What the Wine Industry Was Missing—Until Now | Ep 234 with LaToya Jordan and Brianna Shelko Founders of Marble Wines

LaToya Jordan, a former attorney, and Brianna Shelko, an award-winning musician and entrepreneur, to talk about founding Marble Wines—a brand born out of frustration, fueled by purpose, and designed to reflect the women who drink it.

Key Discussion Points:

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  Why the wine industry lacked female representation

  
  


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  How they turned past careers in law and music into wine entrepreneurship

  
  


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  The unexpected challenges of distribution and brand visibility

  
  


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  Why Marble’s red blend is a “transitional wine” for first-time red drinkers

  
  


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  The power of seeing your reflection—literally—on the bottle

  
  


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  Building a community of women through events, wine tastings, and storytelling

  
  


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  The unique bond between two co-founders from different generations and backgrounds

  
  

Takeaways:

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  Don’t wait to be included—build what’s missing

  
  


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  The best businesses start from genuine relationships

  
  


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  Authenticity resonates more than perfection in branding

  
  


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  Representation isn’t just visual—it’s experiential

  
  


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  Start small, connect deeply, and let the product speak

  
  

Closing Thoughts:
LaToya and Brianna are redefining what a wine brand can be—rooted in identity, friendship, and fearless ambition. Marble Wines is more than a label; it’s a mirror for the women it serves.