Ep 2364 Juliana Colangelo interviews Stevie Stacionis | Masterclass US Wine Market

Welcome to Episode 2364 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews wine writer, consultant and educator, Stevie Stacionis. Key takeaways: the power of strong writing as the foundation of a winery marketing plan what is the state of wine writing now in the US the future of wine writing More about the guest: Stevie Stacionis is a community, resiliency and brand galvanizer offering content, strategy, education and inspiration to wine and hospitality brands. She lives to stir the pot, inspire joy and cultivate community. Stevie and her husband own the Michelin-recommended MAMA Oakland restaurant, and they founded, operated and successfully sold two nationally acclaimed Bay Area wine shops and bars. Stevie also co-founded the non-profit Bâtonnage Forum for women in wine. Stevie writes the Resilient Wine Substack, advocating for a more inclusive, pragmatic and holistic course forward for the wine industry at large. She is also the author of a forthcoming memoir and manifesto about why wine matters. Through her content creation, events and education work, and her ongoing writing and speaking, Stevie has gleaned a reputation for being one of the wine industry’s most progressive thought-leaders in the sustainability and DEI spaces. She has a particular knack for thoughtful debate, for a graceful consideration of both sides of an argument, and for putting forth her opinions with conviction, poise and humaneness. Connect: Website: https://www.steviestacionis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviestacionis/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevie-stacionis-6089a846/ More about the host: Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: https://x.com/JulezColang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!