Tune in! Podcast Feature

Image via Grace Gatto Photography

Happy Friday loves!

Tune into Latinas: From The Block To The Boardroom Podcast for your dose of inspiration and creativity featuring my mamacita, Amelia Ceja and I. You will have the opportunity to hear us chat candidly about what happens behind the scenes at Ceja Vineyards. We cover topics with host, Theresa Gonzales, about empowering women, favorite food +  wine pairings and how education has played a major role in inspiring us to build a brand. Please tune in and enjoy!

Listen to podcast. x

My San Francisco State University Story

Images by Grace Gatto Photography

“Having an education is so sacred and something that no one can ever take away from you.”

I graduated from San Francisco State University in 2008. It’s unbelievable to look back in time and reflect over the past eleven years! I’m proud to share my SF State story selected by the SF State Magazine editor. Here's to inspiring + empowering the next generation of students. Go Gators!

Read my SF State Story. I hope you enjoy!

Happy Holidays. xoxo

Wine Wednesday: Wine To The People

This is my first #WineWednesday post and I'm thrilled to share a fun project that my mom and I were a part of a few weeks ago titled, Wine To The People. Sarah Deragon, photographer (and now dear friend), came to our Napa estate and spent a lovely morning in Carneros photographing us in our element and chatting about life in the wine industry and what it means to our own personal identities. Needless to say, it was a pretty special day. Please enjoy some of her beautiful pictures below!

Read the full Wine To The People feature here.

P.S. Querida Sarah, sending love and gratitude for your sincere kindness, passion in life and for capturing our spirit with your stunning photographs. Abrazos y besos amiga. x

Su Negocio Small Business Event | Empowerment is Key!

Image via Brian Wong for Gastronomique En Vogue Magazine

As a Latina entrepreneur and business owner empowerment is KEY!

Calling all of my colleagues, friends and familia in northern California! Please join me tomorrow morning in San Jose at #SuNegocio MassMutal event for Latino entrepreneurs and small business owners. I’m thrilled to be collaborating with MassMutual Financial Group to help get the word out about unlimited tools and resources that are available to you and that will help ensure a bright future for your small business.

As a second generation Mexican-American I watched my parents overcome all odds to go from vineyard workers (campesinos), to vineyard owners, to winery owners within less than 40 years. I represent the next generation and the future of the wine industry. As a small business owner, education, determination, strategy, business planning and financial strategies have been crucial to the success of my family's business. I’m confident that this event will leave you inspired and leverage your networks to help you achieve success and prosperity with your business.

Register TODAY and join me tomorrow morning (August 3rd) from 7:00am to 10:00am at the Silicon Valley Capital Club for an inspiring, motivating network event! Follow along and share your own experiences in the comments section below or on Facebook or Twitter with MassMutual (@MassMutual - #SuNegocio). This post was sponsored by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). All opinions are my own.

When: Wednesday, August 03 2016, 7:00AM - 10:30AM
Location: Silicon Valley Capital Club
50 West San Fernando
San Jose, CA 95113
Cost: Registration and parking is complimentary

See you bright and early tomorrow morning amigos!