“A lot of little things that you are worried and concerned about just don’t matter in the grand scheme of things. What really matters is that you’re alive and that you’re healthy and happy. If you have those three things, everything else should fall into place.”
In this episode, we sit down with Wanda and learn the power of always keeping your eye on the prize, why analog will always be strong, and why there’s no better thing to drizzle on your gelato than Bourbon. She’s the Owner of VinBev consulting, and her ability to balance work, life, kids and career with grace and focus is dizzyingly inspiring. After more than 20 years in the industry, she’s a true pro and a true class act.
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Wanda Cole-Nicholson, Owner, VinBev, St. Louis, MO
Wanda Cole-Nicholson is an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers. She’s spent more than 20 years in the hospitality industry, and has worked extensively in Chicago, a bit in St Louis — and she now lives in Oklahoma with her husband and two children. In addition to overseeing numerous national tasting groups, she is the Founder of Vinterpretation, where she consults on education, beverage lists, staff training, and events.