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Exploring the historical overlap between business and societal perceptions: The traditional imagery of witches with cauldrons might trace its roots back to the alewives of medieval Europe. These women, skilled in brewing beer, often used large cauldrons for their craft, and their prominent role in local markets was symbolized by tall hats and broomsticks - tools of their trade. As the brewing industry evolved and became more male-dominated, the societal image of these entrepreneurial women shifted, intertwining their once-revered profession with the folklore of witchcraft. This fascinating intersection of business history and cultural representation highlights how societal perceptions can dramatically change over time, impacting the way certain professions are viewed. 🍺🧙♀️ #BeerHistory #CulturalBusiness #WomenInBrewing #MedievalEntrepreneurs #SocietalPerceptions

With International Women's Day 2024 focusing on empowering women in business then how about doing that by drinking wine! 8 wines made by 6 female winemakers in South Africa - all ready for immediate delivery in the UK. https://lnkd.in/d4KQdfY8 tells the story and you can use the discount code IWD2024 to get £10 off a case. Emily Batchelor the brains behind this - #prouddad #iwd2024 #iwd24 #iwd2024womenleadingtheway (This version is my original version rewritten by AI - am just testing it for the analytics!)

Did you know that there are countless women making their mark in the world of wine? From winemakers to vineyard owners and everything in between, these women are making waves in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Join us as we shine a spotlight on their incredible achievements! Check out this blog post to learn more: @our_sommelier

Based on extensive market research (aka the Invariant offices), I can confirm Better Sour makes some incredibly tasty products! So cool to see them featured in this TODAY show segment!

Gastonia business owner shares key ingredients for helping Black businesses thrive Dara Bess is the owner of EJ’s Soul Food and Vegan restaurant located right off Interstate 85 at Exit 21. Named after her first born son, an answer to many prayers, EJ’s is a truly unique restaurant offering vegan options to a menu of soul food cuisine.  Bess is proud to be a Black business owner but admits that finding resources to support Black businesses can be a bit of a challenge. She was able to expand her support by networking with the local business community and allowed her dream business to flourish! Bess says that it is important for aspiring Black communities and small-business owners to have access to similar resources in their communities. She adds that it is very important for small-business owners and residents to support one another for the long haul.  Guidant Financial’s 2023 Women in Business Trends report found the number of Black women owning businesses has increased by 33%! NC Project LEAD supports the growth and development of Black owned businesses. Our goal is to bridge the socioeconomic gaps facing underserved communities through the strengthening of community leadership, helping increase the workforce, supporting entrepreneurs, informing on economic development opportunities, enhancing public education, providing the resources for arts and humanities to thrive, and advocating for health equity.  To learn more about Dara Bess and her thriving business please read:  https://lnkd.in/ezgZK7Zf #localbusiness #northcarolina #economicdevelopment #economics #ncprojectlead #femaleempowerment #expansion #soulfood #business

Do you know that feeling when you get butterflies because you're meeting someone you really admire? That was me when this picture was taken at our first AMP Conference in 2019. I'm posing with Sarah Shadonix. She's the visionary and founder of Scout & Cellar. It's blurry and I was so nervous and excited to take a picture with her. To me, she's a celebrity although she's incredibly approachable and genuine. Here's an excerpt from an article about her published in Authority Magazine. "Less than 20% of winemakers and distillers are women. Traditionally, women were excluded from these industries. This number is slowly rising as more women choose to study this profession and enter the wine and spirits fields. What is it like for those women who work in this male dominated industry? What are some of the challenges that these women face? Is there hope for better representation, and better wages, for women in the wine and spirits industry? As a part of our series about women leading the wine and spirits industries, we had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Shadonix. Founder, CEO, and Head Wine Taster of Scout & Cellar, Sarah Shadonix, began her career as a litigator. After discovering the hundreds of additives permitted for use in wine production, she knew something had to change. She left her almost decade-long career to pursue her passion for wine full-time. In just four years, she launched Scout & Cellar by sourcing and producing an entire collection of brands and organizing an internal infrastructure overseeing more than 17,000 independent consultants. Shadonix earned her Advanced Certificate from the Wines & Spirit Education Trust and became a Certified Specialist of Wine. Using this knowledge, she developed a soil-to-sip process that culminates in a commitment to grow grapes without toxic pesticides and make wine without artificial processing aids and ingredients. This process was given a name: the Clean-Crafted Commitment®, which is the standard to which every Scout & Cellar product is upheld." Yes, I'm one of the 17,000 (That number is higher now). It's such a pleasure to be part of this clean-crafted wine movement. These days, everyone should diversify their income with something they enjoy. This "side gig" kept me positive when my job was eliminated. They always cut marketing first... Why not make it wine. #winebusiness #sidebusiness #lovewhatyoudo

Hi everyone! I’ll be in Orlando, Florida from Sep 22- Sep 29, if anyone is around and open to grab a coffee and chat, let me know. It is the same time as #ghc23. 🎉🎉 Or if you have any suggestions on vegetarian food, places to visit and things to do around there, I would love some recommendations.🍜🍔🍕 Looking forward to meeting old friends and making new ones!😄 #coffee #womeninai #womenindatascience #growth #opportunities #datascientist #womeninscience #artificialintelligence #dataanalytics #gracehoppercelebration AnitaB.org

Here's a great read of places to bookmark for your next trip to New York:

Are the most exclusive wines in the world the most expensive ones? Listen to my story on why I founded Women of Wine and how we as wine lovers can make a difference in the wine industry through the wine we drink. Without compromising on quality. On the contrary.