Wine, women and wealth is a winning combination in the next episode of “Today’s Inspiring Women.” My guests for Thursday, May 9, are two inspiring women from the worlds of wine and finance when I interview Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan and financial expert Stephanie Skaggs.
Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan is the fourth woman and among only 30 people in the U.S. to attain the distinguished title “Master of Wine,” the highest global achievement in the wine industry. She is the author of The One Minute Wine Master: Discover 10 Wines You’ll Like in 60 Seconds or Less as well a culinary textbook. She is also the author and host of five “Everyday Guide” DVD series on wine and spirits. Jennifer frequently appears on national television including NBC’s Today Show, Fox News, Fox Business Channel and Anderson Cooper.
We will be exploring Jennifer’s path to success in this male-dominated field, discovering how she managed to switch careers, walk away from a 6 figure salary and what lessons can be learned for other women. I will also want to know if it’s true that women have a more sensitive sense of taste and smell.
Stephanie Skaggs is an entrepreneur, business owner, financing specialist, mortgage professional and real estate investor. Over the past 16 years she has started 11 companies either by herself or with partners. As president of Asset Financing Group, Inc. she specializes in small business financing and commercial mortgages. She has helped more than 150 business owners and entrepreneurs obtain financing. Her expertise includes all things financial—both personal and commercial.
I will particularly want to know if there are financing opportunities and strategies tailored for women entrepreneurs. I will be asking Stephanie for her insights into starting and bankrolling a business; what you need to know to avoid the pitfalls and become your own success story.
Wine and Wealth. What a winning combination.
