takes to create an experience that connects people to wine in a deeper way. Topics discussed: 🍷 The story behind NeoTempo Wines 🍷 Why Kia waited 10 years before releasing his first vintage 🍷 Innovation in Napa Valley wine 🍷 Sustainability and technology in winemaking 🍷 Building a new luxury wine brand 🍷 The modern wine consumer 🍷 Creating an experience beyond the bottle 🍷 The next chapter of Napa Valley wine Subscribe to Meet Me in Napa Podcast for more conversations with the people shaping Napa Valley through wine, food, business, culture, and community. Follow Meet Me in Napa Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Meetmeinnapapodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Meetmeinnapapodcast] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmeinnapapodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/meetmeinnapapodcast/] Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/641By98IC8BrGdMypmtTKf [https://open.spotify.com/show/641By98IC8BrGdMypmtTKf] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-me-in-napa-podcast/id1805314363 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-me-in-napa-podcast/id1805314363] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Meet-Me-in-Napa-Podcast-61573517006744/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Meet-Me-in-Napa-Podcast-61573517006744/] For interviews, partnerships, media inquiries, and collaborations: info@meetmeinnapa.com [info@meetmeinnapa.com] Support the show and follow on all social media platforms @meetmeinnapapodcast #NeoTempoWines #KiaBehnia #NapaValley #NapaValleyWine #MeetMeInNapaPodcast #WinePodcast #WineBusiness #WineInnovation #WineCountry #Winemaking #WineIndustry #LuxuryWine #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #Podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736/support] Follow on all social media platforms @meetmeinnapapodcast

Katie Leonardini Reveals the Pressure, Purpose, and Legacy Behind Whitehall Lane Winery

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Meet Me in Napa Podcast, Jeremy Jackson sits down with Katie Leonardini of Whitehall Lane Winery for a powerful conversation about family legacy, leadership, Napa Valley wine, and what it takes to carry a respected brand into the next generation. Katie shares the story of Whitehall Lane, the values that have shaped the winery, and the responsibility that comes with being part of a second generation family owned and operated business in Napa Valley. From the early influence of her father to the continued growth of the brand, this conversation explores the balance between honoring tradition and leading with a fresh vision for the future. This episode also dives into women in leadership, family business, generational legacy, the evolution of Napa Valley, and the dedication required to produce beautiful wines year after year. Whether you love wine, business, family stories, or conversations about leadership and purpose, this episode offers a deeper look into one of Napa Valley’s respected wineries and the people helping shape its future. Topics discussed: 🍷 Whitehall Lane Winery and its Napa Valley legacy 🍷 Family owned wine business 🍷 Second generation leadership 🍷 Women in wine and business 🍷 The future of Napa Valley wine 🍷 Leadership, responsibility, and family legacy 🍷 Building a respected wine brand 🍷 The dedication behind every vintage Subscribe to Meet Me in Napa Podcast for more conversations with the people shaping Napa Valley through wine, food, business, culture, and community. #KatieLeonardini #WhitehallLane #WhitehallLaneWinery #NapaValley #NapaValleyWine #MeetMeInNapaPodcast #WinePodcast #WomenInWine #FamilyWinery #WineBusiness #NapaWine #WineryLeadership #FamilyLegacy #WineCountry #Leadership #Storytelling #Podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736/support] Follow on all social media platforms @meetmeinnapapodcast

How Music Can Change Your Life | Sienna Peck on Creativity, Purpose & Festival Napa Valley

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736/fan_mail/new] Can music change the way we see life? In this episode of Meet Me in Napa Podcast, Jeremy Jackson sits down with Sienna Peck, Executive Producer of Festival Napa Valley, for a powerful conversation about music, creativity, purpose, resilience, and the human experience. Classically trained and deeply rooted in one of Napa Valley's most celebrated cultural organizations, Sienna shares how music has shaped her life and why creativity has the power to connect people beyond words. The conversation explores the intersection of music, wine, community, leadership, and the lessons that come from adversity. Sienna also reflects on how watching Jon Batiste and his wife navigate cancer transformed her perspective from living each day like it is your last to living each day like it is your first. Whether you love classical music, storytelling, Napa Valley, or conversations about purpose and creativity, this episode offers inspiration that reaches far beyond the stage. Topics discussed: 🎵 The power of music to transform lives 🎵 Creativity and purpose 🎵 Festival Napa Valley and its impact 🎵 Leadership through the arts 🎵 Living with gratitude 🎵 Music and wine as shared experiences 🎵 Finding meaning through adversity 🎵 Building community through culture Subscribe for more conversations highlighting the people shaping Napa Valley through wine, food, art, business, and culture. Follow Meet Me in Napa Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Patreon. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736/support] Follow on all social media platforms @meetmeinnapapodcast

The Story Behind Truchard Vineyards: Suzanne Truchard on Love, Family, and Napa Valley Wine

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736/fan_mail/new] What does it take to build a lasting family legacy in Napa Valley? In this episode of Meet Me in Napa, Jeremy Jackson sits down with Suzanne Truchard of Truchard Vineyards for an intimate conversation about family, love, entrepreneurship, and the remarkable story behind one of Napa Valley's most respected wine brands. Suzanne shares the history of the Truchard family, the early years of establishing Truchard Vineyards, and the values that have guided their family and business through decades of growth in Napa Valley. She also shares personal stories about marriage, family life, and the importance of building something that lasts for generations. This conversation goes beyond wine and explores the power of commitment, resilience, community, and the relationships that shape our lives. Topics discussed: 🍷 The history of Truchard Vineyards 🍷 Building a family business in Napa Valley 🍷 Love, marriage, and long term commitment 🍷 Entrepreneurship and legacy 🍷 The evolution of Napa Valley wine 🍷 Family values and leadership 🍷 Challenges and triumphs of winery ownership 🍷 What it takes to create something that lasts Whether you are passionate about wine, business, family, or personal growth, this episode offers timeless lessons on leadership, perseverance, and legacy. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who loves wine, entrepreneurship, and great stories. Follow Meet Me in Napa Podcast: YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Patreon #SuzanneTruchard #TruchardVineyards #NapaValley #WinePodcast #MeetMeInNapaPodcast #FamilyBusiness #WineCountry #Winemaking #Entrepreneurship #Legacy #LoveStory #Marriage #Leadership #NapaWine #WineIndustry #Storytelling #BusinessPodcast #WineLife #FamilyLegacy #Podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441736/support] Follow on all social media platforms @meetmeinnapapodcast